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Emergency Incidents
Person asking guests to use cocaine at Travel Inn
Disturbance
Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a hotel involving a person allegedly asking guests about using cocaine. The caller was in one room and the person involved was reportedly in another room. Officers checked the complaint and spoke with the caller.
Vehicle alarm at car dealership on Superior Motors Way
Suspicious Activity
Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a car dealership on Superior Motors Way for a possible vehicle alarm involving a Volkswagen pickup truck.
Report of suspected deer poaching with rifles
Other Incidents
Bluejay Dr, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were asked to respond near Blue Jay Drive after a caller reported two people on four-wheelers flying drones around a property and suspected they were poaching deer. The caller also reported hearing two high-powered rifle shots, and dispatch requested notification of the game department.
Person experiencing chest pain at Old Abingdon Highway
Medical Emergency
Old Abingdon Hwy, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency near Old Abingdon Highway by Shawnee Road and Beaver View Drive.
Man reportedly threatened caller at hotel
Assault Report
Salem Dr, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man at an extended-stay lodging who allegedly threatened the caller. The caller left the area and was driving when units responded near Columbia. The man was described only as brown-haired and skinny, with no vehicle description provided.
Women with animals cause disturbance at Sam's Club
Disturbance
Market Center, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store cafe in Bristol for a reported disturbance involving two women and animals claimed to be service animals. The employee reported that the animals were not acting as service animals and the women were causing a disturbance.
Domestic assault and attempted vehicle strike in Bristol
Domestic Dispute
Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic assault near a business on Gate City Highway, behind a nearby hotel. A woman reported that a man beat her, tried to steal her belongings, and tried to hit her with a vehicle. The man reportedly left in a Toyota Camry, then returned and argued with her while screaming and trying to take her phone.
64-year-old woman with vision issues at Manchester Drive
Medical Emergency
Manchester Dr, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported medical call involving a 64-year-old woman with vision-related symptoms at a residence near Manchester Drive, with a home health nurse on scene.
Person with minor bleeding near W Mary Street
Medical Emergency
W Mary St, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving minor bleeding near Mary Street in Bristol, with nearby cross streets Adams Valley and Lee Street.
Officers check on agitated dogs with man on Commonwealth
Suspicious Activity
Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on two agitated brown dogs and a man near Commonwealth Avenue and Englishwood. One officer believed the dogs might be the same ones from a nearby street that had reportedly bit him a few weeks earlier. The situation was later reported as under control with no further action needed.
Person assisted with lifting near Osborne Street
Medical Emergency
Osborne St, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist medical incident near Osborne Street in Bristol, with nearby cross streets including Westfield Street and Gate City Highway.
Couple dispute reported near (name withheld)'s Produce
Domestic Dispute
Old Jonesboro Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic dispute involving a couple in a white Volvo SUV near a business on Old Jonesboro Road. The caller reported that the husband repeatedly tried to get out of the vehicle and walk away, and the vehicle later pulled into a barn driveway just past Spring Creek.
Shoplifter detained at Exit 7 Walmart
Theft Report
Travelite Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a shoplifter in custody at a Walmart near Travelite Road in Bristol for a misdemeanor theft offense.
Man pepper sprayed person and fled in black truck
Assault Report
State St, Bristol, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man in a black Ford with a camper top who allegedly pepper sprayed someone and fled toward State Street in Bristol. Units searched near East State and the train station but did not locate the vehicle.
Suspicious vehicle reported in street on State St
Traffic
State St, Bristol, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible traffic incident involving a gray or black vehicle in the middle of State Street in Bristol, Tennessee. Someone reportedly left the area, and the vehicle was still near an unclear location with an unknown license plate.
Grandmother experiencing heart attack symptoms at home
Medical Emergency
Skyland Ave, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a medical emergency reported on Skyline Avenue in Bristol, where a caller said an adult family member had severe chest pain and difficulty breathing and may be having a heart attack. A medic unit responded and arrived on scene.
Female customer passes out near Douglas Street at Cowboys
Medical Emergency
Douglas St, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a business on Douglas Drive for a female customer who reportedly passed out, with uncertainty about whether she may have had a seizure. She was later reported to be conscious, and rescue and CLS units were requested to respond.
Report of man pushing woman near Commonwealth gas station
Domestic Dispute
Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute involving a man and a woman on bicycles near a gas station on Commonwealth Avenue. They searched the area toward nearby streets and later reported contact with the people near an office building area.
Outside fire near encampment behind gas station
Fire
Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an outside fire behind a gas station near Lee Highway, possibly involving a homeless encampment. Law enforcement and fire units are responding to the scene.
Fire alarm at Leisure Park Towers on Lewis Street
Fire
Lewis St, Bristol, VA 24201
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at an apartment complex on Lewis Street near Timberland Street and Cotton Street in Bristol.
