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Emergency Incidents
Semi hits stop sign and leaves scene on West 11th
Traffic
Fulton Ave & W 11th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a semi truck that struck a stop sign near Fulton Avenue and West 11th Street, nearly backed into two parked cars, and then continued west on West 11th Street toward Park Road. The truck was reportedly not using its lights and had no trailer plate.
Semi hits stop sign and leaves scene downtown
Traffic
Fulton Ave & E 11th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a semi-truck near 11th Street and Fulton Avenue knocked down a stop sign, nearly backed into two parked cars, and then left westbound on 11th Street toward Park Road. The truck was reportedly not using its lights and had no trailer plate.
Person found cold and not breathing at Park Road lot
Medical Emergency
S Park Rd, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible medical emergency near Park Road in Rochester, where a person was described as cold and not breathing. Rochester Fire and another unit were sent to the scene.
Fire near power pole behind Pearl Street home
Fire
Pearl St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible fire in an alley behind a residence on Pearl Street, with something burning on the ground near an electrical pole and the power out. The pole was reported to be at risk of catching fire as well.
Officer requests breath test for suspected drunk driver
Substance Use
Pontiac St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Pontiac Street and requested a breathalyzer for a possible intoxicated driver reported northbound from Clinton County.
Juveniles fire BB gun, shatter window on Bancroft Avenue
Property Damage
Bancroft Ave, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible criminal mischief incident near Bancroft Avenue, where juveniles allegedly fired a BB gun from a window and shattered another window.
Traffic stop at Race Street and East 8th Street
Traffic
Race St & E 8th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Race Street and East 8th Street involving a vehicle with a reported license plate. The male owner was later out to the right of the vehicle.
Welfare check near East 14th Street in Rochester
Welfare Check
E 14th St A, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to conduct a possible welfare check at an apartment on East 14th Street in Rochester.
Man reports possible crash involving his vehicle
Other Incidents
Main St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man in a lobby is asking to speak with an officer about a possible crash involving his vehicle last Friday at a Walmart in Rochester.
Man reports possible crash damage to his vehicle
Traffic
Main St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man in a lobby requested to speak with an officer about a possible property-damage crash involving his vehicle from last Friday at a Walmart store.
Dumped fiber optic material found in field
Other Incidents
S 500 E, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested near South 500 East for a report of a large pool of fiber optic material apparently dumped in a field.
Person in mask waving at people on Main Street
Suspicious Activity
Main St & 15th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible suspicious person walking on the sidewalk near Main Street and 15th Street, wearing a scream mask and black robe and waving at people.
Minor crash on McDonald Drive, no injuries
Traffic
McDonald Dr, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage-only vehicle crash on McDonald Drive between a fast food restaurant and a gas station, with no injuries and both drivers standing by.
Truck driver taken out of service for violation
Traffic
Rochester Blvd, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that a commercial driver was placed out of service for no operating authority and units were heading to the Rochester truck stop.
Suspicious makeshift bed found at Monroe Street home
Suspicious Activity
Monroe St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious situation at a residence on Monroe Street after a neighbor reported an open garage door. An officer found a makeshift bed on top of a hot tub and began checking the building, requesting additional units to assist.
Man reports cartel threats at Rochester home
Suspicious Activity
N 175 W, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to a location near North 175 West in Rochester to speak with a bicyclist who called 911 and reported feeling threatened by a cartel. The report is based on the caller’s account and is treated as a possible threat situation.
Emergency response at family funeral home in Rochester
Medical Emergency
W 18th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a family funeral home on West 18th Street in Rochester for a possible medical emergency.
Vehicle hits pole with no injuries reported
Traffic
W 18th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle collision with a pole near West and Eighteenth in Fulton County, with no injuries reported.
Vehicle hits pole, wires down on West 18th Street
Traffic
W 18th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to a reported crash near West 18th Street where a vehicle struck a pole and wires were reported in the roadway, with no injuries indicated.
Vehicle hits pole, wires across road in Rochester
Traffic
W 18th St, Rochester, IN 46975
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash into a pole near West 18th Street, with wires down across both lanes. Initial reports indicate no injuries, but medics are requested due to the apparent amount of damage.
