Five area police departments announced Wednesday that the records management systems they use will now be able to provide the public with online access to information on police incidents, including crimes, traffic crashes and traffic enforcement. 

The police departments of Sun Prairie, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona and Monona are providing the information on websites.

Also available will be Department of Transportation reportable accidents that have occurred in the respective communities. 

The police departments said the new records feature was developed so that citizens can have easier access to information when needed. 

System data will be updated as soon as possible, however, traffic accident information will generally not be available for a period of five days, police said.

Police said instructions for obtaining electronic accident information can be found at the following site(s).  People can view the "Help" tab for ins

The Sun Prairie Police Department received a report from a person stating that they had been pulled over, by a suspicious person on Highway 151 southbound near the Windsor Street, Sun Prairie exit on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Police said that while driving southbound on Highway 151, a black sedan, possibly a Ford, with regular license plates flashed blue lights at the victim's car. The driver then pulled over. 

A man approached the person’s vehicle and stated he was a private investigator and asked for their driver's license which the driver gave to him.  The man then asked several questions, then said that he would not be citing the driver for speeding and let the driver go. 

The suspicious person was described as a white man with blond hair, age 40 to 50 years old, wearing a dark blue or black polo shirt, black or blue pants, glasses and a badge on his belt, according to police.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office wants to caution citizens about potential asphalt construction scams that most recently took place in the Town of Burke.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint on Monday July 26, that a construction crew claiming to have leftover materials from another job, offered to do a project for the property owner.  

In Monday's incident, the property owner was astute enough to decline on the offer and contact authorities.  This particular group originated from Virginia, and may attempt to take advantage of others in the area.