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Emergency Incidents
Commercial fire alarm at North Lake Street
Fire
N Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible commercial fire and fire alarm activation near North Lake Street in Amherst. The situation was later reported as okay, suggesting the response may have been canceled or downgraded.
Traffic stop on Ohio Turnpike near mile 144
Traffic
Ohio Turnpike, Amherst, Ohio 44001, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on the westbound Ohio Turnpike near mile marker 144 involving a 2020 Honda with a valid registration.
Two-vehicle crash at Sunrise Drive and Terra Lane
Traffic
Sunrise Dr & Terra Ln, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash near Sunrise Drive and Terra Lane, with unknown injuries. One vehicle, described as a white Buick, reportedly left the scene and then pulled into a nearby parking lot. The other vehicle is described as a blue Transit van.
Family concern over unreachable driver at complex
Missing Person
Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible missing person concern at an apartment complex called Millennium Valley involving a black Chrysler 300 after multiple family members reported they had not spoken to the person for several hours.
Panic alarm at commercial building on Cooper Foster
Break-In
Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible commercial burglar panic alarm at a business near Cooper Foster Park Road in Amherst, Ohio, with a code two response.
Multiple crashes reported near Route 166 and 160
Traffic
State Rte 2, Amherst, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report separate possible traffic crashes near the State Route 166 and Route 160 area in Amherst.
Reckless Mazda driving on Ohio Turnpike
Traffic
Ohio Turnpike, Amherst, Ohio 44001, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver on the eastbound Ohio Turnpike near mileposts 134 to 140, involving a gray or silver Mazda reportedly driving without rear lights.
SUV hits deer on I-80; occupant reports leg pain
Traffic
Ohio Turnpike, Amherst, Ohio 44001, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash on the right shoulder of I-80 eastbound near Amherst, where a Toyota Highlander reportedly struck a deer and an occupant is complaining of leg pain after the airbag deployed.
Minor crash between two trucks at plaza lot
Traffic
Turnpike Plaza Milepost 139.5 - Westbound, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported minor traffic crash involving two trucks in a trucker parking lot near a water tower. No injuries were reported, and patrol was requested to complete paperwork.
Minor crash between two trucks in parking lot
Traffic
Turnpike Plaza Milepost 139.5 - Westbound, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported minor collision between two trucks in a trucker parking lot near a water tower at Mid Ridge Plaza. The reporting party indicated both trucks were on scene, with no injuries and no records needed.
Minor crash involving maintenance vehicle
Traffic
Turnpike Plaza Milepost 139.5 - Westbound, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor vehicle crash involving a maintenance vehicle and another vehicle near Middle Ridge and a truck lot.
Deer removed from roadway on I-80 eastbound
Traffic
Ohio Turnpike, Amherst, Ohio 44001, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, workers reported a deer in the roadway on I-80 eastbound near Amherst. The deer was scraped from the road, removed from the right lane, and marked on the shoulder.
Loose shepherd dog reported in Amherst neighborhood
Animal Complaint
Luxor Ln & Caesars Cir, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of Caesar's Circle and Luxor Lane in Amherst for multiple reports of a loose shepherd dog that was reportedly scared but not aggressive.
Woman unresponsive but breathing at Orchard Hill Dr
Medical Emergency
Orchard Hill Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were dispatched to a home near Orchard Hill Drive in Amherst for a reported 55-year-old woman who was unresponsive but breathing.
Crash involving parked vehicle at Tenney and Church
Traffic
Tenney Ave & Church St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible crash involving a parked vehicle near Tenny Avenue and Church Street in Amherst, Ohio. Vehicle and owner-operator information was provided over the radio.
Disabled pickup with flat tire on westbound exit
Traffic
Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked on a disabled Ford pickup with a flat tire on a westbound highway exit. The driver, associated with a rental company, reported that roadside service was coming to replace the tire and arrange a pickup.
Semi swerving and nearly hitting cars on Route 2
Traffic
State Rte 2, Amherst, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a BOLO for a blue-cab semi with a flatbed trailer hauling wood or cement, reportedly swerving on Route 2 eastbound from the Amherst area and nearly hitting other vehicles.
Husband damaging home and threatening to burn house
Domestic Dispute
Beaver Crk Trl, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Beaver Creek Trail in Amherst for a reported domestic disturbance. A caller reported that her husband, recently released from a facility, was breaking items in the house and threatening to burn it down. Weapons were reportedly in the home but locked up. The man was initially in the garage and later reported to be inside the house.
Intoxicated person causes disturbance at Five Points
Disturbance
Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at Five Points involving an intoxicated woman who allegedly refused to let a man retrieve his property and leave.
Wellness check on intoxicated female near Wingstop
Medical Emergency
N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible wellness check on a woman seen walking away from a vehicle near a restaurant and nearby shops. She was reportedly a restaurant employee who had been drinking.
