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Emergency Incidents
75-year-old male needs help out of chair alone at home
Medical Emergency
Fieldstone Trail, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a reported medical lift assist at a residence on Fieldstone Trail in Independence for a 75-year-old man who needed help getting out of a chair and was reportedly uninjured and alone.
Two-car crash on I-77 northbound, no injuries
Traffic
E Pleasant Valley Rd, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 77 near Hunters Run and East Pleasant Valley involving a Toyota Prius and a Chevy Malibu, with no injuries reported.
Officer monitoring traffic on Brookside Road
Traffic
Brookside Rd, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being on a routine traffic detail near Brookside Road in Independence and remained available for other calls.
Man in extended stay requests ambulance but is uncooperative
Medical Emergency
Jefferson Dr, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man at a hotel room after a transferred call from another city. The man reportedly wanted an ambulance in the future, was angry, and would not provide more details.
Alarm at home where key holder lacks passcode
Break-In
Daisy Ave, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a business near Daisy Avenue after an alarm indicated an issue at the rear kitchen door. A female key holder on scene could not provide the correct passcode.
Intrusion alarm and open door at Rockside Road restaurant
Break-In
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a restaurant near Rockside Road. An officer reported an open door and requested another unit to respond.
74-year-old man suffers stroke at Cleveland Clinic
Medical Emergency
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke involving a 74-year-old man at a hospital on Rockside Road in Independence.
Customer refusing to leave restaurant
Disturbance
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a restaurant near Rockside Road for a reported disturbance involving a man arguing with employees after being asked to leave multiple times.
Improperly parked vehicle blocks lot entrance
Traffic
Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking issue at a restaurant, where a vehicle was parked improperly and blocking access to the lot. Management had been notified, and an officer planned to check if it was a hazard.
Illegal parking and citation at Oak Tree and Rockside
Traffic
Oak Tree Blvd & Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Rockside Road and Oak Tree Boulevard involving illegally parked vehicles. They contacted the owner of a Toyota and continued looking for the owner of a Ford before clearing the stop.
Officer taking fraud report in station lobby
Fraud Report
Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to respond to a lobby to take a possible fraud report, and another person was also present with something for the dogs.
Two-car crash on Rockside before I-77 north ramp
Traffic
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash on Rockside westbound before the I-77 northbound ramp, involving a black Chevrolet Blazer and a white Subaru Outback. No injuries are reported, and a camera update suggests one vehicle may be up on the sidewalk.
Three-vehicle crash on I-480 westbound express lanes
Traffic
OH-21, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a three-vehicle crash on I-480 westbound in the express lanes near the SR-21 bridge in Independence, Ohio. The vehicles include a white Ford Explorer and two sedans, and no injuries are reported.
Rear-end crash on I-480 westbound at I-77
Traffic
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible rear-end motor vehicle crash on I-480 westbound near I-77, with the involved driver planning to go to the station to file a report.
Alarm at Independence School Board building
Break-In
Stone Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible alarm activation at a school board building on Stone Road in Independence.
Crash with injuries on East Pleasant Valley Road
Traffic
East Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Ohio 44131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash with injuries on East Pleasant Valley Road near the I-77 off-ramp in Independence, Ohio.
Crash with injuries on East Pleasant Valley Road
Traffic
East Pleasant Valley Road and Willow Freeway, Independence, Ohio 44131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries on East Pleasant Valley Road near the I-77 off-ramp, just west of the ramp.
Alarm at Independence school board building
Fire
Stone Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible alarm activation at the Independence school board building near Stone Road in Independence, Ohio.
Injury crash near East Pleasant Valley I-77 ramp
Traffic
East Pleasant Valley Road and Willow Freeway, Independence, Ohio 44131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle accident with injuries on East Pleasant Valley Road near the I-77 ramp, with EMS and Independence medical units dispatched to the scene.
Two-car crash with injury on I-77 and I-480 ramp
Traffic
I-480, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-car crash on I-77 northbound near the I-480 westbound ramp. The vehicles were moved off the highway, and EMS was later requested for a separate injury crash on Pleasant Valley just west of the off-ramp.