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Emergency Incidents
Police search for missing juvenile in Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are advised of a missing juvenile from McMinn County in the Athens area who reportedly left home after an argument and may be walking in an unknown direction. Units are asked to check the person’s welfare and hold for Athens Police if located.
Police search for missing juvenile in Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a missing juvenile from McMinn County who was last seen leaving a residence near Athens after a verbal argument with his mother. The juvenile was believed to be on foot with an unknown direction of travel and was described by clothing and appearance.
Reckless semi driving on I-75 near Athens
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a white semi truck driving recklessly at a high speed and failing to stay in its lane on I-75 North between mile markers 49 and 57.
Reckless utility truck reported on I-75 south
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless or impaired driver in a white utility truck on I-75 south near mile marker 45, with the vehicle reportedly unable to maintain its lane.
Broken down truck and camper on I-75 on-ramp
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled truck with a camper and a repair van on the northbound 49 on-ramp near I-75 in Athens, Tennessee. Radio traffic included checks of temporary and trailer/van license plates.
SUV run off road by truck on I-75 near mile 45
Traffic
Interstate 75 Service Rd, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a single-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound near mile marker 45.5 involving a white Toyota SUV. The vehicle was reportedly run off the road by an 18-wheeler and had a tree on its rear. No injuries were reported, and the driver later refused assistance and returned to traffic.
SUV runs off road on I-75 near mile 46
Traffic
Interstate 75 Service Rd, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 46, involving a white four-door SUV that reportedly went off the road into the tree line, with an elderly woman standing outside the vehicle.
Vehicle crash damages power pole on County Road 105
Traffic
Co Rd 105, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible vehicle crash near County Road 105 in Athens involving a red Chevy pickup, with a wire and electrical pole damaged and debris in the roadway.
Runaway juvenile reported in Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a BOLO for a runaway juvenile in Athens after a verbal argument with his mother. The juvenile was last seen leaving a residence and is believed to be on foot, wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), black shoes, and possibly a (description withheld). Units were advised to stop and hold the juvenile if located and notify Athens police.
Runaway juvenile reported missing in Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a BOLO for a reported runaway juvenile in Athens after a verbal argument with his mother. The juvenile was last seen leaving a residence on foot, wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), (description withheld), and possibly a (description withheld). Units were advised to stop and hold the juvenile if contacted and notify the Athens Police Department.
BOLO issued for motorcycle that fled traffic stop at high speed
Traffic
Dennis St & Rocky Mt Rd, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a BOLO for a black motorcycle with green details after a traffic stop for speeding (about 95 in a 50) near Rocky Mount Road and Dennis Street. The unit/county reportedly lost contact with the motorcycle. The rider was described as a white male wearing a black helmet and a gray hood.
Runaway juvenile reported in Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible runaway juvenile who left a residence in Athens on foot after a verbal dispute. The juvenile’s direction of travel is unknown.
Runaway juvenile reported after dispute in Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Athens are looking for a possible runaway juvenile who reportedly left home after an argument with his mother and may be on foot in the area.
Follow-up on runaway juvenile from Athens
Missing Person
Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are following up on a reported runaway juvenile from a home in Athens, Tennessee. The juvenile was last seen leaving on foot after an argument with his mother and may be wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), (description withheld), and possibly a (description withheld).
Truck hits pole, driver possibly having seizure
Traffic
N Jackson St, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a truck crashed into a pole near North Jackson Street in Athens, with an injured male patient and a possible seizure. A unit was requested to respond.
Two-vehicle crash on North Jackson Street
Traffic
N Jackson St, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash on North Jackson Street in Athens involving a GMC truck and a Chrysler vehicle, with a tow truck requested and units responding.
Helicopter landing zone set at manufacturing parking lot
Medical Emergency
Dennis St, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews established a helicopter landing zone in the lower parking lot of a manufacturing business, with two trucks marking the area and guidance for the approaching aircraft to use the flat grass near a berm.
Reckless driving complaint on I-75 northbound
Traffic
Interstate 75 Service Rd, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch relayed a caller report of a navy Mazda SUV driving recklessly northbound on I-75 near mile marker 45, including tailgating, gestures, brake-checking, and speeding. A unit requested a routine traffic stop/contact on the vehicle.
Pedestrian walking on I-75 South shoulder
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a person walking along the right shoulder of I-75 South near mile marker 53.2, described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Vehicles cleared after crash near I-75 exit 49
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a vehicle crash near exit 49 by Elbert Place on I-75. A truck was pulled from a ditch but still needed a tow, and another vehicle received a jump start. Units reported the right shoulder clear and coordinated moving vehicles off the interstate.
