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Emergency Incidents
Disabled street sweeper causing traffic hazard
Traffic
3rd St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were directed to a possible traffic hazard involving a disabled street sweeper on the westbound side of Dunn Bridge near 3rd Street.
Disabled street sweeper on Dunn Memorial Bridge
Traffic
Dunn Memorial Bridge, Dunn Memorial Brg, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled street sweeper westbound on Free Street near the Dunn Memorial Bridge, with a unit responding in the area.
Disabled box truck on I-787 right shoulder
Traffic
Catskill Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled white box truck on the right shoulder of I-87 northbound before exit 12, with flashers and warning triangles displayed and no one on scene. A separate small box truck is reported on the right shoulder near southbound I-87 exit 9, with a trooper on scene and traffic not being impeded.
42-year-old man reports excess drainage from surgery site
Medical Emergency
Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Oak Hill Circle for a reported medical issue involving a 42-year-old man whose surgery drain may be draining too much.
Sick person with surgical drain issue reported at Oak Hill Circle
Medical Emergency
Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Oak Hill Circle for a reported sick 42-year-old woman who is conscious, alert, and breathing, with issues related to a surgical drain.
Sick person reported near Oak Hill Circle in North Greenbush
Medical Emergency
Oak Hill Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving a sick person near Oak Hill Circle and nearby cross streets in the North Greenbush area.
Traffic stop on I-90 westbound near marker 18.3
Traffic
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on I-90 westbound near marker 18.3 involving a specific vehicle. The officer later reported the situation was secure and all information was obtained.
Smoke odor reported at senior housing building
Fire
US-9, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a smoke odor in a hallway at a senior housing facility near Route 9 and Country Way in Rensselaer, reportedly coming from a first-floor mechanical room area.
Elderly man found lying on train tracks at Amtrak station
Medical Emergency
East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the Amtrak station on E Street near Heritage for a reported 80-year-old man lying in the tracks, conscious and breathing.
Person sick at Amtrak train station on track 4
Medical Emergency
East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported sick person at the Amtrak train station on East Street in Rensselaer, near Herrick Street.
Package reported stolen from apartment on Washington Ave
Theft Report
Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported package theft at an apartment on Washington Avenue after a caller said someone stole their package.
Disabled vehicle near bridge by St Francis Place
Traffic
St Francis Pl, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disabled vehicle near a bridge outside the firehouse on St. Francis Place in Rensselaer.
Disabled vehicle near bridge by firehouse
Traffic
St Francis Pl, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were directed to a possible disabled vehicle near a bridge just outside a firehouse by St. Francis.
Officers check 911 open line at home with history
Domestic Dispute
Moulds Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic situation at a residence near Moulds Avenue after a 911 open line with only faint background conversation heard.
Welfare check for elderly man not heard from
Medical Emergency
Patroon Pointe Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on an 82-year-old man at a residence near Detour Point Drive after a caller reported not hearing from him for some time.
Person prevented from leaving Corliss Avenue home
Disturbance
Corliss Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a home on Corliss Avenue, where someone was reportedly refusing to let another person leave. The caller waited near a nearby Dollar Tree in a white Grand Caravan to speak with officers.
Person prevented from leaving Corliss Avenue home
Disturbance
Corliss Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a home near Corliss Ave in Rensselaer, where someone was reportedly refusing to let another person leave the residence. One person was later transported to a local hospital.
Youths selling candy and bothering store customers
Disturbance
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Home Depot parking lot for a complaint about three younger males reportedly selling candy and harassing customers, with the property manager requesting that they be trespassed from the area.
Youths selling candy and bothering shoppers in lot
Disturbance
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Home Depot parking lot for a reported complaint about three younger males selling candy and harassing customers. The property manager requested that they be trespassed from the area.
Mother seeks help locating daughter at apartment
Missing Person
Aiken Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment parking lot near Aiken Avenue for a woman in a gray Infiniti Q70 who was trying to locate her daughter believed to be at her boyfriend’s residence. The situation appears to involve a possible missing person concern, and the woman was advised to contact this jurisdiction.