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 March 3rd 2023
- 6:37 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked area, no issues.
- 8:44 am, Theft/Larceny, HC White. Contacted person for a report of an electric scooter theft.
- 11:10 am, Theft/Larceny, HC White. Contacted person for a bike theft.
- 11:30 am, Damage to Property, University Ave. Contacted person for damage to their vehicle.
- 1:15 pm, Other, W Johnson Street/East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop - Cited suspect for operating after revocation (criminal), issued written warning for illegal tint on front windshield (15 days to correct).
- 1:48 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Langdon Street. Contacted person who reported a hit and run in the 800blk of Langdon St.
- 2:48 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported no issues.
- 4:43 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Middleton PD with an emergency detention at local hospital.
- 6:10 pm, Damage to Property, Ogg Hall. Contacted person regarding damage to a toilet on the 2nd floor main floor.
- 7:23 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Engineering Hall. Contacted person who was involved in a motor vehicle accident at Engineering Drive with a concrete flower stand.
- 10:27 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Kohl Center. Liquor Law Violations - Ejected persons from basketball game due to causing a verbal disturbance in section 121 row DD seat’s 17 and 18.
- 11:49 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Detained/Verbally warned suspect for trespassing after they were found sleeping after closing hours in Memorial Union.
- 1:48 am, Damage to Property, Chamberlain Hall. Housing reported the panel covering an electrical box was ripped out of place.
- 2:10 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Randall and Regent Streets. Arrested/Cited/Released to responsible party suspect for OWI 1st (2nd lifetime) and failure to obey sign.
Daily Blotter for March 2nd 2023
- 8:19 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Grand Ave. Assisted Madison Police Department and FBI with contacting suspect regarding social media statements directed at campus.
- 8:44 am, Other, Science Hall. Probation Violation - Contacted/arrested/released to Dane County Jail suspect for an active warrant out of Juneau County. Additional charge for criminal damage to property in Science Hall.
- 9:47 am, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Mandatory report received from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment with an applicant essay stating they were physically abused as a child.
- 10:06 am, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Admissions forwarded application that meet criteria requiring EO54.
- 11:17 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported their gray drawstring back was stolen from a locker room (unknown locker) between 9am on 3/1/23 and 11am.
- 11:48 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, 300 Block N Orchard Street. Contacted person who reported that a vehicle struck a light pole in the circle drive of Union South.
- 4:37 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Lot 75. Contacted person after they were reported by Transportation Services in a vehicle attempting to exit the north entrance to lot 75.
- 6:08 pm, Fraud, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were scammed out of $500 via Apple Gift Card.
- 7:53 pm, Other, UWPD. Request for Assistance - Contacted person indicating they were having a difficult time coping with recent events in Israel.
- 11:06 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave and N Mills Street. Assisted MPD with possible suspect information in regards to a strong-arm robbery that occurred on University Av and N. Mills St.
- 12:26 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, 200 Block State Street. Assisted MPD regarding a male causing a disturbance on 200 blk of State St.
- 1:18 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave and N. Randall Ave. Contacted/Arrested/released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 3rd and cited for failure to have passenger seat belted, operate w/o proper lamps lit, PAC 3rd, and failure to install IID/violate court order.
- 2:01 am, Other, University Ave and N Randall Abe. Traffic Stop - Additional report numbers generated from previous above event.
Daily Blotter for March 1st 2023
- 8:30 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Grainger Hall. MFR made contact with patient.
- 9:29 am, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Mandatory report received from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment with an applicant essay stating they were sexually assaulted as a child.
- 9:40 am, Found Property, Red Gym. Contacted person for a report of possible person of interest in room 328.
- 10:00 am, Information, Social Sciences. Contacted person who reported that over the last 4 months, a locked computer lab has been accessed after hours by what is believed to be a student aged male, generally on the weekends between 5pm-11pm each night.
- 10:47 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Babcock and Tripp. Contacted person who reported their vehicle was hit.
- 2:21 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted persons by phone in regards to an incident involving an employee being placed on paid admin leave.
- 2:33 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Mandatory report received from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment with an applicant essay stating they were physically and emotionally abused.
- 3:05 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff person who held door open too long.
- 3:11 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, UW Hospital ramp. Contacted person who reported that a vehicle backed into her vehicle in Lot 75 around 1:25 p.m.
- 3:19 pm, Information, Red Gym. Contacted person after staff escorted a male out of the Red Gym Building, Multicultural Student Center space.
- 11:34 pm, Harassment, Memorial Union. Contacted person after they received threats over text message.
- 12:58 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR responded to a patient with leg pain.
- 3:28 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted suspect who was actively fighting with security and medical staff in emergency room of local hospital.
- 5:33 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Union South. Responded to Union South for a medical call.
Daily Blotter for February 28th 2023
- 2:41 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. UPDATED CASE FROM 02/27/2023 Contacted person prior to their stay at local hospital while in patient at another location. Medical transport on 02/28/2023 per staff.
- 10:04 am, Criminal Damage, Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall. Contacted person for report of damage to property.
- 11:54 am, Criminal Damage, Science Hall. Contacted person for report of damage of property.
- 2:55 pm, Drug Violation, Memorial Union. Contacted person who turned over small amount of suspected heroin.
- 5:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C White Library. Contacted person who reported their scooter stolen from HC White on February 26, 2023 between 7-9 p.m.
- 9:08 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Cited suspect for Trespass (remain after notice) after they were in Memorial Union while banned.
- 3:02 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Report number pulled in error.
Daily Blotter for February 27th 2023
- 9:04 am, Extortion, Location redacted. In contact with person who reported extortion.
- 2:00 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who had issues with alarm.
Daily Blotter for February 26th 2023
- 11:49 pm, Information, East Washington Ave. **UPDATE** Approached by victim who provided current AirTag location. Stolen bike seat/post/AirTag located at E Washington St address .
- 9:12 am, Check Person, State Street. Delivered Wisconsin Union ban letter to person and explained parameters and answered their questions.
- 9:39 am, Damage to Property, Memorial Union. Contacted person who was operating a vehicle when they lifted the back gate too high while unloading cardboard and struck a sprinkler head, causing it to fracture.
- 10:28 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who properly entered the bldg.
- 4:52 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Dispatched to location, spoke with person that stated an automated update has been on going.
- 5:50 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after a professor called on behalf of their parent who was concerned about their welfare.
- 6:44 pm, Information, LaBahn Center. Contacted person regarding statements made toward them following hockey game on 2/24 and 2/25.
- 11:55 pm, Other, DeJope Residence Hall. Check Suspicious Odor - Contacted persons after housefellows reported there was an odor of marijuana coming from the area and reported to them they thought a roommate may have smoked earlier.
- 12:34 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Aldo Leopold. Contacted person who reported other person was intox/incap due to ETOH (possibly Vodka) and vomiting in the hallway near room.
- 2:51 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, DeJope Residence Hall. Contacted person after housefellows reported they were vomiting in the bathroom.
Daily Blotter for February 25th 2023
- 1:15 am, Bail Jumping, W Johnson St & East Campus Mall. Arrested/Cited/Booked suspect for felony bail jumping, probation violation, and criminal OAR.
- 3:23 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave. Arrested/Cited/Released to responsible party suspect for OWI 1st, failure to move over to a stopped emergency vehicle, speeding (13over), and failure to wear seat belt.
- 7:33 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked area, nothing out of ordinary.
- 8:40 am, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted person who reported an individual approached them in the Badger Market on 2/23/23 @ 8:00 a.m., asked them out and made them feel uncomfortable.
- 12:31 pm, Found Property, UWPD. White iPhone located intersection of Linden/Babcock over three weeks ago w/heavy damage.
- 12:34 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Unioni. Cited person for Trespassing (Remain after notice) after they were found in Memorial Union during their 24 hour building ban.
- 12:40 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 23. Contacted person after they a vehicle they were driving drove into a low-hanging piece of equipment in Lot 23.
- 3:45 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Reviewed applicant essay submitted by person of the Office of Recruiting and Admissions.
- 3:48 pm, Graffiti, Steenbock Library. Contacted person who reported graffiti on a desk in room.
- 4:32 pm, Fraud, WID. Contacted person who received a fraudulent call alleging to be DCSO advising there were warrants for their arrest and demanding they pay $975.00 via electronic transfer.
- 7:38 pm, Resisting Arrest, Kohl Center. Contacted suspect for a detox evaluation in a 2nd floor restroom.
- 1:02 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 80. Contacted/Arrested suspect for criminal trespass to dwelling.
- 3:20 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person who is currently seeking treatment at local hospital voluntarily for their diagnosis and body pains.
Daily Blotter for February 24th 2023
- 6:03 am, Disorderly Conduct, Location Redacted. Contacted/arrested/released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct and lewd and lascivious behavior after being reported being naked in someone’s room without consent and urinating on the floor.
- 6:08 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person all ok, accidental trip of the alarm.
- 8:33 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Staff is around area shoveling the snow and ice.
- 8:18 am, Sexual Assault, Location Redacted. Contacted by person who reported a sexual assault that occurred in September 2022.
- 8:18 am, Sexual Assault, Location Redacted. Contacted by person who reported multiple incidents of sexual assault in several locations between the dates of October 2021 and February 2022 that involved a person of interest.
- 10:32 am, Damage to Property, Lot 46. Report number taken in error.
- 10:46 am, Follow-up, Union South. Observed suspect from Vandalism sitting in Varsity Lounge at Union South. Detained/Cited for UW Vandalism.
- 12:24 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Ogg Hall. Contacted person who reported chest pains, dizziness, and vision issues.
- 5:00 pm, Check Person, Union South. Contacted/Cited suspect for Assaultive Behavior after they shoved a Memorial Union staff member.
- 6:19 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person in regards to a panic alarm.
- 6:36 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person who wanted to report being assaulted by staff.
- 7:23 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received Student Application Essay from Office of Admissions & Recruitment, essay contained one sentence of “sexual abuse” but did not provide further information or detail.
- 10:42 pm, Check Person, Union South. Contacted persons after both reported a M/W subject threw what is believed to be water on them while walking through Union South.
- 11:10 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/Transported to detox person after they were found on the northwest corner of residence hall screaming, while trying to enter the building.
- 1:15 am, Other, W Johnson Street & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop - No disposition at this time.
- 2:57 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Henry Mall. Contacted/Arrested/Released to responsible party suspect for OWI 1st and cited for speeding & PAC 1st.
- 3:25 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave. No disposition at this time.
Daily Blotter for February 23rd 2023
- 7:23 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 94. Contacted person operating a vehicle after they backed a UW Garbage truck into a parked car in Lot 94.
- 8:17 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted person in Memorial Union after being contacted by staff as they were the suspect that entered private offices earlier in the week.
- 12:57 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, University Club. Contacted person again at University Club for trespassing, left without incident.
- 12:27 pm, Fraud, Waisman Center. Contacted person after they found a transaction for $119.88 on their UW Purchase credit card that they did not initiate.
- 2:22 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Grainger Hall. Contacted person after they struck the overhead loading dock door while driving State Owned vehicle at approx 1pm.
- 10:47 am, Found Property, UWPD. Unable to locate person after their property was turned into UWPD.
- 5:24 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chadbourne Hall. Contacted person in reference stolen bike seat from bike secured to bike racks on south side of Chadbourne Hall.
- 7:13 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 46 - 301 N Lake Street. Transportation Services reported a vehicle drove through the gate arm, damaging it. Transportation Services will follow up to provide damage value.
Daily Blotter for February 22nd 2023
- 7:27 am, Theft/Larceny, Dayton Street. Contacted person whose bicycle was stolen from Ogg racks.
- 10:25 am, Criminal Damage, 425 Henry Mall. Contacted person who reported a person of interest entered the Biotech Center at 8:39am from Lot 20, and caused damage around the building.
- 10:47 am, Found Property, UWPD. No notes at this time.
- 12:50 pm, Theft/Larceny, 1300 Linden Drive. Contacted person who reported apple air pods stolen from case while they charged.
- 1:17 pm, Domestic, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were involved with a possible domestic situation in local hospital parking lot by hospital security.
- 1:50 pm, Other, Grady Tract Lot. Found deceased animal and transported to Vet Med for proper disposal.
- 2:54 pm, Theft/Larceny, 800 Langdon Street. Contacted person after they reported their computer stolen.
- 3:01 pm, Check Person, Law Building. Contacted person regarding concerning behavior of other person to do a check person on their behaviors .
- 3:06 pm, Theft/Larceny, Microbial Sciences Building. Contacted person who reporting their Apple Airpods Pro in a purple case were stolen after they mistakenly left them behind in room 1220 following a lecture.
- 3:36 pm, Information, 800 Langdon Street. Person reported that a male threatened them.
- 4:57 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Contact with person to report employee’s ex husband is stalking that employee..
- 8:09 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person at the main entrance to a local hospital for a check person.
- 10:22 pm, Information, 1200 Observatory Drive. Contacted persons after they located a lock picking set not belonging to either of them in their dorm room.
- 1:30 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to detox after UWPD was called to dorm because they were being uncooperative with housefellows after noise violation.