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Emergency Incidents

Person blocking rear alley behind Rainier Avenue

audio iconDisturbance
Ranier Ave, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person loitering and blocking access in a rear alley in the 400 block of Rainier Avenue in Taft.

Oil theft reported at auto parts store

audio iconTheft Report
Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible petty theft at an auto parts store on Kern Street in Taft, where five quarts of oil were reportedly taken by a man who left on a bicycle.

Hit-and-run crash at Fastrip food store in Taft

audio iconTraffic
West Side Hwy, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run property damage crash at a food store on Kern Street in Taft. The reporting party spoke with the involved driver, who reportedly said they did not have insurance and then left the scene. Records checks on two vehicle plates reportedly showed no current hits.

Traffic stop attempt on yellow Volvo sedan

audio iconTraffic
Main St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to stop a yellow Volvo sedan near Highway 119 and East Main. The vehicle reportedly returned as a 2003 four-door Volvo from Maricopa, with no prior stops reported.

Officers check yellow Volvo near 1st and East Main

audio iconSuspicious Activity
Main St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible suspicious yellow Volvo sedan near 1st Street and East Main, with a possible failure to appear warrant. The vehicle was later reported pulling into the northeast corner near Frank and Number Seventeen. A separate report was mentioned at a location on Cold Spray Court.

Uncooperative woman walking in middle of road on Gardner Field Rd

audio iconMedical Emergency
Gardner Field Rd, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a woman walking in the middle of Gardner Field Road near the (number withheld) block. Units followed her and later made contact with an uncooperative woman near the substation, with a possible later location near Gwen and Dolores. Radio traffic also mentioned black smoke in a nearby housing area and a request to help extinguish a possible fire.

Object reported low above power line in Taft

audio iconFire
E St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to check a possible fire or power hazard involving an object reported about 100 feet above a power line near East Huron Street in Taft.

Officers check on suspicious person on Wood Street

audio iconSuspicious Activity
Wood St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near Wood Street in Taft. The person was described as a white male about 30 years old wearing a black hoodie, and units were out with him while searching the area.

Suspicious person reported on Wood Street

audio iconSuspicious Activity
Wood St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious man near Wood Street in Taft, described as wearing a black hoodie and black-and-white sneakers.

Person with hand laceration near Bell Avenue in Taft

audio iconMedical Emergency
Bell Ave, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Bell Avenue in Taft for a possible hand laceration.

Welfare check requested near Lexington Avenue in Taft

audio iconMedical Emergency
Lexington Ave, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible welfare check at a residence near Lexington Avenue in Taft. Units were advised to contact a designated number for more information.

Welfare check conducted at residential address

audio iconMedical Emergency
Lexington Ave, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible welfare check at a residence near Lexington Avenue in Taft. Units were advised to contact by phone for more information.

Ambulance requests lift assist near Bell Avenue in Taft

audio iconMedical Emergency
Bell Ave, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance requested a code two lift assist at a location on Bell Avenue, with another department assisting.

Traffic crash near school, driver reports back injury

audio iconTraffic
N 10th St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic collision near North 10th Street and West Ash Street, later reported closer to a local continuation school. A driver was not pinned in the vehicle but complained of back pain, and a southbound lane was blocked while medical responders were started as a precaution.

Large gathering reported at Taft business

audio iconSuspicious Activity
N 10th St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious situation near a business on North 10th Street in Taft, where a large gathering was reported forming for unknown reasons.

Person experiencing difficulty breathing near Ash Road

audio iconMedical Emergency
Ash St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem near Ash Street in Taft, California.

Person having difficulty breathing on A Street in Taft

audio iconMedical Emergency
A St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person having difficulty breathing near a location on A Street in Taft, California.

Officers respond to call on North Road

audio iconDisturbance
North St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible runaway juvenile or juvenile beyond parental control near North Road. A responding unit confirms they are not in contact with any other parties.

Overdose reported on North Road in Taft

audio iconSubstance Use
North St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible overdose incident near North Road in Taft, with a squad unit responding to the scene.

Truck blocking intersection at Kern and 1st streets

audio iconTraffic
Kern St & 1st St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible injury traffic collision near the 100 block of Kern Street at or near 1st Street, with one truck blocking the intersection. Units responded and arrived at the scene.
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