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Emergency Incidents
79-year-old male shows stroke symptoms after fall
Medical Emergency
S Avenue L, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a location on South Avenue L in Portales for a 79-year-old man who fell and appeared stiff, unable to speak, slurring his words, and with facial drooping, suggesting a possible stroke.
Vehicle stop at 1st Street and Avenue F
Traffic
N Avenue F & W 1st St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 1st Street and Avenue F. A separate medical call reported a 79-year-old man who had fallen and appeared to have stroke-like symptoms at a location on South Avenue Pl.
Juvenile female falls and bleeds from head in Portales
Medical Emergency
New Mexico Dr, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical call at a home on New Mexico Drive in Portales for a juvenile female who fell and struck her head, causing bleeding. The patient’s age was corrected to a younger juvenile, and pressure was being applied to the wound.
Report of possibly impaired Jeep driver on roadway
Traffic
E 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible impaired driver in a black or dark green two-door Jeep Wrangler traveling south near a community bank, with the vehicle reportedly swerving and jerking to the left.
Elderly male falls, no injuries near Roosevelt Road
Medical Emergency
S Roosevelt Rd P, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, portales Fire was dispatched to a location on South Roosevelt Road for a reported lift assist for an elderly man who fell, with no injuries reported and responders directed to use the back door.
Person walking in road at Abilene and 2nd in blue jacket
Medical Emergency
E 2nd St & S Abilene Ave, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported welfare check for a man walking in the middle of the road near Abilene Avenue and East 2nd Street, in front of nearby businesses.
Unknown medical emergency reported near W 3rd St in Portales
Medical Emergency
W 3rd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible welfare check after a 911 call at a location near West Third Street in Portales, with no contact made on callback.
Woman with high heart rate and low blood pressure near Avenue M
Medical Emergency
N Avenue M, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on North Avenue M in Portales for a reported 47-year-old woman with a high heart rate and low blood pressure.
Intoxicated person reported on West Second Street
Substance Use
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to a possible intoxicated person near West Second Street in Portales, New Mexico.
53-year-old man bleeding at Portales apartment
Medical Emergency
S Avenue I, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on South Avenue I in Portales for a reported medical emergency involving a 53-year-old man who was in pain and bleeding but conscious and breathing.
Rock thrown at ambulance at Second and K
Property Damage
W 2nd St & S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vandalism incident where a man in a green sweatshirt reportedly threw a rock at an ambulance near Second and K, then was last seen walking westbound.
Male found unresponsive on motel floor at Portales
Medical Emergency
W 1st St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a motel on West First Street in Portales for a possible medical emergency involving a man found on the floor and not responding. Dispatchers were trying to determine if he was breathing.
Reckless pickup driver reported near 3rd and Kilgore
Traffic
N Kilgore Ave & E 3rd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a lookout for a possible reckless driver in a white Ford pickup swerving at a low speed near 3rd Street and Kilgore Avenue in Portales.
Commercial smoke alarm at college building
Fire
S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported commercial smoke alarm at a college building near South Avenue in Portales. Radio traffic indicated there was no sign of smoke on arrival. A separate lookout was issued for a reckless driver near 3rd and Kilgore.
Man reports frostbite and leg cramps at Taco Bell
Medical Emergency
W 1st St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested at a Taco Bell in Portales for a 32-year-old man outside who said his phone died and he needed an ambulance. He reportedly mentioned possible frostbite and leg cramping and was conscious and breathing.
81-year-old male with catheter issues in Portales
Medical Emergency
S Avenue I j4, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence near South Avenue I in Portales for a reported medical issue involving an 81-year-old man with catheter complications.
Man reportedly making threats at motel room door
Assault Report
W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business on West Second Street in Portales for a reported threat. An occupant in a room reported that a man outside the door was making threats and refusing to leave. Weapons were reported as unknown.
Traffic stop after report of street racing
Traffic
E 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near 2nd and Lincoln in Portales after a report of two vehicles racing. A white Chevy or GMC truck was stopped and one occupant was detained.
81-year-old man falls and bleeds at senior living
Medical Emergency
W 18th St, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency at a senior living facility on West 18th Street involving an 81-year-old man who reportedly fell, is bleeding from stitches on his head, and remains on the floor while pressure is applied to the wound.
Male with broken catheter at apartment in Portales
Medical Emergency
S Avenue I d 2, Portales, NM 88130
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested to an apartment on South Avenue I in Portales for a 58-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reported a broken catheter.
