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Emergency Incidents
Male found laid out in street at Lampton Avenue
Medical Emergency
Lampton Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39213, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency after a concerned citizen reported a man lying in the street near Lampton Avenue and May Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Units were sent to check on the person.
Residential burglary reported on Queen Circle
Break-In
Queen Cir, Jackson, MS 39209
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential burglary at a home on Queen Circle near Queen Julianna Lane. The caller reported that someone had broken into the residence, but the incident was not in progress.
Stranded motorists near gas stations on Hanging Moss
Traffic
Hanging Moss Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and an off-duty firefighter are assisting four stranded motorists in two separate incidents near local gas stations. The vehicles do not appear to be involved in car accidents.
Reported injury crash, officers find no collision
Traffic
Hanging Moss Rd & W Northside Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible injury crash near West Northside Drive and Hanging Moss Road, but responding units instead found stranded motorists in two separate incidents near nearby gas stations. No vehicle description was available for the original crash report.
Report of shots fired near Maplewood Drive residence
Weapons
Maplewood Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible shots fired near Maplewood Drive. A concerned citizen reported two males (one in a green/gray shirt and another wearing a hoodie) were shooting in the area and then went into a nearby house.
Injury crash on Lakeland Drive
Traffic
Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible injury crash near Lakeland Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, with an ambulance notified to respond.
Vagrants entering and leaving vacant house reported
Suspicious Activity
Dryden Ave, Jackson, MS 39209
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested police to check a possible vacant house near Dryden Avenue, reporting that vagrants were reportedly going in and out of the location.
Traffic crash at Woodland Way and Greenway
Traffic
Woodland Way & Greenway Dr, Jackson, MS 39209
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible traffic accident at the intersection of Woodland Way and Greenway in Jackson, Mississippi.
Harassment complaint at Creekside Apartments
Disturbance
McDowell Rd Ext, Jackson, MS 39204
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a harassment complaint that was not in progress near McDowell Road Extension, possibly at an apartment complex. Units were sent to the area, and there was mention of an elderly woman and possible force entry. A vehicle was reportedly being towed to an impound lot.
Equipment fire involving tree cutter at shelter
Fire
Old Square Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates crews were working on a reported fire in a shelter area, later described as an equipment fire involving a tree cutter. Fire crews and a brush truck were on scene. A separate medical call involved a 69-year-old man near Garrison Road who was dizzy, anxious, and felt like he might pass out.
Group reported firing shots on Maplewood Drive
Weapons
Maplewood Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible shots fired incident near Maplewood Drive and Cedarhurst Road after a concerned citizen reported five to six juveniles in the street firing shots.
Suspicious activity at abandoned home on Dreyfus Street
Suspicious Activity
Dreyfus St, Jackson, MS 39202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apparently abandoned home near Dreyfus Street in Jackson after a caller reported the front door open, a chair on the porch, and possible theft of copper from an air conditioning unit. The caller requested that police keep the location on patrol rounds.
74-year-old man transported for psychiatric evaluation
Medical Emergency
N Curran Dr Bldg A, Jackson, MS 39216
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a medical transport to a hospital in Jackson for a 74-year-old man on a possible 72-hour psychiatric hold.
Man bleeding from face near Northside Drive
Assault Report
W Northside Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible assault near West Northside Drive off Crestview Avenue after AMR reported a man bleeding from the face.
Injury crash and weapon display at Woodland Way
Weapons
Woodland Way & Greenway Dr, Jackson, MS 39209
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash near Woodland Way and Greenway Drive involving a silver Honda and a black Ford F-150. A subject reportedly fled from the Ford on foot and was said to have displayed a weapon before leaving the area.
Woman requests officer at Harrison Place home
Other Incidents
Harrison Pl, Jackson, MS 39213
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible unknown trouble call near Harrison Place and Harrison Manor. A female caller requested to speak with an officer and reported that she was okay.
Suspicious vehicle at vacant house on Queens Row
Suspicious Activity
Queensroad Ave, Jackson, MS 39213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a vacant house on Queens Row Avenue, where a vehicle was parked and people were reportedly jumping in the backyard. Officers later reported no contact with anyone, the resident appeared secure, and a white Chevy Impala in front of the house was checked for possible theft status.
Worker reports intruder at house on Raymond Road
Suspicious Activity
Raymond Rd, Jackson, MS
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Amourse Circle and Raymond Road for an unknown trouble call involving a person in a red jacket in the front yard. The caller believed someone might be inside a house that was being worked on.
Fire alarm at Hilton Garden Inn on West Capitol
Fire
W Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a hotel on West Capitol Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Rescue 1 was assigned and advised to remain on fire dispatch.
Person wants to speak with officer at hotel
Suspicious Activity
I-55, Jackson, MS 39206
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested at a hotel near I-55 frontage road and Elton Road regarding a possible issue involving management and a white Jaguar.
