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Emergency Incidents
Reckless riding through Gilchrist Park crowd
Traffic
Gilchrist Park, 400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of three people, possibly wearing helmets, riding at high speed through Gilchrist Park near the southbound bridge and event center area, creating a hazard among people in the park.
Reckless riding on electric bikes in Gilchrist Park
Traffic
Gilchrist Park, 400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of three people riding electric motorcycle-style bikes at high speed through Gilchrist Park and near the southbound bridge and Harborwalk area. The bikes were later found near Laishley Park by the day dock, but the riders were no longer there.
Wellbeing check at residential address in Punta Gorda
Medical Emergency
Luther Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a possible wellbeing check near Luther Road in Punta Gorda after a complainant requested phone contact for an update.
Smoke reported behind trailer on Duncan Road
Fire
Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of heavy smoke coming from behind a trailer near Duncan Road across from Villa View Drive. Engine 6 was dispatched and later reported being out at another address on Duncan Road.
95-year-old man slips and bleeds in garage
Medical Emergency
Matares Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Matares Drive and Columbia Drive in Punta Gorda for a 95-year-old man who reportedly slipped and fell in a garage and had some bleeding. The patient was awake and breathing but later refused care, and the rescue unit was canceled while the engine company remained on scene to gather information.
Disconnected 911 call near Palmetto Pass
Suspicious Activity
Palmetto Pass Ln, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a disconnected 911 call traced to the area near Palmetto Pass and Jack People's Parkway in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Burglar alarm reported on Cherry Boulevard
Break-In
Sherry St, Punta Gorda, FL 33980
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglar alarm at a location near Cherry Boulevard, with a request for the homeowner reference number.
Welfare check at residential address in Punta Gorda
Medical Emergency
S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer and a social worker are traveling to a possible welfare check at a location on Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Traffic stop on silver Chevy sedan
Traffic
Tropicana Dr & W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevy sedan with two occupants near West Marion Avenue and Tropicana Drive in Punta Gorda.
Minor crash at Monaco Drive and Tripoli Boulevard
Traffic
Monaco Dr & Tripoli Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic crash at the intersection of Monaco Drive and Tripoli Boulevard, with the road later reported to be clear.
Minor traffic crash at Monaco and Tripoli
Traffic
Monaco Dr & Tripoli Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic crash at the intersection of Monaco Drive and Tripoli Boulevard, which was later reported as clear.
Caller reports suspicious person near bank
Suspicious Activity
S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are following up on a possible suspicious person call involving a woman previously contacted at a bank, with her daughter on the phone and a reference to a location on El Campo.
Garage alarm activation on AAA Boulevard
Break-In
Candia Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible garage alarm activation near a business on AAA Boulevard west of Candia Drive in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Burglar alarm at home on Triple Leaf Boulevard
Break-In
Candia Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a garage near Triple Leaf Boulevard west of Candia Drive in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Traffic stop on blue Honda near Shreve and Olympia
Traffic
Shreve St & W Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue Honda utility hatchback near Shreve Street and West Olympia Avenue in Punta Gorda, Florida.
91-year-old man falls from sheriff vehicle in street
Medical Emergency
Vivante Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond near Route 299 and Avanti Boulevard for a lift assist involving a 91-year-old man who apparently fell out of a sheriff’s vehicle and may have injuries in the street.
Report of black smoke near Cypress Grove Circle
Fire
Cypress Grove Cir, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a possible fire with heavy black smoke reported near Cypress Grove Circle by Prairie Creek, which may be from a prescribed burn.
Welfare check on woman reportedly yelling at people
Disturbance
W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near West Marion Avenue after a caller reported a woman with a bicycle possibly yelling at people across from a restaurant. The woman was reportedly gone by the time officers arrived.
Welfare check for yelling woman with bicycle at restaurant
Medical Emergency
W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near West Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda after a caller reported a woman with a bicycle possibly yelling at people across from a restaurant. The woman was reportedly no longer in the area when officers arrived.
Traffic stop on silver Toyota Camry
Traffic
W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic stop involving a silver Toyota Camry with one occupant on West Marion Avenue in front of Overton in Punta Gorda.
