STREET BEAT

The 56th SFS Squadron handled the following issues Sept. 24 through Oct. 21 at Luke Air Force Base.

Tickets

SFS issued traffic citations for 85 moving violations and seven nonmoving violation.

Traffic accidents

Sept. 28: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Lightning Gate. A bus had struck the wall at the vehicle inspection area. There were no injuries.

Oct. 2: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the intersection of Super Sabre Street and Tovrea Road. A driver backed into a stop sign and was issued a citation.

Oct. 5: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the parking garage. A driver struck another vehicle while attempting to park. SFS issued one citation.

Oct. 17: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident on Eagle Street. While switching lanes, the driver struck the bumper of another car. There were in injuries and no citation was issued.

Emergency responses

Sept. 24: SFS and firefighters responded to a report of a gas leak at Bldg. 122 and set up a cordon around the leak. The gas was turned off and traffic resumed normal.

Sept. 26: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track where an individual was having trouble breathing. An individual was transported to Abrazo West.

Sept. 26: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the alternate fire station. An individual was suffering from heat stroke and was transported to Abrazo West.

Sept. 28: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Fighter Country Inn. An individual had a shoulder injury, was treated on scene and released.

Sept. 28: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 700. An individual had a head injury, was treated on scene and released.

Oct. 1: SFS responded to a report of warrant’s hit at South Gate Visitors Center for failure to appear. There was no extradition, and the subject was escorted off the installation.

Oct. 4: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the commissary. An individual had fallen and sustained a number of injuries. The individual was treated and released.

Oct. 5: SFS responded to a report of a verbal altercation at Club Five Six. Neither party wished to make a statement or press charges. The parties were ordered to separate and not talk to each other.

Oct. 6: SFS responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in base housing. One subject was ordered to depart the residence and not return for 24 hours.

Oct. 7: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in base housing. An individual had stomach pain and nausea, and was transported to Abrazo West.

Oct. 9: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track. An individual complained of having chest pains and was transported to Abrazo West.

Oct. 12: SFS responded to a report of shoplifting at the Luke AFB exchange. The subject had stolen hand sanitizer and hand cream. Glendale police responded and cited the subject, while SFS revoked the shopping privileges on base.

Oct. 15: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Fighter Country Inn. An individual complained of chest pains and breathing complications, and was transported to Abrazo West.

Oct. 15: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 983. An individual had sustained a head injury and was transported to Abrazo West.

Oct. 16: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit at South Gate for violating a court order from Phoenix City Court. There was no extradition, and the subject was escorted off the installation.

Oct. 17: SFS identified an individual thought to be driving impaired but refused to undergo a breathalyzer test. SFS received authority to draw blood to test for alcohol. The subject was released to the unit first sergeant.

Oct. 19: SFS secured the arrival of the presidential aircraft and the president of the United States. SFS coordinated with Secret Service to ensure safe passage on Luke AFB.

Oct. 19: SFS apprehended a member in Bldg. 528 who was instructed to stay inside the dormitory three times but refused to comply. The individual was apprehended and charged with Article 2/ failure to obey a lawful order or regulation and released to the unit first sergeant.

Oct. 19: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in base housing. An individual was having cardiovascular issues, was treated on scene but refused transport.

Oct. 19: SFS detected an individual who appeared to be impaired at South Gate attempting to sponsor an impaired nonmilitary-affiliated friend onto base. The nonmilitary member was escorted off base by Glendale police. The military member was given a breath test, charged with Article 111/ drunken or reckless driving and released to the unit first sergeant.

Oct. 19: SFS detected an individual who appeared to be impaired at South Gate. SFS conducted field sobriety and breath tests which were positive for intoxication. The member was charged with Article 111/ drunken or reckless driving and was released to the unit first sergeant.
Nonemergency responses