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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on electric dirt bike in Madison
Traffic
N Sherman Ave & Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on an electric dirt bike near North Sherman Avenue and Northport Drive. The bike reportedly had no license plates or lights, and the rider was described as wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), and a (description withheld).
Person found deceased from apparent self-inflicted injury
Medical Emergency
Bridge Rd, Madison, WI 53713
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS responded to a possible self-inflicted death near Bridge Road in Madison. A third-party caller reported that a friend had said something about his girlfriend, and units were sent to assist with the investigation and statements.
Elderly man found confused and lost at home
Medical Emergency
Garnet Ln, Madison, WI 53714
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a medical call for a 72-year-old man who is unwell and confused, sitting lost inside a home near Garnet Lane in Madison. EMS is requested to respond and assist.
Medical incident reported near Garnet Lane, Madison
Medical Emergency
Garnet Ln, Madison, WI 53714
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible medical incident near Garnet Lane and another medical call near Bridge Road in Madison, Wisconsin.
Customer yelling at staff inside gas station
Disturbance
Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at a gas station on Northport Drive, where staff said a guest was yelling at them inside the store.
Police contact requested about plate on stolen car
Stolen Vehicle
Topaz Ln, Madison, WI 53714
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were asked to contact the registered owner of a license plate that was reportedly found on a stolen vehicle in Connecticut, with the request coming from another police department. The contact was to be made near Topaz Lane in Madison, Wisconsin.
Suspicious people reported at self storage site
Suspicious Persons/Trespass
N Blue Bill Park Dr, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a storage facility on Bluebill Park Drive in Westport for a possible trespassing complaint. The owner reported seeing people at the location who were not supposed to be there, including one described as a man in his 30s. Dispatch noted a prior wanted-subject call related to the same location.
Strong gas odor at university building
Fire
Educational Sciences, W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53706
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a strong gas odor throughout the Educational Sciences building near West Johnson Street in Madison. Fire personnel were requested to investigate the possible gas leak, and the medical department was later requested.
Transit staff review electric scooter on bus
Suspicious Activity
North St, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, transit staff checked on a man waiting at the North Street BRT stop with a small electric scooter or e-bike. After discussing bus policy, they determined it was an electric unit and allowed it on the bus as long as it stayed out of walkways and entrances.
Search for missing woman with dementia at hospital
Missing Person
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare and area check near Highland Avenue after hospital security reported that a patient’s wife with dementia went to retrieve a car from a lot and did not return for about two hours. The possible missing woman was associated with a white Honda, and officers requested camera playback to see if she left the area.
Car reported speeding and passing illegally
Traffic
Wayridge Dr & N Thompson Dr, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a white Volkswagen reportedly speeding and passing vehicles illegally westbound near Wayridge Drive and North Thompson Drive in Madison.
Person fell and transported emergent to downtown hospital
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 37 is transporting one emergent patient to UW Hospital Downtown after a reported fall. The patient reportedly fell first, and the reported seizure was not seen on video.
Disabled vehicle at Nokomis and Waubesa
Traffic
Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible disabled vehicle near the intersection of Nokomis and Waubesa Street in Madison.
Traffic stop on gray Nissan Altima
Traffic
Fordem Ave & S Lakewood Gdns Ln, Madison, WI 53704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Fordham Avenue and South Lakewood Gardens involving a gray Nissan Altima. A later radio transmission referenced a possible crash on Chase Road and a plate check for the vehicle.
Smoking thermostat triggers structure fire response
Fire
W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were assisted at an apartment building near West Dayton Street for a reported structure fire after a caller in an apartment reported a smoking thermostat. Fire crews were already on scene.
Person reported lying on ramp from Nelson Rd to US 151 NB
Medical Emergency
Nelson Rd, Madison, WI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible welfare check for a woman reported lying in the middle of the on-ramp from Nelson Road to US 151 northbound.
Person fell before seizure near Madison
Medical Emergency
W Terrace Dr, Madison, WI 53718
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit changed its destination and went emergent to a downtown hospital after video showed a patient had fallen first, with no seizure seen on the video.
Female found lying in road near Northbound ramp in Madison
Medical Emergency
American Pkwy, Madison, WI 53718
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a woman lying in the roadway near Nelson Road and Nelson American Parkway. Fire and medical units moved her safely off the road, remained on scene, and determined that transport was not needed. Police were also dispatched to the area.
Structure fire on West Dayton Street
Fire
W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near West Dayton Street in Madison, with multiple engines, ladders, and a medic unit assigned. One engine was later told to disregard the call.
Confusion delays medical check at State and N Broom
Medical Emergency
N Broom St & W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical call near North Broom Street and State Street in Madison. Units checked several nearby locations, initially did not find the patient, and continued investigating the area.
