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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop involving gray Kia on King Street
Traffic
N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on King Street involving a gray 2015 Kia. The driver’s license and vehicle registration were checked and appeared valid. The vehicle then pulled away and stopped near a gas station and a nearby restaurant while an officer continued contact with the occupants.
Driver found passed out in car after hitting curb
Substance Use
Turnpike Plaza Milepost 139.5 - Westbound, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a service plaza where a dark gray car reportedly jumped a curb and was found with the driver appearing passed out in the driver’s seat. The vehicle was damaged, and there was concern the driver might be under the influence.
Officer meets store staff about wanted person
Other Incidents
Oak Point Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was directed to a retail store to meet with a person about someone who reportedly evaded justice.
Loose beagle contained near Milan Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a loose beagle that ran up to her near a location on Milan Avenue. The dog was contained by the time of the call.
Garbage can reported stolen from West Martin home
Theft Report
W Martin Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported theft of a garbage can from a location on West Martin Avenue in Amherst.
Resident reports ongoing dispute with neighbor
Other Non-Crime
Lincoln St Q, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at an apartment complex on Lincoln Street requested to speak with an officer about ongoing issues with a neighbor living below them.
Mailbox damaged by city vehicle on Terra Lane
Other Incidents
Terra Ln, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Terra Lane in Amherst for a report that a city vehicle had apparently knocked down a mailbox earlier that morning.
Traffic stop on black Ford Fusion in Amherst
Traffic
Columbia Dr & Terra Ln, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Fusion with one occupant near Terra Lane in Columbia, with the unit walking between Walker Street and Walker Road.
Man seen drinking from bottle and driving truck
Substance Use
N Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a man drinking from a liquor bottle before getting into a blue Ford truck in a hospital parking lot near North Lake Street in Amherst. Officers checked the area but did not locate the vehicle, and the direction of travel was unclear.
Raccoon lingering by mailbox in front yard
Other Non-Crime Event
Forest Hill Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a raccoon lingering in a front yard near a mailbox on Forest Hill Drive. The animal was reportedly there all morning, and it is unknown if it may be sick.
Trailer comes off truck near Milan and Crocker bridge
Traffic
Milan Ave & Crocker St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic incident near the bridge at Milan Avenue and Crocker Street, where a trailer may have come off a truck. An officer checked the scene, requested traffic assistance, and worked on fixing the trailer hitch.
Traffic stop involving bicycle with child passenger
Traffic
Orchard Hill Dr & Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic-related contact with two people on a bicycle near Cleveland and Orchard Hill. One man reportedly had a Florida ID card and was warned after it was reported he was riding with his daughter on the handlebars to school. They planned to walk afterward.
Traffic stop on South Lake Street in Amherst
Traffic
S Lake St & Alexander Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a dark-colored Chevrolet Traverse on South Lake Street just south of Milan. The owner was operating the vehicle and was advised of a speeding-related warning or citation.
55-year-old female injured after fall in Amherst
Medical Emergency
N Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving a 55-year-old woman who fell and has injuries near North Main Street in Amherst.
Business asks for trespass order on suspected thief
Suspicious Activity
Brookside Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a business request to have a specific person trespassed from the premises. The reporting party did not want to pursue theft charges but wanted the person barred from returning. Officers attempted to locate the person at an apartment complex and a family home on Mayfield Street but reported no contact.
Officers check white Camry near Cooper Foster Road
Suspicious Activity
Liberty Bell St & Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible medical emergency involving a white Camry near Cooper Foster and Libertyville. The driver, described as a woman, was reportedly unable to leave the vehicle. The caller was advised to contact the police department to file a report, and units cleared with no enforcement action taken.
Panic alarm reported as theft near Lovett
Suspicious Activity
N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible panic alarm at a business on North Lovett, later described as a theft. The caller later reported that everything was okay.
43-year-old male reports illness at apartment
Medical Emergency
Central Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue involving a 43-year-old man at an apartment on Central Drive in Amherst.
Crash on Dodge Street with medical response
Traffic
Dodge Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash in the village with medical response, including one paramedic en route on Dodge Street.
Residential panic alarm at Willow Creek Drive home
Break-In
Willow Creek Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Willow Creek Drive for a residential panic alarm that was sounding, after the alarm company could not reach the homeowner.
