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Emergency Incidents
Male in 20s hits head in elevator lobby
Medical Emergency
S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a man in his twenties who struck his head in an elevator in the lobby of Eddy Hall in Portales. Fire and EMS were requested, and officers were on scene. The man was reported conscious, speaking, and not bleeding.
Abandoned red Ford left on Second Street
Traffic
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible abandoned or broken-down red 2014 Ford on Second Street, reportedly sitting there for about two weeks.
Elderly woman falls and needs help up at apartment
Medical Emergency
S Avenue I, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews responded to an apartment on South Avenue in Portales for a lift assist after an 87-year-old woman reportedly fell and could not be lifted. No injuries were reported, and the patient was later said to be okay. The radio traffic also mentioned a separate abandoned vehicle west of Bargey on Second Street.
Five-year-old boy with high fever at elementary school
Medical Emergency
W 5th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an elementary school on West Fifth Street in Portales for a possible medical emergency involving a young boy with a high temperature. Ice packs were being applied, and the call was later canceled after his mother said she would take him by private vehicle.
Report of aggressive dogs near stadium field
Animal Complaint
W University Dr, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control was requested to check a field near a stadium for a possible pack of aggressive dogs reported in the area.
Officers search vehicle for missing purse and phone
Suspicious Activity
S Avenue I b5, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possibly missing wallet and phone in a vehicle near South Avenue I and an apartment complex. They checked the vehicle for a small white floral purse and a navy blue phone, based on descriptions provided by the caller.
Man reportedly steals wallet and threatens store door
Domestic Dispute
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance near a convenience store on South Sand Drive in Portales after multiple 911 callers reported a man yelling, possible theft of a woman’s wallet and belongings, and threats to kick in a door. Injuries and weapons were unknown, and the man was described only as wearing blue clothing and a white hat.
64-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
W 18th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm at an apartment on (number withheld) West Eighteenth Street in Portales for a 64-year-old woman with severe shaking, low blood pressure, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. She was reported to be conscious and breathing.
Passerby reports woman screaming in upstairs unit
Domestic Dispute
S Avenue I, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance at an upstairs unit near South Avenue I in Portales after a passerby reported hearing a woman screaming. The reporting party was walking southbound on Avenue I and could point out the location, but the exact room number was unknown.
Delayed crash report with injured driver at hotel
Traffic
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a hotel parking lot in Portales for a delayed motor vehicle accident. A woman in a silver four-door sedan reported rib pain and bruising and was conscious and breathing. The vehicle reportedly had a broken windshield.
Pedestrian nearly hit by vehicle on campus
Traffic
S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested an officer at the Student Services Success Center on campus near the ENMU sign after reporting she was almost struck by a vehicle and wanted to make a report.
Semi and pickup collide on County Road 236
Traffic
W Lime St & NM-236, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash on County Road 236 near Lime Road involving a semi truck and a pickup truck. The pickup driver reported a head injury, and all occupants were out of the vehicles and conscious and breathing, with other injuries unknown.
Person having adrenal insufficiency episode at home
Medical Emergency
Wylie Cox Cir, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Wylie Cox Circle in Portales for a 59-year-old experiencing an apparent adrenal insufficiency episode with dizziness, nausea, and high blood pressure. The patient was reported to be alert and talking.
Toddler conscious after accident and nasal obstruction
Medical Emergency
Roadrunner Dr, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Roadrunner Lane in Portales for a young child who was reportedly struck by someone and may have had something inserted into his nose. The child was reported to be conscious and breathing, and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene.
Man assaulted and robbed at West Ivy residence
Robbery Report
W Ivy St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an assault and robbery at a residence near West Ivy Street, where a male reportedly came to the caller’s home, beat him up, and took some belongings before fleeing. Suspect information included (name withheld), possibly wearing black jeans and a jacket.
Welfare concern about children in another county
Non-Crime Event
E Brazos St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible welfare check at a location on East Brazos Street, involving children who are in another county and a request for in-person contact.
Reckless driving stop near campus in Portales
Traffic
US-70 & S Ave O, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a blue Chevy pickup driving recklessly and yelling profanities near a campus and the DPS office in Portales. The truck was stopped near US 70 and Avenue O/M by Jewell after apparently refusing to stop initially.
Officer checks person with wheelbarrow and bicycle
Suspicious Activity
Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reportedly checked on an individual at the entrance to a stadium who had a wheelbarrow on top of a bicycle.
Family disturbance with possible weapon at home
Domestic Dispute
W Lime St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible disturbance near West Lime Street in Portales, where a caller reported three people, believed to be her boyfriend’s family, at her front door and in the yard. The caller said they were yelling and screaming and may have weapons, including a knife. A black pickup truck was initially reported leaving the area but was later said to still be nearby.
Shots reported near home on North Avenue J
Weapons
N Avenue J & W Gum St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received another 911 call reporting several shots fired near a home in the area of North Avenue J and Gum in Portales. The caller reported hearing the shots but did not see anyone or hear any vehicles.
