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Emergency Incidents
Pursuit-related crash at Gallatin and Paramount
Traffic
Paramount Blvd & Gallatin Rd, Downey, CA 90240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic collision involving a suspect vehicle and another vehicle near Gallatin Road and Paramount Boulevard in Downey. Fire personnel were contacted, and one unit was later reported as not needed for the other vehicle involved in the crash.
High speed pursuit of black BMW ends on Silver Street
Traffic
Suva St & Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90240
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies pursued a black BMW at high speed through several streets and the I-5 freeway before the vehicle stopped near Silver Street and Paramount Boulevard. Officers held the occupants at gunpoint, the driver exited the vehicle, and deputies made contact with the driver.
Two-car crash on Barlin Avenue in Downey
Traffic
Barlin Ave, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible collision between a blue Camaro and a blue Buick near Barlin Avenue in Downey.
Vehicle crashes into building on Castana Avenue
Traffic
Castana Ave, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a vehicle into a structure near Castana Avenue, with multiple fire units assigned to respond.
Vehicle crashes into building on Castana Avenue
Traffic
Castana Ave, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible vehicle into a structure near Castana Avenue in Downey, with multiple fire units and a command channel assigned.
Injury medical call at Lexington and Gallatin Roads
Medical Emergency
Gallatin Rd, Downey, CA 90240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible injury medical call near Lexington and Gallatin Road by Santa Anita in Downey, California.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing in Downey
Medical Emergency
Smallwood Ave, Downey, CA 90240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported medical emergency involving difficult breathing near Smallwood Avenue in Downey.
Advanced life support call near Hasty Avenue
Medical Emergency
Hasty Ave, Downey, CA 90240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible sick person requiring advanced life support near Hasty Drive in Downey. A squad was assigned, and Engine 184 was later canceled.
Sick ALS patient reported near Hasty Avenue
Medical Emergency
Hasty Ave, Downey, CA 90240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a sick ALS patient at a location on Hasty Drive in Downey, with Engine 49’s squad assigned to respond.
Suspicious vehicles reported on Gunderson Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Gunderson Ave, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious vehicle incident near Gunderson Avenue in Downey. A man in a black sedan and three vehicles in a driveway reportedly left southbound on Gunderson Avenue, and the caller said there would be video footage available.
Vehicle crashes into building in Downey
Traffic
Stewart and Gray Rd & Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a battalion chief were dispatched for a possible vehicle into a structure near Stewart and Gray Road by Brookshire Avenue in Downey.
Two-car crash at Erwin Avenue and Foster Road
Traffic
Foster Rd, Downey, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Erwin Avenue and Foster Road in Downey, with Downey police and the fire department already on scene.
person with medical emergency at Gneiss Avenue apartment
Medical Emergency
Gneiss Ave, Downey, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency at an apartment near Gneiss Avenue in Downey, California.
Aggressive man confronting people on Sycamore Street
Disturbance
Los Padrinos Dr, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance involving an aggressive man in a driveway on Sycamore Street in Downey. The man, described as an adult male in his 40s to 50s wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) and carrying multiple backpacks, was reportedly challenging people to fight and putting his hands inside his clothing and backpacks. No weapons were reported.
Man suspected of starting small fire near UPS store
Fire
Rosecrans Ave & Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were requested to assist fire crews near a UPS store by 97th Street, Lakewood Boulevard, and Rosecrans Avenue for a male adult in a blue shirt who was possibly starting a fire, with smoke reported. Fire personnel later advised they were on scene and handling the situation.
Outside investigation at Lakewood and Rosecrans
Suspicious Activity
Rosecrans Ave & Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in the 98th district conducted a possible suspicious activity investigation near Lakewood Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue.
Site investigation at Lakewood and Rosecrans
Other Incidents
Rosecrans Ave & Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched for a possible site investigation near Lakewood Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue in Downey, but the Quint unit was later canceled.
Traffic stop on Telegraph Road in Downey
Traffic
Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Telegraph Road east of Woodruff Avenue in Downey, California.
Disabled vehicle being moved on northbound I-5
Traffic
I-5, Downey, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle on northbound Interstate 5 just north of Downey, with a unit responding in the area south of Downey.
Officers follow car tied to assault with weapon
Assault Report
Lakewood Blvd & Apollo Wy, Downey, CA 90242
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible wanted vehicle follow northbound from Clark and Rosecrans through Clark, Columbia Way, and Lakewood Boulevard near Apollo Way in Downey. The vehicle was reportedly connected to a prior assault with a deadly weapon and units coordinated a traffic stop when ready.
