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Emergency Incidents
Commercial alarm at Jiffy Lube on Columbia Turnpike
Break-In
Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at a business on Columbia Turnpike, with the alarm indicating the manager’s office door. Responders later reported the business secure. During the same radio traffic, another unit was sent to a possible larceny at a nearby Walmart involving a man who reportedly tried to leave with a speaker and then walked into the parking lot.
Neighbor yelling at people on Washington Avenue
Disturbance
Washington Ave E, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS were dispatched to a possible disturbance near Washington Avenue East in Rensselaer, where a neighbor was reportedly yelling at people at the location.
Medical alarm activated near South Street
Medical Emergency
South St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an apartment on South Street in Rensselaer after a medical alarm activation.
Person requires EMS near John Street in Rensselaer City
Medical Emergency
John St floor 3, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a possible medical emergency on the third floor of a building near John Street in Rensselaer. Other responding units were canceled and ladder coverage was arranged.
Police search for suspect near Walmart and Panera
Suspicious Activity
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a search for a described male suspect in the area of a Walmart and a nearby restaurant. The suspect was reported to have gone behind one of the stores, but it was unclear which one due to low light.
74-year-old woman legs gave out, trouble breathing
Medical Emergency
Daniel St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Daniel Street in Rensselaer for a 74-year-old woman who reportedly had trouble breathing after her legs gave out while being moved from a bedroom to a living room.
Patient evaluation at Evergreen Commons; call near Daniel Street
Medical Emergency
Daniel St, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to two reported medical calls in Rensselaer, including a sick person near Daniel Street and an interfacility evaluation at Evergreen Commons. Mutual aid was requested for the Evergreen Commons call due to staffing limitations in Brunswick.
Shoplifting attempt at Rensselaer Walmart
Theft Report
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported attempted shoplifting at a Walmart on Troy Road. A man reportedly passed the point of sale without paying, left the items, and ran behind the store near a nearby restaurant. The store staff lost sight of him in the parking area.
Shoplifting suspect flees Walmart on Troy Road
Theft Report
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a Walmart on Troy Road in Rensselaer. A man reportedly passed the point of sale without paying, left the items, and ran behind the pickup section. The store later lost sight of him, possibly near the Walmart or a nearby Panera restaurant.
Accidental SOS call near Riverfront Park playground
Other Incidents
Riverfront Park, 5th, Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible accidental 911 hang-up call mapped near the playground at Riverfront Park in Rensselaer. The caller later confirmed through an SOS chat that the call was accidental. A separate report mentioned a suspected shoplifting incident at a local Walmart on Troy Road, where a person reportedly left the store after passing the point of sale.
Bleeding varicose veins treated near Central Ave
Medical Emergency
Central Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported medical issue near Central Ave across from Forbes Ave for a 57-year-old man who was conscious and breathing with bleeding varicose veins. Additional ambulances were requested and arrived at the scene.
Traffic stop on white Jeep at Veterans Square
Traffic
Van Rensselaer Square H, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a white Jeep near Veterans Square in front of a retail store. The stop appears to have involved a New York vanity license plate.
Complaint of garbage dumping from truck at boat launch
Other Incidents
Forbes Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a boat launch area for a report of a person unloading garbage from a U-Haul into a nearby wood line, possibly involving illegal dumping.
Driver hits deer on Route 4, no injuries reported
Traffic
Bloomingrove Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible property damage crash on Route 4 near Bloomingrove Drive, where a blue Jeep reportedly struck a deer and pulled onto the shoulder. The driver is not injured and wants to speak with an officer, and the deer is no longer visible.
Police custody incident at Walmart in Rensselaer
Disturbance
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are reported at a Walmart with one female in custody and another unit en route with one male. Units later report being back at the store, indicating an ongoing custody-related incident at the public business.
Child with dislocated patella transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Rensselaer Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Rensselaer Avenue involving a pediatric patient with a dislocated knee cap that was reportedly relocated. A basic life support ambulance transport to a pediatric hospital was requested.
Shoplifting suspect detained near FedEx entrance
Theft Report
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting in a plaza area where a suspect allegedly left without paying for two items. The person reportedly ran toward Regal Cinemas and then toward a FedEx location, discarded clothing while fleeing, and was taken into custody near the FedEx entrance.
Shoplifting suspect flees Walmart on Troy Road
Theft Report
Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting or trespass incident at a Walmart on Troy Road. A man reportedly passed through the registers with two items, then ran toward nearby businesses and was later reported no longer on scene. Loss prevention made contact with the subject.
Student with possible dislocated knee at Rensselaer school
Medical Emergency
Van Rensselaer Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a school auditorium in Rensselaer for a juvenile male student with a possible dislocated knee. The call was reported at a school address on Van Rensselaer Drive, with another reference to Ingersoll Drive.
40-year-old male passed out on sidewalk at Dollar Tree
Medical Emergency
Hudson Ave E, Rensselaer, NY 12144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of an approximately 40-year-old man who passed out on the sidewalk near a store on Hudson Road.
