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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on Jeep with no plate in Portage area
Traffic
WI-33 & Main St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee with no license plate near Main Street and West Cook Street in Portage. The occupant reportedly got out of the vehicle and opened the trunk. Radio traffic later included a records check on an adult male with prior drug-related history.
Harassment complaint at Bluffview apartment
Disturbance
Bluffview Ct, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on Bluffview Court in Portage for a reported harassment complaint. The caller said neighbors were harassing them after an earlier complaint, but the dispatcher could not locate that prior complaint.
Vehicle hits light pole at Portage KFC
Traffic
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a property-damage crash at a fast food restaurant on New Pinery Road in Portage, where a vehicle apparently struck a light pole, causing significant damage to the vehicle but no apparent damage to the pole.
Traffic stop on West Wisconsin Bridge
Traffic
W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on the West Wisconsin Bridge in Portage and requested a records check and confirmation of a valid concealed carry permit, which was reported valid.
Traffic stop at Portage Street and West Emmett
Traffic
W Emmett St & Armstrong St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Portage Street near Armstrong and West Emmett in Portage, Wisconsin, involving a vehicle with a Wisconsin license plate. A records check was requested on the plate.
Traffic stop on Highway 33 at Fairfield Street
Traffic
State Hwy 33 Trunk & Fairfield St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Highway 33 and Fairfield Street in Portage, Wisconsin, and requested registration and records checks on two vehicles, including one with a temporary plate.
Child custody call and parking violation complaint
Traffic
Wauona Trail, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, a child custody matter was reported near Wauona Trail, and a separate parking violation complaint was reported at Market Basket.
Driver in silver SUV ignores school crossing guard
Traffic
DeWitt St & W Franklin St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported driving complaint involving a silver SUV traveling northbound on DeWitt Street from West Franklin Street in Portage. A crossing guard reported the vehicle passed her, and an officer requested a plate check and clarified whether a listed address was for the suspect or the vehicle owner.
Reckless driving complaint on McFarlane Road
Traffic
W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a silver Ford Explorer reportedly speeding and swerving around other vehicles on McFarlane Street before pulling into a tire shop.
Man reports in-person threat at Walmart parking lot
Assault Report
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible in-person threat at a Walmart on Pine Road. The reporting party said a man threatened him and remained in the parking lot near the Ridge area. The reporting party was described as being in a blue Saturn.
Person reports in-person threat at Walmart
Assault Report
New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported threat at a Walmart on New Pinery Road. The reporting party said a man threatened him in person and was waiting in a blue Saturn in the parking lot.
Person seeks help about 72 hour no contact order
Domestic Dispute
W Pleasant St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute near West Pleasant Street, where one party was present and wanted to speak with an officer about a 72-hour no-contact order.
Structure fire at park shelter on West Slifer Street
Fire
W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS were dispatched to a possible fire at a park shelter near West Slifer Street, Linden Street, and Caldwell Street after a passing caller reported heavy white smoke coming from one of the outposts.
Open 911 line with moving caller in Portage
Suspicious Activity
W Wisconsin St & W Franklin St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open 911 call that disconnected, and a callback went to voicemail. Phone location data showed the caller moving near West Wisconsin Street and Franklin Street, then westbound on West Wisconsin and later northbound on 127. A deputy responded to check the caller’s welfare in the area.
Truck pulling trailer with no lights reported
Traffic
State Hwy 33 Trunk & I-90 ALT, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white truck pulling a white trailer traveling eastbound from Highway 106 in Columbia County. The trailer reportedly had no lights and no working turn signals, and the trailer number was unclear.
Reckless blue SUV reported on Highway 18 westbound
Traffic
I 90 and Wisconsin Highway 78 Highway, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue SUV driving recklessly westbound on Highway 18, reportedly failing to maintain its lane, crossing lane lines, not using turn signals, and cutting off semitrucks.
Reckless blue SUV reported on Highway 18 westbound
Traffic
Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial Bridge, Portage, Wisconsin 53901, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue SUV driving recklessly westbound on Highway 18, reportedly failing to stay in its lane, not using turn signals, and cutting off large trucks.
Disruptive client at Infinite Ability facility
Disturbance
W9141 Thunderbird Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance involving a client with short-term memory loss and intoxication at a care facility on Cap Road. The subject was reportedly upset and frustrated but calmer at the time of dispatch.
Disruptive client at Infinite Ability facility
Disturbance
W9141 Thunderbird Rd, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible disorderly situation involving a client with short-term memory loss and alcohol-related issues at a care facility on Cap Road. Staff reported the person was calmer but still upset and frustrated, and deputies were in contact with staff about the incident.
Older woman knee injury on stairs at residential address
Medical Emergency
W Pleasant St, Portage, WI 53901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS were requested for a reported medical pendant activation involving a 96-year-old woman who had a knee issue while climbing stairs near West Pleasant Street in Portage. She was still on the stairs and reportedly said she had no injuries.
