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Emergency Incidents
37-year-old man unresponsive at North Hickory Hills Lane
Medical Emergency
N Hickory Hills Ln, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 37-year-old man who was sick and not alert near North Hickory Hills Lane in Scott County.
74-year-old man with kidney failure found lethargic
Medical Emergency
W York Rd, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched code 3 to a residence near West York Road in Austin for a reported 74-year-old man with altered consciousness, lethargy, abnormal breathing, and kidney failure.
Car slides into ditch at 256 and 7th Street
Traffic
IN-256 & S 7th St, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash where a silver sedan driven by a man went into a ditch near 256 and 7th Street in Austin. EMS was initially requested but later downgraded after an officer reported no injuries, and a tow truck was sent to the scene.
Man reports he is running from police on Main Street
Suspicious Person
W Main St, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious older man in a blue hoodie sitting outside a business near West Main Street in Austin. The caller reported the man said he was running from police and had a signal 60 in his pocket. The man reportedly ran out a back door and headed up an alley toward (person_name withheld), and units searched the area.
Traffic stop in True Value parking lot
Traffic
W Main St, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the True Value parking lot near Henry and Charles involving an Indiana collegiate license plate, and the registration was reported as valid.
Suspicious man loitering in Austin Community Park
Suspicious Person
Austin Community Park, Broadway St, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious older man at Austin Community Park near Broadway Street. The man was reportedly loitering near a baseball field and standing in the tree line looking into the park, possibly walking with a (description withheld).
Neighbor burning leaves and creating heavy smoke
Other Incidents
S 6th St, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible ordinance violation involving a neighbor across the street burning leaves and creating substantial smoke near South 6th Street in Austin.
Accidental pocket dial at Austin high school
Other Incidents
US-31, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a pocket dial at a high school in Austin, Indiana. They spoke with a person at the school, heard no signs of distress, and then drove through the area, which may have been hosting a craft festival.
Semi truck swerving on I-65 near mile marker 34
Traffic
I-65, Austin, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 text reporting a semi truck trailer driving recklessly on I-65 northbound near mile marker 34, swerving across lanes and unable to maintain its lane.
Officer checks vehicle stopped on roadside
Traffic
S US Hwy 31, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle stopped on the side of South US 31 near Radio Tower Road in Scott County. They checked the vehicle, ran its license plate, and state police arrived to take the report.
Welfare check after open line with possible voice on phone
Medical Emergency
S County Rd 850 E, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent for a welfare check near South County Road 850 East in Scott County after an open phone line was heard sounding like a factory, with someone possibly saying “miss you” before the call disconnected.
Car drives into ditch after passing bus on Dowling
Traffic
S Dowling St & W Kenwood Dr, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic accident on Dowling Street near Kenwood in Austin, where a small green car apparently went into a ditch after trying to pass a bus. The female driver reportedly got out and ran back to her home, and no injuries were believed to have occurred.
Officer requested for family-related issue
Domestic Dispute
W York Rd, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, dCS requested an officer to respond to a possible family-related issue at a residence on West York Road in Austin, Indiana.
Toddler with breathing difficulty reported near N Bogardus Rd, Scott County
Medical Emergency
N Bogardus Rd, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched code 3 to a location near N Bogardus Rd (reported south of Harriet/Harris Rd) for a 19-month-old with difficulty breathing. The caller later advised the child seemed to be breathing more normally; neck retractions were described and a pulse-ox reading of 97 was reported, but EMS was still requested.
Vehicle hits deer on Route 2 Road, airbags deploy
Traffic
N Terry Rd, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash with a deer on Route 2 Road. Airbags deployed, the animals remained in the roadway, and the occupants said they were okay.
Commercial alarm at farm on State Road 256
Break-In
IN-256, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a commercial alarm at a farm business on West State Road 256 involving a perimeter electric room door. No contact was made with the keyholder, and the call was later cleared.
Identity theft and fraud involving vehicle
Fraud Report
Short St, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible identity theft and fraud complaint involving a vehicle at a location on West Shore Road in Austin.
Crash involving disoriented elderly driver
Traffic
S Dowling St & Boatman Rd, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic accident near Dowling Street and Boatman Road involving an elderly woman from Seymour who did not know her location. EMS was requested for a medical evaluation and a tow truck was requested on rotation.
Reported apartment fire found to be leaf burning
Fire
Goodin Dr, Austin, IN 47102
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of a possible structure fire at an apartment complex in the 700 block near Goodin Drive in Austin. The visible smoke was later traced to the area of Dayton Drive and Goodin Drive and was determined to be a controlled burn, possibly someone burning leaves, and the fire response was canceled.
