Traffic stop on Medary Avenue in Brookings
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on the 600 block of Medary Avenue involving a vehicle with a South Dakota license plate.
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TrafficCar hits curb and makes wide turn on Eighth Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Eighth Street South and Tenth Avenue South in Brookings after a vehicle reportedly struck a curb and made a wide turn into a turning lane while traveling eastbound from Main Street.
Officer checks 911 hang-up at church
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an abandoned 911 call traced to a church on 8th Street. The dispatcher could not reach the caller, and an officer was sent to check the location.
Elderly man with chest tightness near Tumbleweed Road
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police requested an ambulance for a reported medical emergency involving an 87-year-old man with breathing difficulty and chest tightness near Tumbleweed Road in Brookings.
Hit-and-run crash near old Econo Lodge
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run crash near the old Econo Lodge, with a dark blue Ford SUV reportedly turning into a nearby Cenex gas station off I-29. The reporting party later said the suspect vehicle was no longer visible and did not know which direction it went.
Concern over erratic Prius on Main Avenue South
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic complaint about a white Prius reportedly driving erratically southbound on Main Avenue South near East Street South. The caller lost sight of the vehicle and was concerned the driver might be having a medical issue, so officers checked the area to see if they could locate the vehicle.
Person stuck in elevator at PAC lobby
Rescue / EntrapmentAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a person stuck in an elevator at the PAC, across from the concert hall in the lobby and box office area. No medical issues were reported, and staff were expected to be present.
Officer requested at back door of residence
Other IncidentsAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched for a civil-related matter at a residence near Medary Avenue South. The caller requested that the officer approach through the back door, and the officer later reported being on scene.
Report of person taking photos at Brookings airport
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, airport staff reported a male previously being watched at Brookings Regional Airport taking pictures. Follow-up with airport contact indicated there was nothing further to do at that time.
Animal control requested for loose dog
Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss a request for an animal control officer for a possible loose dog near 7th Avenue and 15th Street South in Brookings.
Vehicle leaking oil on I-29 overpass
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle hazard on the I-29 overpass near 32nd Street South in Brookings. The vehicle was initially reported as possibly on fire but was later clarified to be leaking a large amount of oil, and assistance was requested.
Woman requests lift assist at Brookings apartment
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on 10th Street in Brookings for a possible medical call involving a 65-year-old woman requesting a lift assist.
Man with possible stroke near 32nd Avenue in Brookings
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police requested an ambulance to a west office door near 32nd Avenue in Brookings for a 68-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but appeared to have a possible stroke and altered mental status.
Ambulance requested for possible stroke on 32nd Avenue
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, brookings police requested an ambulance to the west office door of a location on 32nd Avenue for a 68-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reportedly may have suffered a stroke.
Loose dog near Medary Avenue laundromat
Other IncidentsAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible loose dog near a laundromat on Medary Avenue in Brookings, with an officer planning to respond when available.
Vehicle damaged by large unmarked road hole
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a large unmarked hole on the west side of 34th Avenue just south of 6th Street, where construction workers had been present but no cones were set up. A caller reported that a vehicle apparently hit the hole, was totaled, and the driver continued on.
Vehicle out of gas in intersection on 22nd Avenue
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle out of gas at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 6th Street in Brookings, South Dakota. They conducted a vehicle registration check and remained at the scene to assist the motorist.
Officer requested for high-speed traffic near road work
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dOT reported road crack-sealing work on the bypass just west of Medary Avenue, with three vehicles displaying lights while traffic continued to pass at high speed. An officer was requested to monitor the area for traffic safety.
Resident reports ongoing skunk issue at home
Other Non-CrimeAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a skunk repeatedly around her home near West Mesa in Brookings for about a month and requested to speak with an officer.
Report of trespass and unlicensed driver at home
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near 5th Street South in Brookings for a reported trespass. The caller, who was later disconnected, mentioned a woman driving without a license. Dispatch noted there did not appear to be any prior trespass records for that address.
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