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Emergency Incidents
Crew checks report of uncontained outside fire
Fire
Cherry St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible outside fire near Cherry Street after reports that neighbors were burning something that appeared uncontained. Responders arrived and found nothing showing.
Outside fire reported near Cherry Street area
Fire
Cherry St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an outside fire near Cherry Street.
Traffic stop at North Harbor Gas and Brinwood
Traffic
Brinwood Dr & N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near a gas station by Brinwood Drive and North Broad Street involving a vehicle with an Illinois license plate.
Two-car crash with no injuries reported
Traffic
E Ridge Rd & N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a two-vehicle traffic crash near Ridge Road and Colfax Street. Public works set up traffic control, and it was later reported as a property-damage-only crash with everyone refusing ambulance care.
Truck damages utility line at Ridge and Colfax
Traffic
E Ridge Rd & N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible utility line damage incident near Ridge Road and Colfax Street in Griffith. A truck driver is waiting for police to file a report, and the utility company is reportedly en route.
Traffic lights without power at Colfax and Ridge
Traffic
W Ridge Rd & N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard at the intersection of Colfax and Ridge, where the traffic lights appear to be out and police traffic control may be requested.
Car hits pole, traffic lights down at intersection
Traffic
E Ridge Rd & N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a minor crash near Colfax Street and Ridge Road in Griffith, where a vehicle apparently struck a pole and traffic lights are down, with possible power line involvement.
Power line down, possible semi collision at Colfax and Ridge
Traffic
E Ridge Rd & N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports traffic lights completely out at the intersection of Colfax Street and Ridge Road, with a possible semi-truck collision involving a pole or power line and a downed power line. Gary Fire is reportedly already on scene.
Police check on maroon Chrysler 300 on Lillian
Traffic
N Lillian St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle-related police contact in the (number withheld) block of Lillian involving a maroon Chrysler 300 with an Illinois license plate.
Traffic stop on maroon Chrysler 300 on Lillian Street
Traffic
N Lillian St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Chrysler 300 in the 500 block of Lillian Street in Griffith and requested a registration check on the vehicle’s reported Illinois license plate.
Welfare check at residence for missed dialysis patient
Medical Emergency
N Jay Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare check near North Jay Avenue in Griffith after a patient reportedly missed a dialysis appointment.
Suspicious vehicle seen watching children near school
Suspicious Activity
Elmer Ave, Griffith, Indiana 46319, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious black SUV with tinted windows near a school on Elmer Avenue. Playground staff reported the vehicle stopped in two locations and appeared to be watching children before driving south on Elmer. Units checked the area and did not locate the vehicle.
Loose dog reported on West Ridge Road
Other Non-Crime Event
W Ridge Rd & N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported loose dog near North Broad Street and West Ridge Road in Griffith, Indiana. The dog was described as an older, mid-sized dark dog running on the sidewalk.
Threats made from drive-through at Burger King
Assault Report
E Ridge Rd, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a Burger King on East Ridge Road after a caller hung up and said they were threatened from the drive-through by occupants of a gray older vehicle that left westbound. A possible vehicle plate was provided.
Possible medical call at Burger King with no details
Medical Emergency
E Ridge Rd, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible medical call from a restaurant on East Ridge Road. The caller hung up before providing further details.
Person injured after fall near North Cline Avenue
Medical Emergency
N Cline Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched for a possible fall victim near North Cline Avenue in Griffith, Indiana.
Panhandling complaint near East Ridge Road
Disturbance
E Ridge Rd, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported panhandling complaint involving an adult male near East Ridge Road.
Person sick near East Pine Place in Griffith
Medical Emergency
E Pine Pl, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 3161 was dispatched for a possible sick person at a location near East Pine Place in Griffith, Indiana.
Domestic dispute between son and girlfriend reported
Domestic Dispute
S Park Dr, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported physical domestic dispute between a son and his girlfriend at a home near South Park Drive in Griffith. The son reportedly left the area in a red compact car, believed to be traveling westbound on South Park Drive.
Traffic stop on North Broad Street in Griffith
Traffic
N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
As discussed during the dispatch call, a trooper conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of North Broad involving a black Acura with an Indiana dealer plate.
