‘It was never classified as a cold case:’ Madison police respond to end of Zimmermann case
The Madison Police Department (MPD) reflected on nearly 15 years of investigation at a press conference today as the Zimmermann case drew to a close.
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Police looking for person who vandalized UW Hillel Foundation, city property
Madison police are releasing surveillance images of a person they say was caught on camera spray-painting several locations across the city.
MPD Chief looking forward to new approach to policing in 2023
After summer success with fewer shots fired and stolen cars in Madison, police chief Shon Barnes says his department is moving forward with a new way of policing next year.
Officers help give back to community by shopping for toys
Members of multiple law enforcement agencies were out helping Santa prepare for Christmas on Friday morning.
Pedestrian ticketed after getting hit by car on Madison's east side
Madison police say a person was injured -- and ticketed -- after being hit by a slow-moving car near East Towne Mall.
Ceremony honors latest Madison Police Department recruits as they graduate academy
MADISON, Wis. -- Dozens of new Madison Police Department recruits received their badges Thursday as they graduated from the police academy. Forty-one officers got their…
Madison police officer arrested for battery, victim intimidation
The officer, who was also involved in the State Street shooting last year, is one of three recently arrested MPD employees
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police officer Keith M. Brown was arrested earlier this month in Dane County for misdemeanor battery and intimidation of a victim, as well as…
On Halloween, costumed Madison police officers visit kids at American Family Children's Hospital
"Superheroes" from the Madison Police Department visited and dropped off donations Monday at the American Family Children's Hospital.
Madison police take safety precautions, offer recommendations for Halloween weekend downtown
MADISON, Wis. — Prior to the city-sanctioned “Freakfest,” there were often a significant number of arrests, damage and disorderly conduct on Halloween weekend in downtown Madison. The city last…
Police Civilian Oversight Board names another Independent Police Monitor
A little more than two weeks after naming an Independent Police Monitor -- only to see the pick back out of the job 10 days ago -- the city's Police Civilian Oversight Board has made another choice for the role.
MPD urges drivers to be aware of trick-or-treaters this weekend
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department expects there will be a lot more pedestrians out this weekend trick-or-treating, so they're reminding drivers to be extra careful so the…
Man suspected of stealing wallet from hotel room as victim slept, police say
Madison police have released surveillance photos of a man they say may have snuck into a hotel room and stolen a person's wallet last month.
MPD responds after former chair of Wisconsin Parole Commission hired as Independent Police Monitor
Former Wisconsin Parole Commission chairman John Tate II has been hired as the City of Madison's first-ever Independent Police Monitor, four months after Gov. Tony Evers asked him to resign as head of the parole board.
David Couper: cop, priest, provocative conversationalist
Madison journalist Rob Zaleski's new book on the former police chief reveals there has always been more to his story.
Rob Zaleski will discuss his new book about David Couper with Doug Moe at Mystery to Me on Aug. 23. "I wanted it understood I was not his friend. I was going to hold his feet to the fire," says Zaleski.
Madison police to give away 100 free Hyundai steering wheel locks at National Night Out event
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department will hand out 100 free steering wheel locks to residents who drive certain…
Dane County Board approves funding for gun buyback program
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Board paved the way for a gun buyback program Thursday. The board approved a resolution to provide funding for the program,…
Following community survey, Madison PD identifies trust, outreach among improvements needed
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department knows perception often can be reality. If that's the case, officials admit the results of a cityside survey…
Madison police share strategies when responding to active shooter situation
MADISON, Wis. -- After what could have been a violent attack in Madison on Sunday, News 3 Now is continuing to look into the police response…
Madison police chief: 'All hands on deck' for Fourth of July weekend amid uptick in gun-related crime
Officers recovered 8 guns between Sunday and Tuesday, Chief Shon Barnes says
MADISON, Wis. -- Residents and visitors flocking to Madison for the Fourth of July will see extra police officers…
Experts share anti-theft tech amid rash of Kia, Hyundai thefts in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- If you own a certain make of car, you may feel helpless seeing the news in and around…
MPD says student brought airsoft gun to school, not real gun
MADISON, Wis. -- A spokesperson with the Madison Police Department says officers with the department have determined that a gun seized from a La Follette…
'We have a plan in place': Report shows several crime metrics down in Madison in first quarter of 2022
MADISON, Wis. -- Several key crime metrics fell in Madison during the first quarter of 2022, according to preliminary data from the city's…
Ceremony honors Madison police officers, civilians for heroism
Officer who confronted armed man at 2021 shelter shooting awarded Medal of Valor
MADISON, Wis. -- The annual Madison Police Department award ceremony returned to the Monona Terrace in person Wednesday evening. The event serves as a way to honor officers…
Ahead of body camera vote, Madison police chief believes he's changed a few minds
MADISON, Wis. -- Once again, Madison's city council is set to vote on equipping its officers with body cameras--as part of a…
