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Emergency Incidents
Garage fire spreading to home in Palermo
Fire
Oro Bangor Hwy, Palermo, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire in Palermo near Oroville-Bangor Highway, where a garage was fully involved and fire had spread into the building. Units established command, arranged water supply, and reported fire lines down in the front yard. An additional EMT was requested to respond.
Woman down near Tiny Lane in Palermo
Medical Emergency
Tiny Ln, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported involving an adult woman who was down near Tiny Lane in Palermo, in the area between a dead end and Palermo Honcut Way. An engine company and medics were dispatched.
Uncooperative subject in reported medical assault
Assault Report
Lincoln Blvd, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical assault involving an uncooperative person near Lincoln Boulevard between nearby cross streets. Responding units staged nearby due to safety concerns.
Reckless driving by red pickup near Upper Palermo
Traffic
Upper Palermo Rd, Palermo, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck reportedly driving recklessly and swerving into a traffic lane while traveling eastbound on Ophir Road from Upper Palermo Road in the Chico area.
Illegal burn pile reported on Occidental Avenue
Fire
Occidental Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible illegal burn pile near Occidental Avenue in Palermo. Oroville Engine 72 is on scene, with Engine 2167 also available to assist.
Staging canceled with no medical need on Kenilworth Ave
Medical Emergency
Kenilworth Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to stage near Kenilworth Avenue in Palermo for a possible medical need, but the request was canceled when radio traffic indicated there was no medical need.
Person not responding at Palermo home with possible armed occupant
Medical Emergency
S Villa Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a medical aid call at a residence on South Villa Avenue for a person who was not responding. Dispatch advised that a possible armed person and another resident were associated with the location. Additional units were requested and responded. Separately, officers were notified of juveniles riding dirt bikes near Linda and Hamilton in Smartsville.
Abandoned trailer with debris blocking roadway
Traffic
Palermo-Honcut Hwy & Alice Ave, Palermo, CA 95966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported traffic hazard on Palermo Honcut Highway just south of Alice Avenue involving an older pickup truck that appears to have been converted into a trailer, with garbage and debris in the truck bed.
Officers assist with drug-related driving inquiry
Substance Use
N Villa Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested by Butte County for a possible drug-related driving-under-the-influence investigation near North Villa Avenue. A unit acknowledged the call and went to the location.
Person needs assistance near South Villa Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Villa Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 72 was dispatched for a possible public assist and help-up near South Villa Avenue between a dead end and Occidental Avenue.
Person reported with possible heart attack in Palermo
Medical Emergency
S Villa Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible heart attack at a location on South Villa Avenue between Occidental Avenue and a dead end.
Report of impaired driver in dark blue SUV
Substance Use
Citrus Ave & Bohemia Ave, Palermo, CA 95966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible drunk driver in a dark blue Toyota Highlander swerving eastbound on Bohemia Avenue near Citrus Avenue. The reporting party said the driver smelled like alcohol and later advised that the vehicle was taken near a local business with an unknown direction of travel.
Traffic stop for pickup with expired registration
Traffic
Railroad Ave & Palermo Rd, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Palermo Road and Railroad Avenue involving a Ford pickup with an apparently expired registration. The driver’s license was reported as valid.
Smoke reported near Railroad Avenue
Fire
Railroad Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible smoke issue reported on camera near Railroad Avenue.
Loose dog lying in roadway on westbound Paloma
Traffic
Railroad Ave & Palermo Rd, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible traffic hazard involving a medium-sized beige dog tied on a rope and lying in the roadway on westbound Paloma just east of Royal. The reporting party took the dog and will take it to a shelter, and responding units were advised to disregard.
Suspicious person with flashlight flees apartment lot
Suspicious Activity
Alice Ave, Palermo, CA 95966
As discussed during the dispatch call, police respond code three to a possible theft at an apartment complex near Gale Avenue, where a person reportedly fell while running through a playground and a subject with a flashlight was seen looking into a vehicle before fleeing through the complex.
Two-vehicle crash on Upper Palermo Road
Traffic
Upper Palermo Rd, Palermo, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two-vehicle traffic collision near Upper Palermo Road and Northview Avenue. Engine 72 is diverted and additional units and medics are sent to the scene, with command established on Cal Court. A separate smoke check is also reported near Reservoir Road across from Putnam Avenue and Van Zant Lane.
Two-car crash at Upper Palermo and North Villa
Traffic
Upper Palermo Rd & N Villa Ave, Palermo, CA 95968
As discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of North Villa Avenue and Upper Palermo Road in Palermo, involving a Toyota RAV4 and a Ford Mustang. Radio traffic indicated a vehicle may have been blocking the intersection and a tow company was requested; there was also an apparent request to be on the lookout for the RAV4 driver.
Smoke and flames reported on Redwood Road
Fire
Van Zant Ln, Palermo, CA 95966
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible fire after smoke and flames were reported near Redwood Road between Putnam Avenue and Van Zant Lane in Palermo.
Traffic collision near Citrus Avenue in Palermo
Traffic
Upper Palermo Rd, Palermo, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic collision near Citrus Avenue and Upper Palermo Road involving a 2014 Toyota four-door. Officers checked the vehicle and driver records during the stop.
