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Emergency Incidents
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.
Traffic stop in Home Depot parking lot
Traffic
S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Toyota Camry with one occupant in a Home Depot parking lot. The stop appears to involve a documented state code and a specific vehicle plate.
Employee feels faint at Papa John's on Tamiami Trail
Medical Emergency
S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at a pizza restaurant on Tamiami Trail near Airport Road for a 48-year-old female employee who reportedly feels unwell and may pass out but is awake and breathing.
Dispute over online purchase from marketplace
Fraud Report
Holly Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a caller complaint about a possible issue with an item purchased through an online marketplace. The caller is in Clearwater and the reported location is near Holly Road and Mangrove in Punta Gorda.
Person tampering with drive-through machine
Suspicious Activity
S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man standing by a drive-through and possibly tampering with a machine near a business on South Tamiami Trail. Units later reported the situation under control and canceled the call.
Unconscious person reported near Angelica Road
Medical Emergency
Angelica Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported unconscious person who was not feeling well near Angelica Road and Pepperdine. One rescue unit took the call because it was closer, while another unit remained in station.
Coworker displays razor blade during argument at job site
Weapons
Mac Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a workplace disturbance near Mac Drive and Knights Drive, where a coworker allegedly displayed a razor blade and made a threat. The caller reportedly threatened to retaliate if the coworker tried anything. The two parties were later reported to be separated.
Smoke alarm activation on North Plum Tree
Fire
N Plum Tree, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported hallway smoke alarm at a location near North Plum Tree across from Royal Poinciana. The homeowner later called in and units were told to disregard the response.
Teen out of control at Charlotte Behavioral center
Domestic Dispute
Education Ave A, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a behavioral health facility on Education Avenue. A caller reported that her juvenile son was out of control, disconnected the call, and then reconnected with dispatch. The situation appears to involve a family conflict at the facility.
Juvenile disturbance at middle school
Disturbance
Education Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible juvenile problem at a middle school in Punta Gorda, involving units Lima 6 and Lima 7.
Burglary reported at Odessa Lane residence
Break-In
Odessa Ln, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary at a home on Odessa Lane after a caller reported that her uncle may have broken into the stepfather’s house, possibly on Monday and Tuesday, and might still be there. The caller said the house may have been unlocked and that the suspect drives an older gray pickup truck.
Traffic stop on gray pickup in 50000 block of Bermont Rd
Traffic
Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in the 50,000 block of Vermont involving a gray GMC pickup with a Florida license plate.
Female patient experiencing stomach pain at McKenzie Professional Building
Medical Emergency
Mckenzie PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, 150 W McKenzie St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near West McKenzie Street and Tamiami Trail for a woman reported to have stomach pain, with police already on scene.
Female with stomach pain at Ponderosa
Medical Emergency
Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested non-emergent for a woman at a location called Ponderosa near Duncan Road in Punta Gorda, Florida, who was reporting stomach pain.
Person reports abdominal pain at McKenzie building
Medical Emergency
Mckenzie PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, 150 W McKenzie St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible abdominal pain medical call near a professional building on West McKenzie Street, across from Tamiami Trail. Another unit was already on scene, and the responding rescue unit was told to disregard.