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Daily Blotter for September 1st 2026

8:12 am, Warrant Served, University Club. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect with two extraditable warrants.
10:29 am, Other, UWPD. Spoke with someone reporting they lost their passport while on a bus from Chicago to Madison, filing a police report so they could get a new one.
11:44 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Lot 76. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st, hit and run after they crashed into another vehicle and the gate arm leaving lot 76.
1:49 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing a mental health crisis.
2:13 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Dairy Barn. Person called to report that earlier in the day as they were backing up UW Fleet vehicle with a horse trailer when they hit a dumpster with the passenger corner rear taillight, report filed.
2:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Ogg Hall. Contacted person regarding their stolen bike that was locked oon the east side of the bike parking at Ogg Hall. UPDATE: Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for theft and possess drug paraphernalia, scooter was found with suspect and placed into property and potentially an item from another theft case.
5:20 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Mills & Milton Streets. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) and False ID (Muni) (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
5:31 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent Liquor Store. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) and False ID (Muni) (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
7:45 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent Liquor Store. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) and False ID (Muni) (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
11:51 pm, Theft/Larceny, Gordon Commons. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for theft of Bose headphones from another person, cited for trespassing as they are banned from the Unions and was located at the University Club.
1:13 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Randall & Dayton Streets. Contacted/Cited persons for UAL 1st/Verbally Warned for Open Intoxicants/Released without incident as they were seen carrying open containers of alcohol.
1:20 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, issued citation for UAL 1st.
2:02 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, issued citation for UAL 1st verbally warned for possession of false ID (confiscated/destroyed).

Daily Blotter for August 31st 2026

7:25 am, Graffiti, Law Building. Blue spray paint graffiti near door.
8:54 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital for medical treatment.
10:42 am, Found Property, Observatory & Babcock Drives. Contacted person to return a found wallet. Wallet had a fake ID inside. The ID does not resemble person picking up the wallet, fake ID confiscated and disposed of, wallet returned.
5:17 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 67. Contacted person regarding their vehicle damaged while parked in Lot 67.
5:27 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted outside agency regarding patient warrant, issued and collection kit placed into UWPD property for outside agency.
8:10 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent/N. Park Streets. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni), verbally warned for False ID (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
10:03 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported to local hospital due to intoxication from alcohol, UAL 1st.
10:34 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
12:32 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported to local hospital due to intoxication from alcohol, UAL 1st.
12:59 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st.

Daily Blotter for August 30th 2026

4:12 am, Sensitive Crime, Location Redacted. ****Update from previous days' briefing sheet*** Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspects regarding sensitive crime.
9:29 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contact with person experiencing mental health crisis.
11:40 am, Damage to Property, Lot 36. Vehicle struck gate arm at Lot 36.
1:06 pm, Battery, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for battery to health care worker and misdemeanor bail jumping.
5:27 pm, Eluding, Observatory & Linden Drive. Attempted to stop electric dirt bikes on Observatory outside of Lot 67. Motorbikes all took off and went in separate directions unable to locate any of the individuals.
8:32 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Assisted MFD with a patient experiencing medical emergency.
12:36 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, N. Randall Ave. & Randall Ct. Contacted person after being seen carrying a traffic cone down Monroe St onto Randall Ave. Cited for UAL 1st.
1:36 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment, no need for police assistance.
1:41 am, Other, S. Park St. & Vilas Ave. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for speeding 35/25, cited for OWL.
2:45 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N. Frances St. Assisted outside agency with a shooting which occurred in the 400 block of North Frances Street.

Daily Blotter for August 29th 2026

7:46 am, Other, Alumni Park. Contacted person who left their backpack unattended and came back to get their belongings and they were gone.
12:11 pm, Graffiti, Birge Hall. Located graffiti on exterior door.
12:34 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding threats they have been receiving.
12:46 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Contact with person at local hospital looking for keys left in ambulance, unable to locate.
1:24 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Person contacted to report theft of backpack.
1:28 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 76. Transportation Services required report number for their paperwork for repairs to gate arm, report number pulled in error, they have all information they need.
8:04 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person reporting their e-scooter stolen.
10:38 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person who was incapacitated by alcohol, UAL citation issued.
11:39 pm, Warrant Served, Regent Street & East Campus Mall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for an active DOC warrant, during search additional possession of drug charges added on.
11:46 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted outside agency with blood draw at local hospital, draw complete, kit placed into evidence.
12:24 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person who was incapacitated by alcohol, UAL 1st and possession of false ID (confiscated/destroyed) citations to be issued.
4:12 am, Check Person, Goodspeed Pier. Incident ongoing at time of briefing release.

Daily Blotter for August 28th 2026

9:20 am, Graffiti, Ogg Hall. Graffiti was reported in Ogg Hall on a door.
9:40 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with two hard drive examinations.
10:08 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Spoke to person experiencing mental health crisis.
1:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
6:12 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported threats via third party. Informational report completed.
7:28 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
8:22 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person after they reported their laptop stolen from the Lake view lounge.
8:56 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a disturbance at the cafeteria resulting in harassment and threats. Additional follow up to be conducted.
10:19 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N. Frances & State Streets. Assisted outside agency with a weapons offense from local business, briefly detained two matching the description who were just there but not involved.
10:50 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, University Ave & N. Lake Street. Contacted person after they were observed about to deposit human waste in a bush. Citation for UAL 1st to be mailed at later time.
11:22 pm, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sensitive crime turning into extortion situation.
4:56 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.

Daily Blotter for August 27th 2026

7:15 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital for medical treatment.
7:33 am, Warrant Served, Memorial Library. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for three active Dane County Warrants after they were located reported sleeping under Memorial Library overhang by staff.
12:03 pm, Theft/Larceny, Ogg Hall. Contacted person regarding their bike being stolen from the Ogg Hall bike racks.
12:06 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person via phone after being involved in a hit and run incident of a gate pillar at the NW entrance of the lot. Gave information to Transportation Services for follow up.
2:58 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 60. Person reporting damage to the driver's side door of their vehicle.
5:23 pm, Other, W. Johnson & State Streets. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited driver for failure to obey sign, non-reg of vehicle, operating while suspended and unreasonable and imprudent speed.
11:49 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Person flagged down PD at Tripp to share they found spent weapon casings earlier in the day, investigation ongoing.
2:27 am, Other, Witte Hall. Contacted person who reported 2 people banging on doors on the second floor of Witte Hall. It is believed that the two likely bypassed a security device. Persons were contacted by housefellow and left.

Daily Blotter for August 26th 2026

7:57 am, Disorderly Conduct, HSLC. Contact with person who was reported to be threatening people, verbally warned for UW Code Disorderly Conduct after making additional comments after initial contact with person.
10:41 am, Other, Location Redacted due to sensitivity of case. Contact with person requesting additional assistance in reporting/responding to information posted on a social media page. Investigation ongoing.
11:02 am, Graffiti, Elvehjem Museum. Found new graffiti at the Elvehjem courtyard on the north side on the half wall.
11:42 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with a cell phone examination.
2:11 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
7:59 pm, Found Property, Social Sciences. Found property found outside Social Services turned into Dispatch, owner information inside property, placed into safekeeping.
10:37 pm, Graffiti, Lot 6. Contacted person regarding graffiti in Lot 06 in the lower level, southwest corner.
11:03 pm, Warrant Served, State & Lake Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Three Dane County Bench Warrants, Misdemeanor Bail Jumping x3, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamine after they were causing a disturbance.

Daily Blotter for August 25th 2026

8:21 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who confirmed accidental alarm.
9:55 am, Sensitive Crime, Location Redacted. Interviewed person regarding a sensitive crime.
1:40 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Charter Street & Observatory Drive. Traffic crash of Metro bus and UW Vehicle, report taken for Risk Management.
1:45 pm, Graffiti, HC White Library. Located random scribblings on the 2nd floor terrace fourth pillar to the West.
3:29 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet found, attempts to contact owner unsuccessful, placed into UWPD property for safekeeping and will attempt to contact through other means.
12:29 am, Other, Nakoma Lot. Suspicious Vehicle - Persons contacted after being contacted in vehicle that was parked in the lot that was closed. Both parties did not have a valid DL to drive vehicle, vehicle left parked in lot and UWPD drove parties to their residences. Verbally warned for closing lot violations.
1:02 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Club. Contacted person for camping outside University Club, verbally warned for obstructing and camping.

Daily Blotter for August 24th 2026

1:54 pm, Other, Lake Mendota. LRAS Boathouse Rescue - Capsized Sloop off of Picnic Point. Recovered five people from the water and one from a nearby boat that was on scene.
6:59 pm, Theft/Larceny, Water Science. Person reported their bicycle light stolen off their bicycle at the Water Science building.
12:14 am, Bail Jumping, Memorial Library. Contacted person for camping, verbally warned for bail jumping and camping.
2:00 am, Other, Labahn Arena. Contacted/To cite upon next contact person for UW Depositing Human Waste after they were observed urinating on UWPD Security Cameras despite being told less than an hour prior that Police were aware they had been doing this to University Buildings in the past. Citation to be delivered upon next sighting of said person.

Daily Blotter for August 23rd 2026

2:49 am, Eluding, W. Dayton & N. Park Streets. ***Added Dispo from previous day’s briefing*** Attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to stop at red light x3 and failure to stop at stop sign. Vehicle eluded, did not pursue.
2:59 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Regent & N. Mills Streets. ***Added Dispo from previous day’s briefing*** Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for OWI, PAC and stopping/standing on a crosswalk.
6:27 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Gave person a ride home after they were located by staff intoxicated.
12:15 pm, Warrant Served, HC White Library. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect on three warrants, after building staff reported they were on the 5th floor, ban letter issued.
8:13 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited person for UWS Disorderly Conduct and told not to return to Union property for the night.
8:51 pm, Other, Monroe Street. Obstructing - Kwik Trip - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Resisting Officer, Misdemeanor Bail Jumping x5, and Attempted Battery to Law Enforcement Officer after they were spotted within the UW Madison ban area contrary to their conditions for release.
12:03 am, Other, Nakoma Rd. & Spring Trail. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for operating MV with defective lamps, cited for OAR and operating without IID. Vehicle parked in a valid parking spot.
12:21 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contact with person found laying in the grass and checked their welfare, cited for UAL.
12:41 am, Other, Regent St. & N. Breeze Terrace. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Verbally Warned driver for UAL and verbally warned for open container on the street.
1:16 am, Other, Langdon & N. Lake Streets. Traffic Stop – Stopped driver for improper left turn x2. Cited driver for operating MV without DL and possession of THC. Verbally warned driver & passenger for not wearing a seatbelt.