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Emergency Incidents
Elderly man with possible pneumonia needs transport
Medical Emergency
Branch Hill Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near Branch Hill Road in Preston for a 94-year-old man with possible pneumonia who requested transport to a facility in Tolland. The caller asked responders to use a silent approach.
94-year-old man with possible pneumonia needs transport
Medical Emergency
Branch Hill Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Branch Hill Road in Preston for a 94-year-old man with possible pneumonia who requested transport to a facility in Ledyard. The caller also requested that responders use a silent approach.
Verbal dispute at Preston home over belongings
Disturbance
Krug Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance at a residence on Crow Road in Preston, where parties were reportedly in separate rooms and one person was trying to retrieve belongings. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate road rage incident near an interstate exit and a request for police at a Fourth Street residence where a caller wanted an officer present while retrieving property from a friend or former partner.
Verbal domestic dispute at home in Preston
Domestic Dispute
Krug Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers were sent to a possible domestic-type disturbance at a home near Crow Road in Preston, where people were reportedly in separate rooms and arguing. The caller mentioned that firearms had been discussed in the home before, but he had never seen any. A separate unit was also dispatched to a possible road rage incident near an exit in Plainfield.
Hit-and-run crash at Route 2 and Route 2A intersection
Traffic
CT-2 & CT-2A, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible crash involving an evading SUV near Route 2 and Route 2A in Preston. The vehicle, described as a red SUV, was last seen heading east on Route 2 toward a nearby casino. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle appeared to have front-end damage.
SUV flees crash near Route 2 and 2A in Preston
Traffic
CT-2 & CT-2A, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible evading SUV near Route 2 and Route 2A in Preston, last seen heading east toward a nearby casino. The vehicle reportedly has front-end damage and no injuries have been reported.
49-year-old man with chest pain at Preston hotel parking lot
Medical Emergency
Watson Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for a 49-year-old man in a black pickup truck in the parking lot of a hotel near Watson Road in Preston, with reports of a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Man with chest pain and breathing difficulty at hotel parking
Medical Emergency
Watson Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hotel parking lot on Watson Road in Preston for a reported 49-year-old man in a black Honda Ridgeline with flashers on, experiencing a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Reckless driving complaint on Route 164 in Preston
Traffic
CT-164 & CT-165, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue Jeep Wrangler driving recklessly and unable to stay in its lane while traveling north on Route 164 in Preston near Route 165.
Reckless black SUV reported on Route 2A bridge
Traffic
CT-2A & Mohegan-Pequot Brg, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible impaired or reckless driver in a black SUV traveling westbound on Route 2A over the Mohegan-Pequot Bridge toward Mohegan, reportedly unable to stay in its lane.
Medical call near Ross Road for man with shortness of breath
Medical Emergency
Ross Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible breathing problem involving a 74-year-old man at a residence near Ross Road in Preston, close to Linden Court and North Data Drive.
Minor two-car crash at Route 2 south off-ramp
Traffic
CT-2, Preston, CT
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor two-car crash at the Route 2 South off-ramp near Preston Road, with one vehicle reportedly standing by.
Woman has difficulty breathing near Hosmer Road
Medical Emergency
Halls Mill Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Hosmer Road for a reported 84-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Medical alarm triggered at senior housing with no response
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Park Rd Ext, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a senior housing facility on Lincoln Park Road Extension for an unknown medical alarm after no contact was made with the resident.
Family disturbance and threats reported at home
Domestic Dispute
CT-12, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence near Route 12 in Preston for a reported family disturbance and threats. A caller said her brother had been causing a disturbance and threatening family members before leaving in a red tri-axle truck. The caller remained at the home to speak with officers.
Electrical fire reported on Lewis Road in Preston
Fire
Lewis Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible electrical fire at a residence near Lewis Road in Preston after a caller reported a blown fuse and a smell of burning plastic.
Police search for car that failed to stop on Route 2
Traffic
CT-2, Preston, CT
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers stopped a silver Hyundai Accent with paper plates on Route 2 in Preston after it reportedly failed to stop for Norwich police. The vehicle was held for Norwich police and was later reported heading toward Foxwoods from Norwich. The incident may involve a possible domestic-related matter.
Search for car linked to possible domestic dispute
Domestic Dispute
CT-2, Preston, CT
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a bulletin about a silver Hyundai Accent with paper plates on Route 2 in Preston, reportedly failing to stop for Norwich police and possibly wanted in connection with a domestic incident. Units were asked to locate and stop the vehicle and hold it for Norwich police.
Head-on crash with unconscious person on Route 2 near Watson Road
Traffic
CT-2 & Watson Rd, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a head-on crash on Route 2 in front of Dunkin' near Watson Road, with an unconscious person. Eastbound traffic is being shut down and tow trucks are being requested; injuries otherwise unknown.
Head-on crash in front of Dunkin’ on Route 2
Traffic
CT-2, Preston, CT 06365
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible head-on vehicle crash on Route 2 near a Dunkin’ Donuts by Watson Road, with several 911 calls and unknown injuries. Fire services are en route.
