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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 28th 2024

  • 12:05 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person who advised the @uwmadison Facebook account received a direct message the previous night from another Facebook user (likely false name/account) with a screenshot of a text thread conversation that included sensitive information.
  • 12:24 pm, Information, Union South. Contacted person regarding CSA report submitted referencing unknown person harassing 3 students.
  • 2:43 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Violation of Restraining Order - Contacted person regarding violation of restraining order.
  • 6:05 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 7. Contacted person called in by Transportation Services on level P3 in east stairwell.
  • 7:50 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Bradley Hall. Contacted persons who were found by Housefellows inside the building after being reported by residents.
  • 9:14 pm, Damage to Property, Gordon Commons. Contacted person regarding broken window pane to room 220.
  • 11:08 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Contacted by Rockford Agent regarding a report of an injured child at local Emergency Room.
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