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 2023
- 9:06 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Called and spoke with person and advised no issues.
- 1:20 pm, Check Person, Memorial Library. Person leaning against Memorial Libary and yelling to self.
- 3:24 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Contacted by investigator with Cook County, IL Sheriff’s Office reference an open investigation in their jurisdiction.
Daily Blotter for May 25th 2023
- 6:35 am, Fire, Hamel Music Hall. Responded w/ MFR to west side of Hamel Music Hall for a shrub that had caught fire.
- 9:51 am, Fire, Hamel Music Hall. Report pulled in error.
- 9:20 am, Threat Assessment, University Hospital. UW Hospital`s public relations email account received a message of concern and requested a police report to be filed.
- 12:26 pm, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Transported person to Winnebago after evaluation from Psychiatric Dr. and Journey crises that person was a harm to oneself.
- 1:15 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Door secure, no issues found.
- 10:26 pm, Drug Violation, Highland Ave & Observatory Drive. Stopped/Verbally Warned person for operating without required lamps lit during hours of darkness. Cited passenger for County possession of THC and possession of paraphernalia.
- 1:11 am, Other, W Gorham St & Wisconsin Ave. Traffic Stop - Stopped/verbally warned person for driving while intoxicated, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, driving on a suspended license and suspended vehicle registration. Person released to a responsible party.
Daily Blotter for May 24th 2023
- 4:13 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Request for Assistance - Assisted persons in working out a desirable solution for another person admitted to local hospital to be evaluated for psychological concerns.
- 11:27 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Request for Assistance - Contacted individuals from an earlier contact and acted in a mediator role to help problem solve issues.
- 1:47 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, University Ave & Frances St. Cited person for UAL 1st and verbally warned for poss. Of false ID.
Daily Blotter for May 23rd 2023
- 8:18 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who advised they set off the alarm accidentally.
- 8:22 am, Other, Lot 82. Parking Violation - Towed vehicle due to it being parked in a reserved parking stall in Lot 82.
- 2:23 pm, Warrant Served, Local hospital. Arrested suspect on Door County Probation and Parole warrant as they were discharged from local hospital and transported to Dane County Jail.
- 2:55 pm, Criminal Damage, HC White. Located "faggot" scratched into the floor screen panel of elevator 1 at HC White.
- 6:37 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Iphone 14 turned over to UWPD dispatch by an individual who was scuba diving in Lake Mendota near the terrace yesterday (5/21/2023).
- 5:21 pm, Theft/Larceny, Local hospital. Spoke to person who wanted to report that their child’s dark grey/black sweatshirt was stolen from ER when they left it after being discharged.
- 10:31 pm, Other, Vilas Hall. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted/Cited person for Closing Hours Violation.
- 1:06 am, Other, Union South. Closing Hours Violation - Cited person for UW Code: Closing Hours after they were located in the south stairwell that accesses Lot 81.
- 1:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W Dayton & Lake Streets. Responded to assist MPD with high risk stop for a stolen auto. Suspect was taken into custody and car was cleared.
Daily Blotter for May 22nd 2023
- 8:29 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person in location, no issues.
- 12:05 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were requesting Journey Mental Health contact info.
- 2:33 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who dislocated shoulder while working out.
- 3:12 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & Randall Street. Stopped at 2-car 10-50. MPD unit arrived at same time, and confirmed no need for assistance.
- 4:08 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Lowell Center. Contacted person who reported hate-based activity that occurred on the 4th floor of Lowell Hall in February.
- 5:48 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, State Street. Assisted MPD with individual causing disturbance in 700 block State St.
- 7:10 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted security staff escorting visitor out of emergency room after disruptive behavior towards staff.
Daily Blotter for May 21st 2023
- 8:33 am, Warrant Served, Tent Colony Lot. Arrested suspect for body-only bench warrants from Sheboygan (2) and Ozaukee (1) Counties. Cited for UW possession of MJ. Partially consumed bottle of Hennesey brandy disposed on scene.
- 9:22 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted Dodge County Sheriff’s Office with voluntary blood draw of suspect.
- 12:35 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person who reported a person on a motorcycle struck one of the SE exit gates while exiting, damaging it to about $1500.00.
- 12:00 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked the area, and no issues were located.
- 11:55 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local hospital. Assisted MPD and hospital staff with patient who drove themselves to the ER after being shot through the right quad.
- 12:08 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N Lake Street. Assisted MPD attempting to locate suspect in disturbance/weapons violation in area of Kollege Klub/State St Campus ramp where several subjects were attempting to start fights.
- 1:45 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, E Washington Ave. Responded and assisted MPD in stabilizing and securing scene of shooting due to MPD`s request for any available units to respond.
Daily Blotter for May 20th 2023
- 7:07 am, Graffiti, East Campus Mall Pedestrian Tunnel. Graffiti reported on the East Campus Mall pedestrian tunnel and surrounding areas. Graffiti includes multiple variations of "S+B", hearts, as well as a racial slur, and "Fuck You Bitch". Approximately $600 damage.
- 8:17 am, Burglary, Engineering Hall. Person reported several cordless tools stolen from job site.
- 10:49 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contact made with person who stated alarm has been having issues. Door secure.
- 11:04 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person set off alarm while moving a cart. Door secure.
- 3:55 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person set off alarm while talking to coworker.
- 6:27 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N Lake and State Streets. Assisted Madison Police in detaining battery suspect from Target on State St.
- 11:35 pm, Drug Violation, McKay Center Lot. Verbally warned persons who were parked in the McKay Lot after closing hours. Person also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and verbally warned for possession of alcohol.
- 12:47 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N Basset St & Conklin Place. Arrested/cited/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st and Driving on Sidewalk (reason for stop).
- 1:47 am, Operating While Intoxicated, S Park & Drake Streets. Arrested/cited/released to Responsible party person for operating with out required lamps, OWI 1st, and PAC 1st. Suspect also verbally warned for non-registration of auto.
Daily Blotter for May 19th 2023
- 2:10 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & N. Midvale Blvd. Arrested/Cited subject for OWI 1st, failure to obey traffic officer, OWL, and unreasonable and imprudent speed after their vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed on University Ave. Attempted stop at Midvale, vehicle drove off. Followed to Hwy 12, stopped and took driver into custody. Passengers detained and released. Refused SFSTs.
- 8:11 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Request from MPD to review UW cameras reference a vehicle theft.
- 11:29 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Staff reported being extorted by a person they met on a dating app. Suspect demanded money.
- 2:53 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Welfare check on subject.
- 3:18 pm, Alarm, Microbial Sciences. Made contact with lab personnel about an alarm. Area was secure. No further police service necessary.
- 3:47 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted staff member with concerns about a former student. No threats made or anything physical staff. Information to be passed along to Threats team.
- 11:40 pm, Alarm, Eagle Heights. Contacted/verbally warned subject for camping. Offer to be taken to the shelter was declined. Escorted subject to the bus stop and was asked to leave property.
Daily Blotter for May 18th 2023
- 11:45 am, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet containing various cards, cash, MN DL and Wiscard turned in to UWPD.
- 4:09 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a smoke detector having different batteries and their personal door alarm mechanism having possible evidence of tampering.
- 7:47 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Shorewood Hills PD with clearing a building following a commercial burglary alarm being activated.
- 2:10 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & N Midvale Blvd. Still Ongoing, no disposition at this time .
Daily Blotter for May 17th 2023
- 10:23 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person reported panic button pushed by mistake, no emergencies.
- 10:30 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted MPD with search warrant reference a phone UWPD confiscated .
- 1:20 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they received a report from a program educator reporting a student, wishing to remain anonymous, was slapped on the "buttocks" by a volunteer during an event in Rock County. Information forwarded to Rock County Sheriff`s office for further investigation.