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Emergency Incidents
Two-vehicle crash blocks road near North Street
Traffic
North St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle collision involving a black Nissan sedan and a white Chevrolet pickup, with debris in the roadway near Diane just north of North. Caltrans is requested to assist with cleanup.
Welfare check for distraught elderly woman at home
Medical Emergency
Woodrow St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible welfare check for a distraught elderly woman at a residence near Woodrow Street in Taft.
Vehicle hits sign after driver has seizure
Traffic
North St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic collision where a vehicle struck a sign near North Lincoln Street in Taft, reportedly because the driver was having a seizure.
Traffic stop in Rite Aid parking lot
Traffic
Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in a store parking lot involving a 1977 Dodge with a California license plate.
Loose dogs reported near tee ball field
Animal Complaint
Cascade Pl, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a recreation park near Cascade Place in Taft for a report of multiple loose dogs, including a golden husky and two large black-and-white dogs, near the tee ball field.
Verbal domestic dispute with threats at Two Street home
Domestic Dispute
2nd St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a priority verbal domestic disturbance on Two Street involving an open phone line between a male and a female, with the male reportedly threatening residents. Additional units were requested from the area of 30th and Union, and the call was noted as related to a prior incident.
Open door reported between tax service and barbershop
Suspicious Activity
Center St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a reported open door with a keypad at a business near Center Street, between a tax service and a barbershop, after prior issues with transients at the location.
Open alarm and unsecured door at auto parts store
Break-In
Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an audible alarm at an auto parts store on Kern Street. The alarm included front, counter, and door activations. A responsible party was contacted and was responding in a blue GMC. Officers found an open door and no apparent employees inside, suggesting a possible burglary.
Report of vehicle fire with screams heard
Fire
Clayton - O'Dell, Taft Mosswood, CA 95206
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible vehicle fire near Clayton and O'Dell involving a silver van, possibly a Toyota. The caller reported hearing screaming and was unsure if anyone was inside. Fire units responded, but the vehicle was not located and the call was canceled.
Open door found at auto parts store in Taft
Suspicious Activity
Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a business on Kern Street for a welfare check after a responsible party requested law enforcement. They found an open door at the auto parts store with no apparent employees inside.
Vehicle blocking roadway with debris spilled
Traffic
CA-119 & Gardner Field Rd, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible traffic hazard near Gardner Field and Highway 119, where a vehicle was reported stopped in the middle of the roadway with several items spilled out.
Four juveniles reportedly climbed into building near Kern Street
Break-In
Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to the Kern Street area for a report that four juveniles removed boards from a window near a machine and climbed into a building.
Intoxicated person causing disturbance at Starbucks
Disturbance
Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a coffee shop on CR Highway involving a man who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
Car stuck in roadway on North Street
Traffic
North St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible stranded motorist near North Street in Taft. The caller, who had a language barrier, reported that her car was stuck in the roadway. The vehicle was later being moved and no further assistance was needed.
Graffiti reported at construction business
Property Damage
S 10th St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a business on South 10th Street in Taft for a report of graffiti on the side of the building. The call was clarified as graffiti rather than a burglary.
Vehicle collision on North Lincoln Street
Traffic
N Lincoln St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible vehicle accident near North Lincoln Street and C Street, with Engine 21 sent to the scene.
Head-on crash with person pinned on North Lincoln
Traffic
N Lincoln St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible head-on traffic collision near North Lincoln Street and Elm in Taft, involving a black sedan and a brown Chevrolet Avalanche. A complainant was reportedly pinned in a vehicle, and an ambulance was requested to the intersection.
Unconscious male transient found breathing on Riverwalk Avenue
Medical Emergency
Riverwalk Avenue, Taft, California 93268, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a welfare check for an apparently unconscious person near the bike path in the (number withheld) block of Riverwalk Avenue in Taft. The subject was described as a male transient who appeared to be breathing.
Man accused of assaulting ex-partner at home
Domestic Dispute
Fillmore St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal domestic dispute between a caller and her ex-husband at a residence near Fillmore Street. The situation was later reported to have escalated when a son said the father hit the mother.
Traffic stop on white Chevy Blazer with no plate
Traffic
2nd St & Woodrow St, Taft, CA 93268
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevy Blazer with no license plate near Woodrow Street and Second Street in Taft.
