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Emergency Incidents
Driver warned for failing to yield and signal
Traffic
Fairfield Pike, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Fairfield Pike involving a driver who received a verbal warning for failing to yield and not using a turn signal.
Traffic stop on blue hatchback at Elm and Phillips
Traffic
Elm St & Phillips St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Elm Street and Phillips Street in Yellow Springs involving a possible blue hatchback.
Worker accused of stealing documents from home safe
Break-In
S Walnut St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a home on South Walnut Street, where a caller said a man who had been working there broke into a safe and stole sensitive documents earlier in the day. The man was no longer at the location when the call was made.
Property retrieved at Tesrak location
Other Incidents
Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that possible property was retrieved at a business location, and units were returned to service.
Suspicious person reported at Tesseract Books
Suspicious Person
Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious woman at a bookstore on Xenia Avenue. A 911 caller said an employee reported a woman believed to have stolen items the previous week. An officer nearby was assigned to the call.
Suspicious person reported at Tesco Books store
Suspicious Activity
Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 call about a suspicious woman at a bookstore on Xenia Avenue. An employee reported that a woman, described as about 40 years old with dyed red hair, was in the store and was suspected of stealing items there the previous week.
Person experiencing overdose on Dawson Street
Medical Emergency
Dawson St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible overdose and medic assist on Dawson Street in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Firefighters investigate gas odor in kitchen
Fire
Miami Dr, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are responding to a possible gas odor inside a home near Miami Drive in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Smell of gas reported in kitchen on Miami Drive
Fire
Miami Dr, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Miami Drive in Yellow Springs for a possible gas odor reported in the kitchen.
Low-hanging line secured near Tom’s Market
Other Non-Crime Event
Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders checked a low-hanging line near a market and determined it was not a live wire. They placed cones around the parking lot to block access and notified the business staff.
Parking lot light pole struck at Yellow Springs Market
Traffic
Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible vehicle strike to an electric pole in a market parking lot on Xenia Avenue. Multiple light poles were leaning and a line was hanging low, so an officer stayed to keep vehicles out while the electric department was notified for follow-up.
Person fell near Glen Road in Yellow Springs
Medical Emergency
Glen Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched non-emergent to a possible fall at a residence near Glen Road in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Person having a seizure near Northwood Drive
Medical Emergency
Northwood Dr, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible seizure near Northwood Avenue by Carter Avenue and Redder Avenue.
Officer checks two suspicious vehicles at Ellis Park
Suspicious Activity
Ellis Park, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported two suspicious vehicles at Ellis Park and checked on three individuals associated with the vehicles. Both vehicles were reported to have Ohio license plates, including one temporary tag.
Officer finds propped door at high school, no entry
Suspicious Activity
S High St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer investigated a reported open door at a high school. The door was found propped open by a cow, with no signs of entry or anyone on the school grounds, and the school was cleared.
Person having difficulty breathing at Robinwood Drive
Medical Emergency
Robinwood Dr, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible breathing problem at a residence on Robinwood Drive.
Traffic complaint leads to driver given directions
Traffic
Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic complaint about a gray Toyota traveling from Dayton into Yellow Springs. The vehicle was followed by the reporting party in a red pickup and later pulled into a gas station on Xenia Avenue. Officers contacted the female driver, who appeared to be lost, and provided her with directions before clearing the scene.
Motion alarm at Yellow Springs firehouse
Break-In
Corry St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible burglary alarm at the Yellow Springs firehouse on Quarry Street near Keystone and Glen Street. A motion alarm is active, there has been no contact with the keyholder, and unit 523 is en route.
Report of possibly impaired driver on US 68
Substance Use
US Route 68, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a traffic complaint about a possible intoxicated driver in a maroon or red Ford Explorer traveling northbound on US 68 near Old Springfield Pike and Cold Springs Pike, approaching a village roundabout and possibly turning back toward Xenia.
Report of impaired driver on US 68 near roundabout
Substance Use
US-68, Yellow Springs, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a traffic complaint about a possible intoxicated driver in a maroon or red Ford Explorer traveling northbound on US 68 near Old Springfield Pike and a roundabout, later possibly turning around toward Xenia. The vehicle’s registration was reported as unknown, and records indicated a suspended status and prior traffic-related issues tied to the registered owner.