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Emergency Incidents
People chased from corner after drug use reported
Substance Use
S Marlyn Ave & Middleborough Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint near Marlyn Avenue and Middleborough Road about a possible drug-related incident where people were allegedly smoking and someone chased them away.
Report of stolen package with phone on Timber Creek
Theft Report
Timber Creek Ct, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a missing package and an iPhone near Timber Creek Court and Brighton Manor. The call was initially described as a possible pet theft, but dispatch clarified it was a theft report involving a package from October 16.
Trespassing complaint at State Farm parking lot
Break-In
Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing incident at a State Farm location on East Boulevard, where a woman reportedly refused to leave a caller’s vehicle. A separate call mentioned a possible pet theft and a missing package on Timber Creek Court.
Unauthorized use of U-Haul on Hyde Park Road
Stolen Vehicle
Hyde Park Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible unauthorized use of a U-Haul rental truck near Hyde Park Road and Delano, south of a nearby numbered location.
Report of past U-Haul theft on Hyde Park Road
Stolen Vehicle
Hyde Park Road, Essex, Maryland 21221, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a past vehicle theft involving unauthorized use of a U-Haul on Hyde Park, with the incident said to have occurred two days earlier.
Resident causes disturbance in leasing office
Disturbance
Hadwick Dr, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a leasing office near Hadwick Drive in Essex. A resident reportedly knocked items onto the floor, and the situation was described as a disturbance involving an adult woman in her 30s.
Resident causes disturbance at leasing office
Disturbance
Hadwick Dr, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a reported fight that was later described as more of a disturbance at an apartment leasing office near Hadwick Drive and the Ashbridge and Browning area. A woman reportedly entered the office and knocked items onto the floor.
Landlord reportedly locks tenant out during eviction
Other Incidents
Dorsey Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported civil landlord-tenant dispute near Dorsey Avenue, where a caller said the landlord locked her out of an apartment during an eviction process.
Theft reported at thrift store on Stemmers Run Road
Theft Report
Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a thrift store near Stemmers Run Road and Back River Neck Road. Two adult men reportedly left on foot toward a nearby bus stop, wearing a maroon shirt, hat, (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Illegal dumping reported behind Maryland Avenue home
Other Incidents
Maryland Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported possible illegal dumping behind a location on Maryland Avenue, between a yard and nearby woods. A unit in the area took the call.
Gas odor from stove inside Essex residence
Fire
Poles Rd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible gas odor inside a residence from a stove on Poles Road, and fire personnel are requested to investigate.
Mental disorder patient transported to hospital from care center
Medical Emergency
Eastern Blvd 302 2, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health emergency at a care facility on Eastern Boulevard. A doctor was completing an emergency petition and requested transport of an elderly woman to a nearby hospital.
Mental disorder patient transported from care center to Sinai
Medical Emergency
Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health emergency at a care facility on Eastern Boulevard. A doctor requested that an approximately 80-year-old woman be transported to a hospital, and the call was later coded as a medical incident.
Person having breathing trouble and paranoia at Aldi
Medical Emergency
Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible psychiatric and breathing emergency involving a woman at or near an Aldi on Old Eastern Avenue in Essex. She reportedly said police were going to kill her and was not answering 911 questions. Medics and fire units were directed to stage outside on the far side of the store while officers checked the area and a nearby residence.
Person experiencing breathing trouble and confused at Aldi
Medical Emergency
Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a reported behavioral health and breathing-related medical emergency near Old Eastern Avenue by St. Stephen's and Back River Neck, at an Aldi. A caller reported an adult who was confused, having trouble breathing, and making statements about police, and was not answering 911 questions. Medics responded and fire units were advised to stage.
Cars parked in fire lane at Country Ridge Lane
Traffic
Country Ridge Ln, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking complaint near Country Ridge Lane by Back River Neck, where an anonymous caller reported four vehicles parked in a fire lane near a business and requested tickets.
Cars parked in fire lane at Country Ridge Lane
Traffic
Country Ridge Ln, Essex, MD 21221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking complaint near Country Ridge Lane and Back River Neck, where an anonymous caller reported about four vehicles parked in a fire lane near a business and requested that they be ticketed.
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.
