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Emergency Incidents
Smoke from food on stove triggers alarm
Fire
Bicentennial Way, Providence, RI 02911
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Bicentennial Way. The alarm was traced to a second-floor east smoke detector activated by food on a stove. The system was reset and the incident was downgraded to a non-emergency response.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Oakland Avenue
Traffic
Oakland Ave, Providence, RI 02908
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible traffic obstruction near Oakland Avenue in Providence, where a person in a vehicle was blocking a driveway. A responding unit indicated they would step out to contact the vehicle.
Person recording staff and refusing to leave gas station
Disturbance
N Main St, Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a gas station on North Main Street in Providence for a possible disorderly conduct incident. A manager reported that a man was recording staff, refusing to leave, and then walking down the street.
Female fell inside store at (number withheld) Manton Avenue
Medical Emergency
Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, a woman at a store near Mantua Avenue reportedly fell inside and requested to make a report, but she is refusing rescue.
Alarm at Admiral Street home ruled accidental
Break-In
Admiral St, Providence, RI 02908
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm near Admiral Street and Route 146 South, which was later reported as accidental by the homeowner.
Officer checks vehicle hazard near Admiral exit
Traffic
Admiral St, Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a vehicle hazard on I-195 westbound near the GAV exit and then checked the car in the first lane near the Admiral exit on RI-146 southbound.
Minor crash reported on Amherst Street
Traffic
Amherst St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers took a report for a possible traffic accident near Amherst Street in Providence after a caller reported nothing showing on arrival.
Pedestrian struck on Diamond Street
Traffic
Diamond St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded code two to a report of a pedestrian struck near Diamond Street. A separate residential alarm was also reported near Atlantic Avenue, and a report was taken for the accident.
Minor traffic crash on Admiral Street
Traffic
Admiral St, Providence, RI 02908
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible minor traffic crash near Admiral Street. No injuries were reported, the involved parties were separated, and units were cleared from the scene.
Small apartment fire with one person injured
Fire
Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Providence responded to a reported small fire around a second-floor door jamb with slight smoke on the third floor and at least one person injured at the scene.
Group fight with weapon on Tuxedo Avenue
Assault Report
Tuxedo Ave, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance on Tuxedo Street involving about ten people fighting. One person was reportedly swinging a tow hook from a tow truck at others, and another person in a red hoodie reportedly threatened to get a machete from inside a nearby house.
Security complaint over aggressive person at building
Disturbance
Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
As discussed during the dispatch call, security at a building on Chalkstone Avenue in Providence reported a man in a green sweater who was being difficult, refusing to leave, and becoming aggressive, and requested that he be removed.
Man injured in dirt bike crash on Plainfield Street
Traffic
Plainfield St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a traffic accident with injuries near Plainfield Street, where a man was found on the ground after riding a dirt bike. It is unclear if the vehicle involved is still at the scene.
Officers conduct traffic stop on Greeley Street
Traffic
Greeley St, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Greeley Street, and one unit requested another unit to provide backup.
False fire alarm near Marietta Street
Fire
Marietta St, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported alarm sounding near Marietta Street. The call was later determined to be a false alarm.
Garbage bag causes traffic backup on I-195 West
Traffic
I-95, Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a garbage bag in the travel lane on I-195 westbound before the I-95 split, causing a traffic backup. The lane was later reported as cleared.
Hit-and-run crash with silver Nissan reported
Traffic
Broadway, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash near Broadway, with a silver Nissan standing by.
Low hanging wires reported on Russo Street
Fire
Russo St, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports possible low hanging wires near Russo Street in Providence. A unit is assigned to drive by and assess whether a fire channel is needed.
Three-car crash on I-95 north near State House exit
Traffic
Smith St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a three-vehicle crash on I-95 North near the State House exit, with vehicles off to the right. One vehicle is reported immovable and unable to start, and a tow is requested northbound.
Patient may become combative during medical emergency
Medical Emergency
Messer St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, police are requested to assist fire and medical crews at a location on Messer Street in Providence for a possible combative patient during an emergency investigation.
