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Emergency Incidents
Man in 30s having a seizure near Leaf Lake Parkway
Medical Emergency
Leaf Lake Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes several possible medical emergencies, including a seizure at a location on Leaf Lake Parkway, a headache at a residence on Ellison Street, and general illness at a location on Second Place Northwest. Multiple fire and rescue units are dispatched and respond to these calls.
Officer taking theft report at EOC lobby
Theft Report
9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responds to the EOC near 9th Avenue Southwest in Bessemer to take a possible theft report from a person waiting in the lobby.
84-year-old man with chest pain near Barclay Drive
Medical Emergency
Barclay Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 4 is dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 84-year-old man with chest pain near Barclay Drive in Bessemer, Alabama.
Smoldering fire reported in air ducts at business
Fire
19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35023
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoldering fire in the air ducts of a four-story commercial building near 19th Street North in Bessemer. Engine 5 arrived, reported nothing showing, and established command at the business.
Smoke near church traced to leaf burning
Fire
Eastern Valley Rd & Elrie Blvd, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reports of heavy smoke near Elrie Boulevard and Eastern Valley Road by a local church. The smoke was later attributed to a homeowner burning leaves, and the fire command was terminated. In a separate call, responders were sent to a residence on Osceola Circle for a possible stroke involving a 76-year-old woman who was slurring her words and slumped over in bed, and police were requested to assist.
Two-car crash at Fairfax Avenue and Center Street
Traffic
Center St & Fairfax Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash with no reported injuries near Fairfax Avenue and Center Street involving a gray Ford Fusion and a gray Nissan.
Medics requested near 8th Street North, police present
Medical Emergency
8th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical emergency near 8th Street North in Bessemer, with police already on scene requesting medics.
Possible stroke reported near Arlington Avenue
Medical Emergency
Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 was dispatched to a location on Arlington Avenue in Bessemer for a 71-year-old person with possible stroke symptoms, including facial droop and slurred speech.
Man reported hitting woman in parking lot
Domestic Dispute
8th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic assault at a business on 8th Street North in Bessemer. A caller reported a man in a black Dodge Ram was beating a woman. Units arrived on scene and located the vehicle near the business.
Medical call near Golf Course Road at VersaCare
Medical Emergency
Golf Course Rd #413b, Bessemer, AL 35023
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a care facility on Golf Course Road, with Engine 4 arriving and establishing command at the scene.
Person playing loud offensive music at business
Disturbance
Harris Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Harris Lane for a reported unwanted person. A manager reported a man playing loud and offensive music and requested that he leave the area.
74-year-old man weak with stroke history at Riverview Dr
Medical Emergency
Riverview Dr, Bessemer, AL 35023
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a residence near Riverview Drive in Bessemer for a medical call involving an adult male described as very weak and unable to get out of a chair, with a reported history of stroke.
Man reported trying to enter apartments near Crumpton Drive
Suspicious Person
Crumpton Dr I, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Crumpton Drive for a report of a suspicious man sitting outside a resident’s door and reportedly trying to force his way into other apartments.
Unwanted person in employee area at Dollar General
Suspicious Activity
Dartmouth Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store on Dartmouth Avenue for a report of an unwanted person running around in a back room reserved for employees. Multiple units responded to the scene.
Driver reported asleep and swerving on roadway
Substance Use
W Hills Ct, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a possible impaired or fatigued driver near West Hills Court and a separate report of a red car traveling northbound on Interstate 59/20 with a person appearing sleepy and all over the roadway.
Reckless driver in dark gray Lexus on I-20/59
Traffic
I-20, Bessemer, AL
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a BOLO for a reported reckless driver in a dark gray four-door Lexus traveling southbound on I-20/59 near mile marker 110. The vehicle was described as occupied by a female and reportedly had no license plate available.
Residential alarm at Pleasant Hill Road apartment
Break-In
Pleasant Hill Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at an apartment in a residential complex on Pleasant Hill Road, with motion detected at the front door and in the living room.
Disabled truck blocks turn lane on Eastern Valley Road
Traffic
Eastern Valley Rd, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported traffic hazard near Eastern Valley Road at the I-459 North on-ramp bridge, where a driver appeared slumped over the wheel in a white truck. The driver was found to be okay, but the truck reportedly had transmission trouble and was blocking a left-turn lane, possibly requiring a tow.
Man found incoherent and swollen at home
Medical Emergency
Dartmouth Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Dartmouth Avenue for an incoherent man who was breathing but possibly slumped over. A caller later reported that her father was extremely swollen, and the engine arrived on scene.
Welfare check for concerned friend near Bessemer
Medical Emergency
26th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check on a woman at a residence near 26th Street South after a friend reported concern. The call also referenced checking on Collegiate Way, but the connection between the locations is unclear.
