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Emergency Incidents
Barn or shed fire with flames visible
Fire
E Cherry St & N Milton St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area of Cherry Street and Milton Street in Rensselaer for a possible barn or shed fire with reported flames.
Medical pendant activation near North Abigail Street
Medical Emergency
N Abigail St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested for a possible medical emergency after a medical pendant was activated at a residence near North Abigail Street in Rensselaer. Dispatchers reported they could not reach the woman and that lockbox information was available for responders.
Moped riders flee traffic stop on Webster and Walnut
Traffic
E Walnut St & N Webster St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to stop two mopeds near the intersection of Webster Street and Walnut Street in Rensselaer. The riders reportedly refused to stop, continued riding, then abandoned the mopeds and ran on foot in the area.
Officer stops dark Chevy Blazer on County Road 400 N
Traffic
County Rd 400 N, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a dark Chevy Blazer near 400 North and 49/28. The vehicle was later seen traveling eastbound on 40th from Louisiana and pulling out at the 40th and Louisiana intersection.
Medic assist requested near County Rd 300 S, Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
County Rd 300 S, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews requested medic assistance for a possible medical issue near County Road 300 South, and a medic unit was sent to the scene.
Vehicle pulled from ditch and is drivable
Traffic
E 225 N, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a silver Chevy Cruze was reportedly gotten out of a ditch and is drivable near 400 East north of 225 North in Rensselaer, Indiana.
63-year-old male confused, possible stroke at home
Medical Emergency
N Melville St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was requested to an apartment on North Melville Street in Rensselaer for a 63-year-old man who was very confused, with a possible stroke and recent drinking reported.
Report of possible impaired truck driver
Substance Use
N Monroe St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a blue Ram truck traveling westbound from Monroe Street near a harbor area. The driver was described as a bald male wearing a hat, and a unit checked the area for the vehicle.
Intoxicated guest refuses to leave Harrison Street home
Disturbance
E Harrison St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a home near Harrison Street for a reported trespassing and disorderly person. A caller reported that an intoxicated man was refusing to leave the residence, and the homeowners were identified as the reporting parties.
Disabled Toyota sedan after crash on US 41
Traffic
W 225 N, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible second collision involving a golden Toyota sedan on US 41 near 225 North. The vehicle reportedly has rear damage and may need a flatbed tow.
Officer checks vehicle plate on Melissa Lane
Traffic
Milissa Ln, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Milissa Lane and checked the registration and contact information for a white 2007 Chevy with a specific license plate registered to a person from the South Jasper area.
Loose horse blocking traffic on US 49
Traffic
County Rd 400 N, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a horse with a halter and lead in the middle of the roadway on US 49 near 400 North. A caller pulled over to keep the animal from returning to traffic. The horse’s owner later arrived, and units were advised to cancel the response. A separate possible medical call was also routed to a home on East Third Street in Fowler involving a 66-year-old man on a roof who could not get down.
Minor crash involving semi trailer cargo van
Traffic
IN-14, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic accident involving a semi trailer cargo van near State Road 14. A unit reports that no additional checks are needed and medic personnel are aware of the situation.
Traffic stop on white Acura near McKinley and Wood
Traffic
E Wood Rd & N McKinley Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near McKinley Avenue and Wood Road involving a white Acura with a black bumper. The vehicle’s license plate was corrected and checked during the stop.