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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman sprays gasoline in eye at Canton restaurant
Medical Emergency
Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a business on West Tuscarawas Street for a 79-year-old woman who reportedly sprayed gasoline in her eye. Two vehicles were also reported in the roadway with minor damage, and no one requested an ambulance.
Older woman sprayed gasoline in eye near Canton
Medical Emergency
Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a business on West Tuscarawas Street for a 79-year-old woman who reportedly sprayed gasoline in her eye. Two vehicles were also reported in the roadway with moderate damage, and everyone appeared to be out of the vehicles.
Injury crash involving two vehicles on McKinley Ave
Traffic
McKinley Ave NW, Canton, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported traffic accident with injuries on the (number withheld) block of McKinley Northwest in Canton. Police and medical units arrived, and radio traffic indicated two vehicles in the roadway with moderate damage and everyone appeared to be out. A separate medical call was made to a location on West Tus/Tess for a 79-year-old woman who reportedly sprayed gasoline in her eye.
Minor two-car crash on McKinley Avenue northwest
Traffic
McKinley Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported injury crash on the 900 block of McKinley Northwest, where two vehicles were in the roadway with minor damage and people appeared to be out of the vehicles. Police, a medic unit, and a truck company were on scene, and later no one requested an ambulance.
Unresponsive but breathing woman found at apartment
Medical Emergency
17th St NW, Canton, OH 44708
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are dispatched to an apartment complex for a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive but breathing 60-year-old woman in a specific room. Crews are directed to use the front entrance.
Patient transported to hospital; mother to meet crew
Medical Emergency
6th St SW, Canton, OH 44710
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a possible medical transport from an accident scene to a hospital in Canton, with the patient’s mother expected to meet the ambulance there.
14-year-old female having a seizure at health center
Medical Emergency
Cleveland Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a health and addiction recovery facility on Cleveland Avenue SW to assist Medic 2 with a 14-year-old female reported to be having a seizure. Radio traffic also referenced a separate report of a 35-year-old male having a seizure near the dead end of Rodeo and Cherokee Avenue.
87-year-old woman falls, injures shoulder in home
Medical Emergency
Delverne Ave SW, Canton, OH 44710
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical call near Delverne Avenue Southwest for an elderly woman who reportedly fell and has a shoulder injury.
Person treated for severe nosebleed at healthcare center
Medical Emergency
22nd St NW, Canton, OH 44708
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a healthcare facility near 22nd Street Northwest and Whipple Avenue Northwest in Canton for a reported severe nosebleed.
26-year-old female shaking after epipen use in Canton
Medical Emergency
28th St NE, Canton, OH 44705
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a home near 28th Street NE in Canton for a 26-year-old woman who reportedly had a reaction after an EpiPen was used, passed out, and was shaking in the front yard.
Teen girl having seizure at mental health center
Medical Emergency
Cleveland Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 is dispatched to a possible seizure involving a juvenile female at a mental health and addiction recovery facility near Cleveland Avenue Southwest in Canton.
False fire alarm at pet store on Cromer Avenue
Fire
Cromer Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a repeatedly sounding business fire alarm at a pet supply store near Cromer Avenue Northwest. No smoke or flames were reported, and nothing was showing while they checked the scene.
Gas line work exposes high pressure water line
Other Non-Crime Event
Gross Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to investigate a reported incident where a gas company hit a hydrovac and exposed a high-pressure water line near Gross Avenue Northeast in Canton.
Diabetic male with high blood sugar at Park Avenue SW
Medical Emergency
Park Ave SW, Canton, OH 44706
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 20-year-old man with high blood sugar near Park Avenue Southwest in Canton. At the same time, a separate unit was sent to an apparent gas company incident near Gross Avenue Northeast where a hydrovac reportedly exposed a high-pressure water line.
Gas line work exposes high pressure water pipe
Other Non-Crime Event
Gross Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near Gross Avenue Northeast in Canton for an investigation after a gas company reportedly hit a hydrovac and exposed a high pressure water line. The water department was also reported to be responding.
Male diabetic with high blood sugar treated at Park Ave SW
Medical Emergency
Park Ave SW, Canton, OH 44706
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a young adult male with high blood sugar near Park Avenue Southwest. A separate fire unit was sent to an investigation on Gross Avenue Northeast after a gas company reportedly hit a hydrovac and exposed a high-pressure water line.
Person disoriented and unable to see or stand in Canton
Medical Emergency
Rusty Ave SW, Canton, OH 44706
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home on Rusty Avenue Southwest for a reported medical emergency involving a person with changing mental status, disorientation, inability to see, and inability to stand.
66-year-old man experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath
Medical Emergency
Fairlane Ave SW, Canton, OH 44710
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to two separate locations in Canton for medical emergencies, including a reported 66-year-old man with chest pain and shortness of breath near Fairlane Avenue Southwest and another call involving a person with disorientation and inability to stand near Rusty Avenue Southwest.
Officer checks unlocked home on Westfield Avenue
Break-In
Westfield Ave SW, Canton, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a location on Westfield Avenue in Canton for a reported unlocked break. Dispatch requested contact with the owner to confirm they were present, and later radio traffic indicated the location was unlocked and someone was there.
Officer checks reported break at Westview Avenue home
Break-In
Westview Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a home near Westview Avenue Northwest in Canton for a possible unlocked break-in and to confirm the owner was present. A separate caller also requested advice about an attempted scam involving her father, with both at home.
