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Emergency Incidents
Report of possible package theft on Melrose Street
Theft Report
Melrose St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible package theft at an abandoned house on Melrose Street after a caller reported that a man working there took a delivered package and requested to speak with officers.
Cashier threatened during gift card demand
Robbery Report
N Main St, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to threats and a possible robbery at a store near North Main Street. A male suspect, described as about 17 or 18 years old and wearing a blue hoodie, reportedly approached the register, threatened the cashier, and demanded $500 on an Apple gift card. Two other suspects were reportedly behind him. The suspects left the area, possibly in a black van, and later radio traffic indicated no weapons were involved.
Two-car crash at Julian and Kossuth streets
Traffic
Kossuth St & Julian St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible minor vehicle accident near Julian and Kossuth streets in Providence, with no injuries reported and units later confirming the response.
Cars parked illegally by fire hydrant on Manton Ave
Traffic
Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking issue on West Manton Avenue in Providence involving a vehicle parked in front of a fire hydrant and several cars parked illegally in the lane.
Elderly man with mental status change and immobility
Medical Emergency
Blackstone St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a second-floor apartment near Blackstone Street for a reported (number withheld) man with altered mental status who is unable to walk.
Elderly man with altered mental status unable to walk
Medical Emergency
Blackstone St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a building near Blackstone Street in Providence for an apparent medical emergency involving an 85-year-old man on the second floor who had altered mental status and difficulty walking.
Traffic stop involving black Kia on Adelaide Ave
Traffic
Adelaide Ave, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Adelaide Avenue in Providence involving a black Kia sedan.
Person vomiting with flu symptoms at detox center
Medical Emergency
Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a detox facility near Dorrance Plaza for a patient with flu-like symptoms and vomiting. One patient was transported to a hospital.
Fire alarm at dental office on Prairie Avenue
Fire
Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm at a dental office near Prairie Avenue. Engine 10 was dispatched and later returned to service.
Disturbance reported near Empire Street in Providence
Disturbance
Empire St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance near Empire Street, but a responding unit was later told to disregard the call.
Fraud report at Brown Bookstore on Thayer Street
Fraud Report
Thayer St, Providence, RI 02912
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fraud involving a business at a bookstore on Thayer Street in Providence, with local police assistance requested.
Illegal dumping from white pickup under overpass
Other Incidents
Huntington Ave, Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a report of illegal dumping near Princeton and Huntington under an overpass, involving a person in a white pickup truck reportedly dumping trash.
Man refuses to leave restroom at Trinity Brewhouse
Disturbance
Empire St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespass or disorderly situation at a brewery near Post Street and Empire Street in Providence, where a male in the restroom was reportedly being ordered to leave.
67-year-old man has difficulty breathing at Valley St lobby
Medical Emergency
Valley St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency in the lobby of a building on Valley Street for a 67-year-old man having difficulty breathing. Multiple rescue and ladder units were dispatched, with (number withheld) rescue unit remaining in service and Ladder 6 arriving on scene.
Unanswered 911 hang-up from dental center line
Suspicious Activity
Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible emergency after a 911 hang-up from a business line at a dental office on Prairie Avenue in Providence, with no answer on callback and no contact made.
Elderly woman weak and dizzy at Amherst Street
Medical Emergency
Amherst St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to two medical calls: a 76-year-old woman reported weak and dizzy at a residence on Amherst Street, and a 67-year-old man with difficulty breathing at a building on Valley Street.
Pregnant woman passes out at dental clinic
Medical Emergency
Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a dental clinic on Prairie Avenue for a reported medical emergency involving a 42-year-old pregnant woman who passed out during a procedure.
81-year-old woman falls with head injury at Bannister House
Medical Emergency
Dodge St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall with a head injury involving an 81-year-old woman at a residence on Dodge Street in Providence.
Aggressive panhandler complaint at Mill Square
Disturbance
Mill St, Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible aggressive panhandler at the intersection near Mill Square in Providence.
Homeless man asked to leave bar property
Disturbance
9th St, Providence, RI 02906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a bar on Ninth Street in Providence for a possible trespassing complaint involving a homeless man who was reportedly being asked to leave the property.
