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Emergency Incidents
Motorist assist for motorcycle on Bush Turnpike
Traffic
President George Bush Tpke, Garland, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motorist assist on the westbound President George Bush Turnpike near Garland involving a motorcycle on the right shoulder with its lights off and the driver walking around. A vehicle license plate was provided over the radio.
Car rollover crash on Northwest Highway in Garland
Traffic
Northwest Hwy, Garland, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator reported a possible traffic crash near Northwest Highway and Duck Creek, where a car was flipped over and emergency vehicles were on scene. The operator was advised to use an alternate route near Skillman and South Garland.
Report of father abducting woman and children in truck
Domestic Dispute
Jupiter Rd & Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Garland, TX 75041
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible kidnapping near Jupiter Road and the eastbound LBJ freeway, where a woman and her two children were reportedly taken by their father in a white 18-wheeler. Units are asked to notify Garland if the vehicle continues eastbound on LBJ, and the caller’s phone is later reported southbound on Jupiter from LBJ.
Driver leaves scene after traffic hazard on ramp
Traffic
Ranch Dr, Garland, TX 75041
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic hazard or vehicle contact on a northbound ramp near Ranch Lane. A vehicle with a reported license plate was seen in lane one, then drove away, and a responding unit was told to disregard.
Disabled van on highway shoulder at Jupiter Road
Traffic
Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a motorist assist for a red Toyota Sienna with a flat tire and spare on the right shoulder of Bush westbound near Jupiter Road.
Disabled vehicle on George Bush exit ramp
Traffic
President George Bush Tpke, Garland, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle stopped in a lane on the eastbound George Bush Turnpike exit ramp toward Garland. Units coordinated positioning, planned to move the vehicle, requested backup, canceled a contractor, and closed lanes three and four.
Bus mirror damaged in minor crash with cement truck
Traffic
N First St & W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75040
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible minor collision involving a bus and a cement truck near Walnut and First. The bus operator later reported that the bus mirror was missing and was transported back to a garage.
Bus mirror damaged after contact with another vehicle
Traffic
S First St, Garland, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator reported that a vehicle contact pushed out the bottom right mirror while traveling toward downtown Garland, and the mirror later popped out again on the return trip. The bus was at Katie Street and First Street with passengers on board, and dispatch discussed the need to report the incident.
Loose pit bull reported on school campus
Animal Complaint
S Country Club Rd, Garland, TX 75041
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers relayed a report of a loose pit bull on a school campus near South Country Club Road, and animal control was sent to check the possible loose dog.
Police block Pleasant Valley Road at Country Club
Road Closure
N Country Club Rd & Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, TX 75040
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports that police have shut down Pleasant Valley Road near Country Club Road in Garland, preventing outbound traffic from making a right turn toward downtown Garland.
Loose dogs barking at people on Bridgeport Drive
Other Non-Crime Event
Bridgeport Dr, Garland, TX 75043
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible animal control complaint about two small dogs outside a fence near Bridgeport Drive, reportedly barking and rushing at people and affecting lawn workers in the area.
Loose dogs at elementary school playground
Other Non-Crime Event
School St, Garland, TX 75042
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible animal control issue involving two dogs at an elementary school playground, with unit 204 assigned to respond.
Parking violation reported on East Campbell Road
Traffic
E Campbell Rd, Garland, TX 75044
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible parking violation near East Campbell Road in Garland.
Vehicle struck utility line on Westminster Lane
Traffic
Westminster Ln, Garland, TX 75040
As discussed during the dispatch call, a customer reported a possible collision with a utility line near Westminster Lane in Garland, Texas. The incident may have occurred off a nearby park area.
Loose large dog reported near Watson Elementary
Other Non-Crime Event
Watson St, Garland, TX 75041
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported large dog in front of a school near Watson Street in Garland, Texas.
Dog bites person in face near Duck Creek Drive, Garland
Medical Emergency
Duck Creek Dr d, Garland, TX 75043
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a dog bite at an apartment on Duck Creek Drive, where a dog reportedly bit someone in the face. Police, fire, and animal control were sent to the scene, and the dog was reportedly locked in a bedroom inside the apartment.
Police vehicle crash during pursuit on Rosehill Road
Traffic
Rosehill Rd, Garland, TX 75043
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible crash involving a person they were chasing near Rose Hill Road just south of I-30.
Man reportedly touching himself on northbound train
Sex-Related Incident
S Jupiter Rd & Forest Ln, Garland, TX 75042
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a text complaint about a male possibly masturbating/touching himself on a northbound train near Forest Lane and Jupiter Road in Garland. The person reporting said the male was seated next to them and described him as a Black male wearing black and gray clothing, possibly with a scooter (unclear in audio).
Officer requests cover on President George Bush Hwy
Suspicious Activity
N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75040
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested backup for a possible investigation on the President George Bush service road southbound near the 4000 block.
18-wheeler blocks ramp lane on Bush exit to 30 east
Traffic
E Interstate 30, Garland, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an 18-wheeler blocking a lane on the Bush southbound exit to Interstate 30 east, with lanes two and three closed. A tow company is on scene with the owner of a separate vehicle involved in a traffic incident, and there is no apparent damage or injuries reported.
