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  • UWPD Investigating Weekend Assault

    On Monday, March 4, 2024, two UW-Madison students reported they were assaulted by strangers on Sunday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m. as they were walking near the intersection of Linden Drive and Babcock Drive. The …

  • UWPD, MFD Ice Rescue

    Just before 2:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, UWPD officers and the City of Madison Fire Department responded to the shores of Lake Mendota, near the Alumni House, for a report of three UW …

  • UWPD Investigating Weekend Sexual Assault

    Content warning: references to sexual violence, criminal violence, and/or other possible traumatic experiences are included in this Crime Warning On Monday, February 5, 2024, a sexual assault was reported to the UW-Madison Police Department. The …

  • Suspect Arrested Following Alleged Road Rage Incident

    On Thursday, June 15, 2023 at approximately 2:15pm, the UW-Madison Police Department received a 911 call from a motorist who reported that someone in another vehicle had pointed a gun at them and their passenger …

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Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for March 27th 2024

  • 11:46 am, Information, Education Building. Contacted person regarding interaction they had with an unknown person who stopped by their office.
  • 12:04 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Residence Hall. MFR transported person prior to PD arrival.
  • 6:17 pm, Found Property, Lot 6. Black Toshiba laptop submitted to UWPD property room after being unable to locate owner.
  • 9:17 pm, Theft/Larceny, UW Hospital. Contacted person after they reported their $20 worth of Raising Canes food was stolen from the hospital's main entrance, after being delivered by grubhub.
  • 12:57 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital for incapacitation due to alcohol after they were found needing assistance to walk.
  • 3:03 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Cited person for unauthorized presence in university buildings.
  • 3:07 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Released person for possession alcohol beverage on University Land after they were spotted on UWPD Security footage sleeping in the southwest stairwell.
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