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Madison Police Arrest 61-Year-Old After Reported Retail Theft and Spitting Incidents

Police say hospital tests found no significant exposure before booking.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 7:19 p.m. to a business on the 100 block of North Broom Street for a disturbance call.
  • Staff reported the suspect stole items and spat on an employee during a confrontation before fleeing.
  • Police identified the man as Jose A. Lino, 61, and located him in the 300 block of State Street.
  • Authorities say he resisted arrest, spat on an officer, and had two pocketknives on him.
  • Lino was booked into the Dane County Jail on counts including discharging bodily fluids at a public safety officer, retail theft, resisting, disorderly conduct, concealed carry of a weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.