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Emergency Incidents
Person in running vehicle found awake at Janesville home
Medical Emergency
S Locust St, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a person in a red vehicle parked in front of a home on South Locust Street after a caller reported the vehicle had been running since early morning and the occupant might be asleep. A separate report mentioned a possible abandoned vehicle near East Storrs Lake Road.
Attempted arson reported on South Franklin Street
Fire
S Franklin St, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near South Franklin Street for a report that an unknown person forced open porch doors and tried to set the house on fire, but no flames were reported. During the same radio traffic, officers also received a separate welfare check request near South Locust Street about an occupied vehicle parked in front of a residence, and a report of a man standing near a van in a public hunting area by the intersection of North Highway 213 and West Highway 59.
Person injured in fall near South River Road
Medical Emergency
S River Rd, Janesville, WI 53546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible fall victim near South River Road by Joliet Street and Water's Edge Drive.
Two-car crash at West Court and North Crosby
Traffic
W Court St & N Crosby Ave, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-vehicle collision near West Court Street and North Crosby, with the vehicles pulling into a nearby Kwik Trip parking lot. The vehicles were described as a gray Subaru and a silver Chevy Impala.
Man damages rental car in domestic dispute
Domestic Dispute
Barberry Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic disturbance near Barberry Drive, where a male was reportedly verbal with the reporting party and damaged a rental car before leaving the area. Backup was requested for unit 231.
Traffic stop on purple Subaru in Schiller Park
Traffic
N Wright Rd, Janesville, WI 53546
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in Schiller Park involving a purple Subaru with a specific license plate.
Traffic stop at US 14 and South Tarrant Road
Traffic
US 14 and South Tarrant Road, Janesville, Wisconsin 53546, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near the intersection of US 14 and South Tarrant Road in Janesville involving a vehicle with a Wisconsin license plate.
Traffic stop at Kellogg and South Jackson
Traffic
S Jackson St & Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Kellogg Avenue and South Jackson Street in Janesville involving a vehicle with a Wisconsin license plate.
Officers asked to detain subject for DOC violation
Other Incidents
Ashland Ave, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to the Ashland Avenue area in Janesville after a request to locate and detain a person for an apparent supervision violation.
Reckless driver flees traffic stop in Janesville
Traffic
Portland Dr, Janesville, WI 53546
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted a traffic stop near Fourth Street and Portland Drive involving a Ford SUV with a Wisconsin license plate. The vehicle reportedly fled, ran red lights and stop signs, and drove with its lights off while officers pursued through nearby streets. The pursuit was later terminated, and the vehicle was later described as a gray sedan, possibly a Chrysler.
Traffic stop at Court and Main Street
Traffic
E Court St & S Main St, Janesville, WI 53545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Court Street and Main Street in Janesville involving a Chevy with a Wisconsin license plate.
Report of man checking delivery cars at Domino’s
Suspicious Activity
W Court St, Janesville, WI 53545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person checking delivery vehicle doors near a pizza restaurant on West Court Street. A reporting party said a man was checking the doors, and officers later contacted a person in a black Jeep. Another person reported seeing a man in a gray sweatshirt walking west but did not actually see him checking any vehicle doors.
Officer added to suspicious activity call
Suspicious Person/Activity
Arbor Ridge Way & Silver Maple Trail, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit requested to be assigned to a possible suspicious person or activity reported near Arbor Ridge Way and Silver Maple Trail in Janesville.
Person having seizure near West Holmes Street
Medical Emergency
W Holmes St, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location near West Holmes Street in Janesville for a possible seizure. The patient reportedly has no known seizure history and only remembers waking up.
Person experiencing chest pain near South Martin Road
Medical Emergency
S Martin Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac emergency involving chest pain near South Martin Road by Wesley Avenue and Eastwood Avenue.
Domestic assault and injured woman at Lincoln Street
Domestic Dispute
Lincoln St, Janesville, WI 53548
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic violence incident near Lincoln Street. A female involved in the case was given a ride to a hospital for treatment, and officers discussed charges including domestic battery and other domestic-related offenses.
Neighbor reports concern over prior armed subject
Suspicious Activity
S Main St, Janesville, WI
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a follow-up complaint on Main Street related to a prior armed-subject incident. Officers checked the location, but a person in a room there said they did not call the police, and the reporting party’s location was unclear.
Welfare check at Baymont Inn finds no one present
Medical Emergency
Midland Rd, Janesville, WI 53546
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a hotel on Midland Road for a welfare check on the caller’s sister. The caller later reported that no one was there.
Drugs found on inmate at county jail
Substance Use
US-14, Janesville, WI 53545
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible drug violation at a local jail, where drugs were found on an inmate.
Man implied he had gun while threatening girlfriend
Domestic Dispute
Frontier Rd, Janesville, WI 53546
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch broadcast information about a reported domestic-related incident in Janesville near Frontier Rd where a man allegedly threatened his girlfriend and implied he had a gun. The suspect was reported to have been picked up by a female in a vehicle; officers noted the vehicle association may be uncertain. A later update advised no gun was actually seen, only implied.
