Madison Area Crime Stoppers

05/02/2026

The Madison Police Department needs the public's help to identify the owner of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash.

Officers were dispatched to the intersection of E. Washington Ave. and N. Blount St. at 10:17 p.m. on Sunday, April 26.

The 23-year-old victim was riding his bike in the bicycle lane on inbound E. Washington Ave. approaching N. Blount Street when he was hit.

A van was headed south on N. Blount St. when it pulled in front of the cyclist on E. Washington Ave.

The cyclist swerved but was unable to avoid the collision. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The van did not stop, but was caught on nearby surveillance video.

Vehicle description: red or maroon newer model Chrysler Voyager or Pacifica that is handicap accessible.

If you recognize the vehicle pictured in this report, please contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or p3tips.com. Information may be shared anonymously and could be eligible for a monetary reward if an arrest is made.

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05/02/2026

MONONA POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE: Wanted Subject / Eluding Incident
CASE NUMBER: MO26-05110
DATE: April 28, 2026 at 8:22pm

On the evening of April 28, 2026, a driver entered Monona at high speeds after fleeing from the Madison Police Department.

An MOPD officer first observed a vehicle with fraudulent temporary registration and heavily tinted windows traveling eastbound on US 12 at speeds well above the posted limit. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated and continued to flee, leading to a pursuit near US 12 and Hwy 51 in Monona.

During the incident, the driver turned off the vehicle’s headlights and made unsafe maneuvers thought traffic. The suspect then traveled onto WB I-90 before accessing Hwy 30. As the vehicle continued toward areas with increased traffic, the pursuit was terminated by the MOPD officers based on the factors involved and worsening traffic conditions. The vehicle was last spotted exiting at Fair Oaks Ave and traveling towards E. Washington Ave.

No injuries or property damage were reported in this incident. MOPD was assisted in this incident by our colleagues at MPD, FIPD, SNPD and DCSO

Suspect Identified: Daeshawn Webster, 25, Madison

Mr. Webster remains at large. He is currently wanted out of Dane County on felony warrants, including felon in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon, both with repeater status. Based on this incident, MOPD has established probable cause to refer additional charges including felony eluding and reckless endangering safety, along with other possible relevant crimes. Mr. Webster is also currently on probation and is listed as an absconder from the WI DOC. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty on his non-convicted offenses.

https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2025CF002708&countyNo=13&index=0&mode=details

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Mr. Webster, I am STRONGLY encouraging you to turn yourself in. Things like this don’t simply get lost in the pile here at Monona PD.

I’m not sure if I can convince you that it’s not worth it, but maybe others can. Feel free to ask around. In a prior case involving an individual who fled from MOPD and remained at large, that person was ultimately apprehended by our partners at the United States Marshals Service. That individual is now facing federal charges in addition to the original state offenses.

Again, it's not worth it.

For those who may know Mr. Webster’s whereabouts, and you’d like to assist in getting him a taxpayer funded ride to jail, please consider contacting the Madison Area Crime Stoppers. Call (608) 266-6014 or submit a tip online at P3TIPS.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

-Chief Chaney

04/22/2026

The Madison Police Department is hosting a series of town hall meetings in every patrol district across the city.

The goal is to directly connect community members with the officers and commanders who serve their neighborhood.

Madison Police Chief John Patterson will also be in attendance to help answer any questions raised by community members.

The first meeting is for our neighbors on the South Side on April 28.

More info: https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-04-21/mpd-hosting-series-of-community-conversations-on-public-safety

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

CONSUMER WARNING: Phishing scams continue to target Wisconsin DMV customers.

The latest scam warns of a “Driver’s License Suspension Pending” or vague “violation details,” demanding urgent action to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information.

Remember, the Wisconsin DMV will NEVER text or e-mail you saying you owe money. If you receive one of these messages:
❌ DO NOT click any links or provide personal information.
✅ Report and delete the message.

Read more tips here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/042026scam.aspx

04/21/2026

Today marks the official start of K9 Recon’s service with the Monona Police Department.

Recon is a facility service dog who will be partnered with School Resource Officer Luke Wunsch, supporting students, staff, and the greater Monona community. This program represents many months of collaboration between Custom Canines, the Monona Grove School District, and the City of Monona.

We are especially grateful to Custom Canines (link below), whose work made this partnership possible and whose dedication continues to bring meaningful resources like Recon to persons and communities in need. https://www.customcanines.org/

Recon is specially trained to provide comfort and support to individuals experiencing stress, PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional or psychological challenges. Her presence can help regulate emotions, create a sense of safety, and offer calm during difficult moments—making her an invaluable resource within schools and the community.

She also recently completed a meaningful assignment with Custom Canines supporting a Wisconsin Honor Flight mission, where she provided comfort and companionship to veterans during their journey, demonstrating her ability to serve with compassion in a wide range of environments.

Recon and Officer Wunsch will be working together in Monona schools and throughout the community building connections, offering comfort, and supporting others every day.

Welcome to the team Recon!

(Pictured - left to right: MG School Superintendent Dr. Tanya Fredrich; SRO Luke Wunsch & K9 Recon; Custom Canines Executive Director Nicole Meadowcroft, Chief Brian Chaney)

04/10/2026

Incident Type: Grafitti and Shots Fired

Incident Date: 4/8/2026 - 4/9/2026

Release Date: 4/10/2026

Incident Numbers: FP26-05827, FP26-05810, FP26-05781 (Vandalism), FP26-05835 (Shots Fired)

The Fitchburg Police Department is investigating a series of graffiti incidents and a shots fired incident on the west side of the City and is requesting help from the public.

Several racist and profane graffiti markings to public and private properties across the neighborhoods of Lacy Heights and Seminole Forest were discovered Thursday morning. Spraypainted graffiti was located on the area bike path, residential fences and mailboxes, and street signs. Specifically, the bike path and homes between Lacy Road and Schumann Drive, and between Evoke Drive and Persimmon Drive.

We are asking residents in the area to review any available surveillance or doorbell camera footage from 4/8 at 5:00PM to 4/9 at 8:30AM, that may have captured suspicious activity related to this incident. Recordings of suspicious persons or activity that may seem unrelated could still be valuable to the investigation.

On Thursday night at around 10:15 p.m., officers responded to Quarry Vista Park after receiving multiple 911 calls from residents hearing gunshots. Officers responded and discovered numerous spent casings in the park and bike path. There were no reported injuries. The park is directly behind of several homes on the same parcel of land and close proximity to where the casings were recovered.

The investigations for each are ongoing and anyone with information or video is encouraged to contact the Fitchburg Police Department at (608) 270-4300, or the Non-Emergency Dispatch (608) 255-2345. Anonymous tips can be made to Madison Area Crime Stoppers by calling (608) 266-6014 or via P3Tips.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

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03/26/2026

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: This individual has been identified. Thanks to everyone for sharing.

𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗙𝗧: Officers need your help identifying the individual pictured regarding a theft at a business on Murphy Drive over the weekend. The individual may be associated with a dark colored SUV. If you recognize the individual, please call or text us at 608-824-7300, or contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or online at P3TIPS.COM. Please mention case number 26-4335.