Erratic driver reported on Highway 16 near Portage, Portage WI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a red pickup truck driving erratically along County Road P and heading north on Highway 16/51 near Portage. The vehicle was allegedly crossing traffic lines and speeding. The caller later could no longer see the driving behavior but still saw the vehicle traveling north. Authorities were notified and dispatched to investigate the possible reckless driving.
Audio|Heard on: Columbia County Sheriff Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Traffic complaint on County Road P heading westbound.
00:04
Vehicle described as a red Ford truck driving erratically, crossing lines and speeding toward Highway 16.
00:14
The complainant is willing to make a statement.
00:16
More information will be provided when available.
00:21
Ten four, officer en route from HHS.
00:25
Ten four.
00:30
Go ahead.
00:31
Are you available for a 21?
00:38
This is OIC phone.
00:44
Badge party with Chief 2, officer will return to quarters.
00:50
Ten four, party will fire returning 1520.
00:57
Thirty-three fifty-four.
00:59
Thirty-three fifty-four.
01:00
Complainant can no longer observe the driving behavior but saw the vehicle head northbound on Highway 16.
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:
US-51 & WI-16, Portage, WI 53901
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