Crime

Police enforce DNA sample submissions in Dane County sweep

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, 6:20pm

Police enforce DNA sample submissions in Dane County sweep

Area police officers went door to door Tuesday as part of Dane County’s first DNA-sample enforcement mission. Officers from the Madison, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Middleton and deputies from Dane County Sheriff’s Department joined forces to conduct the Dane County DNA sweep.

About 30 law enforcement officers made attempts to contact individuals who were required by law to submit a DNA sample but had not. The Dane County Sheriff’s Department said there were 93 people listed in noncompliance.

The Office of Justice Assistance estimated that between 100 and 120 individuals living in Dane County are required to submit a DNA sample to the Wisconsin DNA Databank on a quarterly basis. Everyone on the list is first sent a letter in an attempt to get voluntary compliance. In many cases, additional attempts were necessary; follow-up letters were sent via certified mail from the Dane County District Attorney’s Office.

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Online map shows Middleton crime reports

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Tuesday, September 11th, 9:46 pm

The Middleton Police Department introduced their RAIDS Online crime map Friday.

The map analyzes crime data and alerts citizens about crime in their area, said a Middleton police official. It also allows the Middleton Police Department to quickly alert the public about crimes in real-time.

Residents can view the map online and view crimes in their area. They can also sign up for neighborhood watch reports and submit anonymous tips directly to the police using the system.

The system was created by the Middleton Police Department and BAIR Analytics Inc.

“The Middleton Police Department’s participation in RAIDS Online highlights their commitment to proactive communication with the public they serve,” said Sean Bair, founder of BAIR Analytics. “We’re excited to partner with the Middleton Police Department to provide this free service for their public.”

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Teen faces strong-armed robbery, battery charges

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 11:10am

Teen faces strong-armed robbery, battery charges

A 16-year-old Middleton teen was identified as one of the three people who robbed a man in the West Towne Mall parking lot on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Police said the 21-year-old victim met the three teens in the mall and took them to his car so he could give them cigarettes. When they got to the car, the victim said, he was punched and robbed of his wallet.

The victim told police that he is a heroin addict but that the incident was not a drug deal gone bad.

He provided descriptions of the teens to police, and one of the boys was found a short time later, walking on Gammon Road near the Beltline, police said. They said significant amount of money found in the teen's pocket was the exact amount that had been stolen.

The arrested teen was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center, where he punched a 34-year-old employee in the face and chest, police said.

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Middleton police respond to bank robbery

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 10:07am

Middleton police respond to bank robbery

Officers are at the scene of a reported bank robbery at the Associated Bank at 2420 Allen Blvd., according to the Middleton Police Department.

Police said there are no injuries surrounding the incident.

The robber is described as a white man with shaggy brown hair and tape over his nose, police said. They said he left the bank in a tan or gold-colored four-door car.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Middleton Police Department at 608-824-7300.

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Update: Middleton police respond to bank robbery

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 10:07am

Update: Middleton police respond to bank robbery

Officers are at the scene of a bank robbery at the Associated Bank at 2420 Allen Blvd., according to the Middleton Police Department.

Police said man entered the Associated Bank at 8:44 a.m. on Wednesday. The man showed the teller a note that said he had a gun and was demanding money.

The gun was not displayed and no one was injured, police said.

The man left the area in a light gold-colored four-door sedan with no rear license plate.

The man is described as white, mid-20s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, a medium to thin build with shaggy brown hair. He was wearing a dark baseball cap, a long-sleeve yellow shirt, dark sunglasses and tape over the bridge of his nose.

Police said the man looks similar to a man who robbed the same Associated Bank in September 2011.

The robber is described as a white man with shaggy brown hair and tape over his nose, police said. They said he left the bank in a tan or gold-colored four-door car.

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City, county leaders announce steps to reduce heroin overdoses

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Monday, April 23rd, 6:46 pm

City of Madison and Dane County leaders on Monday announced the latest steps under way to tackle the root of heroin usage.

Law enforcement officials are honing in on prescription drugs as the gateway to heroin.

Officials said they hope an expansion of Safe Communities MedDrop locations can help curb the problem with opiates.

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Monday they are more than doubling the number of Safe Communities MedDrop locations, from four locations to 10, where residents can get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted medicine.

The new boxes will be at police departments in Cambridge, Deerfield, Madison West District, Mazomanie, McFarland and Waunakee. The four current locations include police stations in Fitchburg, Madison East District, Middleton and Sun Prairie.

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