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Emergency Incidents
Person with chest pain near Wingfield Hills Road
Medical Emergency
Wingfield Hills Rd, Sparks, NV 89436
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a medical assist near Wingfield Hills for a patient with chest pain who was reported alert and breathing. The call was later cleared.
Traffic hazard involving pickup trucks near Mustang
Traffic
Ranch Road, Sparks, Nevada 89434, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic hazard near Mountain Ranch Road and Mustang involving two white pickup trucks and a brown Toyota 4Runner traveling eastbound.
Person with head injury after fall at Jagged Peak Lane
Medical Emergency
Jagged Peak Ln, Sparks, NV 89441
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and medic units respond to a possible medical emergency involving a fall with a head injury near Jagged Peak Lane in Sparks, Nevada.
Report of reckless possibly impaired driver
Traffic
Pyramid Way & N McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible intoxicated or reckless driver in a silver Honda pickup near McCarran Boulevard and Pyramid Way in Sparks. The driver allegedly cut off the reporting party and nearly hit them multiple times while traveling eastbound on McCarran. Weapons status is unknown.
Possible injury crash reported off Nash Drive
Traffic
Nash St, Sparks, NV 89431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible traffic crash with unknown injuries from a crash detection service for an apartment near Nash Drive in Sparks, Nevada. No one answered the callback.
Elderly man with dementia welfare check at Big R store
Medical Emergency
Baring Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store on Baring Boulevard for a welfare check on an elderly man with dementia who was reportedly dropped off by family and whose ride had not arrived. He was described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man
Missing Person
Sycamore Glen Dr, Sparks, NV 89434
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers broadcast a Silver Alert for an elderly man with Alzheimer’s and a pacemaker, last seen near Sycamore Glen Dr in Sparks after leaving to go for a walk. The alert was later cleared.
Boyfriend threatens to hit partner at apartment
Domestic Dispute
Los Altos Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal domestic dispute at an apartment in a complex on South Los Altos Parkway. A woman reported that her boyfriend threatened to hit her but did not, and he remained at the residence. No weapons were reported.
Person flying drone and bothering park visitors
Disturbance
Sparks Marina Park, 300 Howard Dr, Sparks, NV 89434
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person flying a drone and harassing people on the volleyball courts at Sparks Marina Park. The subject’s description is unknown, and no weapons were reported.
Shoplifting suspect detained at Target store
Theft Report
E Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89434
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported larceny at a retail store on East Lincoln Way, where a suspect was in custody and all merchandise was recovered. No weapons were reported.
Person requiring medical assistance at Chevron station
Medical Emergency
Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a gas station on Victorian Avenue in Sparks.
Officers conduct vehicle check at Lincoln Park
Traffic
E Lincoln Wy, Sparks, NV 89431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle check near Lincoln Park and Lincoln Way in Sparks involving a Honda sedan. The vehicle’s VIN reportedly came back clear, and the Nevada plate was reported as surrendered. Officers were instructed to remain with the vehicle and another officer was available if needed.
Gas leak at Westfall Springs High School gym
Fire
Eagle Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV 89441
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units are responding to a reported gas leak at a gym at Westfall Springs High School near Eagle Canyon Drive.
Officers stop vehicle of person with axe in Sparks
Missing Person
Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 89436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check after a phone reportedly pinged near 12th and H Street. They followed a vehicle through several nearby streets, including Vista Del Rancho, Vista, Helena, and Los Altos, after a report that the person had an axe. The driver was later contacted near El Dorado Savings and appeared somewhat compliant while officers spoke with him.
Missing elderly man last seen walking in Sparks
Missing Person
Sycamore Glen Dr, Sparks, NV 89434
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a Silver Alert for an 83-year-old man reported missing from a residence on Sycamore Glen Drive in Sparks. He was last seen leaving home on a walk and may have Alzheimer’s; dispatch indicated concern for possible hypothermia/exposure. His phone last showed activity in the Gardnerville area.
Person prevented from leaving 18th Street home
Assault Report
18th St, Sparks, NV 89431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible domestic dispute at a residence on 18th Street in Sparks, where a female was reportedly preventing the reporting party from leaving. Units responded and later advised the situation was under control.
Brush fire reported along I-80 near Reno
Fire
I-80, Sparks, NV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible brush fire along Interstate 80 westbound, initially near mile marker 70 and later described as east of Reno. Highway patrol was asked to confirm the exact location of the fire.
Police locate vehicle with man and child in Sparks
Suspicious Activity
Victorian Ave & 21st St, Sparks, NV 89431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white SUV involving a man and a young child in Sparks. The caller followed the vehicle after the pair got in at a gas station, and officers stopped it at Victorian Avenue and 21st Street.
Tow trucks requested for two totaled sedans
Traffic
E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested two tow trucks for two four-door sedans that were reported as completely totaled, possibly at a crash scene near a gas station on Veterans Parkway in Sparks.
