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 May 26th 2024
- 8:58 am, Theft/Larceny, Witte Hall. Contacted person who took a black rear bike rack off a bike on the west side of Witte Hall.
- 9:25 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Memorial Union . Contacted person after they were found sleeping in the basement of Memorial Union and transported to Detox without incident and released to medical staff without incident.
- 10:33 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Memorial Union. Contacted persons who advised when walking by Library Mall, they believe they were shot with a BB gun.
- 11:30 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Property turned into UWPD by Security Officer.
- 1:39 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Lot 51. Cited person after they were found passed out at UW lot 51.
Daily Blotter for May 25th 2024
- 8:15 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person about another person who was sitting out in front of building and who had made concerning remarks of harm towards others.
- 10:47 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request For Assistance - Attempted to contact person after staff members reported feeling scared and disturbed through vague threats and aggressive posturing.
- 1:03 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Contacted person at the request of Wisconsin State Patrol to have them sign an event data recorder search consent form.
- 1:40 pm, Burglary, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they reported they had images and information about the people who have been cutting the fence.
- 6:47 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Memorial Union. Cited person for disorderly conduct after they caused a disturbance inside Memorial Union.
Daily Blotter for May 24th 2024
- 9:16 am, Damage to Property, Lot 67. Contacted by phone person regarding their blue Tesla Model 3 being struck on the 4th floor of the ramp.
- 9:17 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Request For Assistance - Contacted person regarding a threatening email from person.
- 9:36 am, Check Person, Outside Psychology Building. Cited/Arrested/Released person for UW Camping, Resisting LE (felony), warrant after they were found sleeping in blankets outside Psychology.
- 1:14 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Request For Assistance - Contacted persons regarding their child was experiencing a medical situation.
- 2:40 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who confirmed false alarm.
- 7:43 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, England Street. Drone Team - Subject found prior to arrival.
- 8:56 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Hollow Ridge Road. Drone Team - Cleared prior to arrival.
- 12:58 am, Check Person, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted/Cited persons after they were observed climbing over the fence near Gate 7 attempting to leave Camp Randall.
- 1:47 am, Found Property, UWPD. A gate pass belonging to someone and work badges belonging to another person were turned in as lost & found items.
Daily Blotter for May 23rd 2024
- 7:59 am, Follow-up, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding concerns related to involuntary dismissal of person from chemistry graduate program.
- 7:59 am, Other, Langdon St. Protest/Demonstrations: Contacted person during protest on 05/01/2024 at Library Mall and will be issued a citation for UW Code Resisting/Obstruction at a later date.
- 9:40 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, DeJope Residence Hall. Contacted person at DeJope Residence Hall loading dock after they backed their UW Waste & Recycling vehicle into an unoccupied, parked UW Housing Vehicle.
- 3:10 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 60. Person reported one, 1 inch long scratch to passenger front bumper of their vehicle.
- 8:03 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding theft of black Trek Bike with electric blue decal.
- 2:17 am, Other, Lake & Dayton Streets. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Verbally Warned person for improper right turn and suspended Registered Owner.
- 2:45 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted/Transported to Detox person needing medical assistance.
Daily Blotter for May 22nd 2024
- 11:55 am, Found Property, UWPD. Unable to get a charge or any owner ID from iPhone turned into Dispatch. Phone recovered from Lake Mendota.
- 11:56 am, Found Property, UWPD. Person was scuba diving in Lake Mendota and found white iPhone and turned it into UWPD.
- 1:56 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 7. Contacted person who reported that on May 20, 2024 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. their vehicle was struck in Lot 7 causing a 1.5-2 inch dent on driver's side.
- 2:53 pm, Threat Assessment, Local Hospital. Contacted person at local hospital Emergency Department after they contacted UWPD regarding concerns for the welfare of a patient.
- 9:05 pm, Other, Residence Hall. Request For Assistance - Contacted person regarding a construction fence fell on the hood of their car due to storm.
Daily Blotter for May 21st 2024
- 5:05 am, Other, Langdon Street. Update - Protest/Demonstrations: Contacted person during protest on 05/01/2024 at Library Mall and will be issued a citation for UW Code Resisting/Obstruction at a later date.
- 11:28 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Met person and escorted to room where alarm was triggered, checked area, located and educated staff working in area regarding door alarms, eye scanners and police presence.
- 12:20 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who has received complaints from staff about a non-staff person who has routinely driven by the facility and is known to have weapons and has made threats previously towards staff.
- 5:16 pm, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Contacted person after Dane County Crisis requested an Emergency Detention be pursued.
- 5:27 pm, Resisting Arrest, Local Hospital. Arrested and released person for disorderly conduct and resisting at the Emergency Department entrance over security screening prior to entry to the patient’s room.
- 7:53 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported three unauthorized credit card charges for "rocktmarsradio.com" beginning on 4.19.2024.
- 10:22 pm, Theft/Larceny, Smith Hall. Contacted person who reported their Yellow Leinenkugel bicycle was stolen from smith hall bike racks between 5/17 12pm and 8pm 5/20.
- 12:14 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they reported that their partner had pushed them out of their car on N. Charter Street/W. Johnson Street following an argument.
Daily Blotter for May 20th 2024
- 3:08 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Campus Dr. & University Ave. Case from May 19th – update: Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI 1st, unreasonable and imprudent speed, and failure to maintain lane. Person was on Campus Drive driving in both lanes, and hit the curb.
- 6:08 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Local Hospital. Contacted person who was reporting their ex-partner had responded to their place of employment and struck them and pulled their hair out.
- 8:31 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted Sauk Co Sheriff with obtaining medical release form from subject flown in by medflight.
- 4:31 am, Follow-up, UWPD. Phone call from person with an update regarding their mental health.
Daily Blotter for May 19th 2024
- 7:27 am, Found Property, HSLC. Contacted person after UW Security found their birth certificate at HSLC.
- 5:45 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Library. Contacted person after they reported his GoTrax scooter had been taken from the East Memorial Library bike racks.
- 6:02 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Local Hospital. Contacted Hospital Staff after receiving 3rd party information that a patient ingested additional medication while being treated in local hospital emergency room.
- 8:42 pm, Warrant Served, University Ave & Shorewood Blvd. Stopped person for broken headlight, no seat belt, and revoked registered owner. Passengers verbally warned and released on foot for no seat belts. Registered owner had a warrant through DOC, Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail.
- 1:45 am, Warrant Served, W. Dayton & N. Frances Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Possession with intent to distribute THC 200-1000 grams, Possession with intent to distribute Percocet(Oxycodone, 58 pills), Resisting/Obstructing, Probation and Criminal Complaint warrant.
- 3:08 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Campus Dr. & University Ave. Incident ongoing at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for May 18th 2024
- 6:53 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Walsh & Walnut Streets. Contacted persons after one accidentally struck one person’s vehicle while on a bicycle.
- 10:45 am, Found Property, UWPD. Lost/Found Apple Watch mailed to UWPD.
- 1:05 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 74. Contacted person after they reported a Union South catering vehicle had been struck while parked in lot 74 on 05/15/24.
- 8:22 pm, Other, McKay Center. Contacted person requesting a welfare check on someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 9:53 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Conducted OWI Blood draw for Richland County Sheriff's Office after receiving mutual aid request.
Daily Blotter for May 17th 2024
- 10:46 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff who confirmed alarm was set off accidentally.
- 10:57 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff who confirmed accidental alarm.
- 1:50 pm, Information, Memorial Union. Union ban letter sent to UWPD to issue upon next contact with person in question.
- 1:55 pm, Found Property, Bascom Hall. Attempted to contact person after their Amazon package was delivered to the incorrect.
- 3:08 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person after someone else backed into their vehicle while waiting for a parking space in the ramp on the 1st floor to the lower-level parking.
- 3:39 pm, Theft/Larceny, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted person who reported their silver iPhone 14 Pro was stolen from the restroom on the 3rd level concourse near section A sometime between 1330 and 1430 on 5/11/24.
- 4:19 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding their BCycle bicycle which was taken from the Memorial Union.
- 10:36 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Langdon & Lake Streets. Assisted MPD with a disturbance on Langdon St. and Lake St. Initially made contact with two of the three people involved.
- 1:21 am, Follow-up, UWPD. Report follow up.