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Emergency Incidents
Two-vehicle crash blocks roadway near shoe store
Traffic
Harding Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near a business involving a Nissan Pathfinder and a semi truck. No injuries are reported, but the vehicles are apparently blocking the roadway.
Highway ramps closed for wrong-way oversize load
Road Closure
OH-73, Portsmouth, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinated traffic control and road closures around the US 52, State Route 104, and State Route 73 interchange near Portsmouth and the racetrack due to a large load traveling in the wrong direction. Separate calls mentioned a woman who fell and hit her head and a 65-year-old man having a seizure.
Male found gasping for air in Portsmouth residence
Medical Emergency
Alexandria House, 8th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at a residential building on Findlay Street in Portsmouth, where a resident reported a man found on the ground and moved to a second-floor hallway, where he was slumped over and gasping for air. Multiple medic and squad units responded to the scene.
Officer attempts paper service on 20th Street
Other Non-Crime Event
20th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being out near 20th St in Portsmouth to attempt paper service and later advised they had negative contact.
Alarm reported at Goodwill store on Robinson Avenue
Fire
Robinson Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, an unknown alarm was reported sounding inside a Goodwill store on Robinson Avenue in Portsmouth. Employees were waiting at the entrance and requested officers to respond; one unit was later advised they could disregard while another indicated they would handle the device.
Woman with chest pain and high heart rate near Portsmouth
Medical Emergency
2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 65-year-old woman with chest pain, vomiting, a high heart rate, and low blood pressure near North 2nd Street in Portsmouth, with transport to a local hospital.
Fire alarm at business on Gallia Street
Fire
Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible general fire alarm at a business on Gallia Street.
False commercial fire alarm on Rose Avenue
Fire
Rose Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a business on Rose Avenue. The alarm was later determined to be a false alarm, and the engine returned to service. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate disturbance at a residence on Orr Ritchie Road involving a reportedly intoxicated man being restrained by a woman and her daughter.
Employee with COPD having trouble breathing at cafe
Medical Emergency
11th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a cafe on 11th Street in Portsmouth for a reported employee with COPD who was having trouble breathing.
Man in truck wants to discuss earlier theft report
Other Non-Crime
VInton Ave & Mound St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to meet a man in a black pickup truck near Vinton Avenue and Mound Street who wanted to speak with them about a possible previous theft.
Black truck stopped in roadway at 11th and Union
Traffic
Union St & 11th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a black Dodge truck stopped in the roadway near 11th Street and Union Street in Portsmouth, with its hazard lights on. A unit planned to check the vehicle and road conditions.
Woman with breathing difficulty near Easter Drive
Medical Emergency
Easter Dr, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 68-year-old woman having difficulty breathing near Easter Drive in Portsmouth.
Emergency services respond to breathing difficulty near Easter Dr
Medical Emergency
Easter Dr, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a pavilion near Easter Drive for a reported medical emergency involving a 68-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Alarm reported at AutoZone store
Fire
Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible general alarm at an AutoZone store near Gallia Street, with responding units acknowledging the call.
Fire alarm at Holy Redeemer Church
Fire
Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a church on Gallia Street in Portsmouth.
84-year-old male falls near Royce Street
Medical Emergency
Royce St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 1 was dispatched to a location near Royce Street for a possible fall-related medical emergency involving an 84-year-old man, with injury status unknown.
Argument and property damage reported in apartment
Domestic Dispute
Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment in the Hazel Park Apartments complex, after a neighbor reported hearing arguing and items being broken inside.
Resident dispute at group home on 24th Street
Disturbance
24th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a facility on 24th Street for a possible dispute between residents, after a female resident requested to speak with an officer about issues with another resident.
Residential burglar alarm on Sandstone Drive
Break-In
Sandstone Dr, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglar alarm near Sandstone Drive in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Male refusing to leave residence on Grandview Avenue
Disturbance
Grandview Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance at a residence on Grandview Avenue involving a male who reportedly would not leave and a female caller who swore at the dispatcher and hung up.
