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Emergency Incidents
Multiple reports of gunfire near North Avenue J
Weapons
N Avenue J, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of possible shots fired in the center of town near North Avenue J after an officer reported hearing what sounded like an automatic rifle and two separate 911 calls reported gunfire in the area.
Commercial burglary alarm on North Chicago Avenue
Break-In
N Chicago Ave, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible commercial burglary alarm near North Chicago Avenue, with the entry door identified as the alarm zone.
Person screaming and hitting objects in Portales alley
Disturbance
S Avenue B & W 5th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible mental health crisis involving a man reportedly screaming and punching trash cans and other objects in an alley near Fifth Street and Avenue B in Portales.
Teenager with fever after childbirth near Portales
Medical Emergency
S Avenue A, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on Avenue A for a medical call involving a juvenile who reportedly gave birth the previous day and is now experiencing fever and feeling unwell, with breathing reported as normal.
Railroad crossing arms stuck down on US-70
Road Closure
US-70 & W University Dr, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported that railroad crossing arms at West University Drive and US-70 remained down after a train had passed, but the arms were later reported back up and the hazard was cleared.
Female possibly having stroke at Portales trailer
Medical Emergency
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a trailer near West Second Street in Portales for a 70-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but reportedly not talking, very lethargic, weak, and possibly paralyzed after a possible stroke earlier in the morning.
Smoke alarm and distress code at North Avenue S home
Fire
North Ave S, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were sent to a reported smoke alarm activation at a location on North Avenue S after an alarm company reported a distress code, with the fire and occupant status unknown. A separate medical call involved a 70-year-old woman at a location on West Second who was reportedly conscious and breathing but had been lethargic and weak after a possible stroke earlier in the morning.
Male found unconscious and not breathing in yard
Medical Emergency
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical emergency near West Second Street in Portales for a male reported unconscious and not breathing in a yard. CPR was not started at the time of the call, and one unit later transported the patient.
62-year-old woman found unconscious but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
N Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near North Avenue K in Portales for a reported 62-year-old woman who was unconscious but breathing and had not woken up since the morning.
Hit-and-run involving silver 1995 Toyota near Walmart
Traffic
E Spruce St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a possible hit-and-run involving a silver 1995 Toyota that reportedly struck another vehicle at a Walmart parking lot and then left toward town on Chicago. A follow-up was requested for the vehicle with a specific license plate.
Hit-and-run crash at Walmart parking lot
Traffic
W 7th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible hit-and-run crash in the Walmart parking lot in Portales. A red Chevy Silverado reportedly struck another vehicle and fled toward town after hitting a stoplight, while the other vehicle remained at the scene in row seven.
Man aged 55 reports leg pain and spasms at home
Medical Emergency
Wylie Cox Cir, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, portales Fire is dispatched to a home near Wylie Cox Circle in Portales for a reported 55-year-old man with leg pain, stiffness, and possible spasms.
Customer refuses to leave room on Chicago Avenue
Disturbance
N Chicago Ave, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported disturbance involving a customer who is refusing to leave a room near North Chicago Avenue. The person is described as wearing a white cap and black T-shirt and has not reportedly been physical with anyone.
Toddler falls and hits head, vomits with forehead gash
Medical Emergency
Zuni Ct, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a home near Zuni Court in Portales for a young child who reportedly fell, hit her head, and was vomiting. The bleeding was reported to have stopped, but the child still had a large gash on her forehead.
Traffic stop at Taco Bell in Portales
Traffic
W 1st St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop at a Taco Bell involving a Volkswagen with a specific license plate.
24-year-old woman with head injury in Portales
Medical Emergency
W 17th Ln, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was requested to a location on West Seventeenth Lane in Portales for a reported 24-year-old woman with a head injury and head pain, with police already on scene.
Large party reported near airport address
Disturbance
Airport Rd, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible large party near the airport in Portales and asked where the reporting party was located.
Domestic dispute reported on West 17th Lane
Domestic Dispute
W 17th Ln, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic incident near West 17th Lane in Portales. The suspect reportedly left the area in an unknown direction, and no clothing description was available. The suspect was said to live at the San Juan apartments.
78-year-old man conscious and breathing at home
Medical Emergency
W 17th Ln, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 78-year-old man who was reported to be conscious and breathing at a residence near West 17th Lane in Portales. Police later indicated the scene was clear for EMS to proceed.
Officers check on man outside Dollar Tree
Suspicious Person
W 1st St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS responded to a possible welfare check on a man in a green shirt with a gray blanket near a store on West First Street. A separate medical call involved an elderly man at a residence on West 17th Lane, and EMS requested police to confirm the scene was clear before they arrived.
