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Emergency Incidents
Tow truck reports possible stolen SUV on board
Stolen Vehicle
Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40216
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a towing business on Dixie Highway after a tow driver reported a possible stolen Chevy Equinox in the back of a tow truck. The vehicle’s plate had not shown as stolen in the initial check, so officers were asked to verify the report.
Movie filming blocks lane at Frankfort and Bayly
Traffic
N Bayly Ave & Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
As discussed during the dispatch call, a transit operator reported a possible traffic obstruction near Bayly Avenue and Frankfort Avenue, where a movie scene was being filmed and two large fire trucks were blocking an eastbound lane, forcing the bus to move into another lane while traffic was coming.
Report of gunfire near shelter on West Market
Weapons
W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported active shooter situation outside a building near West Market Street in Louisville. Radio traffic indicated two juveniles were involved and shots were apparently fired in an alley, with the subjects last seen heading north on 10th Street. Victim information was not available.
Reported gunfire involving youths on West Market Street
Weapons
W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible active shooter report outside the Healing Place on West Market Street. Dispatch reported two juveniles shooting a gun in an alley or parking lot, with two gunshots heard, before walking on Main Street toward downtown. A later update reported no shooting and no victim, with two people detained and JCSO also holding one person.
Disorderly incident on Watterson near Newburg Road
Disturbance
Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible disorderly incident on the Watterson Expressway near Newburg Road, about a mile before exit 15, and noted it may be in another division’s area.
Person freed from stuck elevator at plant
Rescue / Entrapment
Lower River Rd, Louisville, KY 40272
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported elevator rescue at a waste water treatment plant near Lower River Road. A person was reported stuck in an elevator, and later it was confirmed the person was safely off the elevator and units returned to service.
Elevator rescue at wastewater treatment plant in Louisville
Medical Emergency
Lower River Rd, Louisville, KY 40272
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible elevator rescue at a wastewater treatment plant near Lower River Road and West Orell Road in Louisville.
Powdered drugs found in locker at food plant
Substance Use
W Magnolia Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a business on West Magnolia Avenue reported finding suspected powdered drugs in a locker and requested an officer to recover the item. Staff said they could let officers in through a doorbell system.
Infant choking reported near South Third Street
Medical Emergency
S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40202
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a two-month-old infant reportedly choking near South Third Street by York Street and West Broadway in Louisville.
Reports of aggressor at the Healing Place
Disturbance
W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
As discussed during the dispatch call, police units are responding to a report of a possible active aggressor at a shelter near West Market Street in Louisville.
Hazardous materials and aggressor at office building
Fire
W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible hazardous materials and aggressor incident near West Market Street in Louisville.
Report of juveniles firing shots behind shelter
Weapons
W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible active shooter incident near a business on West Market Street, where two juveniles were reportedly shooting in an alley behind the location. The juveniles fled on foot, and one may have gone inside the business. Police detained multiple people, and no victim was found at that time.
Caller hangs up after complaint at South Second Street
Suspicious Activity
S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40214
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible suspicious activity complaint from a female caller at a location on South Second Street. The caller said she was about to provide information and then hung up. Prior call history is noted for this address.
Officer standby for paycheck pickup
Suspicious Activity
Berkshire Ave, Louisville, KY 40220
As discussed during the dispatch call, police are requested to stand by near West Berkshire Street in Louisville while a caller retrieves a paycheck, with an estimated arrival in about five minutes in a blue Mercury.
Officer standby for expected dispute at workplace
Disturbance
Production Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to stand by at a business on Production Drive while an employee was being terminated, due to concerns that a prior termination attempt the previous day caused trouble.
Structure fire at Norton Healthcare suite
Fire
Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 202, Louisville, KY 40241
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a medical facility near Norton Healthcare Boulevard, involving multiple engines, quints, and a battalion chief.
Smoke reported on second floor of medical building
Fire
Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 202, Louisville, KY 40241
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at a medical facility near Norton Healthcare Boulevard. A caller reported a burning smell, visible smoke, and smoke on the second floor. Occupants were advised to evacuate, but some reportedly stayed because of patients being treated. Responding units found a four-story medical building with nothing showing and began investigating.
Fire alarm at Valley Traditional High School
Fire
Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial alarm at a high school on Dixie Highway near Vesper Lane and Valley Station Road.
Smoke alarm and evacuation at Valley Traditional High
Fire
Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial smoke alarm at a high school on Dixie Highway, where the building was evacuated and nothing was visible on arrival. At the same time, units were sent to a medical facility on Norton Healthcare Boulevard for a reported smell of burning and visible smoke, with occupants reportedly refusing to evacuate while crews investigated.
Train blocks bus route near university campus
Road Closure
S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a stationary train blocking a railroad crossing near the university, causing delays for Route 94 buses and prompting a detour message for other buses in the area.
