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Emergency Incidents
90-year-old man weak and shaking in Platteville
Medical Emergency
W Knoll Wood Way, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near West Knollwood Way for a reported 90-year-old man who was weak and had been shaking earlier. The caller requested that responders use no lights or sirens.
41-year-old female resuscitated, transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Southwest Health, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter was sent to meet Platteville EMS at the Southwest Health helipad in Platteville for a reported 41-year-old woman who was found unresponsive and receiving CPR. The patient had a possible return of circulation and was to be transported to UW Hospital ER.
Person unconscious but breathing in vehicle at Walgreens
Medical Emergency
S Water St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a Walgreens drive-through for a person in a black Honda minivan who was reported unconscious but breathing. The caller had tried multiple times to wake the person and noted a possible hospital bracelet on their arm.
Elderly man dizzy after heart valve surgery
Medical Emergency
Hollman St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are dispatched to a location near Hollman Street for an 83-year-old man who recently had heart valve replacement surgery and is reportedly very dizzy and nearly passing out.
Single-car crash with vehicle in ditch on Highway 81
Traffic
WI-81, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a single-vehicle crash on Highway 81 where the vehicle went into a ditch. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, airbags deployed, and the driver claimed no injuries and refused EMS evaluation.
Carbon monoxide alarm at East Main Street home
Fire
E Main St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm sounding at a building on East Main Street in Platteville. The caller reported changing the alarm batteries but the alarm continued, and no symptoms were reported.
Disabled vehicle being jump-started near Morrow Hall
Traffic
Greenwood Ave, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a disabled vehicle near Morrow Hall that was being jump-started and was partly on the sidewalk, expected to be cleared soon.
Person fell at residence on Bears Court in Platteville
Medical Emergency
Bears Ct, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were sent to a reported fall alert at a residence on Bears Court in Platteville. Dispatch could not reach the caller and did not have an apartment number, and the medical unit arrived on scene.
Welfare check requested for elderly couple at home
Medical Emergency
Southwest Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are conducting a welfare check on an elderly couple at a home near Southwest Road in Platteville after family members in Illinois reported not hearing from them for over a month and the landline ringing with a fast busy signal.
Traffic stop finds expired plate with no vehicle data
Traffic
E Madison St & N 2nd St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Second Street and Madison Street in Platteville, Wisconsin, checking a Wisconsin license plate that reportedly had no vehicle information associated and was expired in December 2025.
Male passed out but breathing at church on North Water St
Medical Emergency
N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a church on North Water Street for a reported male who had passed out and was breathing. Responders were directed to pull up at the front doors.
Patient with low blood pressure needs hospital transport
Medical Emergency
N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a room at Edenbrook near North Water Street in Platteville for a possible medical emergency involving a patient with low blood pressure who needs transport to a hospital.
Traffic stop for speeding on West Main Street in Platteville
Traffic
W Main St & S Chestnut St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Chestnut Street in Platteville for a reported unreasonable acceleration involving a gray Audi. The driver’s license and vehicle registration were checked and appeared valid.
Man found near park pool with self-inflicted knife cuts
Medical Emergency
Legion Park, 1155 N 2nd St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man cutting himself with a kitchen knife near a residence on Eastman Street. He left in a black Chevy Cruze and was later located near the Legion Park pool. Active bleeding was reported, and officers later described the cuts as superficial and allowed EMS to approach.
Woman with severe back pain from bulged discs at home
Medical Emergency
Broadway St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Broadway Street in Grant County for a 46-year-old woman with two bulged discs in her back and severe pain.
Noise complaint for party at Baymont Inn near back suite
Disturbance
Highway 80-81 South, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible fight in a hotel room at the Baymont Inn and Suites. The situation later appeared to be a party, and officers made contact near the back suite area.
Suspicious behavior reported in Platteville alley
Suspicious Activity
E Cedar St, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of three young males running through an alley between Cedar Street and Furnace Street just off Second Street in Platteville, yelling and then leaving the area. The caller requested that the area be checked.
Traffic stop at Southwest Road and Markee Avenue
Traffic
Southwest Rd & Markee Ave, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Southwest Road and Marquis involving a vehicle with a Wisconsin license plate.
Patient transferred to Southwest Health Center by EMS
Medical Emergency
Eastside Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transfer involving Lancaster EMS, with a patient or vehicle later reported en route to a health center near Eastside Road in Platteville. Units also discussed a crash report and a tow for a vehicle.
Car slides into ditch on Southwest Road, no injuries
Traffic
Southwest Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor traffic crash on Southwest Road near Stumptown, where a red Kia Sorento went partly into a ditch. The driver reportedly had sun in her eyes, no injuries were reported, and the vehicle had a hole in a tire with no blockage. Someone was expected to assist, and no tow was requested at that time.
