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Emergency Incidents
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.
Oven smoking in third-floor kitchen, no active flames
Fire
Janik Dr #300e, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a third-floor kitchen where an oven was smoking with low flames contained inside. Radio traffic later indicated there were no active flames and the issue was suspected to be electrical, with maintenance requested.
Oven fire reported at campus design hub
Fire
Janik Dr, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible oven fire at an educational building on Janik Drive. Units reported no active flames inside the oven and a possible electrical issue at the two-story facility.
Person with altered mental status at Kent apartment
Medical Emergency
Sunnybrook Rd a14, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving altered mental status at an apartment in a complex on Sunnybrook Road between Indian Valley Drive and Leroy Road.
Open door investigated at bank on Portage Boulevard
Break-In
Portage Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible break-in alarm at a bank on Portage Boulevard. An open door was found on the east side of the building, and units checked and cleared the area.
Carbon monoxide alarm on Fieldstone Drive
Fire
Fieldstone Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on Fieldstone Drive between two nearby roads. The initial address was corrected before units arrived on scene.
Alarm at residence on Fieldstone Drive
Break-In
Fieldstone Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an alarm at a home near Fieldstone Drive and later reported an open residential house off Summit. The residence was checked and no apparent problem was found, and units returned to service.
Vehicle bumps pedestrian in Walmart parking lot
Traffic
Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a driver in a Walmart parking lot after a caller reported that a white Toyota sedan with a bike rack reportedly bumped into her twice. The caller had left the scene, and the driver was described as an adult man with gray hair and possible facial hair. The vehicle was believed to be parked on the grocery side near a cart return, and the caller wanted to make sure the driver was not intoxicated.
Person reporting chest pain at residence on Fairchild Ave
Medical Emergency
Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain patient near Fairchild Avenue by River Chapel, between Key Boulevard and Sunset Way Boulevard.
Fire reported at Riverwood Chapel on Fairchild Avenue
Fire
Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fire at a chapel on Fairchild Avenue between Key Boulevard and Sunset Way Boulevard.
Unresponsive person breathing at Fairchild Avenue chapel
Medical Emergency
Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive but breathing person at a chapel on Fairchild Avenue between Keys Boulevard and Sunset Way Boulevard.
Unresponsive woman breathing at Fairchild Avenue chapel
Medical Emergency
Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a woman who was unresponsive but breathing at a chapel on Fairchild Avenue. A squad was dispatched to assist with the apparent medical emergency.
Person having seizures near Edgewood Drive in Kent
Medical Emergency
Edgewood Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported seizure or convulsion incident near Edgewood Drive between Lake Street and Gatun Street. Medic 2 and Car 2 responded and arrived on scene.
Possibly rabid buck reported near Morris and Avondale
Animal Complaint
Morris Rd & Avondale St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a second call about a possibly rabid buck near Morris Road and Avondale, described as drooling and running in circles.
Telecommunications harassment complaint on Ivanhoe
Other Incidents
Ivanhoe Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible telecommunications harassment complaint near Ivanhoe Drive in Kent, Ohio, after a prior report was taken there the previous day.
Unresponsive but breathing person at Campus Center Drive
Medical Emergency
OH-261 & Campus Center Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unresponsive but breathing person near Campus Center Drive and State Route 261 in Kent, Ohio.
Two males found passed out in car at Campus Center and OH-261
Medical Emergency
OH-261 & Campus Center Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on two men reported passed out in a white sedan near Campus Center and State Route 261. They located the vehicle and made contact with the occupants. Emergency medical services were discussed but not confirmed as dispatched.
Man passes out in car stopped at traffic light
Medical Emergency
OH-261 & Campus Center Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man apparently passed out in a white Toyota Camry stopped at a traffic light near State Route 261 and Campus Center Drive. The vehicle had reportedly remained stopped through several light cycles without moving.
Man passed out in car at SR 261 and Campus Center Dr
Medical Emergency
OH-261 & Campus Center Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near SR 261 and Campus Center Drive for a possible medical emergency involving a man reportedly passed out in a white Toyota Camry stopped at a traffic light for several light cycles.
