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Emergency Incidents
Single-vehicle crash with fire on I-4 westbound
Traffic
I-4 Rest Area, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash on I-4 westbound near mile marker 55, with the vehicle in the median and a reported fire. Injuries are unknown.
Crash on I-4 westbound near mile marker 55
Traffic
I-4 Rest Area, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash on I-4 westbound near mile marker 55 by North Ridge, with rescue and fire units responding.
Unable to locate reported crash on I-4 westbound
Traffic
I-4 Rest Area, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries at a rest area on I-4 westbound near Polk City, Florida. Responders and local police were unable to locate any patient, and the call was cleared with no patient found.
Crash with injury on I-4 westbound near exit 40
Traffic
I-4 Rest Area, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash on I-4 westbound near the exit 40 rest area in Polk City, Florida, with one patient reported by rescue units.
Crash at Highway 559 and Lake Resort Road
Traffic
FL-559, Polk City, FL
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Highway 559 near Lake Resort Road in Polk City.
Crash on I-4 westbound near exit 40
Traffic
I-4 Rest Area, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle collision on I-4 westbound near the rest area in Polk City, with unknown injuries and units en route.
Welfare check requested at Polk City residence
Medical Emergency
Golden Gate Blvd, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence on Golden Gate Boulevard for a welfare check on an older woman after the caller reported no activity at the home for several days.
Phone reported stolen from home on Roundup Drive
Theft Report
Roundup Dr, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft of a friend’s phone from a house near Roundup Drive. The phone was reportedly taken Friday afternoon and was later seen near Robson Street in Lakeland. Other calls in the area were checked, and a loose cow was also mentioned in the neighborhood.
Person fainted near Golden Gate Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Golden Gate Blvd, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible fainting incident near Golden Gate Boulevard in Polk City, Florida.
Deputy responds to small alligator in backyard
Other Non-Crime Event
Marklen Loop, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible alligator reported in a backyard near Marklen Loop. One unit remained on the call while another cleared.
Alligator reported in Polk City backyard
Animal Complaint
Marklen Loop, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible alligator in a caller’s backyard near Polk City and Mark Lane Loop.
Dispute over property ownership on Woodview Drive
Other Incidents
Woodview Dr, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible civil dispute over property near Woodview Drive, where a supposed owner is claiming the property is theirs.
Two-vehicle crash on I-4 westbound at exit 27
Traffic
I-4, Polk City, FL
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic collision on I-4 westbound near exit 27 involving two vehicles and a road blockage. Two ALS patients were reported, including one adult trauma alert transported by ground to a hospital in Lakeland.
Driver repeatedly braking on interstate
Traffic
Mt Olive Rd & State Rd 33 N, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gray Nissan Altima near Highway 33 North and Mount Olive Road, possibly traveling westbound on I-4 and slamming on its brakes. The caller was no longer following the vehicle and did not want contact.
Reckless driving complaint on I-4 near marker 48
Traffic
I-4 Rest Area, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a gray Honda Civic on I-4 westbound near marker 48, reportedly swerving and then pulling into a grassy area.
Unknown medical problem on Commonwealth Avenue North
Medical Emergency
Commonwealth Ave N, Polk City, FL
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical problem near Deanstill Road West and Commonwealth Avenue North in Polk City.
Man flagging down cars and asking for help
Suspicious Activity
Commonwealth Ave, Polk City, FL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man in his thirties near Hill and Commonwealth who was reportedly flagging down vehicles, speaking Spanish, asking for help, and saying someone was coming to pick him up.
Alarm at home on Sharon City Way cleared
Break-In
Serenity Way, Polk City, Florida 33868, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a text-to-911 report of a possible residential burglary at a home on Sharon City Way, with an apparent entry or exit at the front door. An alarm company later called in from a landline and advised a 10-66 status. A separate loud music complaint was also referenced near Blue Jay Way and Sandy Ridge Drive.
Traffic stop on blue Volkswagen Jetta
Traffic
FL-559, Polk City, FL 33868
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue Volkswagen Jetta near a travel stop on Highway 559.
No crash found after phone alert on I-4
Traffic
I-4, Polk City, FL
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel checked the area east of exit 48 on I-4 in Polk City for a possible traffic crash after an iPhone crash notification from a disconnected cell phone. No accident or vehicle was found in the area.
