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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman feeling unwell at Elmarge Drive
Medical Emergency
Elmarge Dr, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported illness involving an 83-year-old woman at a residence near Elmarge Drive in Independence. Responders were directed to use the front door, and units arrived on scene.
Police investigate duress alarm at AT&T store
Break-In
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a commercial duress and burglar alarm at a store on Rockside Road. They checked the locked front door and showroom, and a vehicle with an expired license plate was noted outside.
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding in home
Fire
Hemlock Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported carbon monoxide alarm sounding at a home near Hemlock Street in Independence, with no reported illness, smoke, or flames.
Traffic stop on OH-21 linked to harassment warrant
Traffic
OH-21, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle northbound on the highway near the 21 on-ramp in Independence. A second plate check reportedly returned a telecommunications harassment warrant with no bond associated with the vehicle. The officer confirmed there was no medical issue or intoxication involving the driver.
Carbon monoxide check at Chestnut Road home
Fire
Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident near Chestnut Road requested a carbon monoxide check at a home, possibly due to a faulty detector. Fire units responded and arrived on scene.
Traffic stop involving Subaru SUV on Rockside Road
Traffic
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Rockside Road near Condado involving a light blue Subaru SUV with a temporary dealer tag. The driver was reportedly advised about speeding and issued a citation for window tint before the unit cleared.
Officer checks vehicle outside Condado restaurant
Suspicious Activity
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a vehicle on the westbound side near a business called Condado, with a possible license plate reference mentioned over the radio.
Vehicles reported speeding on Ashwood Drive
Traffic
Chestnut Rd & Ashwood Dr, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a blue Tesla and another sedan driving erratically and at high speed northbound on Ashwood Drive from Chestnut Road. A unit checked the area for the vehicles.
Uncertain 911 call at field house found to be safe
Suspicious Activity
Selig Dr, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near a field house on Seelye after a 911 open-line call with multiple people heard in the background. The caller later called back and reported that everything was checked, and units were told to disregard.
Traffic stop on northbound 154 in Independence
Traffic
Willow Freeway, Independence, Ohio 44131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a Rhode Island license plate on the northbound side of the freeway.
Woman advised on trespass and leaves hotel area
Other Non-Crime
Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers met a woman near a hotel by Radnor after she reportedly left a nearby property and were advised about trespassing from another hotel. The officers then cleared the scene.
Suspicious person reported at school parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Hillside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious person in the rear parking lot of a primary school and went out to check the area.
Woman refuses to leave hotel lobby after checkout
Break-In
Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a hotel lobby where a woman was reportedly refusing to leave after being told by management she was trespassing. The situation appears to involve a repeat trespass complaint at the same location.
Cars driving on wrong side near road construction
Traffic
Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reports a traffic hazard near East Bragg Road and Brecksville Road by a gas station, where cars are apparently driving on the wrong side of the road due to lane changes in a construction area.
Man yelling and cursing near rehab center
Disturbance
Old Rockside Rd, Independence, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible disorderly person near a rehab center on Old Rockside Road in Independence. A man in a (description withheld) and backpack was reported yelling and cursing at the end of the street.
Officers check 911 hang-up from police station
Suspicious Activity
Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible 911 hang-up call reported from the police department and began checking the situation.
Woman causes disturbance in hotel lobby
Disturbance
Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance involving a woman in a hotel lobby. She had already left before officers arrived, and the owner reported no further action was needed.
Guest causing disturbance at Red Roof Inn
Disturbance
Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a hotel on Quarry Lane in Independence for a possible disorderly conduct or trespassing situation involving a woman in a black dress who reportedly caused a scene and remained on the property after staff requested her removal. The dispatcher believed she may be the same woman involved in an earlier incident.
Vehicle lockout at office building
Other Non-Crime
Rockside Woods Blvd N, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible lockout at a business on Rockside Woods Boulevard in Independence, where a 2011 Dodge truck is reportedly parked in front of the building.
Person appears to fight themselves at gas station
Medical Emergency
Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a person with (description withheld) and a red and white jacket appearing to fight themselves outside a gas station on Rockside Road. The caller was no longer on scene when the report was made.
