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 February 27th 2025
- 9:43 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR did not need assistance.
- 10:11 am, Theft/Larceny, Eagle Heights. Contacted person who reported their child’s bicycle stolen.
- 1:23 pm, Information, UWPD. Met with person at UWPD regarding an incident that occurred off campus at local bar.
- 5:46 pm, Check Person, N. Charter Street. Contacted person after an occupant of a nearby office reported they were yelling and upset.
- 10:33 pm, Eluding, Regent & N. Park Streets. Attempted to stop vehicle for speeding 37/25. Vehicle eluded, no pursuit. Follow up with registered owner to be conducted.
- 10:36 pm, Other, University Ave. & Schmitt Place. Traffic Stop - Verbally warned person for speed and possession of THC.
- 12:07 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person who was incapacitated in the bathroom, MFR transported to local hospital and person will be cited for UAL 1st to be delivered at a later date.
- 12:10 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & N. Lake Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st and driving against traffic (one way).
- 1:02 am, Other, S. Park Street. Traffic Stop - Stopped person for speeding 37/25, cited for OAR and failure to install IID. Verbally warned for speeding.
- 5:49 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request For Assistance - Contacted person regarding phone call that was received this morning asking questions about the private nature of business in the building that made the person uncomfortable.
Daily Blotter for February 26th 2025
- 8:45 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Highland & Observatory Aves. Contacted person whose horse trailer clipped the traffic signal pole at University/Observatory. Will work with City regarding damage.
- 10:32 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Responded to medical emergency and patient transported to local hospital.
- 2:28 pm, Lost Property, UWPD. Person reported losing wallet on 2/21/25.
- 9:20 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited person for trespass to land remain after notice.
- 1:53 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Mills & Conklin. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI 1st, unreasonable and imprudent speed, unsafe lane deviation and possession of open intoxicants.
Daily Blotter for February 25th 2025
- 8:17 am, Battery, Local Hospital. Person reported being battered by hospital patient.
- 11:17 am, Theft/Larceny, Computer Science. Contacted by telephone person who reported their sweater taken without consent.
- 11:21 am, Information, Lot 40. Person reported several incidents with a vehicle on campus wanting incidents noted.
- 1:01 pm, Theft/Larceny, Physical Plant. Contacted by phone person who reported the possible theft of an industrial anvil.
- 1:16 pm, Theft/Larceny, Lot 67. Verbally warned person for theft after piggybacking out of Lot 67 multiple times.
- 4:30 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Threat investigation ongoing at this time.
- 7:32 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who left their personal items inside locker room at the Nic and had several contents stolen.
- 11:16 pm, Other, Park & Regent Streets. Stopped person for speeding and operating with suspended registration. Seized small amount of marijuana and one vape device. Cited for possession of THC, verbally warned for other traffic offenses.
- 11:40 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Person at local hospital found three small baggies of a white substance on the bed of a patient in the DOC area, items tested positive for methamphetamine. Items placed into UWPD evidence.
- 1:31 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who called for medical assistance but no transported by EMS, UWPD transported to local hospital.
Daily Blotter for February 24th 2025
- 12:04 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they injured their ankle on court #3 and transported to local hospital for treatment.
- 12:47 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Memorial Union staff called to report person who has an active ban was observed walking through the building. Person was asked to leave prior to staff calling UWPD and they did leave right away and was no longer on scene when UWPD arrived.
- 2:48 pm, Battery, Local Hospital. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for battery to health care facility worker.
- 9:47 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Protective custody of patient who attempted locking themself in the ER public restroom and needing medical assistance.
- 9:57 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University & Randall Ave. Assisted with motorist who was called in needing medical assistance. MFR assisted on scene.
- 2:17 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Spring & Park Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, Driving against traffic (one way) and wrong way driving on divided highway.
Daily Blotter for February 24th 2025
- 9:47 pm, Other, Regent & Coyne. Verbally warned person for unreasonable and imprudent speed. Cited passenger for possesses open intoxicants.
- 12:19 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person while in contact with MFR as they were intoxicated and vomiting. Person transported to local hospital, citation for UAL 1st to be delivered at later date.
- 1:18 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Cited person for UAL 1st after they were vomiting in a friend's room.
- 1:34 am, Other, Lot 44. Traffic Stop - Verbally warned person for improper display of registration and improper left turn.
- 2:41 am, Resisting Arrest, Lot 16. Foot pursuit/arrested/cited/released persons for UW resist after running lights of UWPD squad when they were seen entering squad.
Daily Blotter for February 22nd 2025
- 9:59 am, Graffiti, Sterling Hall. Contacted person who reported finding graffiti in bathroom stall.
- 11:56 am, Warrant Served, Local Hospital. Contacted person for a disturbance reported by hospital security but person left prior to UWPD arrival. Person located and transported to Dane County Jail on active warrant without incident.
- 2:33 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR advised this is a medical issue and no need for police assistance.
- 3:31 pm, Other, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 3:32 pm, Other, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 7:44 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 29. Contacted person who was operating a DOA vehicle and did not put the vehicle into park when they exited vehicle, and it backed into a post in parking ramp, scraping and denting vehicle's front passenger-side door and quarter panel.
- 12:21 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing medical emergency, MFR transported to local hospital.
Daily Blotter for February 21st 2025
- 11:37 am, Theft/Larceny, Engineering Hall. Contacted person who reported their prescription glasses were stolen.
- 1:38 pm, Criminal Damage, Chadbourne Hall. Contacted person who reported damage to a shower curtain burned in three places.
- 1:44 pm, Theft/Larceny, Witte Hall. Contacted person who reported their food delivery was stolen from main entrance area of Witte Hall.
- 2:23 pm, Damage to Property, UW Credit Union. Contacted person who thought the Fleet work van was damaged at Union South where they park overnight – additional investigation ongoing.
- 3:13 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Request For Assistance - Contacted/Detained person after hospital security requested assistance in detaining patient after becoming uncooperative with staff.
- 11:03 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited persons for UAL 1st after observing the pair consuming alcoholic beverages.
Daily Blotter for February 20th 2025
- 8:33 am, Graffiti, Memorial Library. Responded to reports of graffiti on the support pillar.
- 12:21 pm, Graffiti, Van Hise Hall. Contacted person regarding graffiti in the first-floor men's bathroom.
- 6:51 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Placed iPhone into UWPD Property after unable to locate owner.
- 9:28 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they reported receiving derogatory DMs on their Instagram account.
- 2:48 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Assisted local hospital staff with patient transfer to another local hospital.
Daily Blotter for February 19th 2025
- 8:56 am, Information, Field House. Person reported someone sleeping in the team locker room lounge area.
- 9:06 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing assistance with medical appointment.
- 9:12 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 36. Contacted by telephone person who witnessed a vehicle collision outside Lot 36.
- 10:57 am, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 2:24 pm, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Found graffiti written on bulletin board, possibly in chalk.
- 2:42 pm, Follow-up, UWPD. Contacted person who reported personal concerns, investigation ongoing.
- 5:09 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR conveyed person to local hospital after medical emergency.
- 8:36 pm, Other, Kohl Center. UW Code Violation - Contacted/Ejected/Cited person for Throwing Hard Objects after they were observed by police throwing paper and plastic and striking a court-side University of Illinois Police Captain.
- 9:09 pm, Other, Kohl Center. Liquor Law Violation - Cited person for UAL 1st after being contacted for throwing soft objects at coaches during UW men’s basketball game, confiscated false ID, verbally warned for throwing objects and false ID.
- 12:20 am, Found Property, UWPD. Placed personal belongings in safekeeping after the wallet was turned in to UWPD.
- 12:26 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Johnson & Park Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Possession of Narcotic, OWI 4th, Speed 43/25, Failure to install IID, Operating after revocation and DC possession of THC.
Daily Blotter for February 18th 2025
- 9:02 am, Damage to Property, SWAP - Verona. Contacted person who stated light pole in parking lot was damaged by snow removal company.
- 2:38 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 6:24 pm, Fraud, UWPD. Contacted person who was contacted from the "USPS" advising their package was intercepted for illegal contents. Investigation ongoing due to fraud/scam.
- 1:47 am, Theft/Larceny, HC White Library. Contacted person regarding their locked, e-scooter being taken from the bike rack next to front door of HC White.