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Emergency Incidents
Holdup alarm at restaurant on Main Street
Break-In
Main St, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a holdup alarm at a restaurant on Main Street. No contact was made initially, and the alarm was later reported clear. Units also checked on a possible second patient and a female at another nearby business.
Officer follows juvenile who left gas station on foot
Missing Person
Main St, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested help near a gas station by a fast food restaurant for a reported juvenile who ran off on foot. The officer later reported being in contact with a trooper, the juvenile’s mother, and the juvenile.
Elderly woman reported sick near Main Street
Medical Emergency
Main St, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a possible sick elderly woman at a location near Main Street in Altavista, Virginia.
Elderly woman sick near Main Street
Medical Emergency
Main St, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman at a location on Main Street in Altavista.
Sick patient requires emergency response at Oak Ridge Dr
Medical Emergency
Oak Ridge Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving a sick patient at a residence near Oak Ridge Drive in Altavista, Virginia.
Smoking power line reported on Park Street
Fire
Park St, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported smoking power line near Park Street in Altavista, Virginia.
Traffic stop on Main Street in Altavista
Traffic
Main St, Altavista, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near a business on Main Street in Altavista involving a red 2022 Volvo. A records check on the vehicle reportedly showed a negative license status.
Civil dispute and verbal trespass at 8th Street
Disturbance
8th St, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible civil dispute near 8th Street in Altavista. They relocated to a nearby address to locate a suspect, made contact, and the victim reportedly declined to press charges. A man was verbally trespassed from a local business, and the owner was to be notified.
Shoplifting reported at Elba's Butcher Shop
Theft Report
Pittsylvania Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported shoplifting at a butcher shop on Pittsylvania Avenue. The suspect was reportedly no longer at the scene when units arrived.
Minor traffic incident on Main Street in Altavista
Traffic
Main St, Altavista, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic incident on Main Street in Altavista involving a vehicle still in the roadway. They checked the vehicles and confirmed there were no fluids leaking and no need for fire or EMS response.
Minor crash involving truck on US-29 northbound
Traffic
US-29, Altavista, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle accident on US-29 northbound near the Altavista exit involving a Morris company truck with hazards on and airbags deployed. An employee later advised that a tow truck was on the way and other responding units could be disregarded.
Person reported ill near Franklin Avenue in Altavista VA
Medical Emergency
Franklin Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency squad 33 was dispatched for a possible illness at a location on Franklin Turnpike.
Person reported sick near Clarion Road in Altavista
Medical Emergency
Clarion Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders and a medic unit were dispatched to a possible sick person near Clarion Road in Altavista.
Sick patient reported near Melinda Drive
Medical Emergency
Melinda Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 1 was dispatched to a possible sick patient at a residence on Melinda Drive in Altavista.
66-year-old man with severe chest pains at store
Medical Emergency
Elsom Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 66-year-old man with severe chest pain inside a store on Seymour Drive near Elsom Avenue and Sol Street in Altavista, Virginia.
Sick patient reported at Altavista apartment
Medical Emergency
Avondale Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a reported sick patient at an apartment on Avondale Drive. A unit later reported being on scene.
Person with abdominal pain near Gibson Road
Medical Emergency
Gibson Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical call for abdominal pain at a location near Gibson Road in Altavista, Virginia.
Car hits tree then struck again on Marysville Road
Traffic
Marysville Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a single vehicle that crashed into a tree near Marysville Road, causing heavy damage. All occupants were reported out, and responders requested traffic control near the curve by a nearby store. A later update indicated the same vehicle was hit again southbound. Separate medical calls were also dispatched for a 74-year-old woman with a possible stroke and a 24-year-old woman with severe breathing difficulty at different locations.
Vehicle hits tree with unknown injuries reported
Traffic
Marysville Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a motor vehicle accident on Marysville Road where a vehicle reportedly struck a tree, with possible injuries and fluids leaking from the vehicle.
Pickup hits tree on Marysville Road, no injuries
Traffic
Marysville Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a red pickup truck that went off the roadway and into a tree on Marysville Road. The driver was out of the vehicle, fluids were leaking, and there was initially uncertainty about injuries. A later update indicated no injuries and no need for EMS, with state police to be notified for the report.
