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  1. traffic crash Newburg Washington County

    Highway 33 crash scene: short full closure for oil cleanup

    400 block of Highway 33, Washington County

    Units were dispatched to a reported crash on Highway 33 in the 400 block, where a dispatcher said it sounded like a motorcycle was down and a vehicle was partially in a traffic lane, according to radio traffic; one person was reported to have an arm injury. A unit arrived on scene and relayed that everything appeared to be out of the roadway, and units discussed blocking and shifting eastbound traffic around the scene. Radio traffic later indicated a short full closure was planned so crews could clean up oil on the road. A unit later reported it was back in service and that the road was going to be back open, and fire dispatchers told Newburg units they could return to their stations, according to radio traffic.

  2. police activity West Bend Washington County

    West Bend police advised of driving complaint

    West Wash and Shepherds, West Bend

    West Bend police were advised of a driving complaint at West Wash and Shepherds, according to radio traffic. The vehicle was reported to be all over the roads, according to the dispatch.

  3. medical West Bend Washington County

    West Bend police asked to respond to Little Lane medical call

    Little Lane, West Bend

    West Bend police were asked to respond to a medical call on Little Lane, according to radio traffic. Dispatch advised of an officer-safety concern but said the person seemed calm. No further details were given.

  4. property crime Washington County

    Police dispatched to Marta Drive vandalism report

    Marta Drive

    Police were dispatched to Marta Drive after a caller reported she believed her ex-boyfriend might have been involved in a vandalism, according to radio traffic. A unit later reported arriving on scene, according to scanner traffic. No further details were given.

  5. traffic crash Germantown Washington County

    Units dispatched to Highway 60 and I-41

    Highway 60 and I-41, Washington County

    Units were dispatched to the area of Highway 60 and I-41, where radio traffic indicated units were looking for a vehicle in the westbound lanes near the northbound on-ramp, according to scanner traffic. A patient update described a 60-year-old woman who was conscious. A unit later said it was moving on, according to radio traffic. A unit later reported it was back in service. No further details were given.

  6. welfare check West Bend Washington County

    West Bend police handle Barton Avenue welfare check

    Barton Avenue, West Bend

    West Bend police were dispatched to a welfare check on Barton Avenue, according to radio traffic. A unit later asked that the location be updated to another address on Barton Avenue, and radio traffic indicated a unit would attempt contact at the address. No further details were given.

  7. fire Kewaskum Washington County

    Kewaskum Command established, then terminated on county fire channel

    Fire units reported arriving on scene and a unit was designated Kewaskum Command, according to radio traffic. Kewaskum units were asked to switch to a command channel, and an additional unit was placed on the scene. Later traffic on the county fire channel indicated a unit cleared the scene and returned to quarters, and that units were returning to quarters with the assignment complete and command terminated. No location or other details were given.

  8. police activity Germantown Washington County

    Police take report of driver followed near Pilgrim and Hudson

    Pilgrim and Hudson

    A caller told dispatch that a Cadillac was following him after he filmed people taking down political signs near Pilgrim and Hudson, according to radio traffic. The caller said the other person became upset when asked about the signs and then stopped following him. Dispatch noted the exact location of the incident was unclear.

  9. fire Washington County

    Water truck requested at fire scene with long driveway

    Crews reported a long, narrow driveway at the end of the road and requested a water truck as soon as one arrived, saying the wind was blowing, according to radio traffic. A unit was also directed to the fire call. No location was given on the radio traffic reviewed.

  10. medical Washington County

    Crews dispatched for report of child's fall from ladder

    1400 block of Maple Bay Road, Washington County

    Crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Maple Bay Road for a report of a 6-year-old who fell from a ladder; a head strike on concrete was relayed as unconfirmed, according to radio traffic. The fall was described as about four feet. No further details were given.

  11. mental health West Bend Washington County

    West Bend police handle welfare check on West Washington

    1600 block of West Washington, West Bend

    West Bend police were dispatched to the 1600 block of West Washington for a welfare check, according to radio traffic. A caller reported concerns about a person who was yelling and was walking on a vehicle. Units later reported nothing outside and said they would check inside the area; no further details were given.

  12. welfare check Hartford Washington County

    Police check 911 hang-up on South Wilson

    800 block of South Wilson

    Police were sent to the 800 block of South Wilson after a 911 call in which a female could be heard before the line disconnected, according to radio traffic. Dispatchers said the call appeared to come from between two addresses on the street. No further details were given.

  13. road closure Washington County

    Debris reported in lane on US 45 southbound near Pleasant Valley

    US 45 southbound south of Pleasant Valley

    A sheriff's unit reported a tarp and pipes in the second lane of US 45 southbound, south of Pleasant Valley, according to radio traffic. Radio traffic did not say whether the lane was closed, and no further details were given.

  14. property crime West Bend Washington County

    Police take scooter theft report on Pennsylvania Avenue

    600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, West Bend

    West Bend police were dispatched to the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a theft report, according to radio traffic. A caller reported that a scooter had been stolen. No further details were given in the traffic.

  15. other West Bend Washington County

    Police sent to North University Drive for speeding report

    200 block of North University Drive, West Bend

    West Bend police were sent to the 200 block of North University Drive after a caller reported a car speeding in the area, according to radio traffic. Dispatchers relayed that no description of the vehicle was available and that the caller would not leave contact information.

  16. medical Washington County

    Crews dispatched to medical call where caller could not do CPR

    Emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call in which the caller reported being unable to perform CPR, according to radio traffic. A dispatcher acknowledged the call. No location was given in the traffic.

  17. welfare check Trenton Washington County

    Deputies check open line on Paradise Drive; deputy reports resident fine

    2000 block of Paradise Drive

    Deputies were sent to the 2000 block of Paradise Drive for an open line, according to radio traffic. A person could be heard talking on the phone with buttons being pushed and a television in the background, the traffic indicated. Units tried to make voice contact but were unsuccessful, and a call back went to voicemail, according to radio traffic. A deputy later reported speaking with an elderly woman at the residence who was having trouble with her cell phone and said everything was fine, and stated, "I'll be clear."

  18. road closure West Bend Washington County

    Water utility notified for possible main break on North 11th Avenue

    1100 block of North 11th Ave, West Bend

    Units were dispatched to the 1100 block of North 11th Avenue in West Bend for a possible water main break, according to radio traffic. The water utility was notified, according to radio traffic. No further details were reported.

  19. welfare check West Bend Washington County

    Officer checking addresses after disconnected 911 call

    Dispatchers handled a disconnected 911 call, and a callback attempt went to voicemail, according to radio traffic. A police unit was given an assignment related to the call, and an officer later reported at one location that the person no longer lived there and planned to check whether the person lived at another building, the traffic indicated.

  20. traffic crash Washington County

    Deputies respond to vehicle in ditch behind mobile station, southbound Highway 41

    Southbound Highway 41 behind a mobile station

    Sheriff's units were asked to respond to southbound Highway 41 behind a mobile station for a vehicle in the ditch, according to radio traffic. Callers reported the vehicle was off the roadway, that no one was injured and that it had not hit anyone or anything. Units 439 and 2458 were asked to respond. Units later discussed where to pull the vehicle out, with the highway described as the easiest approach, according to radio traffic.

  21. police activity Richfield Washington County

    Police sent to report of bonfire party, threats behind motel

    Field behind the Super 8 motel, Hartford

    Police were dispatched to a field behind the Super 8 motel after a caller reported people having a party with a bonfire, according to radio traffic. Dispatchers relayed that the caller said she could hear them screaming and threatening to fight each other. A unit on the channel later said it was walking toward the field.

  22. juvenile Washington County

    Deputies asked to check report of possible underage party

    6900 block of a residential drive, Washington County

    Dispatch asked two sheriff's units to respond to a residence for a possible underage party, according to radio traffic. Dispatchers relayed that callers, who were not on scene, reported seeing on social media that more than 25 people were at the party. Units 412 and 457 were heard on the channel several minutes later, and dispatch checked on the status of both units; one unit advised it was clearing. Dispatch checked on unit 412's status again about 45 minutes later and again about 25 minutes after that.

  23. welfare check West Bend Washington County

    Police sent to group home over medication complaint

    1900 block of Green Tree, West Bend

    Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Green Tree after callers reported that a staff member at a group home was not giving a resident her medications, according to police radio traffic.

  24. juvenile West Bend Washington County

    Police dispatched to report of juveniles around vehicles

    1600 block, West Bend

    Officers were dispatched to a report of five to six juveniles around vehicles in the 1600 block, according to police radio traffic. A caller described two vehicles, one red and one blue or black, both four-door. An officer later discussed the vehicle description on the channel, saying the narrative mentioned a red SUV or red four-door and that an older red four-door appeared to be the vehicle they suspected.

  25. fire Allenton Washington County

    Deputies sent to County Road W for reported bonfire concern

    County Road W, Washington County

    Sheriff's units were asked to respond to County Road W for a report of a bonfire, according to radio traffic. A caller told dispatchers they were concerned about the fire's location in relation to nearby residences and that people were at the fire at the time. In later traffic on the same channel, a deputy was assigned to the fire complaint and dispatch relayed again that neighbors on County Road W were concerned about how close the fire was to a house.