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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle checked at east driveway, then left area
Suspicious Activity
Byer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle contact near Byer Road involving a Ford van in an east driveway. The license plate was checked, the vehicle left the area, and the contact was canceled.
Burning odor behind dryer at mobile home park
Fire
38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a mobile home park on 38th Avenue in Santa Cruz. The situation was later clarified as a smell of something burning behind a dryer in the laundry room, with no flames reported.
Domestic disturbance at Frederick Street apartment
Domestic Dispute
Frederick St Apt 306, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 62 and Medic 3 were dispatched with law enforcement to a possible domestic disturbance near Frederick Street in Santa Cruz, with units staging nearby.
Medical call near Mission Street in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 6 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a clinic on Mission Street, with the patient reported to be in the holding area.
Person with serious medical emergency near Broadway
Medical Emergency
Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Broadway in Santa Cruz.
Car blocks care facility driveway for an hour
Traffic
17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a silver Mercedes blocking the driveway of a care facility on 17th Avenue for about an hour, preventing patient transport in and out of the building.
Person needing urgent medical help near 7th Avenue
Medical Emergency
7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible medical emergency at a mobile home park on Seventh Avenue, with units reassigned to handle the call. Additional medical calls are mentioned at a pharmacy on Graham Hill Road and a CVS, including a report of two juveniles at the pharmacy.
Driver reported for road rage on Highway 17
Traffic
CA-17, Pasatiempo, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible road rage involving a small red sedan on northbound Highway 17 near Pasatiempo. The vehicle reportedly passed on the right shoulder, braked hard, and stopped traffic for about 30 seconds.
Code 2 medical request near Casa Blanca
Medical Emergency
Main St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical issue at an apartment complex near Main Street in Santa Cruz. A medic unit was dispatched and then canceled after law enforcement and a fire truck were already on scene.
Medical call near San Lorenzo Park Apartments
Medical Emergency
Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment complex on Dakota Avenue in Santa Cruz. Units including an engine and a medic were sent to the scene.
Accidental medical alarm near 30th Avenue in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
30th Ave space 15, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical alarm at a residence near 30th Avenue in Santa Cruz. No contact was made, and the call was later reported as an accidental activation. Radio traffic also referenced a separate injury accident near Webb Road and a fire alarm at a building on 41st Avenue.
Medical call near El Monte Real in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Monte St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical emergency near El Monte Real in Santa Cruz.
priority a medical call at residential facility
Medical Emergency
17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at Paradise Villa on 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz.
Medical dispatch near Laurent Street for emergency
Medical Emergency
Laurent St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near Laurent Street in Santa Cruz.
Medical call near Ocean Street with officers present
Medical Emergency
Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical incident near Ocean Street, with law enforcement already on scene and an ambulance requested.
Medical alarm at Delaware Avenue (number withheld)
Medical Emergency
Delaware Ave space 3, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at an apartment complex on Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz, with a unit responding to the alarm.
Grass fire and gas investigation on Seaside Street
Fire
Seaside St & Sadi St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported grass fire near Sadi Street and Seaside Street. Additional units were requested, and radio traffic later indicated a water rescue involving two people, with responders assessing them for injuries. A vehicle was reported to have gone into a closet, and a unit exchange was made for a gas investigation in place of an earlier engine.
Fire alarm reported near Continental Street in Santa Cruz
Fire
Continental St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a fire alarm at a building on Continental Street, a confirmed water rescue near East Cliff Drive and 36th Avenue involving two people removed from the water, and a separate medical call at a residence on Arista Court. Units were exchanged and some responses were canceled while crews continued to assess for injuries and check the alarm reset.
Solo bicycle crash on West Cliff Drive
Traffic
W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported solo bicycle accident near West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. Responders were directed past a nearby visitor center and down a driveway toward the beach to locate the incident.
Older woman wandering on highway off-ramp on Ocean Street
Medical Emergency
Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible welfare hazard involving an older woman wandering on the southbound Highway 1 Ocean Street off-ramp and gore point, with no vehicle associated with her.
