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Emergency Incidents
Shoplifting suspect returns to Walgreens store
Theft Report
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46327
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Walgreens on Calumet Avenue after the store reported that a person who allegedly stole from them the previous day had returned. A separate traffic stop was also reported near North Lake Park involving a vehicle with an Indiana license plate.
Smoke reported, found to be leaves burning in yard
Fire
Harrison Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of heavy smoke behind a residence near Harrison Ave in Hammond. On arrival, units found light smoke and determined it was from leaves being burned in a nearby backyard, and responding units were canceled and cleared.
Heavy smoke reported behind Harrison Avenue house
Fire
Harrison Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible house fire after reports of heavy smoke coming from the back of a home near Harrison Avenue in Hammond.
Structure fire on Harrison Avenue in Hammond
Fire
Harrison Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and medical units were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Harrison Avenue in Hammond, Indiana.
Smoke reported at house on Harrison Avenue
Fire
Harrison Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Harrison Avenue. Smoke was reported coming from the back of a house, and after one unit arrived on scene, other responding units were canceled.
Structure fire on Harrison Avenue in Hammond
Fire
Harrison Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Harrison Avenue in Hammond, Indiana.
Officer checks vehicle at fireworks store lot
Suspicious Activity
7509-7517 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out in the parking lot of a fireworks business near 175th and Shiloh to check on a possible suspicious vehicle.
Officer checks vehicle at Rock the Sky Fireworks
Suspicious Activity
7509-7517 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out in the parking lot of a fireworks business near 175th and Calumet to check on a vehicle. Radio traffic also mentions a possible structure fire at a location on Harrison and a funeral escort.
Person having stroke near Colorado Avenue
Medical Emergency
Colorado Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible stroke at a location on Colorado Avenue in Hammond, Indiana.
Person experiencing stroke at Colorado Avenue
Medical Emergency
Colorado Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible stroke at a location on Colorado Avenue in Hammond.
Residential alarm reported on Lewis Court
Break-In
Lewis St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential alarm at a home near Lewis Court in Hammond, Indiana.
Verbal domestic dispute at Ruth Street apartment
Domestic Dispute
Ruth Street, Hammond, Indiana 46320, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported verbal domestic dispute at an apartment on Ruth Street, where a caller said their ex-girlfriend was refusing to leave. It was later reported that she appeared to leave the scene, and a male at the location reportedly said he had a gun that he would place in a locked case when officers arrived.
Driver hits parked car and threatens caller
Assault Report
173rd St & Wilson Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near 173rd Street and Wilson Place for a possible assault after someone reportedly hit a parked car and then threatened the caller. A black SUV with Texas plates and flat tires, a white Nissan sedan, and a gray Chevy crossover were mentioned as vehicles involved.
Driver hits parked car and threatens caller
Assault Report
173rd St & Wilson Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near 173rd Street and Wilson Place for a reported hit and run where a parked car was struck and the driver then allegedly threatened the caller. A white Nissan sedan and a gray Chevy crossover were mentioned, and a license plate check was run on a red Buick Envision, though it was unclear if that vehicle was involved.
Caller seeks change to prior hit-and-run report
Traffic
Alexander Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a station requested changes to an original report about a possible hit and run that occurred near Alexander Avenue.
Car window reported broken on Morris Street
Property Damage
E Morris St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a property damage complaint near Morris Street in Hammond, where a caller reported that a car window was apparently broken.
Infant reported having seizure in Hammond
Medical Emergency
Arizona Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units respond to a possible medical emergency involving an infant having a seizure near Arizona Avenue in Hammond, Indiana.
Infant reported having a seizure near Arizona Avenue
Medical Emergency
Arizona Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a medical emergency involving an infant reported to be having a seizure near Arizona Avenue (exact city not stated in the radio traffic).
Loose horse running behind gas station
Animal Complaint
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46327
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible loose small Appaloosa horse on an outer leash running behind a Speedway gas station, with a location check requested.
Loose poodle running behind gas station
Other Non-Crime Event
Calumet Ave & Hoffman St, Hammond, IN 46327
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible loose small apricot poodle on an orange leash running behind a gas station near Calumet Avenue and Hoffman Street in Hammond.
