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Emergency Incidents
Disabled semi blocking traffic on US 51 north
Traffic
US-51, Portage, WI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled tractor-trailer semi on US 51 north near the downtown split, where the rear trailer brakes were reported locked due to a possible defective air line connector.
Toddler gasping for air at apartment in Portage
Medical Emergency
E Howard St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on East Howard Street in Portage for a reported medical emergency involving a young child who was gasping for air. The child reportedly had a history of being born prematurely, and the caller requested transport to a children’s hospital in Madison.
Man found unresponsive and lethargic in store aisle
Medical Emergency
N6510 US-51, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to the parking lot of a business in Portage for a 38-year-old man who was reportedly very sick, lethargic, and not responding in an aisle.
60-year-old male falls, requests lift assist in Portage
Medical Emergency
Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, portage EMS was dispatched to a lift assist for a 60-year-old man who reportedly fell at a facility on Hamilton Street in Portage. The man was reported to be uninjured, and responders were directed to enter through the front entrance to a specific room.
Male patient with rectal dysfunction at highway location
Medical Emergency
N6794 US-51, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is requested to a location behind a restaurant near East Wisconsin Street and County Road P for a reported 38-year-old man with a rectal issue who is conscious and breathing. Law enforcement is already on scene.
90-year-old female with chest pain near heritage house
Medical Emergency
Airport Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment at the Heritage House on Airport Road in Portage for a reported 90-year-old woman having difficulty breathing and chest pain. She was described as conscious, alert, and breathing, with responders asked to enter through the front door.
Fire response at abandoned Jefferson Road building
Fire
Jefferson St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a possible fire-related issue at an abandoned building on Jefferson Road, with a prior gas problem reported and police requested on scene.
Reckless driver nearly hits person in Portage
Traffic
W Wisconsin St & River St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a delayed report of a gray Chevy Malibu driving recklessly near West Wisconsin Street and River Street, reportedly with no headlights or taillights and nearly hitting the reporting party. The vehicle’s license plate and direction of travel were unknown, and the reporting party returned to a nearby pizza restaurant and was willing to provide a statement.
Traffic lights out near McDonald's on New Pinery Rd
Traffic
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of traffic lights being out near a fast food restaurant on New Pinery Road. A unit confirmed the lights were not working, and another unit was sent to assist.
Vehicle pursuit on Highway 33 near I-90
Traffic
State Hwy 33 Trunk & I-90 ALT, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a vehicle pursuit traveling westbound on Highway 33 from the I-90 area toward Baraboo, with units coordinating spike strip deployment near Highway 115. Speeds were reported ranging from about 50 mph to just under 90 mph, with low to moderate traffic and other vehicles yielding.
Open line at store with no distress heard
Suspicious Call
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible open phone line from a grocery store on New Pinery Road in Portage. People could be heard talking in the background, but there were no signs of distress, and a callback attempt reached a full voicemail.
Parking complaint for vehicle facing wrong way
Traffic
DeWitt St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to assist with a vehicle reportedly parked the wrong way into traffic near DeWitt Street in Portage.
Two-vehicle head-on crash with no injuries in Portage
Traffic
W Carroll St & Armstrong St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision at West Carroll Street and Armstrong Street in Portage. The crash reportedly caused no injuries, and no fire or EMS response was needed. No fluid leak was reported.
Patient needs lift assist from recliner to wheelchair
Medical Emergency
Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a lift assist at Hamilton Park Place in Portage, where a patient needs help moving from a recliner to a wheelchair and the lift device is reported to be broken.
Man falls, hits head, bleeds at Hamilton Park Place
Medical Emergency
Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical call at a facility on Hamilton Street in Portage for a man who reportedly fell, hit his head, and was bleeding.
Fall with head injury at Hamilton Park Place in Portage
Medical Emergency
Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, portage Fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported lift assist and a separate fall with an injury near Hamilton Street in Portage.
Person falls with head injury at Hamilton Park Place
Medical Emergency
Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, portage Fire and EMS were dispatched to a location near Hamilton Street for a reported fall with a head injury and bleeding. A separate lift assist call was also mentioned, but the responding medic unit indicated they were going to the fall incident.
Report of possible fire near Pine Island Wildlife Area
Fire
W9914 WI-33, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible fire near the Pine Island Wildlife Area by the Highway 33 access and public hunting grounds. A passerby reported seeing it but did not stop, and a deputy driving through the area did not locate any fire.
Fraud complaint to be filed with Portage police
Fraud Report
W Pleasant St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, a fraud complaint was reported, and the reporting person is expected to respond to the police department later to provide the report.
Man found unconscious but now conscious near Portage
Medical Emergency
E Cook St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near East Cook Street in Portage for a man who briefly lost consciousness after eating something and feeling unwell. He was reported to be lightheaded, sweating, and pale but was later conscious and breathing.
