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Emergency Incidents
Officer locates juvenile runaway at local park
Missing Person
Evans-Bosshard Park, 224 East Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a possible juvenile runaway at a park near East Avenue in Sparta. The officer requested to be placed with the juvenile at the location, and another juvenile was reportedly walking back toward staff.
Bicycle reported stolen, suspect not reachable
Theft Report
Sugarberry Blvd, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are following up on a possible bicycle theft that was reported the previous night. A female suspect’s phone number was added to the call, and officers were routed to an address on Sugarberry Boulevard for further follow-up.
Officer checks bond condition at laundromat
Other Incidents
W Wisconsin St, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies made contact at a laundromat on Wisconsin Street in Sparta while checking whether a subject had a bond condition requiring no contact with the business. Radio traffic also mentions a deputy on scene and administrative updates to a call record.
Disabled semi escorted to rest area
Traffic
Interstate 90, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a disabled oversized semi on Interstate 90 near Sparta, Wisconsin, about six miles before the 34 mile marker. A tow truck was requested to hook up the truck and escort it to a rest area because of its slow travel speed.
Disabled oversized semi near Sparta on I-90
Traffic
Interstate 90, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled oversized semi on Interstate 90 near Highway 34, about six miles before Sparta, with the reporting party stating no assistance is needed at this time.
Traffic stop involving two vehicles on Industrial Drive
Traffic
Industrial Dr & Maple Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Industrial Drive and Maple Avenue involving a black Subaru and a silver Ford Fusion. Vehicle registration and driver records were checked, and one driver was identified as detained.
91-year-old female found on floor, not injured
Medical Emergency
N Court St, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to an apartment on North Court Street in Sparta for a reported 91-year-old woman on the floor who was not believed to be injured.
Unanswered 911 open line on Jancing Avenue
Any Other Non-Crime Events
Jancing Avenue, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible emergency call on an open 911 line near Jancing Avenue in Crawford County, with a temporary callback attempted but no answer received.
Person needing lift assist near Julie Avenue
Medical Emergency
Julie Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched for a possible lift assist with no reported injuries near Julie Avenue in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Cancer patient fell and needs lift assist at home
Medical Emergency
Julie Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are requested to a home near Julie Avenue in Sparta for a 65-year-old man who reportedly fell to the ground and needs a lift assist, with no injuries reported.
65-year-old male cancer patient falls, needs lift assist
Medical Emergency
Julie Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were requested for a reported lift assist involving a 65-year-old man who fell to the ground near Julie Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Blood found at back door, resident possibly inside
Suspicious Activity
S K St, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible welfare or crime check near South K Street in Sparta after a neighbor reported a small amount of blood at a back door and said someone was still inside. Deputies attempted to contact residents but no one answered.
Rail crossing malfunction near Avon and Auger streets
Traffic
Avon Rd, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a rail crossing malfunction near Avon Road and Auger Street in Sparta, Wisconsin, and issued stop-and-protect restrictions on all tracks.
Suspicious activity reported near youth club
Suspicious Activity
Montgomery St, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible suspicious activity near the Boys and Girls Club on the south side of Montgomery Street in Sparta. The caller’s exact location was unclear, and a unit was sent to check the area.
Juvenile runaway seen intoxicated on L Street
Missing Person
S L St, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible juvenile welfare concern near a residence on L Street in Sparta. A juvenile reportedly arrived at a nearby home, was slurring her words, tried to push through a door, and then walked away toward Marathon before officers were notified.
Fireworks complaint near Court and Jefferson
Disturbance
S Court St, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible fireworks disturbance near Court Street and Jefferson Street, with a unit later out near South Court Street.
Woman with headache and shaking in apartment
Medical Emergency
Aspen Blvd, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to an apartment on Aspen Boulevard for a possible medical emergency involving a 63-year-old woman with a severe headache and uncontrollable shaking.
Officers check open door at River Road business
Suspicious Activity
River Rd, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a building check at a business on River Road after a rear door was found open. The keyholder was contacted and advised that no one should be inside. An officer heard possible noise inside and entered the building to check for people before meeting the keyholder at the rear door.
Traffic stop near Avon Road in Sparta
Traffic
Avon Rd, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Avon Road in front of a lot and requested a check on the driver and vehicle.
97-year-old woman suspected stroke in Sparta
Medical Emergency
8th Ct, Sparta, WI 54656
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a home near 8th Court in Sparta for a 97-year-old woman with a possible stroke.
