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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle with false plates towed from police lot
Traffic
Anthoine St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a tow for a gray Jeep Renegade in the front lot near the South Portland police department after radio checks showed apparent plate and registration issues, including a VIN that reportedly returned inactive or replaced.
Officer assists driver near Broadway Dunkin
Traffic
Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible vehicle-related contact or assistance involving a female driver near a business on Broadway. The unit later reported they were all set.
77-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing
Medical Emergency
Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 77-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing near Gorham Road in South Portland.
Child left at Burger King on Gorham Road
Missing Person
Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible missing juvenile at a Burger King on Gorham Road in South Portland, where the child reportedly said his mother left him there.
Alarm investigated at Long Creek business
Break-In
Long Creek Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm activation at a business near Long Creek Drive in South Portland. The chief spoke with the manager, silenced the alarm, and reported that the situation was under control.
Small bush fire near Maine Mall median
Fire
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside fire near Maine Mall Road by a shopping area. Initial reports were unclear about whether it was a brush fire or a bus fire. Engine 44 found a smoldering bush in a median, extinguished it, and overhauled the area before returning to service.
Fire alarm recall at Maine Mall Best Buy
Fire
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm recall at a retail store on Maine Mall Road, with the cause unknown.
Hood system fire alarm at Maine Mall restaurant
Fire
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a possible general alarm on a hood system at a business near Maine Mall Road in South Portland.
Restaurant kitchen hood system fire alarm
Fire
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a restaurant on Maine Mall Road, with a general hood system alarm and multiple fire and medical units responding.
70-year-old woman has chest pain and irregular heartbeat
Medical Emergency
Sterling Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Sterling Avenue for a reported 70-year-old woman with shortness of breath, AFIB, and chest pain, with a Delta-level response requested.
70-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Sterling Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Sterling Avenue for a reported 70-year-old woman with shortness of breath and chest pain and a history of heart problems. She was later transported to a medical center.
Elderly woman possibly with dementia knocking on apartment door
Medical Emergency
Main St Apt 48, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on an elderly woman with possible dementia at an apartment on Main Street in South Portland after she was reported knocking on the door and may have gone back inside.
85-year-old female with critical potassium levels
Medical Emergency
Broadway Apt 5, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responds to an apartment on Broadway Cottages in South Portland for an 85-year-old woman with reported critical potassium lab results, and she is to be transported to the hospital.
Runaway juvenile reported near Liberty Commons
Missing Person
Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a runaway juvenile who had left a home near Westbrook Street and was reportedly headed toward a nearby apartment complex. The juvenile was described as wearing dark camouflage pants, an (description withheld), a (description withheld), and a (description withheld).
Fire crews check light gas odor near restaurant
Fire
Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported natural gas odor outside a restaurant near Westbrook Street in South Portland. Units investigated and determined the light odor appeared to be coming from a nearby pump station and was confined to that area.
Traffic stop and gas odor reports on Main Street
Traffic
Main St, South Portland, ME
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a traffic stop near a business on Main Street involving a specific vehicle plate and operator information, with officers waiting for a licensed driver. A separate call reports a possible natural gas odor outside a restaurant on West River Street, with fire units dispatched to check the area.
Man with altered mental status combative at Target store
Medical Emergency
Running Hill Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a store on Running Hill Road in South Portland for a conscious adult man with altered mental status who was reportedly combative. Staff located the patient inside the store near the pharmacy, and he was to be taken into protective custody.
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding in garage
Fire
Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm sounding in a garage near Highland Ave in South Portland. The caller reported no apparent ill effects.
Elderly woman trapped in Uber with numb legs
Medical Emergency
Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were sent to a parking lot near Preble Street in South Portland for a report of an elderly woman stuck in the back seat of an Uber and unable to get out, with numb legs. The call was later described as primarily a lift assist rather than a crash-related injury.
Cash taken during robbery at Quality Inn
Robbery Report
Main St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible robbery at a hotel on Main Street in South Portland. A caller said they were threatened for money while checking in, and a man in his 40s wearing a (description withheld) took their cash and left in a silver SUV toward the highway. No weapons were reported, and officers were asked to look for the vehicle in the area.
