Madison Dispatch Watch

Late-night Madison assault: Teen attacked by group of juveniles getting off bus around 11:50 p.m. Wednesday on East Washington Ave at Baldwin St.
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Timeline of Fitchburg tragedy:

• Monday morning: Hit-and-run leaves bicyclist dead; police launch investigation.
• Suspect charged: Beloit man faces...

• Tuesday 12:12pm: Serious 7-vehicle crash at E. Broadway & Monona Dr; police investigate and urge motorists to avoid
• Pickup driver suffered medical...

Routine stops can hide big risks for Madison drivers:

• Weapons & drugs: Loaded gun, drugs, cash found in front passenger backpack.
• Child...

• Targeted hits: Suspects stole from Asian-owned restaurants/businesses on Feb. 28 by distracting staff and grabbing items behind counters.
• Key...

Madison Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect in a shooting last fall. Cold case lingers into 2026—locals, share tips for safety.

• High volume: 511 calls for service from 6am March 25 to 6am March 26 (excl. parking/911 misdials)
• District hotspots: East 114, Central 101, North...

• Gunshots reported around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of Bewick Drive, east side Madison; shattered glass from damaged vehicle found in...

Campus area alert: UWPD stopped a vehicle for suspicious evasive behavior around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on South Park Street.

• Found 3 handguns,...

Madison police enforced the East Towne Mall Youth Escort Policy (under-18s need parent/guardian 21+) amid disturbances by 30-40 juveniles:

• 4:20pm at...

Campus safety highlights from UWPD's Friday log:

• Agency assist at 11:12am: Helped outside agency with two cell phone examinations
• Mental health...

Madison Police swiftly identified two shoplifters who stole very expensive items from Runnings after a Saturday social media post. Tory Schumacher...

Targeted seatbelt enforcement in Dane County delivered big results from two short deployments:

• 130 tickets written
• 28 warnings issued
• Two felony arrests plus one on an outstanding warrant

Local drivers: Buckle up—safety checks are ramping up.

Boost your family's situational awareness at this free event:

• When/Where: June 13, 2026, 8am-1pm at Pinckney & King Sts., downtown Madison
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Madison Police are warning motorcyclists to slow down after two separate dangerous driving incidents on Saturday—a post-weekend alert for drivers to stay extra vigilant on local roads.

Dane County law enforcement is cracking down on red light and stop sign runners to enhance intersection safety. Residents: Expect heightened enforcement—drive cautiously for better situational awareness.

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