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Emergency Incidents
Smoke alarm in electrical room at car dealership
Fire
St Rte 9h, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible electrical room smoke detector activation at a Toyota dealership on Route 9H in the Town of Ghent, near Falls Road and Genesee or Geneva East Road. Units were later advised to stand by in quarters.
Electrical room smoke alarm at auto dealership
Fire
St Rte 9h, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible electrical room smoke detector activation at a Toyota dealership on Route 9H in the Town of Ghent, near Falls Road and Geneva East Road.
81-year-old woman falls and hits head in Hillsdale
Medical Emergency
Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving an 81-year-old woman who struck her head near Route 21 in the Town of Hillsdale, close to Harlemville Road and Fern Hill Road.
Agitated assisted living resident threatens neighbor
Assault Report
Whittier Wy, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a male resident at an assisted living facility in Ghent who was reportedly threatening another resident and pacing around the building. No weapons were reported, and EMS was dispatched for a possible mental health transport.
Alarm activation at Route 66 business
Break-In
NY-66, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a business near Route 66 after an alarm company reported entry, exit, and motion detector activations with no contact with keyholders.
Elderly man threatens residents and staff at assisted living
Medical Emergency
Whittier Wy, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS were dispatched to an assisted living facility in Ghent for a reported 70-year-old man who was making threats to strike other residents and staff and expressing suicidal thoughts.
Resident at Ghent Assisted Living threatens others, has suicidal thoughts
Medical Emergency
Whittier Wy, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and EMS were sent to an assisted living facility on Whittier Way in Ghent for a reported 70-year-old man who was making threats to strike other residents and staff and expressing suicidal thoughts. Staff requested police assistance.
Wrong-way driver stopped on Taconic State Parkway
Traffic
Taconic State Pkwy, Ghent, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received multiple reports of a wrong-way driver on the Taconic State Parkway near mile marker 93.5, traveling southbound in the northbound lane. The vehicle was located and stopped near an overlook by a responding unit.
78-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
Schoolhouse Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Schoolhouse Road in Austerlitz for a reported 78-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing and a cardiac history. Mutual aid and additional command assignments were requested for the medical response.
78-Year-Old Woman With Chest Pain and Breathing Issues
Medical Emergency
Schoolhouse Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency near Schoolhouse Road for a 78-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing, with mutual aid rescue and advanced life support requested.
Stairway smoke detector fire alarm at residence
Fire
Harlemville Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible stairway smoke detector alarm activation at a residence on Harlemville Road in the Town of Ghent, near Kern Drive and Oak Hill Road.
Stairway smoke detector alarm at Harlemville Road home
Fire
Harlemville Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported stairway smoke detector alarm activation at a residence on Harlemville Road in the Town of Ghent, near Kern Drive and Oak Hill Road.
Officers check 911 abandoned call at residence
Suspicious Activity
Schnackenberg Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, patrol units were sent to a possible abandoned 911 call near Schnackenberg Road in the town of Ghent, close to Arch Bridge Road and State Route 217. The initial call was an open line that disconnected, and callback attempts only reached beeping on the line.
80-year-old male with head laceration after fall
Medical Emergency
Schoolhouse Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a residence near Schoolhouse Road in Austerlitz for a reported medical emergency involving an 80-year-old man with a head laceration after a fall.
Vehicle impounded for suspended registration
Traffic
Taconic State Pkwy, Ghent, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Honda CRV with suspended registration on the northbound side of Exit 91 on Taconic State Parkway and requested a unit for vehicle impound and transport.
Driver detained after traffic stop on Honda CRV
Traffic
Taconic State Parkway and New York Highway 217, Ghent, New York 12075, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Honda CRV near Exit 91 on the Taconic State Parkway. One person was detained for transport, and the vehicle reportedly had a suspended registration. Another unit was requested to assist.
Fire alarm activation at residence on Leggett Road
Fire
Leggett Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a residence on Leggett Road in the Town of Kent, reported by an alarm company.
Fire response near Leggett Road in Ghent
Fire
Leggett Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire near Leggett Road in the Town of Ghent, New York.
Fire alarm at home on Leggett Road in Ghent
Fire
Leggett Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a location on Leggett Road in the Town of Ghent.
EMS dispatched for 66-year-old woman reportedly possibly deceased near Route 66
Medical Emergency
NY-66 & Garage Place Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to Route 66 near Garage Place Road and Maple Avenue for a reported 66-year-old woman described as possibly unattended, with CPR not in progress and the caller reporting obvious signs of death.
