Suspicious people talking outside apartment
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to Colonial Square apartment complex for a report of possible suspicious people talking outside an apartment.
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Suspicious ActivityTraffic stop near animal shelter on NY-5S
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop just west of an animal shelter involving a gray Nissan Sentra. The vehicle registration reportedly came back valid with no known attachments.
Loud music complaint at upstairs apartment near Stella Lane
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a loud music complaint at an upstairs apartment near Stella Lane. Units requested additional assistance after reporting people inside appeared to be trying to hide and that there were multiple juveniles present; the call was later advised as Code 4/under control.
Two-car crash with property damage on Main Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two-car property damage crash on East Main Street just west of a local business in Amsterdam.
Traffic stop on South Grand Avenue
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on South Grand Avenue involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Party noise complaint on Stella Lane
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible noise complaint at a party on Stella Lane, where a caller reported loud music and requested it be turned down.
Traffic stop for suspended registration and insurance
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Swan Street and Front Street in Amsterdam involving a gray 2016 Kia Sorento. The vehicle’s registration reportedly returned suspended with an insurance lapse, and the driver reportedly had an expired commercial driver’s license.
Traffic complaint for dark blue minivan on Route 30
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a dark blue minivan traveling south on Route 30 near Montgomery Avenue in Amsterdam, with the vehicle’s license plate information given to the agency.
Traffic stop on State Route 5 in Fort Hunter
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on State Route 5 near Torr Hill and ran a records check on the driver, which reportedly showed a non-driver ID and a possible positive OPD.
Backyard burn reported with heavy smoke in Broadalbin
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible illegal backyard fire with heavy smoke near County Road 107 in the Town of Broadalbin, close to Midline Road and Berry Drive. Fire crews were sent to investigate.
Backyard fire and heavy smoke reported, then cleared
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible backyard fire and heavy smoke near County Road 107 in the Broadalbin area, described as an illegal burn. The call was later disregarded.
Unwanted person reported at post office
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible unwanted person complaint outside a post office. Radio traffic indicates they reportedly had the person and were going to be code eight.
Intoxicated man with facial injury at Market 32
Substance UseAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an intoxicated man at a Market 32 store in Amsterdam who may have fallen and possibly injured his face. He was reportedly talking to himself with liquor bottles nearby, and one man was later taken to the office for processing.
People bang on apartment door and make threats
Assault ReportAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Virginia Lane for a reported disturbance. A caller reported a woman outside banging on the door and making threats, followed by two men who were also banging on the door before leaving the area.
Fight with weapons reported near Locust Avenue in Amsterdam
Assault ReportAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported physical fight involving two parties near Locust Avenue in Amsterdam. The incident was initially reported in a room and later updated to outside or at the back of a house, with weapons reportedly involved.
Elderly woman falls and hits head at care home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a care facility on Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam for an 84-year-old woman who reportedly fell and hit her head. Responders were directed to enter from the garden side, and a rescue unit arrived on scene.
Alarm reported at jewelry store on Amsterdam Commons
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported audible alarm at a jewelry store in Amsterdam, with a motion sensor in the front area activated and the alarm company notified.
Neighbor dispute turns physical at Virginia Lane
Assault ReportAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible physical neighbor dispute at an apartment on Virginia Lane in Amsterdam. The woman involved was reported to be home at the location, and the scene was later reported as under control.
65-year-old male with knee pain at police lobby
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the lobby of the Amsterdam Police Department on Guy Park Avenue for a possible medical issue involving a 65-year-old man with knee pain and swelling.
Fire alarm reported at building on Sandy Drive
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a fire alarm activation at a building near Sandy Drive in Amsterdam, with the alarm reportedly stopping before crews arrived. A separate call reports an older man with knee pain and swelling in the lobby of the Amsterdam police department. Another report mentions an older woman who had gone missing but was later found outside, with no apparent need for medical response.
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