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Emergency Incidents
Larceny reported at Walgreens on Columbia Street
Theft Report
Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported larceny at a Walgreens on Columbia Street. The involved parties reportedly left in a gray Volkswagen and were last seen heading toward Albany.
Minor two-car crash in parking lot
Traffic
3rd Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible minor two-car property damage crash in the parking lot of a pier, with both vehicles reported to be in the lot.
Officers check open 911 line on Robin Lane
Suspicious Call Check
Robin Ln, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an open 911 line at a residence on Robin Lane and spoke with the homeowner, who appeared to be okay. In a separate report, a minor (number withheld)-car parking lot accident was reported near Offshore Pier, and another officer reported a driving complaint involving ATVs on Stock Lane.
Elderly man with chest pains near Ring Street in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
Ring St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Ring Street in Rensselaer City for a reported elderly man with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Disturbance and gas drive-off complaint at Stewart’s
Disturbance
Partition St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a convenience store on Partition Street involving two people and a red Mazda or SUV. The store had prior issues with the same people related to gas drive-offs. Officers checked the parking lot and spoke with the store clerk about the possibly involved vehicle.
Medical alarm pull-cord activated by female at residence
Medical Emergency
Eastwyck Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency after a pull-cord alarm activation at a residence near Eastwyck Circle in Rensselaer, involving an unknown-age female.
Medical activation near Eastwyck Circle in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
Eastwyck Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical activation was dispatched to a location near Eastwyck Circle in the West Greenbush Terrace area, with a North Greenbush ambulance assigned to respond.
Person with severe headache at Capital Inn Suites
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested for a reported headache at a hotel room on Colonial Turnpike, with a Salem ambulance providing mutual aid.
Person with headache at hotel room
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible headache patient at a hotel room on Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer.
Person with severe headache at Capital Inn and Suites
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hotel on Columbia Turnpike for a reported headache involving one patient. Mutual aid was requested and then canceled.
Person throwing items and causing disturbance at home
Disturbance
Troy Rd Ste 100, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at a location on J H Road, where a person was reportedly throwing things and causing a possible disorderly situation.
Man with hand injury after punching object in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
1st St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a location on 1st Street in Rensselaer for a 24-year-old man with a hand injury after punching something the previous day. The patient was later transported to a local hospital.
Man with hand injury after punching object in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
1st St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a location on First Street in Rensselaer for a reported 24-year-old man with a hand injury after punching something the previous day. Units responded and transported the patient toward a local hospital.
Welfare check at Eileen Drive residence
Welfare Check
Eileen Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a man associated with a vehicle near Eileen Drive in East Greenbush. Contact was made and the person appeared to be okay, and the call was cleared.
Unconscious elderly woman breathing at church
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike Unit 2, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of an unconscious but breathing woman in her mid-eighties at a church, where bystanders were caring for her. A separate interfacility evaluation was also dispatched to a nursing center on Turnpike Road.
Unconscious elderly woman breathing at St. Mary's Church
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike Unit 2, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a church on Columbia Turnpike for a reported medical emergency involving an unconscious woman in her mid-80s who was breathing and being cared for by parishioners in the area where mass was being held.
Unknown medical emergency at senior apartment in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
Grandview Dr Apt 209, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and a fire rescue squad are responding to a possible medical problem at a senior apartment complex on Grandview Drive.
83-year-old woman with COPD triggered medical alarm
Medical Emergency
Grandview Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a senior apartment building on Grandview Drive for a reported medical alarm involving an 83-year-old woman with COPD who could not be heard by the alarm company.
Fire alarm at Bruegger’s Bagels on Troy Road
Fire
Bruegger’s Bagels, 279 Troy Road, Rensselaer, New York
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a business near Troy Road in East Rensselaer. A unit arrived to investigate the general alarm reported by the alarm company.
62-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Muriel Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a residence near Muriel Avenue and Clinton Street for a reported 62-year-old woman with chest pain, congestion, difficulty speaking between breaths, and clamminess. The front door was reported unlocked.
