Man threatens passengers on Madison bus, Madison WI
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AssaultAs discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator in Madison reported that a man wearing a red jacket was threatening passengers on a city bus near East Springs Drive and East Washington Avenue. The man reportedly left the bus along with some passengers, and officers were asked to check the area. No weapons were mentioned, and there were no reports of injuries.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:37
Transcript:
00:00
I have an older man in a red jacket threatening people on the bus.
00:03
I may need help getting him off the bus.
00:05
Your current location? I have you populating on Cottage Grove, which can't be correct on an A route.
00:11
Currently at East Springs going outbound.
00:14
East Springs and East Washington Avenue, copy that.
00:17
Pull over, open your doors, and turn on your four ways.
00:20
I'll get PD rolling. Is he threatening you with any weapons or just passengers at this time of day? Fists.
00:25
He was threatening passengers, now he got off the bus with the passengers he was threatening.
00:30
So I'm gonna take off but you might want to get PD over here to check it out.
00:33
Copy that. He and another passenger are off.
00:36
The coach and passengers both got off on their own accord.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Springs Dr & E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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