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 June 30th 2023
- 1:42 am, Bail Jumping, Johnson & State Streets. Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for obstructing and felony bail jumping x6.
- 8:33 am, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Cited suspect for UW retail theft, VW for restricted use of Unions.
- 9:04 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who had issues with door that caused the alarm. Confirmed accidental.
- 9:16 am, Sexual Assault, Location Redacted. Interviewed person regarding a sexual assault.
- 1:05 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Spoke with person advised air flow issue and is working to resolve.
- 6:27 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Door open too long at building.
- 6:52 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Request for Assistance - Assisted community member who was being seen at local hospital for suicidal ideations. K9 Charlie, Therapy Dog deployed to assist.
- 11:03 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 63 Ramp. Contacted person for hit and run with CDTP. Mechanical exit gate to lot 63 was struck by a vehicle.
- 12:06 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Gorham & N. Bassett Streets. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for OWI 1st and operating while suspended. SFSTs/marijuana shake in vehicle.
- 3:24 am, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person for a stolen wallet.
Daily Blotter for June 29th 2023
- 8:50 am, Fraud, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a reported fraudulent use of their identity.
- 11:21 am, Information, Lot 63. Contacted person by phone about damaged vehicle.
- 11:35 am, Damage to Property, Lot 63. Contacted person after they backed into Lot 63 lift gate exit arm, causing minor damage.
- 12:21 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person about alarm.
- 12:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person by phone regarding their red SOAR-issue drawstring bag taken during SOAR event.
- 3:16 pm, Harassment, Bascom Hall. Contacted person who reported receiving a threatening letter.
- 3:40 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Crew House. Contacted person at Porter Boathouse on the Lakeshore Path, transported via ambulance to local hospital, no need for police assistance.
- 8:40 pm, Burglary, Union South. Contacted person for theft of black Beats Solo 3 headphones that occurred on 6/28 between 1:58 pm and 8:25 pm from locked locker.
- 1:07 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to detox from local hospital.
- 1:17 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Cited person for UW Code picnicking and camping after they were contacted sleeping on a makeshift bedroll on the pier/walkway adjacent to Hoofers.
- 1:42 am, Other, W Johnson & State Street. No disposition at this time.
Daily Blotter for June 28th 2023
- 1:43 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a patient discharged from hospital.
- 4:07 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted persons regarding disturbance at Memorial Union. Suspect stated “I’ll bust a cap in y’all” and harassed lifeguards.
- 6:26 pm, Criminal Damage, Moore Hall. Responded to south exterior door in response to a broken door that had the frame pushed out called in by UW Security.
Daily Blotter for June 27th 2023
- 10:03 am, Check Person, Weeks Hall. Contacted/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for multiple Dane County warrants.
- 10:57 am, Damage to Property, Eagle Heights. Contacted person for a report of a broken car window.
- 5:13 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Contacted person who wished to return a yellow terrace chair which was stolen in 1992.
- 5:51 pm, Other, UWPD. Stalking - Contacted person who was reporting stalking behavior by person occurring between May 2022-June 2023.
- 4:05 am, Other, Location Redacted. Assisted emergency room staff after hospital went to red status due to a gun shot wound patient.
Daily Blotter for June 26th 2023
- 6:19 pm, Check Person, Union South. Contacted and verbally warned person after being located in the basement of Computer Sciences.
- 11:56 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Memorial Union. Contacted person about a medical incident.
- 12:13 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Check building main doors secured and working properly.
Daily Blotter for June 25th 2023
- 8:08 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted/cited suspect for Unauthorized Presence in University Buildings, after Memorial Union Building Manager reported them being in the building.
- 9:24 am, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted/cited suspect for UW code retail theft that occurred on 06/22/2023.
- 10:18 am, Damage to Property, Ogg Hall. Contacted/cited suspect for vandalism, after they admitted to burning bike lock chain cover at Ogg Hall bike racks.
- 10:19 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Mendota Court. Received information that person contacted a professor with a suicidal statement.
- 11:27 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave. Assisted MPD with a battery at Double-U.
- 11:45 pm, Warrant Served, Basset Street. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released suspect to Dane County Jail for outstanding warrant for Reckless Driving.
- 1:45 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Lake & State Streets. Transported person to local hospital after being determined incapacitated by alcohol.
- 2:29 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave. Assisted Shorewood for open door. Nothing found.
- 4:26 am, Information, Seminole Hwy - Arboretum. Photographed .22 caliber shell casings found on the grass on Arboretum Dr. east of Covall St .
Daily Blotter for June 24th 2023
- 10:53 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted Transportation Services for damage to property ref parking gate arm.
- 11:22 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Entry mat just inside door keeps getting jammed in the doorway, preventing it from closing.
- 12:07 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 80. Made contact with person after scuff marks appeared on the rear passenger side of their vehicle.
- 1:24 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person after it was reported that they posted a comment on the University’s social media about making ricin and killing a student who was the subject of a recent viral video.
- 1:30 pm, Theft/Larceny, Science Hall. Contacted person after they believed their small refrigerator was stolen.
- 1:57 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicolas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported their Trek X Caliber 8 bicycle, black in color, stolen from the bike racks on the westside of Nicholas Recreation Center.
- 2:02 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 63. Contacted person in regards to a vehicle accident in Lot 63 parking ramp.
- 2:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Meat Sciences. MFR transported person after they collapsed inside building.
- 12:24 am, Check Person, W Johnson & N Frances Streets. Transported person to detox after they was observed laying in the grass and then stumbling away.
- 3:00 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & N. Breese Terrace. Assisted MPD with detaining suspect after they were skateboarding in traffic and refused to stop for MPD.
Daily Blotter for June 23rd 2023
- 7:27 am, Information, Fluno Center. Contacted person at Fluno Center ref 9mm ammunition, magazine, magazine pouch found 04/23/23.
- 9:10 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 80. Contacted person regarding a vehicle collision.
- 10:21 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Request from MPD to review UW milestone cameras reference car-jacking at University Ave.
- 11:46 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Spoke to person, staff verified it was accidental.
- 12:07 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted building manager as they witnessed retail theft at Badger Market, Memorial Union.
- 2:02 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 63. No disposition at this time.
- 2:06 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Fluno Center. Transported person to detox. Found sleeping on sidewalk outside of Fluno Center.
- 2:37 pm, Disorderly Conduct, University Ave. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct at Noodles & Company on University Ave.
- 6:07 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff who were cleaning up after a staff event, no issues.
- 8:58 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released suspect for Trespassing, Alcohol on UW Lands, UW Code Poss of MJ.
Daily Blotter for June 22nd 2023
- 6:09 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave. Assisted SHPD in contacting/arresting suspect for Criminal Trespass to Dwelling and Resisting.
- 8:28 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contact with person for concerning statements involving a juvenile at a summer camp involving physical abuse at her school in home location.
- 9:49 am, Damage to Property, Memorial Union. Contacted person reference damage to property at the Memorial Union that occurred on 6/20/23 around 730am.
- 11:50 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported another person called the hospital Communications Center, portrayed himself as a "narcotics agent", then threatened "I`m going to shoot your ass dead" before hanging up.
- 12:42 pm, Graffiti, Memorial Union. Received a call from person for a report of paint being splattered against the gallery doors.
- 12:42 pm, Information, Van Hise. Contacted person regarding suspicious notes left on her office door.
- 4:39 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted/Transported person to local hospital for voluntarily Mental Health admission.
- 5:40 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chemistry Building. Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect reference body only warrants 1(M) 1(F) for Theft of Moveable Property - 943.20(1)(a).
- 10:24 pm, Resisting Arrest, Location Redacted. Detained person after they were brought to the Emergency Room as they were having a significant behavioral/mental health episode and was safety hazard for those in the waiting room.
- 12:52 am, Other, Location Redacted. Local hospital went into red status after a patient was brought into with a GSW.
Daily Blotter for June 21st 2023
- 11:17 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, UWPD. Welfare Check - Contacted person about mental health concerns.
- 10:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Rockford Detective Sergeant with retrieval of evidence from local hospital.
- 12:21 pm, Burglary, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported theft of his ADHD medication Methylphenadate 50mg valued at $25.
- 3:09 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a possible mental health transport.
- 6:21 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chemistry Building. Contacted person reporting their bike was stolen from the racks on the east side of the Chemistry building.
- 6:53 pm, Information, Park Street. Contact made with person who overheard another person make a possible allegation of abuse that would have occurred in Calumet County, WI.
- 8:53 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted person who was being reported by memorial union staff being on Union property despite issued ban letter.
- 9:25 pm, Eluding, Kendall & Farley Ave. Red Acura Integra 2Door with specialized Road America plate observed driving at high rate of speed outbound Campus Dr. Possible charges pending for fleeing, eluding and other traffic offenses are being pursued for driver and vehicle registered owner.
- 10:55 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lake Mendota Drive. Contacted person operating vehicle after they crashed their motorcycle into the woods taking a curve too fast.
- 11:39 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted persons regarding verbal harassment.
- 12:06 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. SHPD contacted persons for park closing hours and requested UWPD assistance. Also recovered numerous items of stolen property.