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Emergency Incidents
Person in medical distress near Blakeslee Avenue in Arcata
Medical Emergency
Blakeslee Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue near Blakeslee Avenue in Arcata, with a unit responding under a Code 3 priority.
Verbal dispute between couple at Maryland Avenue home
Domestic Dispute
Marilyn Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic verbal disturbance near Maryland Avenue after a caller reported a woman screaming at a man to stay away from her, with the man yelling about 30 seconds earlier.
Driver reports harassment by sedan on US-101
Traffic
Sunset Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible road rage incident near the northbound US-101 exit at Sunset Avenue, where a black four-door sedan with at least three male occupants reportedly flashed lights and made rude gestures toward a female reporting party.
Woman overdose near 9th Street in Arcata
Medical Emergency
9th St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible overdose involving a 41-year-old woman at a business on 9th Street in Arcata, with CPR reportedly in progress.
65-year-old female falls, head injury with bleeding at pool
Medical Emergency
16th St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical incident at the Arcata community pool on 16th Street involving a 65-year-old woman who fell and had a head injury with serious bleeding.
Person lying in street on 13th St needing help
Medical Emergency
13th St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested medical assistance for a person lying in a traffic lane near the 1300 block of 13th Street in Arcata. The officer could not confirm if the person was injured.
Missing person report at Poplar Drive residence
Missing Person
Poplar Dr, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible missing person report involving a female near Poplar Drive in Arcata.
Update on patient near Elizabeth Drive, Arcata
Medical Emergency
Elizabeth Dr, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible medical incident near Elizabeth Lane in Arcata. Units checked the area and later requested an update on the patient at that location.
Reports of possible gunfire near Arcata chiropractic office
Weapons
H St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of possible gunshots near a chiropractic office on H Street in Arcata. A caller reported hearing two possible shots and seeing an older black van, possibly a Malibu, fleeing at high speed with other vehicles following. Another report mentioned possible shots and people yelling for help near the Arcata cemetery and hospital area.
Report of woman assaulting girlfriend in apartment
Domestic Dispute
12th St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible family disturbance at an apartment behind a building on 12th Street in Arcata. A reporting party said a girlfriend was texting that another woman was hugging her, with no weapons reported and a mother at the location said to have a history of selling drugs.
False residential smoke alarm on Fickle Hill Road
Fire
Fickle Hill Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported residential smoke alarm on Fickle Hill Road in Arcata. The alarm company later confirmed it was a false alarm, and the responding engine was canceled. A similar residential alarm at a different address on Jensen Drive was also reported and canceled as a false alarm.
Elderly man with weakness and breath shortness transported
Medical Emergency
Foster Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are transporting an older man from a shelter in Arcata to a hospital for reported weakness and shortness of breath that has worsened today.
House fire reported on Charles Avenue
Fire
Charles Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to investigate a possible fire at a residence near Charles Avenue and Broadway after a caller reported a strong smell of rubbing alcohol inside and later reported seeing smoke and flames inside the home.
Homeowner requests arrest at Shirley Boulevard home
Suspicious Activity
Shirley Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a homeowner near Shirley Boulevard regarding a possible suspicious activity call. A report was taken and the homeowner requested that someone be arrested.
Aggressive dog in back of parked red pickup truck
Suspicious Animal
Community Center, Rossow St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible aggressive dog in the back of a red pickup truck parked near a community center and nearby buildings.
Woman with allergic reaction and breathing difficulty in Arcata
Medical Emergency
Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Samoa Boulevard in Arcata for a 41-year-old woman with a possible allergic reaction and difficulty breathing.
Minor collision blocking lanes on US-101 northbound
Traffic
Wiley Ct, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic collision on northbound US-101 near Wiley Drive and C Street, just north of a casino exit. Vehicles were reported blocking the roadway, and responders indicated there were no injuries.
Carbon monoxide alarm at apartment on East 15th
Fire
E 15th St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide alarm activation at an apartment on East 15th Street in Arcata.
Public assist lift for 94-year-old female in Arcata
Medical Emergency
Union St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported non-injury lift involving a 94-year-old woman at a senior apartment complex on Union Street in Arcata.
79-year-old male has near fainting episode at gym
Medical Emergency
Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported transporting an adult man after a near-fainting episode at a gym, with a brief loss of consciousness in a locker room area. He was described as pale but alert, with low blood pressure that improved during assessment, and transport was planned toward a local hospital with advanced life support en route.
