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Emergency Incidents
Woman complains of severe pain, unable to sit or stand
Medical Emergency
Broadway Apt 312, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on Broadway East in South Portland for a 55-year-old woman who reportedly cannot sit or stand without pain and was recently out of rehab.
Man reportedly threatening gas station staff
Assault Report
Main St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a threats complaint near a Circle K and gas station on Main Street. A caller at a nearby hotel reported that a former employee may have threatened staff at the gas station, and the suspect was last seen in that area. The exact nature of the threats is unknown.
Officers respond to complaint at Hannaford store
Disturbance
Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinate a response toward a Hannaford store in South Portland for a possible disturbance reported as a sixty-three seconds complaint.
Man detained for shoplifting at Cottage Road store
Theft Report
Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a business on Cottage Road, where a male was in custody and reportedly made threats to staff.
Officer checks unoccupied vehicle at intersection
Traffic
Westbrook St & Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, police reported a traffic-related contact with an unoccupied vehicle near Westbrook Street and Broadway in South Portland. A registration check was requested for a black Cadillac Escalade.
71-year-old female suspects heart attack at Smith St
Medical Emergency
Smith St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Smith Street in South Portland for a reported possible heart attack involving an elderly woman with a known heart valve condition.
Small basement fire at home on Jessica Lane
Fire
Jessica Ln, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small basement fire at a home near Jessica Lane, believed to be caused by an electrical issue. The fire alarm recall was struck and the home was returned to the homeowner.
Small basement fire near Jessica Lane in South Portland
Fire
Jessica Ln, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small basement fire at a home on Jessica Lane in South Portland, believed to be caused by an electrical issue. The home was later returned to the homeowner.
Unauthorized roadwork restricts Westbrook Street traffic
Traffic
Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a possible unauthorized roadwork operation on Westbrook Street near Gainesville, where traffic was reduced to one lane and the crew reportedly did not have a flagger. The officer said the construction company had been warned before about the same issue.
Follow-up on JCPenney theft suspect and property
Theft Report
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports that a current incident should be linked to a prior JCPenney theft because the same suspect is involved, and the officer is returning to the store to collect property, statements, and property identification.
Male detained after leg pain complaint at group home
Medical Emergency
Darling Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a group home near Darling Avenue in South Portland for a detained person. Staff were trying to calm a client, and a male was later evaluated by medical responders for leg pain near Fulton Road and Darling Avenue.
Fire alarm and gas odor check at Springwood apartments
Fire
Springwood Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and an ambulance responded to a reported gas odor at an apartment in a Springwood complex. Units checked the apartment, an adjacent apartment, and the basement with meters showing no gas readings. The situation was turned over to the owner and an oil burner technician before units returned to service.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Sterling Avenue home
Fire
Sterling Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm sounding at a residence near Sterling Avenue in South Portland. Crews were preparing to respond while awaiting more information.
Medical call dispatched near Gorham Road, South Portland
Medical Emergency
Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible Charlie-level medical incident at a business on Gorham Road in South Portland.
79-year-old male with cough and tachycardia transferred
Medical Emergency
Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a medical facility on Gorham Road in South Portland for a transfer of an elderly man with a dry cough and persistent rapid heart rate.
Person with head pain after crash on Scamman Street
Traffic
Scamman St & Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Scamman Street and Broadway in South Portland for a person to be evaluated after a reported motor vehicle accident, with the person reporting head pain. A separate medical transfer was also requested for an elderly man with a dry cough and persistent rapid heart rate at a facility on Gorham Road.
Reckless driving complaint on Route 1 and I-295
Traffic
US-1 & I-295, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a gray Porsche Cayenne reportedly traveling around 100 miles per hour on Route 1 and then onto I-295 northbound. Another unit later reportedly stopped the vehicle and the complaint was closed.
Two-car crash blocking Broadway intersection
Traffic
Broadway & Stanford St, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash at Broadway and Stanford Street, near a Dunkin’ location, and requested another unit to help with traffic control while they were stuck in the roadway.
Shoplifting suspect flees from JCPenney area
Theft Report
Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible shoplifting at a department store, where a white male in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) reportedly took off toward a nearby grocery store.
