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Emergency Incidents
General medical call at Kentway Apartments in Kent
Medical Emergency
E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue near an apartment complex on East Summit Street in Kent, with a medic unit and a rescue unit coordinating to meet at the scene.
Truck hits post in Walmart parking lot
Traffic
Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle crash on private property in a Walmart parking lot near Cascades, where a heavy Silverado reportedly hit a pylon and pulled into a parking spot.
Car leaves roadway and crashes into bushes
Traffic
Adrian Ave & Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash off the road near Fairchild Avenue and Adrian Avenue in Kent, with one car in the bushes and one occupant still inside. Rescue personnel evaluated the person and were later released while command remained on scene.
Woman sustains head injury near Kent
Medical Emergency
Cottage Gate Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible injury at a home on Cottage Gate Drive in Kent, where a woman reportedly hit her head. Responders later reported the situation as under control.
Single-car crash off road on Fairchild Avenue
Traffic
Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a single-vehicle crash near Fairchild Avenue and Cottage Gate in Kent, Ohio. A car is reported off the road into bushes, with an occupant still inside and a woman who reportedly hit her head and is down an embankment. Police and Rescue 1 respond to the scene.
Vehicle crash hits barrels on South Water Street
Traffic
OH-59 & S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible crash near South Water Street and State Route 59, with barrels reportedly hit on the westbound side. In a separate incident, a caller reported that a white Chevy van was stolen from a parking lot near a pharmacy, and the caller was waiting inside the store for officers.
Police respond for irate family member at Stanton
Domestic Dispute
Hudson Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to respond to a possible family dispute involving an irate family member near Stanton, with a nearby unit assisting fire and EMS already on scene.
Person with altered mental status at Brimfield Drive
Medical Emergency
Brimfield Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and fire units were dispatched to a possible altered mental status at an apartment complex near Brimfield Drive. Fire crews confirmed they were requested to stage while police handled the scene.
Woman unconscious after methadone clinic visit in Kent
Medical Emergency
Brimfield Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious woman near an apartment complex on Brimfield Drive in Kent. She was reportedly picked up from a methadone clinic and found on the ground in front of one of the buildings.
Gas odor reported inside East Summit Street building
Fire
E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak or odor inside a building near East Summit Street by the Kentway Apartments in Kent. A general alarm was requested and Ladder 1 was reported en route.
Gas odor reported inside Kent apartment building
Fire
E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak with an odor inside a building near East Summit Street by the Kintrea Apartments, and a general alarm was requested.
Person passed out near Stanton location
Medical Emergency
Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are dispatched to a facility in Kent, Ohio, for a possible medical emergency involving a person who reportedly passed out in a room.
Welfare check on person near Columbus and North Water
Medical Emergency
N Water St & Columbus St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a person on foot near Columbus Street and North Water Street after a caller could not be reached by phone. The person may have walked into a nearby entry area.
Vehicle hit-skip in Lowe’s parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Nicholas Way, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle complaint in a store parking lot involving a gray Toyota RAV4 reportedly parked near the entrance doors, while another vehicle left the scene.
Fire alarm in Van Campen Hall living room
Fire
Van Campen Hall, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fire alarm in a living room at Van Kampen Hall in Kent, Ohio. Fire prevention units are responding and a building is reportedly evacuated.
Suspicious person looking into apartment windows
Suspicious Activity
Rhodes Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly peering into the windows of an apartment building near Rhodes Road in Kent.
Drone seen peering into apartment windows
Suspicious Activity
Rhodes Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to College Towers for a report of a male flying a drone outside that appeared to be looking into apartment windows in one of the buildings.
Unwanted person lying near back entrance
Disturbance
W Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an unwanted person near a business on West Main Street, possibly the same man reported the previous day, who was reportedly lying by the back entrance.
Unresponsive 911 text near South Water Street
Medical Emergency
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers conducted a welfare check after a 911 text from a location on South Water Street went unresponsive to replies. Prior calls were noted from a nearby residence on Currie Hall, and responders were sent to check on a possible medical concern.
Person with chest pain at Midway Dr near Kent State
Medical Emergency
Midway Dr, Kent, OH 44242
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for chest pain near Midway Drive by the Mac Annex and student center area. The patient reportedly believed they were having a possible heart attack or stroke and was directed to the R11 lot behind the student center.
