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Emergency Incidents
Possible electrical fire at Bemidji building
Fire
Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible electrical fire smell at a building near Bemidji Avenue North. No smoke or flames have been seen, occupants are evacuating, and no injuries are reported.
Man looking into cars at Walmart parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Walmart parking lot for a report of a suspicious older man with a (description withheld), wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld), who was reportedly looking into vehicles.
Verbal dispute reported near Hillcrest Manor in Bemidji
Disturbance
Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible verbal dispute at a senior living facility on a specific lot near Pine Ridge.
Domestic dispute with children present in apartment
Domestic Dispute
30th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic physical altercation at an apartment on 30th Street Northwest in Bemidji. A caller was inside with two children and reported a physical dispute with another female. The female was initially outside and later returned to the apartment, with loud screaming heard in the background.
Staff request removal of person from hotel room
Disturbance
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, staff at a facility requested that one person be removed from a room in the western area, with the reason for the request unknown. The incident appears to involve a possible disturbance in a room.
Welfare check after 911 open line on Highway 89
Domestic Dispute
Minnesota Highway 89, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check on a woman on a 911 open line while traveling northbound on Highway 89 near Austin Road NW after hearing crying and a door slamming. The woman reportedly declined medical help and other assistance but agreed to speak with officers.
Fire crews stage for threat call at hotel
Assault Report
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible threats call at a hotel on Pauline Drive Northwest in Bemidji, with responders told to stage at a nearby Super 8 motel.
Caller reports threats at Bemidji hotel
Assault Report
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible threats call at a hotel on Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest, possibly related to a prior incident. A caller reportedly declined EMS and other help but agreed to take a call from responders.
Reckless driver nearly causes head-on crash
Traffic
Middle School Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Chevy Equinox driving recklessly near a middle school, reportedly driving on the wrong side of the road and nearly hitting someone head-on.
Woman asking for help finding a phone
Public Assist
America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provided a public assist at an apartment complex where a woman outside in a black jacket and ponytail was reportedly looking for a phone.
Officer stops minibike in reckless driving area
Traffic
3rd St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded near 3rd Street and Mike Street in Bemidji to check a minibike in connection with a possible reckless driving area. The officer later reported the situation under control and checked a California license for a male driver.
Reckless minibike reported northbound on Lake Avenue
Traffic
15th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were advised of a reckless minibike traveling northbound on Lake Avenue. The rider was described as a teenager wearing all black with white lettering on the sleeves. Units later indicated the area around 15th St and Summit for the reckless rider.
Family dispute at Circle Pines Drive home
Domestic Dispute
Circle Pines Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible family issue near Circle Pines Drive Northwest in Bemidji.
Multiple fire alarms at Bethel Lutheran Church
Fire
Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a possible commercial fire alarm at a church on Irvine Avenue Northwest in Bemidji, with multiple hall smoke detector activations and a request for an officer to check the scene.
Church fog machine triggers commercial smoke alarm
Fire
Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and an officer were sent to a church on Irving Avenue Northwest for a commercial smoke alarm reported by an alarm company. The alarm was later determined to have been triggered by a Halloween fog machine, and no fire response was needed.
Officers speak with two women at hotel entrance
Disturbance
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute between two females at the entrance of a hotel parking lot in Bemidji. The situation was later reported as resolved with no further issues.
911 open line leads to canceled removal request
Suspicious Activity
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible open 911 line near a restaurant on Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest. The call was later changed to a removal request after the caller reportedly no longer needed assistance.
Female with suicidal thoughts waiting outside hotel
Medical Emergency
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, bemidji ambulance and fire crews were dispatched to a hotel for a woman reportedly having possible suicidal thoughts and waiting outside for transport. No weapons were reported.
Person at hotel with suicidal thoughts awaiting ambulance
Medical Emergency
Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible mental health emergency at a hotel in Bemidji involving a woman with suicidal thoughts. She was outside the hotel waiting for transport, and ambulance units were delayed because only one ambulance was available and still on another call.
Pregnant female falls down steps with possible leg injury
Medical Emergency
Conifer Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Conifer Avenue NW in Bemidji for a woman who reportedly fell down some steps and may have broken her leg or ankle. She is also reported to be about seven weeks pregnant.
