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🌱 5 Arrested For Stolen Vehicle + Fire & EMS Warn Against Scam

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Madison.

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Madison today.


First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 41 Low: 31.


Here are the top stories today in Madison:

  1. Five people were arrested after a stolen vehicle was driving recklessly on the Beltline on Friday afternoon. The suspects side-swept another vehicle and eventually flipped the vehicle on its roof. Madison Police Department responded to the scene on US 12 between Midvale and Whitney Way. Witnesses reported that six occupants fled from the stolen vehicle into the Odana Hills Golf Course and surrounding neighborhoods. (WMTV - NBC15)
  2. Deforest Windsor Fire & EMS addressed a texting scam that is claiming to sell limited edition Fire and EMS t-shirts in a post on Facebook Saturday afternoon. Deforest Windsor Fire & EMS have emphasized that they are not selling t-shirts. The scam was first noticed by departments in Northern Wisconsin but had not affected Dane County until now, said Captain Jacobsen. (WMTV - NBC15)
  3. Madison Area Crime Stoppers is asking residents to be mindful of porch pirates and car thieves this holiday season. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
  4. Police are investigating an armed robbery at a cash store on East Washington Avenue Friday. (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)
  5. Madison Police arrested three people Friday after a fight broke out at Fast Forward Skate Center. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

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Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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