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Emergency Incidents
65-year-old man falls with possible hip fracture
Medical Emergency
Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to an apartment on Valley View Boulevard in Altoona for a 65-year-old man who reportedly fell and may have a left hip fracture.
Person reported sick near East Chestnut Ave in Altoona
Medical Emergency
E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible sick person near East Chestnut Avenue in Altoona.
72-year-old woman with leg pain after treatment at renal care
Medical Emergency
E Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical clinic on East Chestnut Avenue in Altoona for a 72-year-old woman with lower extremity pain and possible cellulitis after completing treatment.
Car slides off road near Goods Lane in Altoona
Traffic
Goods Ln, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a motor vehicle accident near Goods Lane in Altoona, where a vehicle apparently slid off the road with no reported injuries. A black Dodge Durango with one occupant is mentioned in the follow-up.
Search for suspect in stolen cell phone near mall
Theft Report
Goods Ln, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible theft near a mall where a person at a rental car business allegedly stole a cell phone. The phone was reportedly pinging in the area, and units from another jurisdiction were looking for the suspect, though assistance was said to be unnecessary.
Man sitting on bench with chest pain and shortness of breath
Medical Emergency
8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving a 56-year-old man with chest pain and shortness of breath on a bench outside a building near 8th Avenue in Eagle Valley, Altoona.
E-bike reported stolen from 4th Street parking area
Theft Report
N 4th St, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near 4th Street for a report that a woman’s e-bike was stolen. The caller was unsure if the suspect was still nearby or had been seen walking through a parking garage.
E-bike reported stolen near 4th Street and 8th Avenue
Theft Report
4th St & 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report that a man had just stolen a woman’s e-bike near 4th Street and 8th Avenue in Altoona. Units later checked a juvenile’s address and used phone tracking to locate the caller near a Goodwill and a carnival, while confirming a vehicle license plate during the response.
Ex-partner reportedly stealing phone and vehicle
Domestic Dispute
Aldrich Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller from near Waldridge Avenue in Enterprise reported that her ex reportedly stole her phone and was trying to take her vehicle.
Traffic signal failure causing congestion on 43rd St
Road Closure
43rd St, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic signal malfunction near 43rd Street that is causing traffic to back up toward 20th Street, and a city electrician is requested to respond. In a separate call, emergency crews are responding to a medical incident involving a 47-year-old woman with severe vaginal bleeding at a residence on Bear Crossing Drive.
Ex sends threats and says he will come to home
Domestic Dispute
10th St, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted a caller near 10th Street in Altoona about threatening text messages from an ex who reportedly threatened to come to her residence.
Juveniles knock over porta potty and leave in truck
Property Damage
Park Blvd, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vandalism incident near Park Boulevard, where a group of juveniles reportedly dumped over a portable toilet and then got into a white truck near a press box.
Theft report at East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Theft Report
E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible theft-related call at a location on East Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Altoona and indicated the report could be closed.
64-year-old woman falls in bathroom at home
Medical Emergency
Valley Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a medical alarm for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a bathroom at a home near Valley Avenue and the intersection of Pink Line Drive and Novack Road. The door is expected to be unlocked for responders.
64-year-old woman fell in bathroom at home
Medical Emergency
Valley Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a reported medical alarm near Valley Avenue for a 64-year-old woman who fell in a bathroom and needed lift assistance only.
Unit responds to call at Park Hills Plaza
Other Incidents
Park Hills Plaza, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, special Unit 15 responded to a possible medical incident near a restaurant area at Park Hills Plaza. Contact was made and it was determined that no ambulance was needed. Station 12 was later told to disregard after an apparent attachment error.
Accidental fire alarm at Park Hills Plaza
Fire
Park Hills Plaza, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a shopping plaza near Park Hills Plaza. Unit 15 reported that the alarm was accidental and the call was closed.
Traffic stop in restaurant parking lot
Traffic
Sheraton Dr, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in a restaurant parking lot involving a gray Kia Sorento. The vehicle’s registration and the driver’s license information were checked and reported as valid, with no local warrants noted.
Multi-vehicle crash with possible injuries at plaza
Traffic
Park Hills Plaza, Altoona, PA 16602
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible multi vehicle crash with four to five vehicles and unknown injuries near Park Hills Plaza. A separate possible accidental 911 call was traced to a phone near North Montgomery Street.
Vehicles collide and pull into Outback parking lot
Traffic
Sheraton Dr, Altoona, PA 16601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash on Five Points Drive, with the involved parties planning to pull off the roadway into a nearby restaurant.
