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Emergency Incidents
Boat grounded on sandbar near Punta Gorda marina
Rescue / Maritime Incident
South Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vessel stuck on a sandbar near a marina. Three people were initially on board, two were evacuated, and all passengers were later accounted for. A family member planned to try towing the boat off the sandbar with a jet ski, and the vessel was to be taken to South Pass Marina.
Person seen walking through backyards with small bag
Suspicious Activity
Gulf Breeze Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man in dark clothing carrying a small bag, reportedly walking through neighbors’ backyards near Gulf Breeze Avenue and last seen heading toward Superior Street on foot.
Boat stuck on sandbar half mile offshore near marina
Medical Emergency
Marylu Park, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980
As discussed during the dispatch call, marine units were dispatched to a possible medical or rescue situation involving a boat reportedly stuck on a sandbar about half a mile offshore near Point Park Drive and Wyoming Avenue in the Stump Pass and Gasparilla area. People on the boat were reportedly yelling and flashing lights, and the boat was visible from a location off Massachusetts Avenue.
Residential fire alarm on Riverside Drive
Fire
Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential fire alarm at a home on Riverside Drive near Holloman Avenue. Both occupants were reported out of the structure with no injuries and no other people or animals inside.
Person with diabetic issue at senior living facility
Medical Emergency
Shreve St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue 31 was dispatched to a possible diabetic emergency at a senior living facility on Shreve Street near West End Drive in Punta Gorda.
Residential fire alarm on Riverside Drive
Fire
Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm near Riverside Drive and Holland Avenue in Punta Gorda. Engine 6 and Engine 7 were assigned, and Truck 9 was canceled.
Person having diabetic issue at senior living facility
Medical Emergency
Shreve St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue units were dispatched to a possible diabetic emergency at a senior living facility near West Bend Drive in Punta Gorda.
Male reported having stroke near Royal Poinciana in Punta Gorda
Medical Emergency
Royal Poinciana, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Royal Poinciana and Tulip Tree for a possible stroke involving a male, with a female also inside the residence. The caller disconnected before providing more details.
Person has panic attack at fire station on Luther Road
Medical Emergency
Luther Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible panic attack involving a juvenile who was taken to a fire station on Luther Road.
Possible stroke patient reported unresponsive at Royal Palencia
Medical Emergency
Royal Poinciana, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location on Royal Palencia in Punta Gorda for a possible stroke patient who was initially reported awake and breathing, but later described as having unknown breathing or awake status.
Child has panic attack and taken to fire station
Domestic Dispute
Luther Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers handled a possible domestic-related call where a caller reported his daughter had a panic attack and did not want to go home. The family took her to a fire station on Luther Road in Punta Gorda, and district units were sent to assist with the situation.
Officer responds to identity theft report
Fraud Report
Grovewood Cir, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a home near Grove Wood Circle south of Hazelwood to make contact with a resident regarding a possible identity theft complaint.
Person suffering hemorrhage near Palm Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Palm Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a possible hemorrhage near Palm Boulevard and Limerick Avenue in Punta Gorda.
Teal minivan stopped with hazards on in traffic lane
Suspicious Incident
S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious vehicle near a Walgreens on Tamiami Trail, where a caller reported a teal minivan with hazard lights on in a traffic lane.
Teal minivan stopped in traffic lane with hazards on
Suspicious Incident
Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious teal minivan stopped in a traffic lane with hazard lights on near a Walgreens on Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Officer assists woman searching for lost car keys
Other Incidents
Jones Loop Rd & Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is assisting a woman near Old Burnt Store Road between Taylor Road and Jones Loop Road after her keys apparently flew from outside her car and she is trying to find them.
Concern for missing diabetic woman at home
Missing Person
Paramaribo St, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a missing woman near Paramaribo Street and Deep Creek after a caller reported her mother left around noon and her phone goes straight to voicemail. The woman is reported to have type one diabetes.
86-year-old male in pain near Macedonia Drive
Medical Emergency
Macedonia Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire rescue units were dispatched to a residence on Massachusetts Drive near Anahuac Court for a reported medical call involving an adult male who was awake and breathing and reporting pain.
86-year-old man with abdominal pain in Punta Gorda
Medical Emergency
Macedonia Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 86-year-old man with abdominal pain near Macedonia Drive and Antalya Court. The patient was reported awake and breathing with pain but no bleeding.
Person fell near Lime Drive and Palmerston Avenue in Punta Gorda
Medical Emergency
Lime Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible fall near Lime Drive and Palmerston Avenue in Punta Gorda, Florida.
