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Emergency Incidents
Heavy smoke reported near Gibbons and South Main
Fire
W Gibbons Ave & S Main St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of heavy smoke between Gibbons Avenue and South Main Street. Engine 20 checked the area and confirmed there was substantial smoke, with no flames seen.
Smoke investigation on South Main Street
Fire
S Main St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched for a possible smoke check near South Main Street and Gibbons in Porterville. Stations were asked to turn out and confirm their response.
Smoke reported near South Main and Gibbons
Fire
S Main St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, units conducted a possible smoke investigation near South Main Street and Gibbons in Porterville.
Attempted garage break-in on West Toma
Break-In
West St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible attempted garage entry at a residence near West St in Porterville. A person wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) was reportedly trying to get into the garage and was last seen walking northbound on foot. An officer launched a drone to assist with the search.
Littering complaint outside C and L Market
Disturbance
S Hockett St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a patrol check at a market and reported a person walking away with a possible littering violation. The officer remained out front of the market.
Search for hit-and-run suspect in backyard
Traffic
S W St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist the California Highway Patrol near South W Street for a person who reportedly jumped into a backyard and was wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred near South Conner Street.
Two-vehicle crash with possible injuries on S Conner
Traffic
S Conner St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle property-damage traffic collision near South Conner Street in Porterville, with unknown injuries and fire units responding.
Two-vehicle crash on South Conner Street
Traffic
S Conner St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle traffic accident near South Conner Street in Porterville, with injuries unknown. Fire units from Area 20 and Station 19 were dispatched.
Vehicles cleared from roadway on Westside
Traffic
N Westside St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a vehicle-related incident on Westside where the vehicles were reportedly removed from the roadway and the scene was handled by highway patrol. The unit then indicated they were back in service in Northport.
Patient with traumatic injury near east Springville Ave
Medical Emergency
E Springville Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible traumatic injury near East Springville Avenue and Road 272 in Porterville. The patient was reported to be in a designated space number (number withheld).
Shoplifting suspect flees Home Depot with tools
Theft Report
S Jaye St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a Home Depot on South Jaye Street in Porterville. A man reportedly took a drill and other tools, walked east behind the store, and was last seen walking along Highway 190.
Small vehicle fire under car near Olivewood Court
Fire
Olivewood Ct, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a small fire under a black four-door Honda Civic just south of Olivewood Court in Porterville. A man reportedly put out the fire using dirt, but there was still a lot of smoke, and fire personnel were started to check the vehicle before being canceled.
Cat stuck on roof at Porterville apartment
Other Non-Crime Event
Sierra St building 18, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible animal rescue near Sierra Street in Porterville for a cat reportedly stuck on a roof for several days. The call was later transferred to Tulare County.
Cat stuck on roof at Sierra Street home
Other Non-Crime Event
Sierra St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a public service call about a cat reportedly stuck on a roof near Sierra Street and Pine. Units were sent to assist, and the call was rebroadcast to station 86.
Fire crew checks stuck elevator on East Dixie Way
Fire
Dixie Dr, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported elevator problem at a parking structure near the 300 block of East Dixie Way in Porterville. Engine 51 arrived on scene and began investigating the issue inside the elevator.
Medical aid dispatched near East Orange Avenue in Porterville
Medical Emergency
E Orange Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near East Orange Avenue and Mauer, with Station 20 and Engine 20 responding.
Person having a seizure near North Reservation Road in Porterville
Medical Emergency
Cow Mountain Rd, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible seizure at a location on North Reservation Road in Porterville, with no one initially responding to the call.
Suspicious man reported at business on Olive and Second
Suspicious Person
N 2nd St & E Olive Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible suspicious person near St. Clair, Olive Avenue, and Second Street. A man in a light blue shirt and a mask reportedly went inside while holding something in his pocket, and a unit reported being nearby at Olive and Main.
Caller reports suspicious man near transit center
Suspicious Person
Porterville Transit Center, 61 W Oak Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near a transit center for a possible suspicious person. A caller in a wheelchair or electric scooter reported a masked man in a light blue shirt on the north side of the center while the caller was on the south side. Units coordinated to meet the caller and check the reported area.
Officers check suspicious person near bank
Suspicious Activity
W Olive Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious person complaint near a bank and a transit center. One person was detained for identification only while officers searched for an older man with a beard, (description withheld), and (description withheld). A later contact with a man near a tire shop was only possibly the suspect.
