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Emergency Incidents
Traffic complaint about motorcycle on Mogadore Road
Traffic
Cherry St & Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a possible traffic complaint about a motorcycle last seen traveling northbound on Mogadore Road from Cherry Street in Kent.
Traffic stop at Gas USA on South Water Street
Traffic
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near a gas station on South Water Street. The stop involved a motorcycle that was reportedly last seen traveling northbound on Mogadore from Cherry, and the officer ran a license plate check during the incident.
Vehicle damaged in altercation at Gas USA lot
Assault Report
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible altercation involving a damaged vehicle near South Water Street in Kent. A black GMC pickup was reportedly standing by nearby, and a separate motorcycle traffic complaint was mentioned in the area.
Person possibly passed out in car at Sheetz parking lot
Medical Emergency
E Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check in a Sheetz parking lot for a possible man passed out in a white Honda Accord.
Person overdosing with breathing issues on West Summit St
Medical Emergency
W Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose with breathing problems near West Summit Street between Franklin Avenue and South Water Street in Kent, Ohio. Medic One and Car Two were assigned, and Medic One reported on scene with Summit Command established.
Person suffers possible accidental overdose in Kent
Medical Emergency
W Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near West Summit Street in Kent for a possible accidental overdose.
Report of reckless work truck on Howe Road
Traffic
Howe Road, Kent, Ohio 44240, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a white work truck with a ladder and writing on both doors, traveling eastbound on Howe Road from I-76. A unit checked the area from SR-43 to I-76 but did not locate the vehicle.
Smoke alarms activate at central library building
Fire
Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a central library on Risman Drive, with smoke detector activations reported in an elevator lobby and on an upper floor, and the building was evacuated.
Person with allergic reaction and high heart rate in Kent
Medical Emergency
Ashton Ln, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible allergic reaction involving a person with a high heart rate and shaking near Ashton Lane by Dead End and Alpha Drive.
Menacing complaint after dispute at job site
Assault Report
Ivanhoe Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported menacing incident at a job site near Ivanhoe Drive. The reporting person said a man who was previously at the site was no longer nearby and was believed to be somewhere in the township.
Medical alarm near Park Avenue between Brady Lake and Crystal in Kent
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near Park Avenue between Brady Lake Road and Crystal Street.
Officers seek person wanted on drug possession warrant
Substance Use
Verner Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to go to a location on Verner Road in Kent to contact a man reportedly wanted on a felony extradition warrant for possession out of Columbus.
Warrant check for fentanyl possession suspect
Substance Use
Verner Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested by Wayne County to go to a location on Verner Road to attempt contact with a man reportedly wanted on a felony failure-to-appear warrant related to possession of a fentanyl-related compound.
Person overdosing but breathing on Dodge Street
Substance Use
Dodge St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible overdose with breathing reported near Dodge Street between Pine Street and Cedar Street in Kent, Ohio.
General medical emergency near Crain Road
Medical Emergency
Cline Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a possible medical issue near Crain Road in Kent, with fire units also dispatched and arriving on scene.
general medical emergency at kent village apartments
Medical Emergency
Alpha Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment complex on Alpha Drive in Kent, near the intersection with Duneden and Ashton Lane.
Car parked overnight in unmarked spot at Devon Place
Traffic
Devon Pl, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a vehicle parked overnight in the middle of a parking lot and not in a marked space near Devon Place in Kent. The vehicle was described as a gray Ford Fusion.
Toilet damaged in room near Coit's Hall, Kent
Property Damage
Cunningham Dr, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of criminal damage at Coit’s Hall, involving apparent damage to a toilet on the second floor. The room number was being confirmed over the radio.
Road closure and traffic control on Carthage Avenue
Road Closure
Carthage Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are setting up traffic control and a possible road closure near Carthage Road in Kent, with a third unit requested to help shut down the road and direct vehicles.
Highway 43 intersection closed for road incident
Road Closure
Ohio Highway 43, Kent, Ohio 44240, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a roadway incident near milepost 13.9 on Ohio Highway 43, where northbound and southbound lanes are shut down and traffic is being diverted near Kent Roosevelt. Debris pickup and flatbed trucks are being arranged while officers wait for Kent police to clear the scene.