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Emergency Incidents
Unwanted guest reported at First Street home
Disturbance
1st St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported unwanted person complaint near First Street after a caller reported an issue with a specific individual. Multiple units responded to the scene.
Unwanted person reported on First Street
Disturbance
1st St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a location near First Street for a reported unwanted person situation involving a caller and another individual.
Female fallen at home needs help getting up
Medical Emergency
Hampton Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall involving a woman on the floor at a residence near Hampton Avenue. The call was transferred from county to EMS, and the woman reportedly had no injuries and only needed help getting up.
Disturbance between family and staff at rehab center
Disturbance
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance at a rehabilitation facility involving a resident’s family and staff.
Family dispute with staff at rehabilitation center
Disturbance
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a nursing and rehabilitation center involving a resident’s family and staff, with one unit standing by with an ambulance.
EMS unit en route to medical emergency near Partition Street
Medical Emergency
Partition St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit was dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Partition Street in Rensselaer, with no patient information available at the time of the call.
18-year-old male non-verbal near Partition Street
Medical Emergency
Partition St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible mental health incident involving an 18-year-old male who was reported as non-verbal near Partition Street in Rensselaer.
Non-verbal 18-year-old male mental health call at Partition St
Medical Emergency
Partition St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported mental health emergency involving a possibly 18-year-old male who is non-verbal near Partition Street in Rensselaer, New York.
75-year-old male unresponsive at nursing center
Medical Emergency
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a nursing facility on Troy Road for a possible medical evaluation of a 75-year-old man who was awake but not alert and requested transport. A separate unit was sent to a hotel on Columbia Turnpike for a reported fall.
Employee assaulted at Columbia Turnpike business
Assault Report
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported non-active assault at a bottle and can company on Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer. A female reportedly entered the business, assaulted an employee, and then left on foot.
Verbal domestic dispute near Eastern Avenue in Rensselaer
Domestic Dispute
Eastern Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence near Eastern Avenue, where a caller was arguing with her father. The situation was described as verbal only, with weapons reportedly secured in a bedroom and not actively involved.
Verbal domestic dispute on Eastern Avenue
Domestic Dispute
Eastern Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute between a caller and her father at a residence near Eastern Avenue. The situation was described as verbal only, with weapons reportedly secured in a bedroom.
Suspicious activity and alarms at Pioneer Bank
Suspicious Activity
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious activity complaint at a bank on North Greenbush Road. A caller was waiting outside by a dark blue SUV. The bank manager reported no Saturday hours, and an alarm company reported activations in the assistant manager’s office and the lobby. A responder was sent to check the building.
Officer assists sheriff and checks vehicle at residence
Other Incidents
Eileen Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer assisted the sheriff’s office near Eileen Drive by checking a red Chevy Silverado pickup. The vehicle’s registration was valid, and the officer cleared with no contact made.
Fire on I-90 shuts down traffic near Rensselaer
Fire
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a fire on I-90 in Rensselaer with traffic shut down and redirected through a U-turn. The fire was reportedly knocked down, crews were overhauling, and reopening one lane awaited the fire chief’s approval.
Vehicle fire on I-90 in Rensselaer
Fire
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a reported vehicle fire on I-90, with a unit heading to the scene and another unit confirming it appears to be a working fire.
Car fire on I-90 eastbound near mile marker 18
Fire
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple reports of a working vehicle fire on I-90 eastbound near the Maple Hill Road overpass around mile marker 17.9 in the South Schodack district. Multiple fire units responded to the scene.
Vehicle fire on I-90 near mile marker 17
Fire
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire on Interstate 90 eastbound near mile markers 17.2 to 17.9 across Sand Road.
25-year-old male injured in motorcycle incident in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave & 9th St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Washington Avenue and Ninth Street in Rensselaer for a 25-year-old man reportedly down after a motorcycle incident. Fire personnel were on scene and an advanced life support unit was dispatched with a short ETA.
Motorcycle accident injures 25-year-old male in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave & 9th St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are responding to a reported motorcycle crash near Washington Avenue and Ninth Street, where a 25-year-old man is down and fire personnel are already on scene. An advanced life support ambulance is en route with an estimated six-minute arrival time.