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Emergency Incidents
Natural gas odor reported near building on Stanger Street
Fire
Stanger St, Blacksburg, VA 24061
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible natural gas odor near a building at (number withheld) Stanger Street, in a fenced area close to a substation.
Possible natural gas leak near church building
Fire
Turner St NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a possible natural gas odor near a church-area building on Stanger Street between Price Street and Turner Street in Blacksburg.
Panic alarm reported at Shanks Hall near Turner Street
Suspicious Activity
Turner St NW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible panic alarm at a campus building on Turner Street Northwest, with security trying to contact people inside.
False fire alarm at South Main Street restaurant
Fire
S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a business near South Main Street in Blacksburg. The manager later called and said the fire response was not needed.
Delayed EMS response to medical call at Brightwood Manor
Medical Emergency
Brightwood Manor Dr # C-5, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical and police units were dispatched to a reported medical emergency at an apartment in the Brightwood Manor complex. Responders noted a delay of about 15 to 20 minutes and additional EMS units were directed to the scene.
Officers check woman and child walking on bridge
Suspicious Activity
N Main St & US 460 Byp, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a woman walking on a bridge with a small child near the South Main Street bridge over the eastbound 460 bypass. They located her near a bank, found her to be safe, and learned she was walking home from daycare to an apartment complex. The call was then reclassified as suspicious activity.
Trespass complaint at University Gateway Center
Suspicious Activity
Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a pending trespass complaint at a university shopping center on Prices Fork Road. A man reportedly sitting in the lobby charging his phone was asked to be trespassed and was last seen walking toward the nearby university mall. The caller planned to meet officers at the main entrance.
Minor parking lot crash at animal clinic
Traffic
S Main St S, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a minor parking lot crash at an animal clinic on South Main Street, where a caller reported that another person opened a car door and struck her vehicle.
Wrench reported stolen from parked truck
Theft Report
Sunridge Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft near Sunridge Drive in Blacksburg, where a caller reported a wrench taken from the front of a gray Ford pickup truck. The caller said they would wait by the vehicle for officers.
Disabled vehicle on US-460 at South Main
Traffic
S Main St, Blacksburg, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked on a disabled red Dodge on westbound US-460 near South Main under a bridge. The vehicle was apparently getting a tire changed and no further issue was reported.
Resident wants guest who refuses to leave removed
Suspicious Activity
Essex Ct Unit 1, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a residence near Essex Court in Blacksburg after a 911 abandoned text. They made contact with a resident who reported that a visitor had stayed for several days and was refusing to leave. The resident mentioned concerns about losing his lease and said the visitor has a service dog. No violence was reported.
Disabled car with blown tire on 460 bypass
Traffic
Coal Bank Hollow Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled white Mazda Miata on the westbound 460 bypass near Coal Bank Hollow Road after a blown front right tire. The caller requested help keeping traffic away, and later radio traffic indicated two vehicles were stopped with the Mazda.
Person experiencing chest pain at Velocity Care center
Medical Emergency
Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain patient at a medical clinic on Gilbert Street in Blacksburg.
Elderly woman falls at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a senior living facility on South Main Street for a 78-year-old woman who reportedly had a ground-level fall the previous day. The response was later updated to a lift assist at the same location.
Person needing help to get up at Heritage Hall
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible lift assist at a residence hall near South Main Street in Blacksburg.
Welfare check requested near Fox Hunt Lane in Blacksburg
Medical Emergency
Foxhunt Ln Apt H, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested at an apartment on Fox Hunt Lane after a caller reported they had not been able to reach an adult for a couple of hours and noted possible heavy intoxication during recent contact.
Caller reports tenant dispute at residence
Other Incidents
Jennelle Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible civil dispute near Jennelle Road involving issues with a tenant and a request to speak with law enforcement in person.
Caller reports tenant dispute near Jennelle Road in Blacksburg
Other Incidents
Jennelle Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported civil dispute involving a tenant at a residence near Jennelle Road. The caller requested to speak with an officer in person about the issue.
Traffic stop involving box truck near practice center
Traffic
Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center, Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a box truck near a basketball practice facility. They were also requested to respond to a possible civil dispute between a landlord and a tenant at a nearby residence.
Woman with chest pain near Washington St SW
Medical Emergency
Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Washington Street Southwest in Blacksburg for a possible medical emergency involving a 21-year-old woman who was conscious, breathing, and reporting chest pain.
