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Emergency Incidents
Inmate reports $5,800 unauthorized card charges
Fraud Report
IN-250, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, an inmate at the jail reported that another person may have her card and used it for about $5,800. The bank was notified and a report may be taken.
58-year-old woman feeling lightheaded with swollen artery
Medical Emergency
N Main St Apt 6, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment near North Main Street in Brownstown for a reported medical emergency involving a 58-year-old woman who was feeling lightheaded and shaky, with a possible swollen or blocked artery.
Trailer load dragging on Highway 50 near river bridge
Traffic
West Commerce Street, Brownstown, Indiana 47220, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic hazard on Highway 50 just west of the river bridge involving a white Dodge pickup pulling a trailer that was dragging its load. An officer checked the vehicle and trailer information and then cleared the call.
Leaning utility pole reported on Bloomington Road
Other Non-Crime Event
Bloomington Rd, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a leaning utility pole in a yard near Bloomington Road, with a possibly struck supporting wire. Duke Energy was contacted to inspect the pole and lines, which appeared to be clear of traffic flow.
Male student with dislocated kneecap at Brownstown Middle School
Medical Emergency
W Walnut St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a middle school on West Walnut Street in Brownstown for a possible medical issue involving a juvenile male with a dislocated kneecap. An officer on scene requested a non-emergency EMS response.
Family dispute at West Commerce Street home
Domestic Dispute
W Commerce St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family disturbance near West Commerce Street, where a woman said a man who had been involved in a prior family fight continued to approach her and was packing her belongings.
Complaint about loose dogs on South Base Road
Other Incidents
S Base Rd, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man near South Base Road in Brownstown having a possible issue with a couple of dogs getting out through a fence. Units were requested to respond to the complaint.
Toddler crying due to double ear infection in Brownstown
Medical Emergency
S Poplar St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a young child with a reported double ear infection near South Poplar Street in Brownstown. The child was reportedly crying uncontrollably and needed to be checked by medical personnel.
74-year-old male falls with knee pain and hand laceration
Medical Emergency
W Walnut St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on West Walnut Street in Brownstown for a reported 74-year-old man who fell and had knee pain and a hand laceration.
Animal welfare concern over nine dogs at home
Other Incidents
S Poplar St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near South Poplar Street for a welfare check on nine dogs, including a German Shepherd reportedly left outside, after the caller said they could no longer care for them.
Motorcycles driving recklessly on US Highway 50
Traffic
US-50, Brownstown, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported three motorcycles driving erratically and popping wheelies on US Highway 50 while heading into Brownstown from Seymour. The caller no longer had a visual on the motorcycles.
Dead deer partially blocking westbound lane
Traffic
N Main St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a dead deer partially blocking the westbound lane on North Main Street near the INDOT building. Units discussed contacting someone on the deer kill list to remove the animal from the roadway.
School bus crash with injury in Brownstown
Traffic
E Commerce St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a personal injury crash involving a school bus near Commerce Street and Sharon Drive in Brownstown. The bus was described as drivable with rear-end damage and no students on board, and it was expected to be moved into a nearby lot.
Structure fire on West Oak Street in Brownstown
Fire
Oak St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible structure fire on West Oak Street in Brownstown, with Hamilton Fire on scene and Ladder 2 later disregarded after contact with an upstairs apartment.
Male inmate actively having seizure in jail booking area
Medical Emergency
IN-250, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, brownstown EMS and fire units were dispatched to the jail booking area for a reported 39-year-old man having a seizure, with later radio traffic indicating he was still actively seizing.
Smoke from leaf burning on South Clark Street
Fire
S Clark St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reports of smoke near Spring and Benton Streets and checked a possible fire near South Clark Street. The situation appears to have involved people burning leaves, and the scene was cleared.
Report of unattended outdoor fire behind home
Fire
W Spring St, Brownstown, IN 47220
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to the area of West Spring Street in Brownstown for a possible outdoor fire or burned construction material in a backyard after a caller reported smelling fire and seeing a glow outside.
Officer checks vehicle at roadside stop
Traffic
Indiana Highway 250, Brownstown, Indiana 47220, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible routine traffic stop near East State Road 250 in Brownstown, Indiana.
Traffic stop on East State Road 250
Traffic
Indiana Highway 250, Brownstown, Indiana 47220, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on East State Road 250 near the top of Sligo Hill, with one vehicle apparently in custody and a nearby unit requested to respond.
Fleeing vehicle stopped on East State Road 250
Traffic
Indiana Highway 250, Brownstown, Indiana 47220, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible vehicle pursuit involving a fleeing vehicle that reportedly stopped near East State Road 250, with Jackson County requesting additional units.