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Emergency Incidents
Box truck parked for weeks at neighborhood corner
Suspicious Vehicle
Trist Dr & Rock Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, a homeowner association reported a box truck that has been parked near the corner of Trist Drive and Rock Drive in Gardendale for about three weeks, possibly indicating a long-term parked or abandoned vehicle.
Male patient initially unresponsive at heart clinic
Medical Emergency
Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a clinic on Decatur Highway for a male patient who was initially reported not breathing and unresponsive. A later update indicated the patient was awake and breathing, and fire and advanced life support units arrived on scene.
Non-emergency lift assist near Gardendale
Medical Emergency
Vann Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a non-emergency lift assist at a home near Vann Drive, where assistance is needed to move a person from the residence to a car.
Traffic stop on black Nissan near post office
Traffic
Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on B North just past the post office involving a black Nissan with a drive-out plate, reportedly stopping in the roadway.
86-year-old woman with general illness at home
Medical Emergency
N Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near North Road in Gardendale, Alabama, for a possible medical emergency involving an 86-year-old woman with general illness.
Person needing lift assist at residence on Vann Drive
Medical Emergency
Vann Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist at a residence near Vann Drive in Gardendale, Alabama.
Fire alarm at commercial building on Dean Drive
Fire
Dean Ln, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a commercial building near Dean Drive in Magnolia Ridge. The caller reported no smoke or flames, and Engine 3 investigated the one-story building while other units were canceled.
Traffic stop at Alabama Power substation
Traffic
Odum Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at the Alabama Power substation off Odum Road involving a white Nissan Altima with a possible drive-off plate.
Child sustains head laceration from falling object
Medical Emergency
Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a store on Fieldstown Road for a reported medical incident involving a young girl who suffered a head laceration after an object fell on her.
Car parked in handicap space without permit
Traffic
Rocket Wy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, library management reported a dark-colored Honda Accord parked in a handicap space at Gardendale Library without a required handicap sticker.
85-year-old woman faints at Gardendale home
Medical Emergency
Pineywood Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near Pineywood Road and Honeysuckle Drive for a possible fainting episode involving an 85-year-old woman who was initially unconscious but later reported to be conscious. The patient reportedly has a pacemaker and a history of heart disease, and responders were advised to use the back door for access.
85-year-old female faints at home in Gardendale
Medical Emergency
Pineywood Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near Pineywood Road in Gardendale for a possible fainting episode involving an 85-year-old woman with a pacemaker and heart disease history. The patient was reported conscious, and responders were advised to use the back door for access.
Person with altered mental status at Hobby Lobby
Medical Emergency
Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a retail store to assist police with a possible person experiencing altered mental status.
Person experiencing medical distress near Hobby Lobby
Medical Emergency
Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted an individual beside a shopping center near Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree. The person was trying to kick-start and push a bicycle, and medics were requested for a possible medical issue.
Man reports police trying to harm him at gas station
Suspicious Activity
Odum Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a gas station on Odum Road for a report of a man in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) who told a clerk that police were trying to kill him and then stayed in the bathroom for about 20 minutes. A backup unit was requested.
Vehicle hit in overnight crash at Rock Drive
Traffic
Rock Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a delayed property damage crash near Rock Drive in Gardendale, where a man reported his gray Ford pickup was hit overnight and the other driver left a note.
Elderly bicyclist falls but gets back up under bridge
Medical Emergency
Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on an elderly man on a bicycle under the I-65 Fieldstown Road bridge after a caller reported he had fallen but got back up.
Person needs lift assist from garage at residence
Medical Emergency
Howard Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a non-emergency lift assist for a patron needing help from a garage near Howard Drive in Gardendale.
Suspicious person with motorcycle in parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Gayle St, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man in a helmet pushing a motorcycle through the parking lot of a sporting goods store on Gadsden Street. The caller said the man had been inside the store earlier acting suspiciously. Officers later reported no contact with the person.
False fire alarm caused by maintenance work
Fire
Main St, Gardendale, AL
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a jailhouse on Main Street in Gardendale. The alarm was reportedly triggered by trace amounts of nitrogen released during HVAC work. The area was ventilated, no hazards were found, and the alarm panel would not reset, so administration was advised to contact the alarm company.
