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Emergency Incidents
Man suspected of stealing packages from parked car
Theft Report
New Hampshire Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Nissan hatchback parked on the grass near New Hampshire Avenue. A male reportedly got into the vehicle and drove away, and the caller believed he was stealing Amazon packages. The incident was reported to have occurred about 10 minutes earlier.
Second crash reported near Family Dollar store
Traffic
Chicago St, Hammond, IN 46327
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible second traffic accident near a discount store on Chicago Street in Hammond.
Hit-and-run crash at 175th Street and Columbia Avenue
Traffic
175th St & Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash near Columbia Avenue and 165th or 175th Street in Hammond. The incident involved a white sedan and a blue Ford Ranger reportedly traveling southbound on Columbia near a pizza place.
Minor vehicle damage at gas station parking lot
Property Damage
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46327
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a gas station for a possible minor vehicle damage incident where someone reportedly opened a car door into another vehicle.
Minor crash near pharmacy parking lot
Traffic
Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near Michigan and Pine Drive, with a vehicle pulling into a nearby pharmacy parking lot. The involved vehicle is described as a black Chevy Trax, after an earlier description of a black Ford F-150.
Screaming heard before 911 hang-up at residence
Assault Report
179th St, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a residence near 179th Street in Hammond, Indiana, where the caller reported hearing screaming before the call disconnected. Officers were sent to check the location for a possible disturbance.
Caller blocked in car by two loose dogs
Suspicious Animal
Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Tapper Avenue in Hammond reported that two dogs were running at them and preventing them from getting out of a vehicle during a car drop-off.
Vehicle crash at Hohman and Michigan
Traffic
Hohman Ave & Michigan St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near Hohman Avenue and Michigan Street, where a vehicle reportedly swerved, hit the caller, and then struck another vehicle.
Runaway report for missing 19-year-old woman
Missing Person
Waltham St #3f, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported runaway 19-year-old with sickle cell near an apartment on Waltham Street in Hammond. The person was last seen wearing (description withheld).
Dispute over gas payment and refund at station
Other Incidents
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported civil dispute near Calumet Avenue involving a gas payment that did not go through and a requested refund that was reportedly being refused.
Manic episode, person locked in basement at Wilcox St
Medical Emergency
Wilcox St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medical responders were sent to a location on Wilcox Street in Hammond for a reported mental health crisis involving a 21-year-old man who reportedly locked himself in a basement, was off his medication, and said he was going to kill everyone.
Woman claims rapist is inside Hammond public library
Suspicious Incident
State St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to the public library at 564 State Street in Hammond after a woman—reported as not mentally coherent—claimed there was a rapist in the building. She was described as a white female wearing a black coat with brown hair and pajama pants, reportedly on the first floor. A records check indicated an in-state-pickup-only warrant out of Cook County with no extradition.
Daughter causing disturbance at Hammond home
Domestic Dispute
Magoun Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance at a home near Magoun Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, involving a caller’s daughter reportedly causing issues inside the residence. One unit was started and another unit was later told it could disregard if it chose to stay.
Crash near Menards exit at 165th and Columbia
Traffic
E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near a store exit at 165th and Columbia, with units 49 and 48 responding.
Area check after unanswered 911 hang-up call
Suspicious Activity
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near Calumet Avenue in Hammond after Lake County reported a 911 hang-up call. The last reported location was West Point eastbound, and a callback attempt reportedly went unanswered.
Man seeks supervisor after arrest over vehicle sale
Other Incidents
Douglas St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man at the police station reportedly just got out on bond after an arrest related to selling a vehicle and wants to speak with a supervisor.
Traffic stop at Sunrise Liquors in Hammond
Traffic
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Sunrise Liquors involving an Illinois vehicle. A plate check was requested and the vehicle’s registration was reported clear and associated with Joliet.
Semi truck hits vehicle at Chatham and Cleveland
Traffic
Cleveland St, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near Cleveland Street in Hammond, where a semi truck reportedly ran into another vehicle at the intersection with Chatham.
Severely injured dog reported near roadside
Animal Complaint
Tapper Ave & Bauer St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a severely injured brown female dog near Bauer Street and Tapper, possibly on Becker Street, close to the side of the road in Hammond.
Severely injured dog reported near Bauer and Tapper
Other Non-Crime Event
Tapper Ave & Bauer St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a severely injured brown female dog near Bauer Street and Tapper, possibly on Becker Street.
