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Emergency Incidents
Small debris fire behind South H Street residence
Fire
S H St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police responded to a reported small debris fire behind a residence near the 100 block of South H Street by Maple. EMS was also on scene.
Officer reviews verbal dispute at Mega Mini Mart
Disturbance
E Date Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer spoke with a woman at an apartment complex on East State Avenue in Porterville about a possible verbal dispute that reportedly happened the previous day at a convenience store on East State Avenue involving another woman.
Semi with blown tire shedding debris on Highway 65
Traffic
CA-65, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a traffic hazard involving a green semi with a box trailer traveling northbound on Highway 65 near Avenue 112 in Porterville. The truck reportedly has a blown rear passenger-side tire, with mud flap and tire debris flying off the vehicle.
Suspect detained after fleeing near Highway 190
Suspicious Activity
Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched near Highway 190 and Poplar Avenue after a suspect reportedly fled down an embankment into a slough area. They detained one person and checked a blue bag that was reportedly left behind, which was said to contain property that did not belong to him. The suspect was also noted to have a prior vehicle code violation history.
Robbery reported near Santa Fe Byway on Walnut
Robbery Report
W Walnut Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible robbery at a business near Walnut Avenue in Porterville.
Carbon monoxide alarm at home on Road 232
Fire
Rd 232, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near Road 232 and Newcomb in Porterville. The caller planned to evacuate the home with family as a precaution.
Carbon monoxide alarm at home in Porterville
Fire
Rd 232, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near Road 232 and Newcomb, where the reporting party said she would be evacuating the home.
Two people reported with handguns; last seen heading west (exact street unclear)
Weapons
Murray Park, 500 E Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two possible shooters, one armed with a 9mm handgun and one with a .45 handgun. They were last seen heading west (exact street unclear from audio). Units advised a patrol check at Murray Park in Porterville.
Transformer blows near Tractor Supply store
Fire
W Henderson Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm at a hardware store on West Henderson Avenue after multiple alarm trips. A witness reported that a transformer appeared to have blown.
Female reported sick at residence with possible verbal dispute
Medical Emergency
West St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near West Street in Porterville after a male caller reported a female at the house was sick. A possible verbal disturbance was heard in the background, the caller disconnected, and there was no answer on callback.
Officers check possible break-in at Belmont home
Break-In
N Belmont St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary or suspicious activity at a home near North Belmont Street in Porterville after someone reported hearing movement inside. A drone was used to monitor the backyard, and officers contacted nearby neighbors while trying to identify or contact the owner.
Traffic stop near Monte Vista Elementary
Traffic
W Westfield Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on a California vehicle just north of Monte Vista Elementary near Westfield Avenue in Porterville.
Person having difficulty breathing at Rd (number withheld) and Ave (number withheld)
Medical Emergency
Rd 284, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a possible breathing problem at a location on Road (address_number withheld) near Avenue (address_number withheld) in Porterville.
Person having difficulty breathing near Porterville
Medical Emergency
Rd 284, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near Road 284 and Avenue 140 in Porterville. Crews are advised to enter through the back door.
Person reportedly threatened to kill group at dental office
Assault Report
W Henderson Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a person in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) allegedly threatening to kill the reporting party and a group of friends near a dental office on West Henderson Avenue. Units requested an area check, backup, and a drone search for the described person.
Suspicious small Honda reported near Scranton and Newcomb
Suspicious Activity
W Scranton Ave & Newcomb St, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a white small Honda that was stopped on a nearby roadway and then continued driving, possibly turning onto Newcomb from Scranton. The direction of travel was unknown.
Stabbing reported near East River Avenue
Assault Report
E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a BOLO for a possible stabbing that reportedly occurred near East River Avenue in Porterville. A male suspect was said to have left in a black sedan, and the victim’s condition was unknown. A female later reportedly returned to the emergency room.
Medical aid dispatched to unsecured scene at East River Ave
Medical Emergency
E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near East River Avenue in Porterville, with law enforcement already on scene and the area reportedly not secure.
Medical aid after stabbing assault on East River
Assault Report
E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units staged near East River and Leggett for a reported stabbing. The scene was initially considered unsecured, but later reported as safe with the subject awake and standing.
Man hits brother with knife at Porterville home
Weapons
E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a weapons disturbance at a home near East River Avenue in Porterville. A male reportedly entered the residence and struck a brother with a knife. The brother was later reported awake, breathing, and standing. The suspect was said to have left in a vehicle, and medical personnel were allowed to enter the scene.