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 July 21st 2026
- 8:50 am, Information, Location Redacted. Cited person for misuse of 911 .
- 9:26 am, Graffiti, Grainger Hall. Located, photographed graffiti called in by Physical .
- 10:24 am, Theft/Larceny, University Ave. Person reported their bicycle stolen.
- 11:23 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 3:19 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Extensive amount of reader offline and communications lost alarms from here. Also received a couple forced door alarms while AVIS was trying to trouble shoot remotely. Securitas eventually responded to the building and fixed the issue.
- 6:10 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for trespass to land-remain after notice after they were contacted by an outside agency at the Memorial Union for offenses in their jurisdiction, transport by outside agency, person does have active campus ban.
- 6:11 pm, Theft/Larceny, Union South. Person reported their rear tire on their bike was stolen .
- 11:41 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Related to UWPD theft case, stalking element removed, person identified as suspect for theft.
Daily Blotter for July 20th 2026
- 9:10 am, Theft/Larceny, Lot 80. Person reported their vehicle title was taken from their unlocked vehicle sometime overnight.
- 2:47 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Newer Airpods turned into UWPD located near Brooks & Erin St. were dead, potential “owners” contacted and messages left for each, if no one claims, will place into property due to value.
- 3:31 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Patient to be transported by MFR to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 7:50 pm, Criminal Damage, Lot 46. Contacted person reporting damages to Lot 46 east exit gate arm.
- 12:24 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 60. Contacted person for Go Riteway Transportation Group, after a fleet vehicle was struck in parking lot, suspect vehicle is known and not on scene, investigation ongoing.
Daily Blotter for July 19th 2026
- 5:50 am, Other, Engineering Dr. & N. Randall Ave. Report created in error.
- 10:34 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR evaluated patient and declined transport to local hospital, no further assistance needed.
- 11:23 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency in locating person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 2:03 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, MFR evaluated, released without incident, advised to contact UWPD or Emergency Services to assist if needed.
- 9:56 pm, Eluding, W. Johnson & N. Brooks Street. Attempted to stop motorcycle for speeding, last seen headed inbound W Johnson from N Park, no pursuit.
- 12:57 am, Other, N. Henry & W. Gilman St. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for operating without lights on and open intoxicants in vehicle.
- 3:57 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR was on scene prior to our arrival, no police assistance needed.
Daily Blotter for July 18th 2026
- 1:24 am, Other, Local Hospital. Contacted/Arrested/Cited/Released person for trespass remain after notice when they would not leave a local hospital after being discharged into the care of their care providers.
- 8:04 am, Theft/Larceny, Eagle Heights. Contacted person regarding two Trek bicycle taken from the East side of Eagle Heights bike rack.
- 4:30 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person after they wanted to report unwanted contact from another person, report done for documentation purposes only.
- 6:19 pm, Warrant Served, N. Lake St. & University Ave. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for an active DOC warrant, charged with misdemeanor bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- 12:31 am, Eluding, N. Park St. & University Ave. Attempted to stop sport bike for failing to displaying registration. Bike took off outbound University Avenue from N Mills Street, no pursuit.
Daily Blotter for July 17th 2026
- 6:39 am, Other, Location Redacted. Unauthorized Presence - Person with campus ban was seen in the area but did not park and did not say anything to anyone and is no longer in the area. will continue to monitor and document.
- 9:32 am, Graffiti, Sterling Hall. Graffiti found in the bathroom, was cleaned upon arrival.
- 2:27 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical treatment, was then transported by relative to local hospital for treatment.
- 3:15 pm, Theft/Larceny, Lowell Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding theft of their bike from the bike racks near Lowell Res Hall on Frances.
- 12:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency searching for person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 1:24 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Currently ongoing when briefing was released.
Daily Blotter for July 16th 2026
- 7:52 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 8:44 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. UWPD transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 12:12 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 85. Contacted person operating one vehicle that was backed into by driver of another, both UW owned vehicles, risk management report done.
- 1:12 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who stated they may have left the door open too long, no issues.
- 6:00 pm, Theft/Larceny, Mechanical Engineering. Contacted person regarding stolen AirPod Pro case, location is plotting nearby and will continue to monitor location.
- 10:32 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 17. Contacted persons regarding damage to a street sweeper when they struck a utility pipe, report number provided.
- 1:43 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited person for unauthorized presence when they were found sleeping on the Union Terrace.
- 1:52 am, Warrant Served, State Street. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Dane County Warrant, Felony Bail Jumping and Resist/Obstruction, motorcycle entered into property for safe keeping.
Daily Blotter for July 15th 2026
- 8:07 am, Check Person, Memorial Library. Contacted person after being overheard saying some disturbing things.
- 9:57 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Smith Hall. Contacted contractor and UW vehicles collided.
- 10:25 am, Theft/Larceny, Rennebohm Hall. Contacted staff regarding former employee and items that have not been returned, investigation ongoing with outside agency.
- 11:11 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 5:20 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted via phone person regarding theft of bike after locking it to the bike rack by Langdon and Park Street.
- 10:09 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person and placed into protective custody while MFR transported them to local hospital during mental health crisis, released out of protective custody to medical staff.
- 12:47 am, Other, Frances Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted Driver for OWL, Verbally Warned for red light violation, confiscated open/empty large nitrous oxide canister plain view (confiscated/destroyed).
- 1:16 am, Other, Langdon & Henry Streets. Located vehicle as it was abandoned on the wrong side of the street, vehicle reported stolen out of Fond Du Lac, agency contacted.
- 2:58 am, Drug Violation, W. Washington Ave. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Possession of Fentanyl, Felony Bail Jumping and Possession of Cocaine after conducting contact when vehicle was noticed idling for over 30 min with multiple short-term contacts.
Daily Blotter for July 14th 2026
- 8:09 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Staff that is allowed in the area, held door too long and tripped alarm.
- 10:18 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFD enroute to patient, transported to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 11:02 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 5:29 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 6:39 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person after they called because a vehicle stuck a stop sign causing damage.
- 6:51 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding medical emergency, MFR assessed and friend transported to local hospital.
- 7:20 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with a drone deployment regarding a person experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 10:26 pm, Other, Johnson & Frances Streets. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Cited Driver for failure to display registration, cited for operating a motor vehicle while revoked, fail to install IID and misdemeanor bail jumping x2.
- 10:39 pm, Drug Violation, University Ave. & Marshall Court. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Cited Driver for speed, OWL, and Dane County marijuana.
Daily Blotter for July 13th 2026
- 10:36 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, lOT 75. Contacted person regarding their vehicle that was struck in Lot 75 during their shift.
- 12:15 am, Bail Jumping, Kohl Center. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/After medical clearance/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for bail jumping.
Daily Blotter for July 12th 2026
- 7:25 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Marsh Dr. & Highland Ave. Contacted person regarding light pole found knocked down at the intersection of Marsh Dr. and Highland Ave.
- 8:51 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance after fall off of bike, MFR medically cleared, contacted family member for transportation home.
- 11:41 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Lock down button had been pushed in room, doors were unlocked due to special event in the building.
- 12:16 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted by phone person experiencing mental health crisis, also in contact with outside agency who was also in contact with same person.
- 1:37 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR had patient in ambulance before my arrival, no police interaction.
- 5:46 pm, Bail Jumping, University Club. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect after observing them sitting at a table on University Club front entrance, they have bail conditions, should not be on UW Property or in the Langdon and State Street area.
- 8:21 pm, Bail Jumping, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct, resisting/obstructing and 2x misdemeanor bail jumping after refusing to leave the Memorial Union after they were asked to leave, property placed into safekeeping.
- 10:55 pm, Bail Jumping, S. Park & Cedar Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for operating w/o valid registration, misdemeanor bail jumping, cited for OAR and IID.
- 12:58 am, Other, University Ave. & Frances Street. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for failure to obey traffic sign/signals (going the wrong way on a one way) and for open intoxicsant in a motor vehicle.