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Emergency Incidents
Mental health transport at police department
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews provide mutual aid for a reported mental health transport at a police department on Columbia Turnpike, with the scene reported secure.
Person experiencing mental health crisis at Columbia Turnpike
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible mental health emergency near Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer, with the East Greenbush Police Department involved and the patient turned over to a responding unit.
Mental health response sent then canceled at Columbia Turnpike
Medical Emergency
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible mental health issue at a police department on Columbia Turnpike. The call was later turned over to police and then canceled by a responder.
Commercial alarm at business on Columbia Street
Break-In
Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a commercial burglary alarm was reported at a business near Columbia St in Rensselaer, with the alarm apparently coming from a rear entry. No responders were on scene at the time of dispatch.
Teen with high heart rate and joints locking up treated by EMS
Medical Emergency
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a medical call near North Greenbush Rd for a 17-year-old reported to have a very high heart rate (later updated to about 140–150) and joints “locking up,” dispatched as a C/Charlie response.
Teen with high heart rate and joint locking at urgent care
Medical Emergency
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to an urgent care facility on North Greenbush Road for a 17-year-old with a high heart rate and joint issues. Additional medical calls included a sick person at a facility on North Fisher Road and another sick person at an apartment on Elliot Road, where an older woman was reported to have shortness of breath, high blood sugar, low blood pressure, and lethargy. Radio traffic also referenced a separate address on West Sand Lake Road.
Person threatens suicide on I-90 near mile marker 8.1
Medical Emergency
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suicidal person driving a black SUV eastbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 8.1, stating she intended to walk into traffic. State police were advised, and the location was clarified as the spur between exits B1 and B2.
Person experiencing inconsistent medical episode in Rensselaer
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a residence near Lincoln Avenue in Rensselaer, with a room number referenced in the call.
Elderly woman faints and vomits near Lincoln Ave
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Lincoln Avenue and Phillips Road for an elderly woman who had a possible fainting episode. She was reported conscious and breathing but not alert, with a cardiac history, feeling like she might pass out, and vomiting.
Person unconscious after fainting at Lincoln Ave
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious or fainting episode at a residence near Lincoln Avenue in Rensselaer. Mutual aid was requested, and another ambulance was later reported to be handling the call while a unit was asked to stand by at the county line.
Traffic stop of tractor trailer on I-90 west ramp
Traffic
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on the Turnpike ramp to I-90 westbound involving a red tractor with a black trailer. Later, units were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute at a residence on Pine Valley Road, where a caller reported a possible conflict involving a male relative and concerns about items being taken from the home.
Deer carcass creating road hazard on I-90 eastbound
Traffic
I-90, Rensselaer, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible deer carcass on I-90 eastbound near mile marker 18.6, touching the fog line.
Verbal domestic dispute near Third Street in Rensselaer
Domestic Dispute
3rd St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute near Third Street, where a woman reportedly went to her ex-boyfriend’s home and both people were yelling at each other.
Man harassing woman and child at Riverfront Park
Disturbance
Riverfront Park, 5th, Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Riverfront Park for a reported harassment complaint involving a white male wearing (description withheld) clothing, a (description withheld), and a hat who allegedly harassed the caller (name withheld) and her niece.
Parking complaint for vehicle without permit
Traffic
East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint near East Street involving a vehicle without a permit.
Parking complaint for unpermitted Honda Civic
Traffic
East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint involving a Honda Civic parked without a permit in front of a building on East Street.
Son reportedly damages apartment and leaves on skateboard
Property Damage
Aiken Ave building 6b, apartment 82, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on Aiken Avenue for a possible vandalism complaint. A caller reported that her son damaged the apartment and left on a skateboard toward Aiken Avenue, and units were asked to check the surrounding area.
Son reported damaging apartment and leaving
Domestic Dispute
Acorn Ave building 6b, apartment 82, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report that a man reportedly damaged his mother’s apartment and then left on a skateboard near First Street and Aiken Avenue. Units were asked to search the area for a possible family-related disturbance.
Delta facility evaluation at urgent care center
Medical Emergency
N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical evaluation at an urgent care facility on North Greenbush Road.
Elderly man fallen, sick and unalert at nursing center
Medical Emergency
4th St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a nursing center on Fourth Street for an 83-year-old man who reportedly fell earlier in the morning and is conscious and breathing but sick and not alert.
