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Emergency Incidents
61-year-old man having trouble breathing at Essex nursing home
Medical Emergency
S Woodward Dr, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units are responding to a reported breathing problem involving a 61-year-old man at a facility near Woodward Road and nearby cross streets in Essex, Maryland.
Vehicles facing wrong way on Poles Road
Traffic
Poles Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, an anonymous caller reported a possible traffic issue with vehicles facing the wrong way near the intersection of Seelow and Poles Road. A post car was to be contacted about the situation.
Two men arguing near Pelczar Avenue
Disturbance
Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance near Pelczar Avenue in Essex, where two males were reportedly arguing and no one answered 911 callback attempts.
Man found slumped over inside car near Creek Road
Medical Emergency
Creek Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible medical emergency near Creek Road by Cardinal Lane and Bluebird Lane after an anonymous caller reported a man slumped over inside a gray Acura sedan that had been parked outside since the previous night.
Man slumped over in car near Creek Road
Medical Emergency
Creek Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man reported slumped over inside a gray Acura sedan parked near Creek Road by Cardinal Lane and Bluebird Lane. The vehicle had reportedly been outside since the previous night.
Fire alarm response on Virginia Avenue
Fire
Virginia Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched for a possible low box fire response near Virginia Avenue by Crescent and Matthews Avenue, with additional references to South Road and Fairmount Avenue in Essex, Maryland.
65-year-old woman with COPD breathing trouble in Essex
Medical Emergency
Virginia Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 65-year-old woman with trouble breathing and COPD near Virginia Avenue in Essex.
Person with chest pain at Cape May Road
Medical Emergency
1701A Cape May Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical incident near Cape May Road and Strongwood Lane.
Person seen leaning into window at back door
Suspicious Activity
Waterview Way, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious person outside a residence near Waterview Way, reportedly leaning into a window or back door area while the caller watches on camera.
Resident denied medication at healthcare facility
Medical Emergency
Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a resident at a healthcare facility on Longview Boulevard about a possible medication issue. The resident reportedly said staff were not providing medication as scheduled, and police were requested to respond.
Resident denied pain medication at healthcare facility
Medical Emergency
Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested at a healthcare facility on Longview Boulevard after a caller reported that staff were allegedly denying her pain medication. The caller said she is supposed to receive medication every six hours and requested to meet with officers about the issue.
Stolen license plate spotted on dark pickup truck
Stolen Vehicle
Essex Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a camera alert for a possible stolen rear license plate on a dark-colored vehicle traveling eastbound on Liberty near Essex Avenue. The vehicle may be a sedan or a third-generation truck.
No hazard found at utility poles on South Marlyn
Fire
S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of possible smoking or sparking utility poles near a store on South Marlyn Avenue. They checked the poles and found no apparent hazard and cleared the call.
Report of sparking utility pole and area power outage
Fire
MD-150 & N Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a utility pole sparking and smoking near South Marlyn Avenue and Eastern/Old Eastern. Responders found traffic lights out and a large power outage in the area, but no pole appeared to be sparking or smoking.
Power lines arcing at Essex intersection
Fire
S Marlyn Ave & Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible electrical issue with wires arcing near the intersection of South Marlyn Avenue and Eastern Boulevard.
Downed wires at South Marlyn and Eastern Boulevard
Fire
N Marlyn Ave & Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a report of downed wires near the ambulance entrance behind a nursing home by South Marlyn Avenue and Eastern Boulevard.
Power outage darkens traffic lights in Essex
Traffic
Maryland Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible area power outage near Eastern Avenue and North Maryland Avenue, with traffic signals completely out and multiple homes and businesses without power. Additional intersections, including East Baltimore and Southeastern, are also reported to have flashing or out traffic lights, and utility crews have been requested.
Power outage affecting traffic lights in Essex
Road Closure
N Marlyn Ave & Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible blackout near Eastern Boulevard and North Marlyn Avenue, with traffic lights out in both directions and nearby homes and businesses without power. Utility and light crews were requested to respond to the affected intersections.
Person experiencing trouble breathing on Franklin Avenue
Medical Emergency
Franklin Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible breathing problem near North Street, First Avenue, and Franklin Avenue in Essex.
Gas leak reported on Poles Road in Essex
Fire
Poles Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak near Poles Road by Crow Road and Silver Road in Essex, Maryland.
