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Emergency Incidents
Person curled up at bus stop on Leeson Drive
Suspicious Person
Leeson Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a bus stop near Leeson Drive for a report of a suspicious man curled up and rocking back and forth. A third-party caller reported he was wearing an orange-red hat and had no visible weapons.
Teen driver hurt in T-bone crash at red light
Traffic
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible T-bone vehicle collision near Jenkins Ford involving a 19-year-old man who was reportedly struck by a Jeep that ran a red light while he was crossing the road. The man was restrained, had minor head injuries, and was transported to a hospital.
Two-vehicle crash blocks Brushy Fork intersection
Traffic
Brushy Fork Crossing, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the Brushy Fork intersection in Buckhannon. A black SUV and a black Ford F-150 were involved, with everyone reported out of the vehicles and no apparent injuries. The westbound lane was blocked in the middle of the intersection, and a tow truck was requested.
Two-vehicle crash blocks westbound lane at Brushy Fork
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash at the Brushy Fork Crossing and Brushy Fork Road intersection. A black and gray SUV and a black Ford F-150 were involved, with everyone reportedly out of the vehicles and no apparent injuries. The westbound lane was blocked and a tow truck was requested.
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-vehicle crash at the Brushy Fork intersection in the city area. All occupants were out of the vehicles with no apparent injuries, and the westbound lane was blocked in the middle of the intersection. One vehicle, described as a black Ford F-150, reportedly needed a tow.
Traffic stop of dump truck with untagged trailer
Traffic
Brushy Fork Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a dump truck with a trailer that reportedly had no tags near Brushy Fork Road in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Live power line down on Abbott Road
Fire
Abbott Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported downed power line with smoke near Abbott Road. A chief on scene found a hot wire off the road, contacted the utility company, and other responding units were canceled while the utility was expected to arrive in about an hour.
Vehicle crash reported on Clarksburg Road
Traffic
Clarksburg Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible vehicle crash near Clarksburg Road in Buckhannon, with county or state units asked to respond within a small search area.
Disabled vehicle on Route 33 near mile marker 16
Traffic
US-33, Buckhannon, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist a county unit with a disabled vehicle near mile marker 16 on Route 33 eastbound, between Industrial Park and Children's Run.
Elderly man needs assistance leaving home at Sunflower Drive
Medical Emergency
Sunflower Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Sunflower Drive in Buckhannon for a possible medical issue involving an elderly man who needed help getting out of bed or a chair.
4-year-old male choking, breathing heavily with snoring
Medical Emergency
Hanson St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Hanson Street in the Upper Century area for a young child who was choking and initially not breathing. Updates indicated the child was breathing heavily, pale, moving, but not opening his eyes.
87-year-old man needs help getting up at home
Medical Emergency
Sunflower Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist for an elderly man near Sunflower Drive in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Man experiences light hand tremors in Buckhannon
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a medical handoff at a hospital emergency room for a 55-year-old man with light tremors in both hands that began about 10 minutes earlier.
Man having tremors and nausea at care facility
Medical Emergency
Elizabeth St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units respond to a manor facility for a reported 55-year-old man on the first floor sitting area who is shaking and feeling sick to his stomach.
Car hits deer on Clarksburg Road
Traffic
Clarksburg Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible motor vehicle accident involving a deer strike near Clarksburg Road. The caller reported hitting a deer, with the vehicle’s drivability unknown and no airbag deployment.
Runaway woman taken to hospital for evaluation
Missing Person
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a 26-year-old woman to a hospital for a possible evaluation after she reportedly ran away from a care facility. No medical complaints were reported at the time of the radio traffic.
Person with mental health crisis running into traffic at Burger King
Medical Emergency
N Locust St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported mental health crisis at a Burger King, where a woman in her twenties was reportedly running into traffic, holding a rock, and making threats. A behavioral specialist was on scene, and no physical violence was reported.
26-year-old female in mental crisis at Burger King
Medical Emergency
N Locust St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported mental or emotional crisis involving a 26-year-old woman at a Burger King. She reportedly ran into traffic and was later in the drive-through, with law enforcement and a behavioral health specialist already on scene.
Children make repeated false fire calls to 911
Fire
Mick Hl Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence near Nick Hill Road after multiple 911 calls from children who were hanging up and making false reports of a fire. Dispatch advised that police were responding to the home and attempted call-backs; the caller/number was documented as (number withheld).
Woman assaulted at home on Hawkins Drive
Domestic Dispute
Hawkins Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic assault on Hawkins Drive in Buckhannon. Radio traffic indicates a male allegedly punched a female caller in the face and possibly the ribs, and she reported difficulty breathing; the suspect was first said to be leaving on foot and then reportedly returned inside the residence with her.
