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Emergency Incidents
Man causing disturbance at Giant Eagle in Painesville
Disturbance
Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disorderly man causing a disturbance at a Giant Eagle store. He was escorted out and later advised not to return to the store or a nearby gym. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate medical call at an apartment complex for a woman whose medical pendant activated, with responders later making contact.
Fight triggers fire alarm at college residence hall
Fire
Royce Hall -Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fight involving an unknown number of people at a college residence hall, which also triggered a fire alarm. Units respond to the area and later report that the scene appears calm.
Fight at Lake Erie College residence hall
Assault Report
Royce Hall -Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to Lake Erie College for a reported fight involving an unknown number of people, possibly at Ritter Hall in a residence hall area. The disturbance reportedly triggered a fire alarm, and units later advised the scene sounded calm.
Fire alarm triggered by fight at college hall
Fire
Royce Hall -Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to a college campus hall after a fire alarm, where a reported fight may have triggered the alarm. Fire personnel reported no smoke or flames, and officers later indicated the scene was calm despite a crowd.
Dorm fire alarm triggered during fight outside
Fire
W Washington St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a large three-story college dormitory near West Washington Street in Painesville. No visible fire was found, but an audible alarm and evacuation were reported. Crews then reported a fight between two people outside, which was believed to have triggered the alarm, and police were requested to respond.
Fire alarm at college dormitory on West Washington
Fire
Royce Hall -Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a college dormitory in Painesville. Responders found an audible alarm and an evacuation at a large three-story dormitory, with no visible fire from multiple sides, and began investigating the cause.
Couple arguing with children at Cobblestone Apartments
Domestic Dispute
Oakwood Trail, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at an apartment complex near the community center on Oakwood Trail, where a man and woman were heard screaming and small children were present. It was unclear if any physical violence occurred.
Couple arguing in front of Cobblestone Apartments
Domestic Dispute
Oakwood Trail, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment complex near Oakwood Trail in Painesville, where a man and a woman were reportedly screaming with small children nearby. It was unclear if the situation involved physical contact, and the address may be shared among multiple buildings at the complex.
Truck with hazard lights reported on Meadow Avenue
Traffic
Meadow Ln & E Walnut Ave, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a large black truck traveling eastbound on Meadow Avenue with its hazard lights on. The truck was not located when officers checked the area, and the driver was reportedly not asking for help. Radio traffic also referenced a separate welfare check for an elderly woman near Paradise and a disturbance at a fitness business on Shortgate Mall.
Traffic stop at OH-84 and Bank Street
Traffic
OH-84 & Bank St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Bank Street in Painesville involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Two-car crash near gas station on Vrooman Road
Traffic
Vrooman Rd, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash on Vrooman Road just south of 90, with vehicles pulling into a nearby gas station. One vehicle reportedly had airbag deployment and no injuries were reported.
Traffic stop for speeding on 2nd Street
Traffic
2nd St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Richmond and 2nd involving a white Chevy reported to be speeding. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and appeared to be expired, but the registration was valid with no wants.
Traffic stop and woman injured in fall
Traffic
Richmond St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a traffic stop near Richmond Street and SR 2 involving a white Chevy with one occupant and a license check. A separate call requests fire and rescue for an elderly woman who fell and may have a head injury near Center Street.
Fire alarm at Bank Street building
Fire
Bank St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Bank Street in Painesville.
Fire alarm activation at Bank Street apartment
Fire
Bank St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a building near Bank Street in Painesville after an alarm company reported a smoke detector activation in zone five and no contact with the resident. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate possible reckless driving incident involving a black vehicle near Munson and Center.
Traffic stop on silver Dodge in Painesville
Traffic
W Washington St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Dodge near West Washington Street in Painesville. The vehicle reportedly had four occupants.
Traffic stop on Main Street in Painesville
Traffic
Main St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street south of the railroad tracks involving a silver Mercedes G-Wagon with a dealer license plate.
Bus rider uses suspected fake disability transit card
Fraud Report
W Washington St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus driver at a college reported a customer who allegedly used a fraudulent disabled transit card earlier and was acting belligerently. Other customers reported the man was smoking inside the building. The driver advised other drivers to be aware and said the man may try to use the card again.
Man falls but uninjured near King Street in Painesville
Medical Emergency
King St, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location on King Street in Painesville for a reported 58-year-old man who fell and was reportedly uninjured but unable to get up. The side door off the driveway was reportedly unlocked for responders.
Alarm at dental office on Mentor Avenue
Break-In
Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a dental office near Mentor Avenue, where an employee west entry door alarm was showing and there was no contact with staff.
