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 April 22nd 2023
- 3:04 am, Disorderly Conduct, Chadbourne Hall. Arrested/cited/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct after they were causing a disturbance, pushed and hit a housefellow in Chadbourne Hall.
- 12:48 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 60. Contacted person who reported damage to their vehicle.
- 1:08 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chadbourne Hall. Contacted person who reported seeing someone riding away from Slichter bicycle rack on what they believed was their electric bicycle.
- 4:13 pm, Warrant Served, Location Redacted. Contacted/arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for probation and parole warrant.
- 5:41 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C White. Contacted person who parked their black Raleigh Tokul bike outside HC White sometime in February 2023 ad realized the bike was missing/stolen in late February 2023.
- 9:40 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Kohl Center. Contacted person who said they were being threatened.
- 11:27 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Lot 2. Cited person for UAL 1st, after they were observed with a PBR in their possession on the lower level of lot 2.
Daily Blotter for April 21st 2023
- 6:04 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Grainger Hall. Cited person for UW camping after they were found sleeping with a sleeping bag overnight in the NE stairwell at Grainger Hall.
- 12:16 pm, Lost Property, Adams Hall. Contacted person after they lost their Chinese passport with student visa paperwork in the area of Adams Residence Hall.
- 12:50 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Dispatch made contact with person who stated no issues.
- 12:56 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person propped open door that was previous not alarmed.
- 12:56 pm, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Assisted MFD-EMS with transport of person.
- 3:41 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 60. Transported person to Winnebago Mental Health Institute after a return to more restrictive order was issued by Journey Mental Health.
- 3:53 pm, Warrant Served, Memorial Union. Contacted/Arrested/Transported and Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct (x2), lewd and lascivious behavior, felony bail jumping warrant (Columbia Co) & verbally warned for alcohol on UW lands.
- 7:06 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Near West Playing Fields. Contacted person after bystanders witnessed Piehl have a full body seizure in the area of Observatory Dr. and Easterday Ln.
- 11:29 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Responded to local hospital to execute OWI blood draw warrant from Juneau County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
- 11:56 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported their black CrossCurrent E-Bike stolen from outside the NIC.
- 11:59 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited suspect for UW Code Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Closing Hours.
- 12:36 am, Found Property, Chadbourne Hall. Received a found purse, contents included $3 in cash and a UW stamped key.
- 1:52 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted persons who were in a verbal disturbance in the ER parking ramp.
- 3:04 am, Check Person, Chadbourne Hall. No disposition at this time.
- 3:35 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Witte Hall. Contacted person after seeing them smoking suspected marijuana in the 7th floor stairwell.
Daily Blotter for April 20th 2023
- 6:47 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Lot 76. Contacted person who collided ith another vehicle in Lot 76 at the conclusion of a string of collisions that began near Regent/Midvale.
- 10:36 am, Alarm, Check Person. Contacted person for a check person.
- 11:34 am, Theft/Larceny, Park St & Observatory Ave. Contacted person after their Swagtron Ebike was stolen from the bike rack on the northwest corner of Observatory Drive and N Park Street.
- 1:11 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who said they were bringing a cart through the door and held it open too long.
- 1:14 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Entrance rug caught under door, propping it open.
- 6:26 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, 6655 McKee Rd. Assisted MPD with bomb threat at Pick n Save (6655 Mckee Rd) after caller stated they placed a pipe bomb inside the store.
- 12:25 am, Eluding, W Johnson & N Basset Streets. Arrested/Cited/Booked/Released to Dane County Jail for Eluding, OWI 2nd, probation hold, hit and run to occupied vehicle, hit and run causing property damage, operating with suspended registration, OAS, reckless driving, Dane County Ord: possession of marijuana.
Daily Blotter for April 19th 2023
- 12:34 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Unknown patron of the WID was evaluated by MFR for dizziness and not transported.
- 1:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Engineering Centers Building. Unidentified person refused transport and is waiting for another person to transport to medical facility.
- 1:18 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Unidentified person refused transport and is waiting for another person to transport to medical facility.
- 2:40 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a welfare check.
- 3:42 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet with IDs, debit/credit cards, cash, and other misc cards turned in by good Samaritan.
- 3:52 pm, Damage to Property, Social Sciences. Contacted person with Canteen Snack Vending Machines who wanted to report two separate vending machines with damage.
- 3:53 pm, Theft/Larceny, East Campus Mall. Contacted person ref E-bicycle theft which occurred on 4/18 @ 0800-1600 from bike racks outside UHS.
- 4:37 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, UW Hospital. Contacted person reporting while their vehicle was parked in Lot 60 between 7:30am and 2:30pm on 4/14/23 it was hit and received scuffs and paint transfer to the rear driver side bumper.
- 5:18 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chazen Museum. Contacted person ref theft of bicycle helmet.
- 5:40 pm, Information, Biochemical Science. Contacted person reporting an individual they identified as a student, was sending emails, attending classes that they were not enrolled in, and speaking with other students trying to locate someone in the class.
- 5:51 pm, Theft/Larceny, Microbial Sciences. Contacted person in regard to a bicycle theft.
- 5:57 pm, Information, Lot 75. Contacted caller ref damage to vehicles rear driver side door.
- 6:21 pm, Information, Grainger Hal. Contacted persons regarding another person looking at firearms on his laptop for the entire class on 04/18/2023 at 1:00p until 2:15p.
- 10:38 pm, Information, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person after they reported their Apple airpods were stolen while they were playing basketball at the Nicholas Recreation Center.
- 12:24 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Science Hall. Contacted person after they had fallen while working their assigned shift in Science Hall.
- 2:08 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who stated their Bose 350 Quiet Comfort black headphones were stolen from the area of Court 4 on the 3rd floor Volleyball Courts between 2100 and 2200 hours on 04/18/2023.
- 2:28 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Ag Bulletin. Contacted person after they had 15-20 feet off the base of the smoke stack near Hiram Smith Hall.
Daily Blotter for April 18th 2023
- 8:27 am, Damage to Property, Alumni Center. Contacted person regarding damage sustained to the railing of the Alumni Center loading dock.
- 9:42 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Eagle Heights Drive. Contacted person who struck fleet vehicle while collecting trash nearby.
- 11:36 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted persons regarding a crash in Lot 75.
- 11:49 am, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received mandatory report for review from UW Admissions Office of email from applicant appealing admissions decision.
- 11:49 am, Alarm, McBurney Resource Center. Contacted St Paul PD, provided contact information to dispatcher for contact from family violence department to get fax number/email to send application packet and email.
- 12:42 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Lot 75. Cited suspect for unnecessary acceleration.
- 2:51 pm, Theft/Larceny, Grainger Hall. Contacted person who wanted to report their phone as stolen.
Daily Blotter for April 17th 2023
- 11:33 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, McKay Visitor Center. Assisted MPD take suspect into custody.
- 1:17 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted MPD & MFD with an injured person on the south side of the building.
- 5:00 pm, Information, Babcock & Observatory. Contacted Security Officer ref a possible crash at Babcock Dr and Observatory Dr.
- 9:31 pm, Follow-up, Witte Hall. Contacted person after they were observed on camera taking clothing items reported stolen from the Witte Hall laundry room.
- 12:59 am, Warrant Served, Computer Science. Contacted suspect for closing hours and arrested for active warrant out of Dane County. Transported to Dane County Jail without incident.
- 2:01 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request for Assistance - Contacted hospital Security for a suspicious baggie filled with white substance.
Daily Blotter for April 16th 2023
- 2:56 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person after front door was held open to allow people in for event.
- 12:06 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were reported to be having trouble entering residence hall and fell outside.
- 1:35 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. Cited person for UAL 1st after they were reported by house fellows to be vomiting in the 1st floor Lobby.
- 1:47 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were reported being in their room, unconscious but breathing.
Daily Blotter for April 15th 2023
- 9:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Edgehill Parkway. Assisted MFD and DCSO/SHPD with a drowning from a boat.
- 10:47 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, University Ave. Arrived on scene with MFR. MFR transporting patient (fell off machinery) to hospital.
- 4:58 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Highland Ave. Contacted person after their vehicle rolled backward and struck an overhead sign pillar located at the University Hospital entrance.
- 4:00 pm, Theft/Larceny, W Johnson Street. Contacted person reporting on 3/26/23 their pajama pants with a "bear print", two "Artzia TNA" Hoddies, a gray short sleeve shirt, and a gray long sleeve shirt were taken from a Witte Hall laundry room dryer between 9p-12a.
- 4:25 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Charter & University Ave. Assisted MPD with a disturbance regarding a person threatening to drive their vehicle into the lake with children inside.
- 4:58 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 17. Contacted person who owns vehicle after they found their vehicle had damage to their rear bumper consisting of a large dent, scratches and paint transfer.
- 11:48 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Cited/transported to local hospital as detox was full person for UAL 1st.
- 12:17 am, Warrant Served, University Ave & Henry Mall. Stopped person for operating vehicle for unsafe lane deviation and failure to maintain indicated lane. Suspect taken into custody/booked into Dane County Jail for outstanding Jefferson County bench warrants (fail to appear).
- 12:19 am, Emergency Detention, Local Hospital. Contacted local hospital social worker about transport to local hospitl for patient.
- 12:38 am, Graffiti, Lot 46. Three pieces of graffiti located at the top of the ramp.
Daily Blotter for April 14th 2023
- 9:11 am, Resisting Arrest, State Street. Assisted MPD with a disorderly subject reference .
- 5:40 pm, Criminal Damage, Location Redacted. Cited persons for UW code vandalism after receiving reports they were kicking a window from a bus stop adjacent to 505 Eagle Heights Dr causing damage.
- 9:40 pm, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding online extortion.
- 10:19 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Radio Hall. Cited persons for Unauthorized Presence on the roof of Radio Hall, after a UWPD SO observed the three on the roof and confirmed via cameras by UWPD Dispatch.
- 12:37 am, Drug Violation, W Dayton & N Lake Street. Contacted persons who were seen on the field near the Kohl Center smoking marijuana.
- 1:24 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N Charter St & University Ave. Arrested/Cited/released to a responsible party suspect for OWI 1st, PAC >.15, and Fail to change lanes while passing stopped Emergency Vehicle on University Ave. at Mills St. (reason for stop).
- 3:37 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Ogg Hall. Contacted person after we found them sleeping on the floor in the hallway while at Ogg for a different call.
Daily Blotter for April 13th 2023
- 11:32 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who accidentally hit the visitor desk panic button.
- 12:20 pm, Theft/Larceny, Limnology Building/Bike Path. Contacted person regarding items taken from the benches east of the building on the lakeshore path on 4/11 between 8:00pm and 9:00pm.
- 1:33 pm, Other, North Hall. Request for Assistance - Unknown person entered North Hall, spoke with staff, parked a vehicle on the east side of the building acting incoherently, staff concerned for wellbeing.
- 12:31 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. EMS transported person to local hospital after roommates found them passed out on the floor of their room.