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Emergency Incidents
74-year-old woman falls on icy deck and injures shoulder
Medical Emergency
WI-46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on State Highway 46 for a 74-year-old woman who reportedly fell on an icy deck and has shoulder pain with a possible fracture. She is conscious, breathing, and sitting up.
Man unconscious after 15-foot fall and head bleeding
Medical Emergency
WI-46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a high school on State Highway 46 in Balsam Lake for a possible medical emergency involving a 39-year-old man who reportedly fell from a ladder, struck his head, was bleeding, and was described as unconscious and not breathing. An AED was reportedly applied.
Man falls from ladder, hits head at high school pool
Medical Emergency
WI-46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a high school near State Highway 46, where a 39-year-old man reportedly fell about 10 to 15 feet from a ladder in the pool area, struck his head, and was bleeding. He was initially reported unconscious and not breathing, but later had a faint pulse. Responders were directed to meet near the north end of the school by the football field.
Walk-in complaint of threats and harassment
Assault Report
Polk County Plz, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, a person came to the justice center lobby to report a possible threat or harassment situation and requested to speak with a staff member there.
Male subject triggered medical alert at West Balsam Lake Drive
Medical Emergency
West St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a male subject who activated a medical alert device at a residence on West Balsam Lake Drive in Balsam Lake. An alarm company attempted to contact the person, and a unit was sent to check on the situation.
Disabled van with flat tire near Highway 65 and 8
Traffic
WI-65 & US-8, Balsam Lake, WI 54024
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a disabled tan 2004 Toyota Sienna with a flat tire east of the intersection of State Highway 65 and US Highway 8. The female driver was on the phone with her insurance company and requested another deputy remain with her while she waited for possible towing assistance. The vehicle was reported as a traffic hazard on the roadway.
Suspicious silver truck located and cleared
Suspicious Activity
60th St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious silver truck near 60th Street in Balsam Lake. They met with the reporting party, confirmed the truck was present, and later cleared the scene. In a separate report, a convenience store reported a possible elderly man with crutches who bought alcohol and left on Highway 8 in a silver truck with a brush guard, and officers ran the vehicle’s license plate.
Caller concerned about woman who left in silver car
Missing Person
60th St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dispute between a man and a woman after they went to dinner. The man said the woman left in a silver Cadillac Silverado and that her vehicle was at his residence near 60th Street. He was reportedly getting a ride to his home and believed she might be heading there as well.
Officers search for man on motorcycle near Luck
Missing Person
80th St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to locate a man reported missing after leaving a residence on a black Harley motorcycle and traveling toward Luck via Highway 87. Updates indicated he may have been headed toward Fox Street and a nearby gas station.
Traffic stop near Polk County Justice Center
Traffic
Polk County Plz, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red 2019 Chevy Equinox near the justice center in Polk County. The vehicle’s Wisconsin license plate and registration information were checked over the radio.
