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Emergency Incidents
88-year-old male feeling unwell after mini stroke
Medical Emergency
E Albert St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a senior living facility on East Albert Street in Portage for an 88-year-old man who is not feeling well after a reported mini stroke and recent hospital discharge.
Elderly man feeling unwell after recent mini stroke
Medical Emergency
E Albert St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a facility on East Albert Street in Portage for a possible mini stroke involving an 88-year-old man who had recently returned from the hospital.
Minor parking lot crash on West Wisconsin Street
Traffic
W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible minor fender bender in the St. Vincent de Paul parking lot on West Wisconsin Street in Portage, with a caller requesting an officer to respond.
Traffic stop for suspected impaired driving
Substance Use
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on New Pinery Road near a Subway involving a Wisconsin truck and a Wisconsin ID. The driver’s license was reportedly revoked, and the stop was described as OWI-related.
Traffic stop in parking lot near west Wisconsin Street
Traffic
W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop in a business parking lot involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Disabled SUV facing wrong way on Wilcox Road
Traffic
N9514 Wilcox Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disabled vehicle near Wilcox Road in Portage. A caller reported a Ford Expedition facing the wrong way on the wrong side of the road and sticking slightly into the roadway.
Reckless pickup speeding on I-39 near Highway 95
Traffic
I 39, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy reported a possible reckless driver in a black Chevy pickup traveling at a high speed on southbound I-39 near Highway 95 in Portage, Wisconsin. Another unit was sent to assist.
Burglary reported at Portage apartment
Break-In
E Howard St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglary at an apartment on East Howard Street in Portage, where a female caller said someone broke in and stole items while she was moving out.
Two-car crash on Highway 33 at Caledonia
Traffic
State Hwy 33 Trunk & Caledonia St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a two-vehicle property damage only crash on Highway 33 near Caledonia Street, with both vehicles pulled off onto Caledonia.
Customer reports wallet stolen at hotel
Theft Report
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a hotel on New Haven Road for a reported theft, where a customer at the front desk believed an employee had stolen his wallet.
Unconscious male regains consciousness on walking trail
Medical Emergency
Columbia Dr, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious man on a walking trail near County Road C and Columbia Drive in Columbia. The man was later reported to be conscious and breathing, and the call was cleared after a refusal was signed.
Driver refuses to pay for highway tire service
Other Incidents
I 90 and Wisconsin Highway 78 Highway, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is with a semi truck and a service truck near mile marker 107.5 eastbound on I-90, where a dispute is reportedly about payment for a tire change.
Disabled vehicle with blown tire on I-39 southbound
Traffic
Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled vehicle with a blown tire was reported on I-39 southbound near mile marker 88 by the Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge in Portage, Wisconsin. The caller was connected with state patrol.
Dead animal blocking roadway at roundabout
Traffic
WI 16 and I 39, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible animal in the roadway near the Highway 16 and 39 roundabout, and the officer indicated they would remove it.
Traffic stop for vehicle with no license plate
Traffic
Silver Lake Dr, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Highway 16 and Silver Lake after observing a vehicle with no license plate.
Traffic stop for vehicle with no license plate
Traffic
Silver Lake Dr, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 16 and Silver Lake Drive in Portage for a vehicle reported without a license plate. A Wisconsin temporary plate was checked during the stop. Ambulance activity was also mentioned, including a non-emergent patient being transported.
Single-vehicle crash on bridge, no injuries reported
Traffic
Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge near mile marker 110 in Portage. Law enforcement reported no injuries, and fire and ambulance units continued to assist with lane blocking and investigation.
Car hits wall and blocks lane in construction zone
Traffic
Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on the westbound Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge near mile marker 110, where a small car reportedly hit a wall in a construction area and was blocking the right lane. Injuries were unknown.
