Daily Blotter Archive
The blotter content below represents significant incidents/calls for service from the previous 24 hours, starting at 6 a.m. the prior day. For example, incidents listed on January 2 occurred starting at 6 a.m. on January 1.
Daily Blotter for June 21st 2023
- 11:17 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, UWPD. Welfare Check - Contacted person about mental health concerns.
- 10:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Rockford Detective Sergeant with retrieval of evidence from local hospital.
- 12:21 pm, Burglary, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported theft of his ADHD medication Methylphenadate 50mg valued at $25.
- 3:09 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a possible mental health transport.
- 6:21 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chemistry Building. Contacted person reporting their bike was stolen from the racks on the east side of the Chemistry building.
- 6:53 pm, Information, Park Street. Contact made with person who overheard another person make a possible allegation of abuse that would have occurred in Calumet County, WI.
- 8:53 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted person who was being reported by memorial union staff being on Union property despite issued ban letter.
- 9:25 pm, Eluding, Kendall & Farley Ave. Red Acura Integra 2Door with specialized Road America plate observed driving at high rate of speed outbound Campus Dr. Possible charges pending for fleeing, eluding and other traffic offenses are being pursued for driver and vehicle registered owner.
- 10:55 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lake Mendota Drive. Contacted person operating vehicle after they crashed their motorcycle into the woods taking a curve too fast.
- 11:39 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted persons regarding verbal harassment.
- 12:06 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. SHPD contacted persons for park closing hours and requested UWPD assistance. Also recovered numerous items of stolen property.
Daily Blotter for June 20th 2023
- 8:02 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person for complaints of light headed/dizziness and shortness of breath.
- 8:48 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Staff confirmed alarm was accidental.
- 9:56 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted person for unauthorized presence, following a report of him inside a building while having an active ban.
- 1:14 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Bascom Hall. Contacted person for mental health check.
- 1:19 pm, Theft/Larceny, North Hall. Contacted persons about missing podcast equipment. Determined wrong number of mics and stands had been ordered. No further action.
- 9:15 pm, Criminal Damage, Lot 46. Contacted person for report of damage to their vehicle.
Daily Blotter for June 19th 2023
- 5:48 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person after being flagged down at Kwik Trip by individuals saying person was throwing belongings out of a vehicle, trying to get into other people`s vehicles, and one of the vehicle wheels was entirely on its rims.
- 8:53 am, Criminal Damage, HSLC. Contacted person for Damage found in the south 4th floor stairwell.
Daily Blotter for June 18th 2023
- 12:18 am, Other, W. Gilman Street. Traffic Stop - Stopped suspect for failure to stop at stop sign. Odor of Marijuana from car, driver stated they had smoked 3 hours prior. Positive K9 alert.
- 12:00 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Portage PD with blood draw on person.
- 7:21 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Memorial Union. Patient transported to local hospital after falling on the Terrace.
- 8:12 pm, Theft/Larceny, W. Johnson Street & East Campus Mall. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for UW Code Theft ($100-$1,000) reference a bike theft from Extension building on 06/16/2023 .
- 12:22 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, John Nolen & North Shore Drive. Requested by City of Madison PD for K9 Sniff of vehicle on traffic stop. Positive alert.
Daily Blotter for June 17th 2023
- 5:24 am, Damage to Property, Location Redacted. Contacted person after a patient hit their head against the wall in the Emergency Department CT room causing a small dent in the wall.
- 7:34 am, Resisting Arrest, McClain Center. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for UW closing hours and UW resisting.
- 8:05 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who stated unknown cause for alarm as no issues with entry.
- 9:43 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person for a report of a bicycle theft.
- 12:18 am, Other, W. Gilman Street. Liquor Law Violation - No disposition at this time .
- 1:32 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N Park & Regent Streets. Requested by City of Madison PD for K9 Sniff of vehicle on traffic stop. Positive alert.
- 1:17 am, Eluding, Wisconsin Ave & Langdon Street. Attempted traffic stop of vehicle for unreasonable speed.
- 2:08 am, Other, N. Frances Street & University Ave. Traffic Stop - Arrested/Cited/Released suspect for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, Resisting/Obstructing (County Ord), Possession of MJ (County Ord), and Operate While Suspended.
Daily Blotter for June 16th 2023
- 6:33 am, Theft/Larceny, Lot 6. Contacted person who reported a puddle of urine on/next to UW machinery in the upper lot that has grown in size over the week.
- 7:46 am, Eluding, University Ave & North Brooks. Attempted to stop black sport bike with loud exhaust for reckless driving/red light violation on University Av at N Brooks St. Last seen southbound on N Charter St. No pursuit .
- 9:11 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Rockford PD for evidence retrieval of a bullet from location in hospital.
- 11:26 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Made contact with staff inside lab. Lab technician propped door open. Everything normal.
- 1:22 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person due to alarm being triggered twice today.
- 2:03 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person about door alarm, confirmed false alarm.
- 2:27 pm, Other, Lot 75. Weapon Violation - Arrested/Cited/released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct while armed x2, endangering safety with the use of a dangerous weapon x2, and OWL.
- 2:50 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Walnut Street & Observatory Drive. No disposition.
- 5:54 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Sherman Ave. K9 request by MPD for track of suspect. K9 Maya started track from last known direction in the backyards. K9 Maya tracked to the front of a residence on Sherman Ave and continued towards the side and backyard and started to show negatives. While in the backyard suspect located in bushes at the residence. MPD took suspect into custody.
- 9:01 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person for theft of bike tire (Infinity Flak Jacket 700 x 30) that occurred on 6/15/23 between 6:45pm and 9pm.
- 9:55 pm, Other, W Gilman Street. Traffic Stop - Stopped person operating vehicle for improper right turn. Odor of Marijuana from person as they had smoked a joint just before driving.
- 2:28 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Monroe & Regent Streets. Requested by Dane County SO for K9 sniff of vehicle on traffic stop.
Daily Blotter for June 15th 2023
- 10:48 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Verona PD with an OWI blood draw (search warrant) at local hospital.
- 1:01 pm, Information, Vilas Hall. Contacted person for a concerning comment on a YouTube video.
- 2:23 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Elizabeth Waters Hall. Contacted persons after one person struck the other persons vehicle while unattended.
- 6:15 pm, Alarm, Location redacted. Contacted person about door alarm. No police assistance required.
- 2:14 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Individual called requesting transport to a different hospital because they were not satisfied with service due to foot pain.
- 3:40 am, Drug Violation, Fleet Garage. Arrested/Cited/Released and Booked in to Dane County Jail suspect for resisting, possession of drug paraphernalia, bail jumping misdemeanor (not to be on UW lands), and schedule I narcotic (fentanyl).
Daily Blotter for June 14th 2023
- 5:59 pm, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Contacted person in reference to emergency detention placement .
- 8:16 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Request For Assistance - Contacted persons in reference to a dorm/work related dispute that spanned recent weeks.
Daily Blotter for June 13th 2023
- 7:28 am, Theft/Larceny, WID. Contacted person who reporting their work drill went missing between 6/6 at 5:00pm and 6/7 at 12:00pm.
- 9:47 am, Theft/Larceny, 300 Block of East Campus Mall. Contact made with person reporting their bicycle was stolen.
- 11:27 am, Graffiti, Van Vleck Hall. Contacted persons about graffiti in Van Vleck exterior stairwell on the north side of the building. "ACAB" written in red spray paint, various drawings and symbols in silver paint marker and writing in white paint marker.
- 3:45 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Door Secure, no issues found.
- 4:55 pm, Check Person, W Dayton & N Frances Streets. Contacted person after they were reportedly defecating into a bag and disposing of it in a storm drain.
- 11:59 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted/assisted person who was picked up by Shorewood Hills Police Department in front of UW Credit Union.
- 12:12 am, Other, Location Redacted. Unwanted Sexual Contact - Contact made with person who was reporting unwanted sexual contact from an unknown person while inside hotel room.
- 2:37 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding concerns with voluntary patient wanting to leave but having suicidal thoughts.
Daily Blotter for June 12th 2023
- 7:11 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 46. Contacted by phone regarding motor vehicle accident seeking information about car accident in Lot 46.