WAUKESHA, WI — An 8-year-old in Waukesha called police after he saw his father slumped over the wheel of a car. When police arrived, they determined the incident was heroin-related.



According to the police report, Waukesha police took an emergency phone call from an 8-year-old boy at approximately 5:41 p.m. Wednesday evening. The boy told police that his dad is possibly dead and inside a silver car. The boy told police he did not know his exact location, but with the help of authorities, they were able to determine the precise location of the phone call.

After about five minutes, the boy was joined on the phone by an adult who was with him. The adult said that the boy's father was slumped over the wheel in the parking lot of a silver Chevy Cruze in a parking lot on the 200 block of Maple Ave. The adult stated that the boy's father still had a pulse, and had a lighter and energy drink resting on his lap.

Three squads were dispatched to the area, and within several minutes had the adult out of the vehicle - he was reportedly "somewhat alert" and breathing. The report indicated that the incident was heroin-related. He was transported to the Waukesha Memorial Hospital emergency room where he was admitted.