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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious person trying to enter home in Bessemer
Suspicious Activity
25th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a residence near 25th Street North in Bessemer for a report of a person with keys trying to get into a home when no key holder was responding.
Person having a possible seizure at high building
Medical Emergency
Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a high building near Laurel Oaks Drive for a possible seizure.
28-year-old woman with ear pain at Dartmouth Ave
Medical Emergency
Dartmouth Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 28-year-old woman with ear pain and hearing difficulty near Dartmouth Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Man having difficulty breathing at Pack Drive
Medical Emergency
Pack Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Pack Drive for a reported medical call involving a man having difficulty breathing. It was unclear if he would be alone at the residence.
Male with breathing difficulty near Pack Drive
Medical Emergency
Pack Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 3 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a man having difficulty breathing near Pack Drive in Bessemer, Alabama.
Traffic stop on gray Toyota Camry
Traffic
14th St & 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Camry near Fourteenth Street and Fourth Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama. The vehicle was reported to have one occupant.
Female with suicidal thoughts at Circle K store
Medical Emergency
4th St, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a female with suicidal thoughts near 4th Street South in Bessemer, with police already on scene.
Unwanted woman reported making threats to harm herself
Medical Emergency
14th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business on/near 14th St S (south of the Circle K/"2nd K") for an unwanted woman wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld); she was reportedly making threats to kill herself.
Distress reported at Motel 6 rooms in Bessemer
Medical Emergency
Shady Ln, Bessemer, AL 35023
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a motel on Shade Lane for a welfare check after a caller in a neighboring room reported hearing someone in distress, possibly in room (number withheld) or (apartment_number withheld) next to (number withheld).
Police detain man in Clarendon Alley after reported disturbance
Disturbance
Clarendon Alley, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responding to a reported disturbance at a residence on Clarendon Terrace searched near 24th Street and Dartmouth before detaining a man in Clarendon Alley. Officers said there were no charges from the initial call and checked possible outstanding warrants.
Domestic dispute with property damage reported
Domestic Dispute
Clarendon Terrace, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance at a residence near Clarendon Terrace after a female caller reported a male inside tearing up the home before disconnecting the call.
Commercial alarm at front door of business
Break-In
Academy Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible commercial alarm at a business on Academy Drive in Bessemer, with the alarm reported on the front door.
House fire reported on West 49th Street
Fire
49th St, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported house fire on West 49th Street in Bessemer after an initial fire alarm call. Radio traffic indicated the situation may have escalated from an alarm to an active house fire.
Officer checking on suspicious vehicle
Traffic
19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being out with a vehicle at a grocery store parking lot, indicating a possible traffic stop near a local Big Saver store.
Officer assists disabled vehicle on 18th Avenue
Traffic
18th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible motorist assist on 18th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama. A unit reported being at a nearby business with a vehicle and was told to check for further instructions.
Unknown medical emergency reported at Berkley Avenue
Medical Emergency
Berkley Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue near Berkley Avenue in Bessemer after police reported being on scene.
Man with seizure history requests medical check at home
Medical Emergency
4th St, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical call near 4th Street South in Bessemer for a 45-year-old man requesting evaluation for a history of seizures and high blood pressure.
81-year-old woman reported with unknown medical issue
Medical Emergency
18th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a medical call for an 81-year-old woman with an unknown problem near 18th Street in Bessemer, but the caller later advised that the call could be canceled.
Hit-and-run crash near Amazon entrance on Powder Plant
Traffic
Powder Plant Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash on Powder Plant Road near an Amazon entrance. A caller reported that an Amazon employee involved in the crash continued to work. The caller was later waiting at a nearby Circle K gas station. A plate provided by the caller returned to a white Toyota Tacoma.
Woman requested police then call disconnected
Suspicious Activity
14th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported unknown problem near 14th Avenue after a female caller requested police and then disconnected. One unit was canceled while another continued to the scene.
