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Emergency Incidents
Disabled car given day parking permission
Traffic
W Martin Ave & N Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a disabled white Kia on the side of the road near downtown. The operator flagged down the officer, and the vehicle was reportedly allowed to remain parked for the day until it could be towed later.
Disabled white Toyota near Shell gas station
Traffic
Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possibly disabled white Toyota across from a gas station near Route 2 and Middle Ridge Road. It was unclear if the vehicle was still drivable.
Assault with two possible patients on Martin Court
Assault Report
E Martin St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were requested to stage for law enforcement at a reported assault on Martin Court, with a full squad requested for possibly two patients.
Rolling roadblock on I-90 eastbound near Amherst
Traffic
Ohio Turnpike, Amherst, Ohio 44001, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic incident on Interstate 90 near milepost 133, with a rolling roadblock of the eastbound left lane from milepost 127.5 to 133.
Attempted vehicle break-in suspect at Dollar General
Break-In
Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible attempted vehicle break-in behind a business near Cooper Foster Park Road. The vehicle owner followed the suspect to a nearby Dollar General, where the man was reportedly still inside the store. The suspect was described as a Black male wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld), and may have taken a knife from the vehicle.
Person reports possible break-in and hallucination at home
Medical Emergency
Barberry Cir, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence on Barberry Street reported that someone may have climbed into a room window. The caller was outside with another person, and someone reportedly said the caller was hallucinating.
Noise complaint over equipment loading at residence
Disturbance
S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance near South Main Street after a caller reported a resident loading trailers with equipment and making loud noise.
Family dispute over bicycle at convenience store
Domestic Dispute
N Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible family dispute at a convenience store on North Main Street, where a caller reported that his mother had run over his bicycle and threatened to throw his belongings on the lawn. The caller was reportedly not intoxicated when officers made contact.
Police assist woman with mental health issues in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Terra Ln & Wilshire Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist a family with a woman at a residence near Wilshire Drive and Terra Lane who was reportedly highly intoxicated and not taking her medication. The family was trying to persuade her to go to a hospital, and officers were dispatched for a possible mental health evaluation.
Juveniles told to stop candy sales at library
Other Non-Crime Event
Spring St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to the Amherst Public Library about two juveniles selling candy for their Pee Wee football team. The juveniles had already applied for a permit and were told to stop selling for the day.
Unsafe commercial vehicle on eastbound SR-14
Traffic
Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, maintenance reported a commercial vehicle in an unsafe condition near the Vermilion Valley Bridge. The vehicle was reportedly back on the roadway, and a unit was with it on eastbound Route 14.
Dead deer in center median near mile marker 138
Traffic
Ohio Turnpike, Amherst, Ohio 44001, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a dead deer marked in the center median of the eastbound lanes near mile marker 138 on the Ohio Turnpike in Amherst, Ohio.
Disabled SUV blocking North Hazel Street
Traffic
Hazel St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled or abandoned dark SUV stopped in the roadway on Hazel Street in Amherst, with no flashers and no one inside the vehicle.
Disabled SUV blocking roadway on Lake Street
Traffic
N Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a disabled dark SUV parked in the roadway near North Lake Street, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Driver on motorcycle suspected of intoxicated driving
Substance Use
N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possibly intoxicated man on a blue motorcycle who cut off traffic and then parked in the lot near Sheetz. Officers were asked to check the area and the motorcycle’s possible license plate.
Argument over unwanted person at Main Avenue home
Assault Report
N Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible unwanted person disturbance near Main Avenue involving two men arguing by phone. The caller reported that the other man might put his hands on him. Officers separated the parties and advised the caller to stay by the road until they arrived. The situation involved adults with no minor ages reported.
License check during traffic incident on Main Street
Traffic
N Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a driver’s license check during a possible disorderly incident near North Main Street in Amherst. The license was reported as valid and clear.
Woman yelling at store on North Main Street
Disturbance
N Main St, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a convenience store on North Main Street involving a woman and her family who were reportedly yelling. The caller remained on the line and described the woman as wearing a black jacket.
Two-car crash on State Route 2, no injuries
Traffic
Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car crash on State Route 2 near Middle Ridge Road and South Broadway, with no injuries and both vehicles still together.
Man at Amherst location thinks he is having a seizure
Medical Emergency
N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a business on North Leavitt Road in Amherst for a man who reportedly thought he was having a seizure and later said he wanted to go to the hospital.
