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Emergency Incidents
Teen on school van reports thoughts of self-harm
Medical Emergency
NY-295, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a school van stopped at a firehouse after a 16-year-old female passenger reportedly expressed suicidal thoughts and a desire to harm herself. The driver had pulled over and said he would keep the teen safe until responders arrived. No weapons were reported.
Carpet removed from left lane on mile 5 westbound
Traffic
New York State Thruway mile 5, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a carpet or rug in the left lane of the westbound highway near mile 5. Maintenance crews later confirmed the object was removed.
Erratic tractor-trailer reported on thruway westbound
Traffic
New York State Thruway, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a possible erratic white tractor trailer with a chrome trailer traveling westbound near Exit B3 and around mile marker 15 on the New York State Thruway. The truck was reportedly swerving and unable to maintain its lane, with no injuries reported.
Vehicle backs into roof at Canaan Post Office
Traffic
NY-295, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle that reportedly backed into the roof of the post office near Route 295 in Canaan.
Home alarm reported on Stony Kill Road in Canaan
Break-In
Stony Kill Rd, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a reported alarm at a home near Stony Kill Road in Canaan. The alarm was registered and activated at a dining room door, and the homeowner was not home with no contact made with the key holder.
Occupants refuse to pay or allow tow on highway
Other Incidents
New York State Thruway, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible toll payment dispute on the westbound New York State Thruway near mile marker 21.1 involving a Toyota RAV4 in the left lane. The occupants reportedly refuse to pay and will not allow the vehicle to be towed.
Alarm at residence on Route 5 in Canaan
Break-In
County Rte 5, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported alarm at a home on Route 5 in Canaan, with interior motion detected in a den. Units were later cleared from the scene.
Alarm at house on County Route 5 in Canaan
Break-In
County Rte 5, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible burglary alarm at a home near Route 5 in Canaan, with interior motion detected in a den and the alarm registered.
Erratic tractor trailer reported near gas station
Traffic
NY-22, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible erratic tractor trailer traveling westbound near a gas station, last seen about five minutes earlier and unable to maintain its lane.
Truck crash causes large fuel leak on thruway
Traffic
New York State Thruway, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a property-damage crash on the westbound New York State Thruway near mile marker 12.7, where a Ford F-350 struck a tire. Maintenance crews and a tow truck are on scene, and there is a reported fuel leak of about 30 to 35 gallons running into a drainage ditch, with the fire department being notified.
Residential alarm with motion detected in den
Break-In
County Rte 5, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home on Route 5 near North Valley Road and Stonehouse Road in the Schenectady area. Security reported interior motion in a den, with no contact made with key holders and the alarm registered.
Alarm activation at Canaan residence
Break-In
County Rte 5, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on County Route 5 in the Town of Canaan for a reported burglary alarm after security reported interior motion in a den. No one was contacted and no key holders were available.
Crisis transport of adult male from truck stop
Medical Emergency
NY-22, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, units coordinate a possible crisis transport for one adult male from a Love’s truck stop, with mileage and timing details broadcast for the transport.
Tree on power lines burning in Canaan
Fire
NY-295, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Red Rock are responding to a reported tree on wires that is burning near Route 295 in Canaan, close to Stony Kill Road and Old Queechy Road.
Tree burning on utility wires in Canaan
Fire
NY-295, Canaan, NY 12029
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire involving a tree on utility wires near Route 295 in the town of Canaan, with mutual aid from a neighboring department.
Tree blocking lane on New Concord Road in Canaan
Traffic
County Rte 5, Canaan, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible crash and blocked roadway on New Concord Road in the town of Canaan, with a tree down and one lane in the road. Additional units are assigned to check the area and set up a helicopter landing zone near a firehouse on Route Nine for a patient being treated by rescue personnel.
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