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Emergency Incidents
Man in tow truck with chest and abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a parking lot between two businesses near North Greenbush Road for a reported 56-year-old man in a tow truck with chest pain, abdominal pain, and difficulty breathing.
Disabled vehicle in lot near Chick-fil-A and Aldi
Traffic
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a parking lot between two stores for a disabled vehicle and a reported medical issue involving a 56-year-old man with chest pain, abdominal pain, and difficulty breathing. The vehicle had its hazard lights on and a tow truck was already on the way.
56-year-old man with chest and abdominal pain in parking lot
Medical Emergency
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving a 56-year-old man in a tow truck in a parking lot between two businesses, reportedly experiencing chest pain, abdominal pain, and difficulty breathing.
Medical call at 500 North Greenbush Road Aldi area
Medical Emergency
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a store on North Greenbush Road near Blooming Grove Drive.
Traffic stop on River Road at Goldcrest Farms
Traffic
River Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on River Road near Goldcrest Farms involving a Ford F-150 with a New York license plate.
Communication line down on New York Ave
Road Closure
New York Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a downed communication line near New York Ave, possibly involving a company box truck. The utility company was notified, and an officer later reported no road hazard.
Truck hits pole, communication line down on New York Ave
Other Non-Crime
New York Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of wires down near New York Ave after a large white box truck reportedly struck a pole and left the scene. The lines were later identified as a communication or cable line extending toward another address on New York Ave and were moved out of the roadway with no further hazard reported.
Cable line down on New York Ave in Rensselaer
Fire
New York Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a report of wires down near New York Avenue and the Empire State Trail. Radio traffic later indicated it appeared to be a communication or cable line rather than a power line.
Wires down on New York Avenue in Rensselaer
Fire
New York Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible wires down incident near New York Avenue and the Empire State Trail in Rensselaer.
Mental health welfare check at St Anthony Lane apartment
Medical Emergency
St Anthony Ln, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman at an apartment on Saint Anthony Lane in Rensselaer after a mental health welfare check. The caller reportedly mentioned past abuse and threats to arrest police, and officers were asked to make contact and assess her situation.
86-year-old female found unresponsive after fall
Medical Emergency
3rd St 1st floor, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Third Street in the city of Rensselaer for a reported 86-year-old woman who fell and was not alert on the first floor of a building.
86-year-old woman found unresponsive near 3rd Street
Medical Emergency
3rd St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Third Street in Rensselaer for an 86-year-old woman reported to be not alert.
Cart of goods taken from Walmart parking lot
Theft Report
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported larceny at a Walmart on Troy Road, where a suspect allegedly took a cart full of merchandise and left in a vehicle in an unknown direction. Radio traffic included possible vehicle and license plate information for the suspect’s vehicle.
Elderly woman with breathing trouble and swollen ankles
Medical Emergency
Donnelly Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Donnelly Drive for a reported 80-year-old woman with breathing difficulty, ankle swelling, and discomfort from a right-side drain after a recent hospital discharge. Mutual aid from another ambulance was later canceled.
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty and ankle swelling
Medical Emergency
Donnelly Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Donnelly Drive for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman who was conscious and alert but had slight difficulty breathing, ankle swelling, fatigue, and a right-side drain causing discomfort after a recent hospital discharge.
Person with right ankle fracture at rehabilitation center
Medical Emergency
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for an interfacility medical evaluation and transport from a rehabilitation facility on Troy Road for a 76-year-old person with a right ankle fracture. Police were also requested to assist with the medical call.
Truck swerves, hits pole and parked vehicle
Traffic
9th St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic incident near 9th Street where a commercial truck reportedly swerved after another vehicle cut it off, striking a pole and a parked vehicle. The truck pulled to the side of the road to await a tow, and officers planned to contact the registered owner of the parked vehicle.
Officer conducts traffic stop on East Street
Traffic
East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being out with a vehicle on East Street, indicating a possible traffic stop in the area.
Truck hits pole and parked car after being cut off
Traffic
9th St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a commercial truck that reportedly swerved after being cut off by another vehicle, striking a utility pole and a parked vehicle. The other vehicle left the scene, and an officer planned to contact the registered owner of the parked vehicle near 9th Street.
Woman panics after being locked out of home
Medical Emergency
9th St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, a neighbor reported a woman who was locked out of her home and appeared to be panicking. An officer responded to a location near 9th Street, where a vehicle was also reported pulled to the side of the road and the officer planned to contact the registered owner.
