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Emergency Incidents
Vehicles block pest control truck at Joe's Diner
Traffic
N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking dispute at a diner on North Main Street, where a pest-control worker said two vehicles had blocked their company vehicle in. The situation was treated as a civil matter.
Caller seeks officer help over man’s belongings
Other Incidents
Essex Ct Unit 1, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested to speak with an officer by phone about items belonging to a male subject at a possible residence near Essex Court in Blacksburg, referencing a prior abandoned 911 text call from the previous day.
Burglary and fire alarms at Courtyard by Marriott
Break-In
Southpark Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire units responded to a reported burglary alarm at a hotel on Southpark Drive. A fire alarm was also reported at the same location. The alarm company could not reach a keyholder, but the general manager later confirmed everything was okay, and one responding unit was canceled while another was asked to double check the area.
Fire and intrusion alarms at South Park Drive motel
Fire
Southpark Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and officers respond to a reported fire alarm and possible burglar intrusion alarm at a four-story motel near South Park Drive in Blacksburg. Nothing is visibly showing from the exterior.
Welfare check for stumbling man on Draper Road
Suspicious Person
Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare check for a man reportedly stumbling on Draper Road. The caller described a man in his early 20s wearing (description withheld), (description withheld) shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt, last seen on the road about five minutes earlier.
88-year-old man falls at Showalter Center in Blacksburg
Medical Emergency
Showalter Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall involving an 88-year-old man at a senior living facility on Showalter Drive in Blacksburg.
88-year-old male conscious and breathing at Showalter Center
Medical Emergency
Showalter Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving an 88-year-old man at a center on Showalter Drive in Blacksburg.
Traffic signal malfunction leads to crash
Traffic
Industrial Park Rd & S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a traffic signal malfunction at the intersection of South Main Street and Industrial Park Road in Blacksburg, where conflicting green indications may have contributed to a crash. The caller later said the signal appeared corrected but was concerned it could malfunction again.
66-year-old man falls near Arrington Road in Blacksburg
Medical Emergency
Arrington Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a possible fall involving a 66-year-old man who was conscious and breathing near Arrington Road in Blacksburg.
Reckless red pickup reported on Route 460
Traffic
US-460, Blacksburg, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a BOLO for a red pickup truck reportedly speeding and swerving westbound on Route 460 toward Blacksburg. The vehicle was described as having no visible license plate, and pepper spray was mentioned in the radio traffic.
Elderly woman falls at English Meadows Memory Care
Medical Emergency
S Point Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a memory care facility near South Point Drive in Blacksburg for a reported fall involving an 80-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing.
Business alarm at Gilbert Place on Gilbert Street
Break-In
Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business near Gilbert Street. The alarm panel reportedly indicated an issue in zone 002.
Fireworks complaint near Warren Street roundabout
Disturbance
Warren St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person setting off fireworks near the end of Warren Street by a small roundabout and checked the area while coordinating with another unit.
Person setting off fireworks near Center and Houston
Disturbance
Houston St & Center St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person setting off fireworks near Center Street and Houston Street in Blacksburg. The person reportedly ran from the area and may be a teenager. Units 143 and 193 checked the area and nearby trails.
Suspicious person runs toward campus trail
Suspicious Activity
Green St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a suspicious person in a black hoodie running through the woods near Green Street and the Blacksburg campus area, possibly heading toward a trail and the stadium. Callers also reported hearing fireworks for about 40 minutes and a possible impact on a car.
Fireworks noise complaint at Center and Houston
Disturbance
Houston St & Center St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a noise complaint about someone setting off fireworks near Center Street and Houston Street. A unit advised they would handle the disturbance.
Vehicle strikes deer on Harding Road
Traffic
Harding Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle crash involving a deer near Harding Road off Happy Hollow. The caller said they tried to avoid the deer but still struck it, causing front-end damage to a black Mercedes-Benz. No tow truck was requested.
Business alarm with kitchen motion activation
Break-In
Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible business alarm at a commercial location on Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg, with a kitchen motion detector reportedly activated and key holders being contacted.
Loud screaming complaint near Harding Avenue in Blacksburg
Disturbance
Harding Ave Apt D, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of screaming coming from a neighboring apartment at a residential complex on Harding Avenue. The caller reported that it did not sound violent and no one appeared to be hurt.
Assault reported near Main Street in Blacksburg
Assault Report
N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed creating a separate incident card for a possible assault near Main Street in Blacksburg, with unit 132 attached to the call.
