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 12th 2023
- 6:17 am, Damage to Property, Lot 60. Sunroof of vehicle damaged and unknown if it is criminal at this time.
- 9:45 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local hospital. Local hospital staff called requesting UWPD’s assistance in reporting a juvenile assault that occurred in Milwaukee to the Milwaukee PD.
- 10:40 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Engineering Hall. Contacted person who located their stolen bike (Blue Trek 7.3) at the bike racks on the northwest side of Engineering Hall.
- 12:03 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Stoughton Road & E Broadway. Monona PD initiated tstop during DCNTF Operation, UWPD K9 unit arrived on scene for K9 sniff, positive alert. Confiscated a total of 81.9g Marijuana and one MJ bong.
- 1:58 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Buckeye Road. Assisted Monona PD with K9 Article Search after subjects fled from tstop and threw articles of clothing and a backpack containing Marijuana.
- 2:37 pm, Information, Memorial Union. Talked with person who advised there were a few persons that were making comments about them being pretty.
- 3:02 pm, Theft/Larceny, Ogg Hall. Contacted person who reported their black/green Hyper X bike was stolen from the west bike racks at Ogg Hall sometime between 4/9/23 at 0300 and 4/11/23 at 0300.
- 3:59 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, John Nolen Drive. Contacted person regarding a low speed MV crash where rear driver`s side bumper of squad 2297 collided with front passenger side bumper of their vehicle.
- 4:27 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 63. Contacted persons reference crash in ground level of lot @4:00pm.
- 5:03 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, :Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a check welfare on a friend after receiving concerning messages about possible self harm and delusional idealizations.
- 7:20 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person in regards to threats from another person, safety plan in place.
- 8:39 pm, Other, Fahrenbrook & Mills Streets. Traffic Stop - Stopped person for obstructing a lane of travel. Passenger cited for 343.45(2) Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive. Driver having no valid DL. Citations also issued for possession of marijuana/THC. Verbally Warned driver for no DL.
- 9:30 pm, Battery, Location Redacted. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for Battery to a Nurse and Disorderly Conduct after they shoved their nurse and caused bodily harm.
Daily Blotter for April 11th 2023
- 11:53 am, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Contacted person who stated a customer, on 4/7/23 between 10am-1pm, stole a Swig (pink colored) metal water bottle from the gift shop.
- 2:52 pm, Lost Property, W Dayton Street. Person reported their passport and other items lost.
- 3:01 pm, Theft/Larceny, Grainger Hall. Contacted person after their wallet was stolen from the 2nd floor library on 4/10/23 around 12:30pm.
- 10:35 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after their former partner reported to be texting vague self-harm statements and was attempting contact outside their residence against their will.
- 1:09 am, Disorderly Conduct, Local Hospital. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct and Probation Hold.
Daily Blotter for April 10th 2023
- 2:15 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, W Gilman Street. Transported person to local hospital as detox was full after they were observed rolling on the ground and being pulled into an alley by friends.
- 6:40 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital as detox was full after they were observed laying on the bike path north of Smith Hall after urinating pants and vomiting on self.
- 12:24 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N Frances Street. Assisted MPD with trying to locate a firearm involved in case.
- 1:58 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they called UHS stating they were having suicidal thoughts.
- 2:09 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person who called about another person regarding their mental healh.
- 2:19 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Library. Contacted person regarding their grey Nike backpack containing silver Lenovo Yoga 9i 14" laptop and charger ($1400), iphone charger ($30), contact lenses and an epipen, that they left on the west end of the second from top level Memorial Union Terrace at approx 6pm on 4/8/23.
- 4:09 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Library. Contacted person who placed their purse on the cement on the top step of the terrace at the Memorial Union and went back and it was missing.
- 8:40 pm, Other, N Randall Ave & Spring Street. Traffic Stop - Stopped & verbally warned suspect for Failure to Yield Right of Way, cited for OAR (4+) and Failure to Install IID.
- 11:20 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Colgate Road. Assisted SHPD on call w/subject who was paranoid and believed neighbors were breaking into their home.
Daily Blotter for April 9th 2023
- 11:53 pm, Found Property, Law Building. Wallet contains numerous cards, id and $100 cash.
- 1:59 am, Other, Lot 7 Grainger Hall Ramp. Weapons Violation - Contacted large group after a report of vehicles doing burnouts inside the lot.
- 11:01 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Area checked, no issues observed.
- 7:14 pm, Warrant Served, Location redacted. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for a probation violation warrant.
- 10:20 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/transported person after having a panic attack due to Suicide ideations.
- 10:49 pm, Warrant Served, W Johnson & State Streets. No disposition at this time..
- 11:32 pm, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted person who was worried about going home with another person after they lashed out at local hospital while being checked for a sprained ankle and bit concerned after the person was bit in the left arm.
- 1:47 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W Gorham Street . Assisted City of Madison PD with traffic control at scene of shooting and crowd management at local hospital reference MPD Case .
- 2:15 am, Check Person, W Gilman Street. No disposition at this time.
Daily Blotter for April 8th 2023
- 4:42 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Sellery Hall. Person transported by EMS to local hospital after having difficulties breathing.
- 4:56 am, Bail Jumping, Grainger Hall. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for two counts of felony bail jumping and 4th degree sexual assault.
- 1:27 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 17. Cited suspect for owners liability- hit and run unattended vehicle.
- 4:02 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C White. Contacted person reporting their black wallet with a large yellow Fendi logo was stolen after they left it behind in College Library by mistake when they left around 5am.
- 5:59 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a mental welfare check at request of friend after person experienced manic episode inside residence.
- 6:04 pm, Criminal Damage, Lake Mendota & Eagle Heights Drive. Responded to Lake Mendota Dr and Eagle Heights Dr for a report of damage to bus stop windows.
- 8:58 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were having some suicidal ideations.
- 11:53 pm, Found Property, Law Building. No disposition at this time.
- 1:04 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Buckeye Lot. Requested by City of Madison PD for K9 sniff of vehicle after foot pursuit of driver.
- 1:59 am, Other, Lot 7/Grainger Ramp. Check Area - No disposition at this time, still ongoing .
- 3:50 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Hayes Rd. Requested by City of Madison PD for K9 sniff of suspicious vehicle.
Daily Blotter for April 7th 2023
- 9:28 am, Information, Law Building. Information provided on a person who has exhibited nuisance type behavior to the law library and law school staff.
- 1:18 pm, Found Property, Red Gym. 1 life raft (deflated) placed into property.
- 3:33 pm, Criminal Damage, Lot 60. Contacted person in regard to damage to property.
- 4:03 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person to check door.
- 5:38 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked area, both doors to area are secured.
- 6:01 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Located door, propped open with metal bar, metal bar removed door secured, no one in area.
- 7:15 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after their friends requested a welfare check as they were exhibiting concerning behaviors.
- 9:14 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was having a panic attack and could not feel their limbs.
- 11:38 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, W Johnson & N Frances Streets. Stopped/cited suspect for failure to follow indicated turn.
- 2:01 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted MPD with initial PNB response and subsequent death investigation. Decedent appears to have fallen from a second story balcony and sustained fatal trauma.
- 4:42 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Sellery Hall. No disposition at this time.
- 4:56 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Grainger Hall. Still ongoing. No disposition at this time.
Daily Blotter for April 6th 2023
- 3:56 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Lot 26. Contacted/Arrested suspect for OWI 1st, cited for operating while suspended, OWI Charge not being pursued after further investigation which is active and on-going.
- 11:24 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person and verified they set off door alarm.
- 2:09 pm, Fire, Engineering Centers Building. Evidence of small fire extinguished in lab with unknown liquid on floor.
- 1:53 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted CARES/MPD with locating actively suicidal person.
- 10:37 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C White Hall. Contacted person after their bicycle was stolen from H.C. White’s east bike rack.
- 1:35 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Engineering Hall. Cited/Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for closing hours and resisting arrest after they were found in the vestibule to Engineering Hall after hours.
- 2:04 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request for Assistance - Cited person for disorderly conduct.
Daily Blotter for April 5th 2023
- 6:18 am, Alarm, Location redacted. Contacted person who set off alarm due to work in the area.
- 9:22 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person accidentally hit panic button while working at the front welcome desk.
- 10:38 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they made suicidal comments to another person.
- 11:02 am, Other, Education Building. Request for Assistance - Contact with person who lost their Apple Headphones ($500), and was tracking them to Kennedy Elementary on Meadowlark Dr.
- 11:05 am, Other, UWPD. Request for Assistance - Contacted person off campus res who expressed concerns about another person who resides off campus .
- 12:31 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported hospital patient struck them in the abdomen with the back of their hand.
- 2:43 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Dispatched to check welfare of person as family has been concern for their wellbeing.
- 2:45 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person outside of local hospital Emergency Room entrance who was upset and having suicidal thoughts during the day, but was no longer suicidal.
- 4:35 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Alarm reset shortly after activation.
- 11:10 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Responded to Nicholas Rec Center after persons collided while playing soccer causing injuries to one person and was transported to a local hospital.
- 3:36 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Lot 26. No disposition, still on going at 0555.
Daily Blotter for April 4th 2023
- 10:48 am, Lost Property, UWPD. Person reported they lost their US Passport ID Card (Resident of Puerto Rico) on the Madison Bicycle Commuter path near Monroe Street at Breese Terrace between 4/1/23 at 8pm and 4/2/23 at 12p.
- 12:06 pm, Lost Property, UWPD. Contacted person who reported a student worker lost their key to the lock shop at Ogg Hall on 4/2/23 sometime between 9am and 11am.
- 2:55 pm, Graffiti, Lowell Center. Contacted person regarding graffiti found on the wall of elevator 3. Graffiti was “End gun violence” written in black permanent marker.
- 5:33 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, UW Hospital. Completed crash report for person after striking back bumper of another vehicle sometime between 8:30a-5:00pm.
- 6:41 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 46. Contacted person during a foot patrol of Lot 46. No business reason to be in the lot. Located a consumed marijuana blunt. Verbally warned for trespassing and smoking. Released without incident.
- 8:12 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Suicide Attempt - Contacted person who was a victim of an attempted suicide.
- 9:15 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Humphrey Hall. Report number created in error.
Daily Blotter for April 3rd 2023
- 2:53 pm, Theft/Larceny, 333 East Campus Mall. Contacted person who reported their black/white purse stolen near 333 E Campus Mall.
- 9:06 pm, Burglary, Memorial Union. Contacted person in regards to a burglary.
- 10:00 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Dodge County Sheriff`s Office by completing a search warrant blood draw/issue a cite for patient.
- 1:48 am, Drug Violation, Lot 131. Cited person for UW Code: possession of THC and verbally warned for possession of misc. medications without proper packaging/prescription and closing hours. Cited additional person for UW Code: possession of THC and verbally warned for possession of drug paraphernalia and closing hours.