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Emergency Incidents
Traffic accident at 165th Street and Columbia Avenue
Traffic
165th St & Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible traffic accident near 165th Street and Columbia Avenue in Hammond.
Woman feared for safety seen leaving store in vehicle
Medical Emergency
Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a welfare check near Calumet Avenue after a woman reportedly entered a store appearing scared. Responders later advised she was no longer on scene, and witnesses said she left in a gray Nissan Altima heading north on Kalamazoo Street. An ambulance was also requested for someone who wanted to be checked at a hospital.
54-year-old woman disoriented but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Saxony St, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Saxony Street for a reported medical call involving a 54-year-old woman who was disoriented but conscious and breathing.
Woman disoriented but conscious at Hammond residence
Medical Emergency
Saxony St, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on Saxony Street for a reported medical emergency involving a 54-year-old woman who was disoriented but conscious and breathing.
Unwanted person reported at Freedom Avenue home
Disturbance
Freedom Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported unwanted person complaint on Freedom Avenue in Hammond.
Two-car crash on Columbia near Menards
Traffic
E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic crash in the northbound lanes of Columbia near Menards. Both vehicles were reported to be okay, and a tow was requested for a Prius with airbag deployment.
Three-car crash on Truman Street in Hammond
Traffic
Truman St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible three-car crash near Truman Street in Hammond. Two vehicles, described as a red Ford Escape and a gray Jeep Cherokee, remained at the scene while one vehicle reportedly left.
Two Toyota vehicles crash near Menards on Columbia
Traffic
Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash near a store on Columbia Avenue involving two Toyota vehicles, including an SUV.
Broken water main closes Howard Avenue section
Road Closure
River Dr & Howard Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a broken water main on Howard near the alley between 177th Place and River Drive. Crews are planning to dig, place road closure signs, and possibly shut off the water main in that area.
Water coming up in alley at River Dr and Howard Ave
Medical Emergency
River Dr & Howard Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of water coming up in an alley near Howard Avenue and River Drive. A utility crew was sent to check the situation.
Commercial alarm canceled after passcode given
Break-In
173rd St, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a commercial building near 173rd Street. The alarm, which had multiple activations from the west front door, was canceled after a passcode was provided.
Complaint of ex smoking marijuana at residence
Substance Use
E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible drug violation near a garage by East 165th Street in Hammond, where a caller reported that an ex-partner was on scene smoking marijuana.
Complaint of marijuana use in garage
Substance Use
E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible marijuana smoking complaint at a garage near East 165th Street in Hammond.
Complaint about staff and vehicle at rental business
Suspicious Activity
E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle-related complaint at a U-Haul location in Hammond, Indiana. One unit took the call and another was told to disregard.
Vehicle theft reported at U-Haul on 165th Street
Stolen Vehicle
E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46324
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a motor vehicle theft at a U-Haul location near E 165th St in Hammond. Units discussed whether police were already on scene and indicated they would handle the call shortly.
Welfare check for person not heard from since Wednesday
Missing Person
Indiana St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare check near Indiana Street after a caller reported not hearing from a friend since Wednesday.
Person reported injured near Michigan Street in Hammond
Medical Emergency
Michigan St, Hammond, IN 46320
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 44 was dispatched to a possible victim-related medical call near Michigan Street in Hammond.
Truck crash blocks lanes on Indiana Toll Road
Traffic
Indiana Toll Rd, Hammond, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash on the Indiana Toll Road eastbound near mile markers 6 to 6.5, with a truck blocking the passing lane and partly in the right lane. The incident is later described as being near mile marker 5.9 in a curve, with maintenance responding and concern about fast-approaching traffic.
Injury crash on I-90 after car hits guardrail
Traffic
Chicago Skyway, Hammond, Indiana 46320, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible personal injury crash on I-90 eastbound near the 7.4 mile marker, where one vehicle apparently struck a guardrail. Additional units were requested to help with traffic control while a trooper was already on scene.