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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop reported on Rawson Avenue
Traffic
Rawson Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a traffic stop in front of a business on Rawson Avenue.
Caller reports possible gunshots from veterans event
Suspicious Activity
Monroe Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 caller near Monroe Avenue reported hearing possible gunshots to the north, possibly related to a Veterans Day salute at a nearby event. Officers checked the area and the sounds were believed to be part of the salute.
Agitated man over parking complaint calms down
Disturbance
9th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an agitated man near the (number withheld) block of Ninth Avenue, possibly related to a parking complaint. The man was later reported to be cooperative and calmer.
Officer meets resident about loose dog on property
Other Incidents
15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is speaking with a walk-in in the police station lobby about a dog that reportedly keeps coming onto the person’s property.
Abandoned vehicles reported on 9th Ave
Other Incidents
9th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the 2000 block of 9th Avenue in South Milwaukee for a code enforcement complaint about two apparently abandoned vehicles with flat tires and trash inside, located between two nearby addresses.
Person with paranoia and aggression reported in basement
Medical Emergency
Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check at a residence near Marquette Avenue after a therapist reported a man was aggressive, paranoid, and possibly combative. The man was reportedly in the basement of the home, and officers planned to make contact at the residence.
Man with paranoia acts aggressively near South Milwaukee
Medical Emergency
Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Marquette Avenue for a welfare check after a therapist reported a man with neighbor issues, aggression, paranoia, and possible combativeness.
Traffic stop on Nicholson Avenue
Traffic
Nicholson Ave, South Milwaukee, WI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 2000 block of Nicholson Avenue in South Milwaukee involving a red Kia with a specific license plate.
Retail theft at Speedway on South Chicago Avenue
Theft Report
S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, employees at a gas station on South Chicago Avenue reported a retail theft that occurred a few minutes earlier. A suspect reportedly stole two to four energy drinks and was last seen walking toward a nearby bus stop.
Retail theft at gas station on South Chicago Ave
Theft Report
S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station near South Chicago Avenue for a reported retail theft. Employees said a man stole two to four energy drinks and was last seen walking toward a nearby bus stop.
Officer checks on two runners at 14th and Ross
Welfare Check
Rawson Ave & 14th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible welfare check on two cross-country runners near the intersection of 14th and Ross, with another unit joining the contact.
Traffic stop at Milwaukee and Nicholson
Traffic
Nicholson Ave & Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53154
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Milwaukee Avenue and Nicholson Avenue in South Milwaukee involving a Wisconsin vehicle with a specific license plate checked over the radio.
Officer checks 911 open line near cell tower
Suspicious Activity
11th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near a tower on 11th Avenue after a 911 open line was received from a dead cell phone. No signs of distress were heard, and it was reported that someone may be sleeping nearby.
Welfare check after 911 open line at cell tower
Suspicious Activity
11th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare and area check near a tower on 11th Avenue after a 911 open line from a dead cell phone. No sounds of distress were heard, and officers checked nearby backyards but found nothing.
Officer checks work van with door left open
Suspicious Activity
Monroe Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a work van with its rear door ajar on the 1500 block of Monroe Avenue and then cleared the scene without filing a report.
Traffic stop at 12th and Marquette
Traffic
12th Ave & Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a vehicle near 12th Avenue and Marquette Avenue in South Milwaukee.
Person requests oxygen during welfare check at residence
Medical Emergency
Williams Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check at Francis House on Williams Avenue after a 911 caller in an apartment requested staff bring her oxygen and declined medical care.
Welfare check for woman requesting oxygen at Francis House
Medical Emergency
N, 519 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to Francis House on Williams Avenue for a welfare check after a 911 caller requested staff bring her oxygen and declined medical care. The call location was later corrected to (number withheld) Williams Avenue.
Motorcycle flees attempted traffic stop on 5th Avenue
Traffic
5th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to stop a motorcycle with a rainbow-colored undercarriage traveling southbound on Fifth Avenue in South Milwaukee. The situation was broadcast as a possible pursuit, but it was later reported that the motorcycle was no longer being pursued.
Motorcyclist flees traffic stop near police station
Traffic
5th Ave & Marshall Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer attempted to stop a motorcycle near the police department. The rider tried to elude the officer and fled eastbound on Marshall Avenue, then was last seen possibly heading southbound near 5th or 6th Avenue. The motorcycle was described as a sport bike with a modified exhaust and rainbow-colored underglow.