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Emergency Incidents
Trucks blocking parking spaces at I-75 rest area
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible complaint about two semi-truck trailers blocking parking spots at the I-75 south rest area near mile marker 45. A unit was sent to check the reported issue.
Vehicle hits deer on Highway 30 West, lane blocked
Traffic
TN-30, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible crash involving a vehicle and a deer on Highway 30 West near Athens, with one lane reportedly blocked.
Reckless red Jeep driving on I-75 southbound
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red Jeep Wrangler driving recklessly on I-75 southbound near mile marker 49 and exit 77, reportedly speeding and unable to stay in its lane.
Disabled pickup on I-75 shoulder near mile 49
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled gray pickup truck on the southbound right shoulder of I-75 near mile marker 49.2, pulling a U-Haul car hauler with a Jeep. The vehicle reportedly had a flat tire with no spare and was waiting for roadside assistance.
Hit-and-run crash on State Route 30 near County Road 445
Traffic
Co Rd 445, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hit-and-run crash on State Route 30 near County Road 445, involving a red Ford Explorer struck by a black SUV heading toward Athens City. The red Ford Explorer was reportedly still on scene and out of the roadway.
Crash on I-75 north exit ramp near Athens
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash on I-75 North near the 52 mile marker exit ramp, with state highway patrol already on scene.
Multi-vehicle crash with ATV and possible entrapment
Traffic
Bryson St & George St, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible multi-vehicle crash involving an ATV near Bryson Street and George Street by the northbound 52 exit. One person reportedly has a head laceration, and there are concerns about possible entrapment and vehicles traveling the wrong way on the ramp.
SUV partially blocking I-75 rest area ramp
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic hazard involving a white SUV with an Illinois license plate partially blocking the ramp at the I-75 southbound Exit 45 rest area in Athens, Tennessee.
Possible domestic assault in vehicle near Athens
Domestic Dispute
Co Rd 443, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible domestic assault that occurred in a vehicle near County Road 443 in or near Athens, with a county unit requested to respond.
Possible domestic assault in vehicle near Athens
Domestic Dispute
Co Rd 443, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible domestic assault that reportedly occurred in a vehicle near a location on County Road 443 in Athens. Units were already out with other calls and a county unit was considered.
Assault suspect linked to vandalism charges
Property Damage
Hwy 11 North, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an update on a previous assault or battery suspect connected to a location in Athens. The suspect may be traveling toward a location on Harrison Pike, and charges may involve misdemeanor vandalism.
Police search for assault suspect in white pickup
Assault Report
US-11, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers issued a bolo for a reported assault and battery suspect last seen leaving a business near Highway 11 North in a white lifted diesel pickup truck and traveling south toward Athens, with special attention requested for McMinn County.
Reckless gray truck reported on I-75 south
Traffic
I-75, Athens, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible reckless driving incident involving a gray Ford diesel truck traveling at high speed and passing on the shoulder of I-75 south near mile marker 51 in the Athens area. A unit is attempting to locate the vehicle.
3-year-old girl with seizures taken to ER
Medical Emergency
W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport was dispatched to take a child experiencing seizures to a hospital in Athens.
Disabled vehicle cleared from I-75 northbound
Traffic
Interstate 75 Service Rd, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled vehicle near the 45-mile marker northbound on Interstate 75, but the responding unit reported that the vehicle was no longer there.
Delayed report of hit-and-run crash involving van
Traffic
Hwy 11 North, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible delayed hit-and-run crash involving a white van and her vehicle near a business by the highway. She said she found a note the next morning with a vehicle plate number in her car.
Elderly man with neck fracture and head injury airlifted
Medical Emergency
W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter mission is transporting an elderly man with a neck fracture, head injury, and low blood pressure from a regional hospital emergency department to another hospital emergency department.
