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Emergency Incidents
Reckless motorcycle reported on Russellville Road
Traffic
Russellville Rd & Veterans Memorial Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue motorcycle with a male and female rider driving recklessly near Russellville Road and Veterans Memorial in Bowling Green. The riders reportedly ran several red lights and appeared to be looking behind them as if they were being followed. The motorcycle was last seen at a traffic light with its direction of travel unknown.
Driver found unresponsive in vehicle at gas station
Substance Use
Louisville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible drunk driver in a gray SUV at a gas station on Louisville Road. The driver was initially reported asleep or passed out in the vehicle, then woke up and drove away toward Bristow Road. Separate radio traffic also mentioned a reckless motorcycle and a hit-and-run crash at a fitness business on Russellville Road.
Person unresponsive in car at Waffle House
Medical Emergency
Mel Browning St, Bowling Green, KY 42104
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a person in a black Mustang in the parking lot of a Waffle House on Mel Browning Street after the person appeared to be slumped over in the driver’s seat and did not respond. EMS was notified.
Traffic stop on gold Lincoln at Fairview and Ironwood
Traffic
Fairview Ave & Ironwood Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42103
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gold Lincoln near Fairview Avenue and Ironwood Drive in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Traffic stop at Cave Springs and Whitecotton
Traffic
Whitecotton Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42103
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Cave Springs and Whitecotton after exiting the state parkway.
Verbal dispute between neighbors at Bryant Way
Disturbance
Bryant Way sm5, Bowling Green, KY 42103
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at Bryant Way Apartments, where a neighbor and her daughter were reportedly in a verbal dispute. The caller also mentioned that the mother may have a warrant on file.
Traffic stop on Cave Springs Avenue
Traffic
Cave Springs Ave & Blue Lake Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue Nissan Leaf near the intersection of Cave Springs Avenue and Blue Lake Way in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Dispute over shingles left at wrong property
Disturbance
Robin Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported disturbance near Robin Avenue after a caller reported that shingles were delivered to the wrong residence and a man was told he did not need to remain on the property. The man was described as a white male in a (description withheld) or jacket, driving a Honda CRV with a Tennessee license plate.
Follow-up on accident on Scottsville Road
Traffic
Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a follow-up related to a possible earlier traffic accident on Scottsville Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Unconscious man found near gated Morgantown Road
Medical Emergency
Morgantown Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews responded to a reported unconscious man near Morgantown Road and the Shady Oak area. Crews encountered a gated driveway, staged personnel by the gate, and later terminated command after EMS arrived.
Person having difficulty breathing at Shady Oak Court
Medical Emergency
Shady Oak Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a reported difficulty breathing at a home on Shady Oak Court near South Oak Street in Bowling Green.
Traffic stop of black Jeep Cherokee on Campbell Lane
Traffic
Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep Cherokee on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Harassment reported at fast food restaurant
Disturbance
Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported harassment incident at a fast food restaurant on Scottsville Road, where a person was allegedly harassing the caller’s mother.
Report of past theft at gas station
Theft Report
Veterans Memorial Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible late theft report at a business on Veterans Memorial Lane, with a request to meet with a reporting party.
Traffic stop on white pickup with no license plate
Traffic
Nashville Rd & Old Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Toyota Tundra with no license plate near Nashville Road and Old Nashville Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
False fire alarm triggered by power surge
Fire
Highland Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm with smoke notification at a commercial building near Highland Way in Bowling Green. A separate medical alarm at the same location was determined to be false and no EMS was needed. Units arrived to find a one-story commercial structure with nothing showing from the outside, and a power surge was reported as the likely cause of the fire alarm activation. The response was handled non-emergency.
Panic alarm and ATM ambush call at bank
Robbery Report
Russellville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a panic alarm at a bank on Russellville Road in Bowling Green, with a possible ATM ambush reported.
Power surge triggers fire alarm at support center
Fire
Industrial Dr a, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to fire alarms at two commercial locations, including a support service center on Industrial Drive and a building on Highland Way. Crews investigated the first location and later reported that a power surge caused the alarm. The second location had a smoke notification and a medical alarm, with the medical alarm reported as false while the fire alarm remained active.
Minor crash at 13th Street and Kentucky Street
Traffic
E 13th Ave & Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible no-injury traffic accident near 13th Street and Kentucky Street in Bowling Green involving a maroon Ford Edge and a white truck. Units are responding to the scene.
Traffic stop on damaged green Ford Taurus
Traffic
Broadway Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42104
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a faded green Ford Taurus with front-end damage near a Speedway after following it from the Scottsville Road and Covington area. The vehicle had a Tennessee license plate, and officers ran registration and driver checks during the stop.
