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Emergency Incidents
Electrical pole on fire on Benwood Hill Road
Fire
Benwood Hill Rd, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS were dispatched to a reported electrical pole on fire near Benwood Hill Road in Marshall County. Multiple fire departments and an EMS unit were requested to respond on a designated radio channel.
Man returns after domestic dispute at home
Domestic Dispute
Roosevelt Ave, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance at a home on Roosevelt Avenue in Benwood. A woman reported that the man had left but was returning and pulling into the driveway.
Small line down across roadway on Roosevelt Avenue
Road Closure
Roosevelt Ave, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible small utility line down across a roadway and gravel lot near Roosevelt Avenue and requested utility assistance to check it.
Report of man possibly carrying knife on High Street
Weapons
High St, Benwood, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were advised of a third-party report that a man from McMechen was walking northbound on High Street in Benwood with a possible knife. The caller described him wearing a black jacket and black jeans and mentioned a history of prior issues. The report of a knife was not confirmed.
Elderly woman in and out of consciousness at home
Medical Emergency
Eoff St, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on Hope Street in Benwood for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman reported in and out of consciousness.
Elderly man unconscious and conscious intermittently at clinic
Medical Emergency
Eoff St, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a medical facility for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old man reported to be in and out of consciousness.
26-year-old female with flu symptoms at Benwood apartment
Medical Emergency
Marshall St Apt 1, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a residence on Marshall Street in Benwood for a reported 26-year-old woman with flu-like symptoms and a high fever.
Officers find bike with burglary tools near mall tracks
Suspicious Activity
Mcmechen Street, Benwood, West Virginia 26031, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched behind a mall center along railroad tracks for a man reported by a caller. They discussed contacting him, telling him to leave, and warned he would be trespassed if found there again. A bicycle with a black satchel containing possible burglary tools was left behind, and the man was last seen near trees and possibly heading toward McMechen Street or Coal Mine Road.
Speeding citation issued on Route 2 near 4th Street
Traffic
4th St, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Route 2 northbound near the Fourth Street exit for speeding, with a citation issued for traveling 66 in a 55 zone involving a 2019 BMW.
Reckless blue truck reported speeding on Route 2
Traffic
WV-2, Benwood, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a possible reckless driver in a blue GMC truck traveling southbound on Route 2 from Benwood at reportedly over 80 miles per hour. The vehicle was said to have an Ohio license plate, but the plate number was not clearly readable.
Traffic stop for improper registration display
Traffic
Marshall St, Benwood, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Route 2 southbound near the South Marshall Street exit for a vehicle with an improper display of registration. The officer issued a verbal warning and cleared the stop.
Report of possible illegal burn with black smoke
Fire
Boggs Run Rd, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area near Boggs Run Road in Benwood for a possible illegal burn after a caller reported black smoke in the area.
Suspicious persons reported at vacant Oak Street home
Suspicious Activity
Oak Hl Dr, Benwood, WV 26031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence on Oak Street for a possible suspicious activity check after a neighbor reported that the residents had moved out and the front wooden door was left wide open.
Cars speeding near children on South Marshall Street
Traffic
Marshall St, Benwood, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested patrol near a high-rise on South Marshall Street in Benwood, West Virginia, reporting multiple cars speeding with children present in the area.
Loose dog on Route 2 near Barksdale exit
Traffic
WV-2, Benwood, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible loose dog on Route 2 southbound near the Belair and Barksdale exits and checked the area.
