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Emergency Incidents
Two-car crash on I-77 ramp, no reported injuries
Traffic
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a two-vehicle crash on I-77 near the I-480 westbound ramp in Independence, Ohio. The vehicles were reported pulled to the left side of the roadway. Initial reports indicated no injuries, but later traffic mentioned a separate motor vehicle accident with injuries near East Pleasant Valley and requested EMS response.
Person removed from Holiday Inn for trespassing
Suspicious Activity
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted a man at a hotel and advised him about trespass before he left the property.
Officer gives woman a ride after vehicle tow
Traffic
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provided a possible courtesy ride to a woman at a restaurant on Rockside Road, and another unit remained on scene to stand by for a tow.
Alarm at evidence storage on Rockside Road
Break-In
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Rockside Road after a keyholder contacted them about 45 minutes earlier and is now not answering the phone.
Alarm at evidence storage on Rockside Road
Break-In
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at an evidence storage facility on Rockside Road after a key holder who had been contacted earlier was no longer answering her phone.
Two-car crash on I-77 with possible injuries
Medical Emergency
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested for a woman involved in a two-car crash on I-77 in Independence, Ohio, after she reported hitting a wall and possible injuries.
Injury crash on I-77 bridge over I-480 in Independence
Traffic
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible injury crash on I-77 southbound over I-480 in Independence involving two cars with moderate damage. A separate medical call reported an elderly woman who fell in a bathroom on Cheryl Ann Drive in Seven Hills.
Two-car crash with vehicle facing wrong way on I-77
Traffic
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car crash on the southbound side of I-77 near an overpass in Independence, with one vehicle apparently facing the wrong way in traffic and a caller requesting a medical squad after hitting a wall.
Freight train blocks access road for workers
Traffic
Old Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard near Old Brecksville Road, where a freight train is blocking an access roadway and leaving people stuck on the other side, creating a safety concern for workers.
Freight train blocking access road on Old Brecksville
Traffic
Old Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a freight train blocking an access roadway near Old Brecksville Road, reportedly trapping workers on the other side and creating a safety hazard.
Male reported asleep at wheel under highway overpass
Medical Emergency
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible male driver asleep at the wheel under the I-77 overpass near Parkside Road in Independence, Ohio. Camera checks did not confirm the vehicle, and traffic appeared to be moving freely in the area.
63-year-old woman in severe pain unable to walk
Medical Emergency
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Rockside Road in Independence for a reported 63-year-old woman in significant pain who was unable to get up or walk.
Woman reports threats near Hillside Road
Assault Report
Hillside Rd, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report from a woman in a station lobby about possible threats she received from someone near Hillside Road in Independence, Ohio.
Strong natural gas odor reported on Chestnut Road
Fire
Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an area of Chestnut Road in Independence after a report of a strong natural gas odor, possibly called in by an off-duty firefighter.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in front of Ace store
Traffic
Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible pedestrian crash in front of an Ace store, where a male employee was reportedly hit while crossing the street and requested an ambulance. A blue Ford SUV reportedly left the area, last reported heading north toward Chillicothe.
Disabled vehicle blocking road near clinic
Traffic
W Creek Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disabled vehicle blocking West Creek Road in front of a Cleveland Clinic building.
Disabled vehicle blocking lane near clinic building
Traffic
W Creek Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled vehicle is reportedly blocking West Creek Road near the Cleveland Clinic building in Independence, Ohio.
Two-car crash on ramp to I-77 south, no injuries
Traffic
I-77, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car crash on the right side of the ramp from I-40 east to I-77 south near Independence, Ohio, with no injuries reported.
Honda minivan driving without lights on roadway
Traffic
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a traffic complaint about a Honda minivan reportedly driving southbound on Rockside Road with no lights on.
