UWPD News & Incident Reports

For general media inquiries, please contact Marc Lovicott, Executive Director of Communications, at 608-263-2333 or marc.lovicott@wisc.edu. After regular business hours, contact UWPD dispatch at 608-264-2677.

Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for March 24th 2023

  • 7:45 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who was feeling dizzy and light-headed.
  • 11:16 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was observed on camera in the cash room.
  • 11:26 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & Randall Street. Provided traffic assistance.
  • 1:00 pm, Damage to Property, Tripp Gatehouse. Contacted persons after a sink was damaged in the Tripp Gatehouse bathroom.
  • 8:12 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Memorial Union. Contacted person at Memorial Union for medical assistance.
  • 11:14 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Transported person to local hospital for a shoulder injury they received while playing basketball.
  • 11:43 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Sellery Hall. Contacted suspect after they were reported “piggybacking” into Sellery Hall.
  • 11:59 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, W Dayton & N Frances Streets. Cited suspect for UAL 1st and verbally warned for possession of fake ID after they were being assisted to walk and was falling into things.
  • 12:45 am, Resisting Arrest, W Johnson & N Lake Streets. Cited suspect for UAL 1st and Dane County: resisting after they vomited in front of squad at Lot 46 and took off on foot into Witte.
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UWPD News

To Call or Not to Call — That is the Question

By: Officer Jeff Kirchman Years ago, someone tried to break into my home. Luckily, I was there and scared the burglar away before they entered. With the situation resolved, I decided it wasn’t worth ‘bothering’ …

November 16, 2022
  • Prevent Bike Theft

    By: Officer Jeff Kirchman The weather will soon be warming up (hopefully), and a lot of us are starting to pull our bicycles out of storage, airing up the tires, and preparing for another season …

    March 19, 2023
  • Spring Break Prep

    Spring Break is just about here, and many have their minds set on their upcoming week off — whether that means going home, staying on or near campus, or traveling to another destination. Wherever you …

    March 03, 2023
  • Avast, Ye Porch Pirates!

    By: Officer Jeff Kirchman Package theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. So-called ‘porch pirates’ troll neighborhoods looking for easily grabbed boxes and other deliveries, hoping their ‘booty’ contains expensive electronics …

    February 15, 2023
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