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Emergency Incidents
Hit-and-run crash in gravel lot on Pierce Street
Traffic
Pierce St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run in a gravel lot near Pierce Street, where a white BMW allegedly struck a parked car and fled northbound before turning east on State. A separate report mentioned a dark sedan throwing eggs at pedestrians near Vine and Fowler.
Accidental panic alarm at Willowbrook Circle apartment
False Alarm
Willowbrook Cir, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported panic alarm at an apartment complex near Willowbrook Circle. The activation was later described over the radio as accidental while residents were gathering.
Student ID theft reported at South Hall
Theft Report
Matthews Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer at South Hall requested a case for a reported theft involving a student ID. A case number was assigned for the incident.
Male experiencing cramping and unable to talk near Cherry Lane
Medical Emergency
Cherry Ln, West Lafayette, IN 47907
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a venue near Cherry Lane for a male subject who was reportedly cramping, shaking, and unable to talk. The medic unit arrived on scene.
Report of drunk driver near Sagamore and Salisbury
Substance Use
Sagamore Pkwy W & N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible drunk driver in a maroon Kia reported driving erratically on Sagamore Parkway near Salisbury Street, traveling westbound toward a nearby store. A caller was reportedly following the vehicle.
Possible gas leak after furnace turned on
Fire
N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak at an apartment on North Salisbury Street in West Lafayette after a caller reported that turning on a furnace activated a smoke alarm and he believed he smelled gas.
Noise complaint about live band on front porch
Disturbance
Sylvia St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible noise complaint involving a live band playing on a front porch near Sylvia Street.
Altercation reported near Pearson and Grant streets
Assault Report
S Grant St, West Lafayette, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported battery or altercation near Pearson Street and Grant Street in West Lafayette. They checked nearby cameras and looked for witnesses. The victim reportedly did not want further action and only wanted the man separated from her so they could go their separate ways.
Man grabs woman during dispute outside bar
Assault Report
W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported battery outside a restaurant near West State Street in West Lafayette. A caller reported that a man in a long-sleeve Purdue shirt allegedly grabbed her daughter during an argument and was following them. Units met with the parties outside near the restaurant and a nearby stadium area.
Traffic stop on silver Chevy near River and Wood
Traffic
S River Rd & E Wood St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a silver Chevy Traverse near River Road and East Wood Street, later moving the stop near the Kraner area. The officer requested a records check on a male suspect associated with the vehicle.
Driver tries to take minivan onto sidewalk near park
Traffic
Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a black minivan attempting to drive on a sidewalk near a park area. The driver appeared confused, and the officer helped back the vehicle out of the area.
Report of possible drunk driver on US 231
Substance Use
US-231 & Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible drunk driver in a silver Town and Country traveling northbound on US 231 near Lindbergh Road.
Suicidal subject at pedestrian bridge on Tapawingo Dr
Medical Emergency
Tapawingo Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a suicidal person at a pedestrian bridge near Tapawingo Drive. Medic 1 reported being on scene at State Street Bridge.
Male claims to have jumped off bridge but survived
Medical Emergency
Harrison Bridge, West Lafayette, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suicide attempt, searching Harrison Bridge and nearby trails after a man reportedly said he jumped from a bridge and survived. Dispatch did not know which bridge. He was in contact with the caller's sister but was not responding verbally.
Intoxicated patrons refuse to leave bar
Substance Use
W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a bar where two highly intoxicated men, one wearing a grey sweatshirt, were refusing to leave.
Reckless postal truck swerving over center line
Traffic
Dehart St & N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a possible reckless driver in a USPS box truck swerving over the yellow line near River Road and DeHart Street, last reported southbound near Robinson and River.
Officer speaks with lobby visitor about stolen items
Theft Report
Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer spoke with a subject in the lobby of Purdue Mall in West Lafayette regarding a possible theft-related complaint involving stolen property.
Fire alarm at Wade Apartments on North River Road
Fire
N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to an active fire alarm at an apartment complex on North River Road. Responders reported nothing visible, but audible alarms were sounding.
Fall detected for 94-year-old woman at North South Bay
Medical Emergency
N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a facility on North South Bay in West Lafayette for a possible fall detection alert involving a 94-year-old woman.
Report of intoxicated driver in gray Nissan Rogue
Substance Use
South St, West Lafayette, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a gray Nissan Rogue leaving a parking lot on the northwest side of West Lafayette, Indiana. The female driver was reportedly possibly drinking alcohol in the vehicle.
