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Emergency Incidents
Person feels unwell in vehicle near Leebrick Drive, Kent
Medical Emergency
Leebrick Dr, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a welfare and medical check near Bright Hall for a person in a black Chevy Cruze who reportedly says he feels something bad. The person’s boyfriend is reportedly walking from Franklin Township to meet him.
Person in vehicle near Wright Hall feeling unwell
Medical Emergency
Leebrick Dr, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers check on a person in a vehicle near Wright Hall who is reportedly experiencing possible mental health issues and feeling unwell, and who does not want a squad or medic response.
Patient refuses medical aid at Kentwood Square
Medical Emergency
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a medical incident at Kentwood Square. The patient reportedly refused care against medical advice, and command was terminated with units returning to service.
Trespassed person returns to library entrance
Break-In
W Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a library near West Main Street for a reported trespass after a manager saw a man sitting on the property despite a prior trespass order.
Suspicious person reported at Kent Free Library
Suspicious Activity
W Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible trespassing situation at a library on West Main Street, where a manager saw someone sleeping near the entrance on camera and a caller reported seeing a shadow of a person there.
Person needing invalid assist at Kentwood Square apartment
Medical Emergency
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 1 was dispatched for a possible medical assist at an apartment in the Kentwood Square complex on South Water Street in Kent.
Intoxicated person reported at Steak East restaurant
Substance Use
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of an intoxicated person near a restaurant on South Water Street in Kent. Med Three was sent in place of Medic One, but the person could not be located and the command was terminated.
Traffic stop on eastbound State Route 261 ramp
Traffic
OH-261, Kent, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on the eastbound State Route 261 on-ramp involving a black Chevy sedan.
Intoxicated woman at bar requests ride home
Substance Use
S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated person inside a business near South Water Street in Kent. The person reportedly said she had too much to drink and wanted a ride home, and officers planned to bring her in.
Traffic stop on Main Street in front of courthouse
Traffic
E Main St, Kent, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the courthouse on East Main Street in Kent involving a green Kia. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and the driver was reported to be valid with no negative records.
Gas odor reported at Stone Water Drive intersection
Fire
Fairchild Ave & Stonewater Dr, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak or odor reported outside near Stone Water Drive and Fairchild Avenue in Kent, Ohio.
Officer contacts homeless man and checks vehicle records
Medical Emergency
E Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made contact with a homeless man lying down near a business on East Main Street in Kent. During the same radio traffic, another unit conducted a traffic stop involving a gray Ford, and records indicated a possible warrant-related pickup for a traffic offense from another police department. The location was later changed to a business called Mamasitas.
Traffic stop finds driver wanted for simple assault
Traffic
W Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at a gas station near Main Street involving a dark blue Saturn. Records reportedly showed a Georgia pickup-only warrant for simple assault.
Graffiti etched in library first-floor restroom stall
Property Damage
Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of graffiti etched in a second stall of a first-floor restroom at a local library. It was unclear if the restroom was for men or women, and maintenance staff had a work order but were not on scene at the time of the report.
Items taken from unlocked vehicle at apartment
Theft Report
Franklin Ave, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible theft from a vehicle at an apartment complex on Franklin Avenue. The caller, who lives above the leasing office, reported that the vehicle does not lock and that items were taken from inside.
Person unresponsive with breathing issues at Cascades Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Cascades Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews and fire units responded to a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive person with breathing problems and dizziness near Cascades Boulevard in Kent. CPR was reportedly started, and a unit transported the patient to a hospital.
Person unresponsive then awake and breathing at store
Medical Emergency
Cascades Blvd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Cascades Boulevard, apparently at a Dollar Tree, for a patient who was initially unresponsive but breathing. CPR was started, and the patient later became talking, breathing, and awake while responders turned him onto his side.
Person with difficulty breathing treated at Super 8 motel
Medical Emergency
Edson Rd, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews and fire units responded to a possible breathing emergency at a motel on Edson Road in Kent. A separate call reported an unresponsive and dizzy patient at a location on Cascades Boulevard, where CPR was started. One unit later transported a patient to a hospital in Akron.
Citizen detains suspected shoplifter at gas station
Theft Report
E Main St, Kent, OH 44240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check on a possible citizen’s arrest at a Sheetz store after someone reportedly tried to steal merchandise. The merchandise was recovered and the caller said everyone appeared to be okay.
Disabled vehicle at Main and Midway intersection
Traffic
E Main St & Midway Dr, Kent, OH 44243
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled red pickup truck near the intersection of Main Street and Midway Drive. A tow truck was reported to be on the way, and another unit was also responding.
