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Emergency Incidents
Intoxicated person at Wharf and Lincoln intersection
Substance Use
Lincoln Ave & Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and police are responding to a possible intoxicated person near the intersection of Wharf Road and Lincoln Avenue in Capitola.
Medical call at Whole Foods for patient inside or outside store
Medical Emergency
41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a grocery store on 41st Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a person who may be inside or outside the building.
Welfare check for missing man living in van
Missing Person
Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a person reportedly living in a van at the DMV in Capitola after a friend reported not being able to reach them since the beginning of the month. The person reportedly has a history of drinking and health problems, and the reporting party had already checked the jail and hospital.
Surfer reported struggling at Capitola Main Beach
Medical Emergency
Capitola Beach, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible water rescue involving a surfer struggling in the ocean near Main Beach in Capitola. Lifeguards established command at the beach, and responding units were later advised to stand down as the incident was determined to be at Main Beach in Capitola.
Juvenile male medical emergency near 46th Avenue in Capitola
Medical Emergency
46th Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible priority medical incident involving a juvenile male near 46th Avenue in Capitola.
Medical call at 4200 Capitola Road outside DMV
Medical Emergency
Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue outside a business near Capitola Road in Capitola.
Tree branches causing sparking power lines
Fire
Hollister Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard near Hollister Avenue, where sparking wires were reported in a tree. No wires were found down, but tree branches were clashing with power lines, and the utility company was requested. A separate medical call was dispatched to a rehabilitation facility on Madrone Street for a possible stroke.
Medical call near 41st Avenue
Medical Emergency
41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at an apartment on 41st Avenue. Units reported that a woman said something had started working again and the people involved were able to get out and leave.
Medical call at Pacific Coast Manor near Wharf Road
Medical Emergency
Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a facility on Wharf Road in Capitola, with an engine and medic unit assigned to respond.
Code 3 medical call at dispensary on 41st Avenue
Medical Emergency
41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near a dispensary on 41st Avenue, with multiple units responding Code 3.
Reckless driver in black SUV on Highway 1
Traffic
Park Ave, Capitola, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black SUV driving recklessly northbound on Highway 1 just north of Park Avenue in Capitola, unable to stay in its lane. Units later reported the vehicle was southbound near State Park.
Report of unsafe driving after alcohol purchase
Substance Use
41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible drunk driver near 41st Avenue and Highway 1 in Capitola. A man reportedly bought alcohol at a nearby CVS and was driving recklessly over the curb and across traffic lanes in a silver Toyota Corolla before heading toward Highway 1.
Fire alarm at New Brighton Middle School
Fire
Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a middle school on Washburn Avenue in Capitola. The single-story school was evacuated, and the alarm company later advised that the system had been reset. In a separate call, a medical response was requested for a priority call at a hotel on Mission Street, but no fire personnel were available to respond.
Accidental fire alarm during construction near 41st Avenue
Fire
41st Ave E, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building on 41st Avenue. The alarm was determined to be an accidental activation during construction, with no fire found and the system placed on test.
Medical call for patient at Dignity Health treatment room
Medical Emergency
41st Ave Ste C, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a health facility on Mission Street, including a treatment room on the upper floor. Another priority medical call was reported at a separate address on Laurent Street.
Boy requires medical attention at Dakota Apartments lobby
Medical Emergency
Clares St, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a boy in the main lobby of an apartment complex on Claire Street.
Medical request near 41st Avenue and Ross in Capitola
Medical Emergency
41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a store near 41st Avenue in Capitola.
Carbon monoxide alarm with hazard flag at apartment
Fire
Oakland Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at an apartment near Oakland Avenue in Capitola. A hazard flag was noted for the unit, and police were also started to the scene.
High-priority medical call near Capitola Avenue in Capitola
Medical Emergency
Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were sent to a possible medical incident on Capitola Avenue in Capitola, with multiple engines and a medic unit assigned to a higher-priority call.
Person with difficulty breathing near Bay Avenue, Capitola
Medical Emergency
Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing at an apartment near Bay Avenue in Capitola. Units were dispatched code 3 and later adjusted after a unit exchange.