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Emergency Incidents
Report of earlier theft at gas station
Theft Report
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a convenience store near West Monroe for a possible shoplifting complaint that was not in progress, involving a prior theft reported by a store employee.
Crash detection alert near Red Pine Court
Traffic
Red Pine Ct, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical and fire units were dispatched to a possible crash detection near Red Pine Court in Portage, with a callback being attempted.
Auto crash alert with phone found in roadway
Traffic
E Slifer St & Red Pine Ct, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an auto crash detection near Red Pine Court and East Slifer in Portage. A callback was attempted, but responding units reported nothing seen and fire and EMS were told to disregard. A cell phone was found on the road.
Man lightheaded after excessive lidocaine patch use
Medical Emergency
W Mullett St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on West Mullett Street in Portage for a 61-year-old man who was reportedly experiencing lightheadedness and shaking after wearing too many lidocaine patches within a 12-hour period. He was conscious and breathing, and responders were directed to enter through the front door.
Traffic stop on New Pinery Road in Portage
Traffic
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a traffic stop near Turtle and New Pinery in Portage involving a vehicle with a specific license plate and registration information. It also reports a separate medical lift assist for an 85-year-old man at a home on Garfield Avenue in Reedsburg, with EMS units responding from Columbia County to Dodge County.
69-year-old woman with abnormal breathing in Portage
Medical Emergency
Forest Hill Dr, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Forest Drive for a 69-year-old woman with abnormal breathing patterns.
Traffic stop for expired plate on Highway 33
Traffic
State Hwy 33 Trunk & Co Rd F, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near County Road F and Highway 33 involving a vehicle with an expired Wisconsin license plate.
Patient with slow atrial fibrillation at Portage clinic
Medical Emergency
Hunters Trail, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical report from a clinic in Portage for a patient with a possible third-degree heart block or slow atrial fibrillation. The patient is alert, stable, and being transported with an estimated arrival time of about five minutes.
82-year-old female with heart block at clinic
Medical Emergency
Hunters Trail, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a clinic on Hunters Trail in Portage for a possible medical emergency involving an 82-year-old woman with a reported heart condition. Responders are advised to use the main entrance.
Medical response at East Marion Street in Portage
Medical Emergency
E Marion St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 653 was dispatched to a medical call near East Marion Street in Portage, Wisconsin, and arrived on scene to make patient contact.
Smoke coming from top of utility pole
Fire
E Marion St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units responded to a report of smoke coming from the top of a utility pole near East Marion Street in Portage. Command was established and the utility company was contacted about the possible issue.
80-year-old woman found bedridden at Portage home
Medical Emergency
E Marion St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near East Marion Street in Portage for an 80-year-old woman who has not been out of bed for several days. She is conscious and breathing, and her son is present. A separate crash was also reported at Adams Street and DeWitt Street.
Power pole on fire on Highland Avenue
Fire
Highland Ave, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS were dispatched to a reported power pole on fire near Highland Avenue and the cross streets of Locust Street and Summit Street in Portage.
Power pole on fire on Highland Avenue
Fire
Highland Ave, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported power pole on fire near Highland Ave in Portage, with a utility company also requested to respond.
Boom truck nearly crashes entering interstate
Traffic
State Hwy 33 Trunk & I-94 ALT, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white boom truck with a business name on it traveling eastbound on Highway 65/106 that nearly crashed while entering the interstate near Highway 106.
Officer checks on resident at West Jefferson home
Welfare Check
Jefferson St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a welfare check at a residence near West Jefferson Street. The officer reported that the man was fine and would call his son.
Delayed animal complaint at Airport Road apartment
Other Incidents
Airport Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers created a delayed animal-related complaint for a possible incident that reportedly occurred over the weekend at an apartment on Airport Road in Portage.
89-year-old male with high blood sugar feeling dizzy
Medical Emergency
Henry Dr Apt 3, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to an apartment on Henry Drive in Portage for a reported 89-year-old man with persistently high blood sugar, dizziness, and facial flushing, with a home nurse already present.
Ongoing humming noise complaint near factories
Disturbance
Parkview Ct, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported noise complaint near Parkview Court, where a caller reports a persistent humming sound that may be coming from nearby factories.
Diabetic man passes out in Kwik Trip store
Medical Emergency
Center St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a travel center on Hoefs Way in Portage for a report of an approximately 60-year-old man who reportedly passed out inside the store and is described as diabetic.
