Madison police report no major incidents; committee seeks update on Fusion Smoke and Spirits investigation
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Summary
Captain Hartman told the ALRC there were no major incidents to report and that Halloween downtown was busy but controlled; Alder Riviere asked about the ongoing Fusion Smoke and Spirits investigation and the committee requested follow-up from police and the city attorney.
Captain Hartman delivered the Madison Police Department report at the Nov. 19 ALRC meeting, saying the department had no major incidents to report as the city moves toward year-end and that Halloween downtown, while busy, was managed with additional officers and safety initiatives. "Do not have a lot for you today. No major incidents to report or anything like that," he told the committee.
Alder Riviere asked for an update on the earlier downtown incident at Fusion Smoke and Spirits and whether there were developments from the task force or pending court activity. Captain Hartman said he had not received further updates from the task force and offered to reach out again to the landlord and involved parties. Attorney McReynolds offered to pass messages along and to provide an update if available.
The committee asked staff to include the Fusion Smoke and Spirits status as an item for a future meeting if updates become available. No new investigatory details or court developments were disclosed during the meeting.

