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Emergency Incidents
male lying in median on US-70 near K avenue
Medical Emergency
US-70, Portales, NM
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested officers to check on a possible welfare issue involving a man lying in the median near US 70 and K Avenue. The caller reported he was wearing a possible gray shirt and did not see any drugs, alcohol, or weapons.
Reported stolen work truck near bus barn in Portales
Stolen Vehicle
N Ave E, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible stolen white work truck, described as a Peterbilt, near North Avenue E by a bus barn in Portales. The reporting party said they would be in a white work truck and the company planned to report the vehicle stolen.
Small dumpster fire behind West Fir Street
Fire
W Fir St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units responded to a reported dumpster fire in an alley behind a building near West Fir Street in Portales. The fire was later described as a small smoldering fire in a dumpster between Fir and Gum streets, with the cause unknown.
78-year-old male weak and confused at home
Medical Emergency
N Avenue M Pl, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near North Avenue M in Portales for a reported medical emergency involving a 78-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but weak, unable to reach the door, and reportedly in and out of it, with possible diabetes mentioned by the reporting party.
73-year-old man falls and hits head at care center
Medical Emergency
W 18th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a care center on West 18th Street in Portales for a reported 73-year-old man who fell, hit his head, and has bruising while taking blood thinners.
Trespassed man returns to property north side
Break-In
N Boston Ave # C, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report that a man previously trespassed from a jail substation is back and standing on the north side of the property near the facility.
Odor investigation for possible structure fire
Fire
S Avenue H, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units investigated a possible structure fire near Avenue H and First after reports of odors in the area. The odors dissipated and crews did not locate any fire or other issue.
Smoke investigation at North Avenue B and West Fir
Fire
N Avenue B & W Fir St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police were requested to investigate reports of heavy smoke and a burning smell near North Avenue B and West Fir in Portales. The exact source of the smoke was not known.
Son damaging property at South Avenue B home
Domestic Dispute
S Avenue B, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near South Avenue B in Portales for a reported family disturbance. A reporting party said her son was being violent and wanted him removed. Units were sent to back another officer, and the male was reportedly punching and kicking items in a back room, with a possible concern about narcotics withdrawal.
Paraplegic man in wheelchair with severe back spasms
Medical Emergency
Wylie Cox Cir, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Wylie Cox Circle in Portales for a 55-year-old man with paraplegia who was in a wheelchair and reported back spasms and severe pain. He was conscious and breathing.
Man asking customers to buy him alcohol
Substance Use
W 2nd St & S Avenue J, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man outside a store near 2nd Street and Avenue J in Portales, reportedly asking customers to buy him alcohol and then walking toward a nearby discount store. The reporting party requested contact if the man was located.
Protective-custody related child pickup reported near S Avenue I/Edwards St in Portales
Domestic Dispute
S Avenue I e, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a situation related to protective custody where a unit took a child. The caller said the child is at an address near S Avenue I/Edwards St, and the grandmother is coming with paperwork and wants to speak with officers.
Object thrown at house on San Miguel Court
Property Damage
San Miguel Ct, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible vandalism at a home on San Miguel, where someone reportedly threw something at the reporting party’s house. The caller’s wife reported the incident, and the reporting party was on the way to the location.
Criminal damage at Top One Village apartment
Property Damage
S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible criminal damage incident at an apartment in a residential complex in Portales, New Mexico.
Vehicles parked in school lot checked by caller
Suspicious Activity
W 18th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a school parking lot on West 18th Street in Portales for a report of two parked vehicles, one white and one blue, that were possibly suspicious.
Pregnant woman with right-side pain after gallbladder surgery
Medical Emergency
S Main Ave, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a medical call near South Main Street in Portales for a 36-year-old pregnant woman with right-side pain and recent gallbladder surgery.
(number withheld)-year-old man weak and pale at South Avenue A
Medical Emergency
S Avenue A, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested in Portales for a (number withheld)-year-old man near South Avenue A who was reported to be weak, pale, conscious, and breathing, with symptoms worsening over the past few days.
Smoke alarm activation reported at dorm near South Avenue K
Fire
S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a reported smoke alarm activation at a dormitory on South Avenue K in Portales. Crews checked a specific room and later reported nothing showing.
Combative patient in emergency room at RGH
Disturbance
US-70, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested at a hospital in Portales for a report of a combative female in the emergency room. Dispatch also relayed a separate report near East Third Street involving a juvenile with possible suicidal ideation, described as a third-party call, with responders seeking more information.
Solar lights reported stolen from property
Theft Report
E 1st St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported theft near East First Street in Portales, where someone reportedly stole solar lights from a property. The caller requested a non-emergency response.
