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Emergency Incidents
Condo fire alarm investigation on North Avenue
Fire
North Ave, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a condominium complex on North Avenue in Derby. The alarm company reported a general fire alarm, and a caller on scene heard an audible alarm with an unknown source. Units arrived at a four-story wood-frame condo, found nothing visible, and investigated while keeping one unit on scene.
Store vacuums stolen and suspects left in black SUV
Theft Report
New Haven Ave Ste 1, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store on New Haven Avenue for a possible theft. A caller reported that two men allegedly took a couple of vacuums from the store several nights earlier and left in a black Nissan Rogue registered out of New Haven. The direction they traveled is unknown.
Traffic stop on Academy Hill near Prindle
Traffic
Prindle Ave & Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Academy Hill Road and Prindle Avenue involving a gray Nissan Altima rental with New York registration from Oklahoma.
Officer checks parked gray Toyota SUV
Traffic
Caroline St & 5th St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Fifth Street and Caroline Street in Derby involving a gray Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle’s registration and insurance appeared valid, and the officer attempted to contact the owner by phone.
Father seeks help removing son using drugs
Domestic Dispute
Laurel Ave, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to a home near Laurel Ave to provide advice to a caller about how to get his son out of the house. The son was reportedly on drugs but was not aggressive and had not harmed himself.
Reckless driver reported near Main and Bridge
Traffic
Bridge St & Main St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check near Main Street and Bridge Street for a white Chevy Tahoe with Florida plates reportedly swerving in and out of traffic, last seen heading toward Route 8 eastbound. A separate caller reported a neighbor recording her while she walked her dog near Arch Street.
Car hits guardrail and fluid spill on Route 8
Traffic
CT-8, Derby, CT
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible fluid spill and a single vehicle into a guardrail on Route 8 southbound near the Perry Drive on-ramp in Derby, with state police already on scene for cleanup.
Fuel spill on Route 8 south near exit 13A
Fire
CT-8, Derby, CT
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fuel spill on Route 8 south near exit 13A Alpha in Derby, with Connecticut State Police already on scene.
Package theft reported on Bridge Street
Theft Report
Bridge St, Derby, CT
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an alleged package theft near Bridge Street in Derby. They canvassed the area and then moved to another location for cover.
Officer checks vehicle with hazard lights on
Traffic
Bridge St & Main St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked on a separate vehicle with hazard lights on near Bridge Street between Main Street and West Main Street in Derby. The vehicle may have been entering a business and was later reported to be in a parking lot and off the roadway, with another unit notified.
65-year-old man with chest pain and numbness in Derby
Medical Emergency
Sentinel Hill Rd, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched in Derby for a reported (number withheld)-year-old man with dizziness, chest tightness, abnormal breathing, and left-hand numbness near Sentinel Hill Road.
65-year-old male with chest pain near Sentinel Hill Road
Medical Emergency
Sentinel Hill Rd, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving a 65-year-old man with chest pain and abnormal breathing near Sentinel Hill Road. An ambulance and first responders were requested, with additional units also going to the scene.
60-year-old man dizzy with chest tightness in Derby
Medical Emergency
Factory St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive person on a city bus near Hollow Court and Factory Street in Derby. The call was later canceled. A separate medical call involved a 65-year-old man with dizziness, chest tightness, and abnormal breathing at a residence on Sentinel Hill Road.
Unconscious man revived on city bus in Derby
Substance Use
Hallock Ct & Factory St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose involving an unresponsive man on a city bus at a temporary stop near Hallock Court and Factory Street. Responders attempted Narcan and later reported that the man became alert.
Smoke detector alarm near Cottage Street apartment in Derby
Fire
Cottage St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke detector activation in a back bedroom of an apartment in a three-story multi-family building on Cottage Street in Derby. Crews reported smoke but no visible fire and planned to use a meter and thermal imager to check the apartment.
Female with emotional distress near West Court in Derby
Medical Emergency
West Ct, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible behavioral health emergency involving a 51-year-old woman near West Court in Derby.
Parking lot violation at Griffin Hospital
Traffic
Division St, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking lot violation at a location referred to as Griffin, involving a vehicle with an identifier heard as (number withheld).
26-year-old female requests hospital transport due to weather
Medical Emergency
Roosevelt Dr, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 26-year-old woman at a location near Roosevelt Drive in Derby requested transport to a hospital due to concerns about the weather.
Person seen trying to open back door of business
Break-In
New Haven Ave, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were requested to a business on New Haven Ave in Derby after an alarm company call and video reportedly showed someone attempting to open a back door. The caller asked to speak with an officer and share the video.
26-year-old male having seizure in Derby, CT
Medical Emergency
Silver Hill Rd, Derby, CT 06418
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible seizure involving a 26-year-old man near Silver Hill Road in Ansonia. An ambulance was requested for a basic life support response.
