Explore real-time crime map and safety statistics for West Lafayette, IN. Our interactive crime map shows reported incidents, crime trends,
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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle marked for 24-hour parking violation
Traffic
N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a parking enforcement check on a black Ford van for a possible 24-hour parking ordinance violation near North Salisbury Street in West Lafayette.
Battery incident at Harrison High School
Assault Report
N 50 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible battery at a high school. One person was later reported to be in custody for battery.
Minor parking lot crash at Walmart
Traffic
Northwestern Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported minor fender-bender crash in the grocery side parking area of a Walmart, near a silver passenger car in the second row.
Kitchen fire in apartment on Happy Hollow Road
Fire
Happy Hollow Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported kitchen fire at an apartment near Happy Hollow Road in West Lafayette.
Patient with unstable vitals at Westminster Village
Medical Emergency
N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic personnel were dispatched to a care facility on North Salisbury Street for a possible medical emergency involving a patient with abnormal vital signs.
Possible apartment structure fire reported
Fire
Happy Hollow Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire at an apartment in the Knob Hill Apartments complex on Happy Hollow Road.
Kitchen fire with smoke at Knob Hill Apartments
Fire
Happy Hollow Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible kitchen fire at an apartment in a complex on Happy Hollow Road. Moderate smoke was reported from the front or east side of the building, and the building was believed to be evacuated while awaiting fire response.
Kitchen fire in apartment at Knob Hill complex
Fire
Happy Hollow Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire at an apartment complex on Happy Hollow Road in West Lafayette after a caller reported a kitchen fire. The extent of the fire was unknown because the caller could not answer questions.
Minor crash involving van on Hunter Road
Traffic
Hunter Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property-damage crash near Hunter Road in West Lafayette, where a Sprinter van apparently struck another vehicle’s mirror and a police report was requested.
Store disturbance on State Street in West Lafayette
Disturbance
E State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, a store manager on State Street reported a man causing issues at the store. The man was described as wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), a (description withheld), and (description withheld) and was later seen walking westbound on State Street. An officer planned to contact him near a nearby fast food restaurant.
Van and car crash on Harrison Bridge ramp
Traffic
Harrison Bridge, West Lafayette, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash involving a van and an Audi on the eastbound ramp from River Road onto Harrison Bridge in West Lafayette.
Female with black stools needs hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Woods Edge Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Woods Edge Court in West Lafayette for a woman who needed transport to the hospital after reporting black stools for the past two days and being on a liver transplant list.
Caller reports attempted money scam
Fraud Report
N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location on South Johnson Avenue for a reported scam, where a caller was waiting in the lobby to meet them about someone trying to take money from him.
Woman stuck in handcuffs at apartment room
Other Non-Crime Event
Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a lodging facility on Sagamore Parkway where a woman was reported stuck in handcuffs and needed help getting them off.
Officer requested to put down injured raccoon
Other Non-Crime Event
Yeager Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to assist with a possible animal control situation involving a raccoon near an apartment garage off Yeager Road in West Lafayette.
Additional stolen items reported at campus facility
Theft Report
Visitor Parking on South End of Building, 775 Ahlers Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a service building on campus for a follow-up theft report, where staff reported additional items that were discovered stolen from a theft that occurred last week.
Reckless driver speeding on State Road 231
Traffic
State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black Subaru driving recklessly at about 70 miles per hour on River Road near State Road 231, swerving and continuing toward Lafayette.
Noise complaint for loud music and jumping
Disturbance
Westview Cir, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible noise complaint involving loud music and jumping at an apartment on Westview Street in West Lafayette.
Couple stuck in handcuffs at Prestige Inn near Sagamore Parkway
Other Non-Crime
Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a hotel on Sagamore Parkway for a woman reportedly stuck in handcuffs with her partner after losing the key. A vehicle plate check was also requested for a white GMC tied to the contact.
