Ice Skating Rinks Closed

Due to the conditions of the ice, skating rinks in Fitchburg are closed until further notice.

Public Information Meeting - Intersection Improvements at County Highway MM and McCoy Road

A Public Information Meeting (PIM) has been scheduled for 01/28/2021 at 6:30 pm to discuss improvements to the intersection of County Highway MM and McCoy Road. Online attendance is encouraged, or the Council Chambers will be available for in-person parti...

Holiday Tree Collection

Weather permitting, holiday tree collection will begin the week of January 4th for properties within the City of Fitchburg’s brush collection. A second collection will take place the week of January 18th. Trees should be at the curb by 6:30 am o...

Snow & Ice Removal Guidelines

Property owners are required to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that pedestrians can navigate safely. Fitchburg ordinance states: 

Sec. 27-114 - Snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks. The owner of each lot or part of lot shall...

Winter Reminders

With the arrival of another snowfall, we would like to share a few winter related reminders regarding property crime prevention and safety:•Never leave your car unlocked, running and unattended. We know it’s no fun to start your day in ...

Property Crime Prevention

Property crimes are the most prevalent, as well the most preventable, crimes we respond to. 

•If a door has a lock, use it. This includes the door from your garage to your residence. Keep exterior doors locked even when you are home.

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Shots fired 5100 Anton Dr

Incident Type: Shots Fired

Location: 5100 block of Anton Dr

Incident Date: 1/1/2021

Release Date: 1/1/2021

Incident #: 21-0000004

Arrested & Charges: Desmond Moss, 21.

Booked into the Dane County Jail on tentative charges including 1st deg...

Scam Phone Calls

Incident Type: Scam Phone Calls

Incident Date: 12/16/20

Date of Release: 12/17/20

Prepared By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

Incident Details:

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the Fitchburg Police Department received several calls from Dane Co...

*UPDATE* Escape

UPDATE

Matthew Bohringer was taken into custody around 8:30 this morning by deputies from the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Bohringer was located in a field in the Town of Oregon after being spotted in the area by a citizen. 

Information r...

Shots Fired Investigation- 2300 Block Red Arrow Trail

On 12/4/20, at approximately 1:38am, officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the Belmar Hills neighborhood for numerous callers reporting hearing several gunshots in the area.

Upon arrival, officers began a detailed search of several str...

Burglary Capitol Petro 20-18432

Incident Type: Burglary

Incident Date: 11/11/20

Date of Release: 11/11/20

Case Number: 20-18432

Completed By: Sgt. Dan Varriale

On November 11, 2020, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Fitchburg police officers responded t...

Two Arrested In Connection With Recovered Stolen Vehicle

Incident Type: Burglary/Stolen Vehicle/Arrests

Incident Date: 10/29 & 10/30

Date of Release: 10/30

Case Number: FP20-17672

Completed By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

Details:

Earlier today, Fitchburg officers arrested a p...

Shot fired-1900 block of Pike Drive

Incident Type: Shot Fired

Location: 1900 block Pike Drive

 Incident Date: 10/30/20

Release Date: 10/30/20

Incident #: 20-17724

Prepared By: Sgt Michael Buri

Incident Details:

On October 30, at 12:10 a.m., Fitchburg Officers responded to the 190...

Shots Fired-2300 block of Post Rd

Incident Type: Shots Fired

Incident Date: 10/22/20

Date of Release: 10/22/20

Case Number: 20-17291

Completed By: Sgt. Johnston

On Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, at approximately 4:58 p.m., Fitchburg Police responded ...

Multiple Burglaries: Red Arrow Trail & Jenewein Road

Incident Type: Burglaries

Incident Date: 10/17/20

Date of Release: 10/18/20

Case Number: FP20-16945, FP20-16948, FP20-16949, FP20-16950

Completed By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

Late Saturday evening, Fitchburg officers inv...

Disturbance Leads to Shot Fired

Incident Type: Shot Fired - 1900 block Pike Drive

Incident Date: 2/17/20

Date of Release: 2/17/20

Case #: 20-2964

Completed By: Sgt. Andrew McCarthy

On Monday, February 17th, 2020 at 8:12 p.m., Officers with the Fitchburg Police Department responded t...