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Emergency Incidents
Person seen running through parking lot toward street
Suspicious Activity
N Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, a manager reported a possible suspicious person who was last seen running in a parking lot and heading toward Water Street in Kent.
Invalid medical assist call near Majors Lane
Medical Emergency
Majors Ln, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a possible invalid assist medical call at a location on Majors Lane between Kaihava Street and Fairchild Avenue and arrived on scene.
Resident finds back door open at Kent home
Break-In
Crain Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible burglary at a home on East Crain Avenue after a resident returned and found the back door wide open while the front door was locked.
Disabled car blocking traffic at South Lincoln
Traffic
S Lincoln St & E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disabled silver Buick blocking traffic in the roadway near South Lincoln Street and East Summit Street. The vehicle reportedly broke down in the middle of the road and could not be moved.
Group concealing merchandise at Walmart store
Theft Report
Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, loss prevention at a Walmart reported three people suspected of concealing merchandise inside the store. The group included two adults and one minor; responding units received clothing descriptions for two females and one male.
Welfare check requested near Stein Court
Medical Emergency
Stein Ct, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested a welfare check near Stein Court in Kent after an open 911 line with no sound and an invalid callback number, indicating a possible emergency.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing at Elmhurst Court
Medical Emergency
Elmhurst Ct, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and fire units were dispatched to a possible breathing emergency at a residence on Elmhurst Court in Kent, Ohio.
Argument with suspect in Walmart office
Disturbance
Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were sent to a store office for a possible disturbance involving a suspect who was reportedly arguing with staff. Loss prevention requested an estimated arrival time, and officers were directed to the office.
Person in ski mask trying car doors near Kevin Drive
Suspicious Activity
Kevin Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near Kevin Drive. A man wearing a ski mask was reportedly going to parked cars and opening their doors. The caller had not seen him take anything, and he was last seen walking southbound on Kevin Drive.
Traffic stop of suspended driver on West Oak
Traffic
E Elm St & S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevy near Elm Street and Water Street. The vehicle’s registration was checked and the registered owner was reported to have a suspended license. The vehicle then turned onto West Oak Street.
Shoplifting suspect reported at Walmart store
Theft Report
Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible shoplifting at a Walmart, where a man is reportedly concealing items in a book bag and remains inside the store.
Outside open burn near highway 43 in heavy trees
Fire
OH-43, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible outside open burn in heavy trees near State Highway 43 between North Mantua Street and Diagonal Road. The caller reported seeing the fire in the area and said it was not on their property.
Loose dog reported between Williams and Hall
Other Non-Crime Event
E Williams St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a small brown and white dog at large in the area south of Pfeiffer between Williams and Hall in Kent.
Open burn with outside smoke on Leonard Boulevard
Fire
Leonard Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported open burn with outside smoke near Leonard Boulevard between Longmere Drive and Roosevelt Avenue in Kent.
Report of outdoor smoke on Leonard Boulevard
Fire
Leonard Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of outside smoke or a possible open burn near Leonard Boulevard between Manor Drive and Roosevelt Avenue. A unit in the area reported not seeing the reported address or any open burn.
Shoplifting complaint at Walmart checkout
Theft Report
Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a store near Tallmadge Road, where a woman was reportedly concealing merchandise near the checkout area. Another woman was also present with the group.
General medical call near Rhodes Road at College Towers
Medical Emergency
Rhodes Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched for a possible medical emergency at an apartment unit in a building on Rhodes Road near University Edge and Johnston Drive.
Minor fire incident at Sunnybrook Road apartment
Fire
Sunnybrook Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire at an apartment on Sunnybrook Road in Kent, Ohio.
Elevator fire caused by electrical short in Kent
Fire
Sunnybrook Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible elevator-related fire at a unit near Sunnybrook Road between Lloyd Road and Indian Valley Drive. The situation was terminated, the elevator was de-powered, maintenance was on scene, and the apparent cause was an electrical short with power shut off.
Fire response at Innovation Hub near Janik Drive in Kent
Fire
Janik Dr, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible incident at an innovation hub near Satterfield Drive and Morris Road in Kent. Command was assigned on the fire department radio channel.