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Thief drops wallet while fleeing Wisconsin mall, returns to ‘destroy’ store when denied wallet back
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in southcentral Wisconsin arrested a woman for felony retail theft after she returned to the store that she allegedly stole merchandise from when she realized she had dropped her wallet while fleeing the scene. According to the Madison Police Department, officers were called to...
Woman arrested after robbing store and threatening employees, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman was arrested Thursday when she allegedly threatened employees after they refused to return her wallet that she had dropped while robbing the store, MPD said. Police responded around 4:30 p.m. to an East Towne Mall on Thursday. When they arrived they learned that the...
Hurt Scheduled for Court Apperance
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — The Madison teen accused of beating a correction officer at the Lincoln Hills Youth Prison will appear in court this afternoon. Javarius Hurd will appear at 1:00 PM for an adjourned initial appearance as he faces one count of second-degree reckless homicide along with felony murder with special circumstances.
Four teens arrested following police chase on County MM
Four teenagers were arrested early in the morning of Friday, July 19 following an incident where they ran from a disabled vehicle on County MM at Rome Corners Road. According to a Dane County Sheriff’s Office news release, the arrests were made in the town of Oregon after a disturbance where Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a 911 disconnect at 5:27 a.m. When deputies arrived, several people ran from a disabled car on the side of the road.
Investigation underway after officers found abandoned car struck by bullets, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots on Madison’s northeast side Friday afternoon, authorities said. Police were sent to the scene around noon at the 1300 block of Carpenter Street. When they arrived, Madison police found an abandoned vehicle that had hit a nearby building...
Beware of ‘Wisco FreshMan Invasion’ Party Scam, UW-Madison Police Warn
Madison, WI – UW-Madison Police Department has issued a warning about a scam targeting university students. Ads promoting a “Wisco FreshMan Invasion” party are circulating, urging students to purchase tickets for an event scheduled from August 30 to August 31, 2024, at 975 University Avenue. The police stress that this event is a scam and tickets should not be purchased.
Structure Fire Closes Portion Of Mineral Point Road This Evening
At approximately 6:22 this evening, crews from the Madison Fire Department responded to the 8500 block of Mineral Point Road for reports of a structure fire of a fully involved pole barn. Smoke could be seen for approximately a mile from the location. Ladder 2 was the first on scene and confirmed the structure fire. Also assisting was Ladder 7, Engine 7, Engine 9, and Medic 2 on the initial defensive fire attack. Ladder 2 provided exposure protection for two above ground fuel tanks in close proximity to the fire building. Ladder 2 confirmed a partial building collapse. Portions of West Mineral Point Road were shut down. At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night extinguishing hot spots. No injuries were reported.
MFD crews monitoring hotspots overnight following barn fire
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Crews with the Madison Fire Department will remain on Mineral Point Road overnight following a barn fire. Several agencies responded to a structure fire on the 8500 block of Mineral Point Road Friday and will monitor hotspots overnight, MFD said. The fire fully engulfed a pole...
Paraglider critically injured in July 19 accident
A 33-year-old man has been hospitalized with “life-threatening” injuries after falling from his troubled paraglider after his parachute failed to open. According to a Dane County Sheriff’s Office news release, at 8:24 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with EMS, responded to the area of 457 Union Road in the town of Oregon for a paraglider who was injured when his parachute did not deploy.
MPD drug diversion program earns national grant
MADISON, Wis. – A Madison Police Department program, which diverts people who use drugs from the criminal justice system to treatment, has received a grant to continue its outreach efforts. The Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI) was honored by Target and the U.S. Conference of Mayors with their Police...
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