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Emergency Incidents
Woman with breathing trouble and groin pain after surgery
Medical Emergency
Clarksburg Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home on Clarksburg Road for a 57-year-old woman with breathing difficulty and sharp groin pain after recent surgery. She was reported to be using oxygen.
Woman with groin pain and breathing trouble after surgery
Medical Emergency
Clarksburg Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Clarksburg Road for a 57-year-old woman with breathing difficulty who was using oxygen and had recent surgery. She was reported to have sharp groin pain and a wound vac in place.
Teen assaults mother and threatens to burn home
Domestic Dispute
Sedgwick St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic incident at a white trailer behind an address on Sedgwick Street. The caller reported a 17-year-old son allegedly struck his mother, threw her to the ground, and made threats involving arson. The caller also reported the juvenile may have weapons (knives mentioned), though it was unclear if he had any on him at the time and he may have fled.
90-year-old woman needs EMS at Holbrook Rd
Medical Emergency
Holbrook Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible medical issue involving a 90-year-old woman in a medical-surgical room at a facility near Holbrook Road.
Reckless driver swerving and nearly hitting cars
Traffic
Kesling Mill Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black Kia Soul driving recklessly and swerving across lanes near Kesling Mill Road and Route 151 in the Buckhannon area. The vehicle was reportedly heading westbound from Mount Nebo toward the Cannon and then turning left off Kesling Mill.
ALS transport from hospital to residence in Buckhannon
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible ALS transport from a hospital emergency room back to a residence, with Station 77 acknowledging the call box number.
Trespass complaint at Racing Auto Service
Break-In
N Spring St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespass complaint at an auto service business near Spring Street, with one unit checking on foot behind the Seven States area.
60-year-old male transported after reported suicidal ideation
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS transported a 60-year-old man from a nursing home to a nearby hospital after staff reported possible suicidal thoughts, which the patient denied. His vital signs were reported as stable during transport.
Medical alarm activation at home with no contact
Medical Emergency
N Kanawha St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical alarm at a location on North Kanawha Street after a pendant was pressed and no contact was made with the person involved.
Emergency medical response to patient at Route 20 South
Medical Emergency
Route 20 South Road, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel from Station 77 and St. Joe CCU BLS were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a residence on Route 20 South Road in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Burglar alarm at Island Avenue home
Break-In
Island Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglar alarm at a business near Island Avenue after an alarm company reported an activation at the front door. A person on scene reportedly gave an incorrect passcode. An officer checked the area and did not see any signs of a break-in. A separate caller reported a vehicle leaving the area after cutting lines near a home on Franklin Street.
Vehicle pulls down utility lines on Franklin Street
Traffic
Franklin St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Franklin Street and Maple Street for a report that a vehicle pulled down utility lines and left the area. Another driver reportedly stopped and cut the lines to prevent them from being run over. A burglar alarm was also reported at a nearby address on Island Avenue, and the utility company was requested to check the downed lines and restore power to a house.
Welfare concern near Osprey Drive with law enforcement present
Medical Emergency
Osprey Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible welfare concern at a home near Osprey Drive in Buckhannon, with law enforcement already on scene.
99-year-old male with chest pain and atrial fibrillation
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic crews report a 99-year-old man with chest pain and intermittent atrial fibrillation who is conscious but somewhat confused. He is being transported to a hospital near St. Joseph’s Hospital after receiving baby aspirin and nitroglycerin.
Man with chest pains and history of heart attacks
Medical Emergency
Stephs Way, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Steps Way in Buckhannon for a reported medical emergency involving a 48-year-old man with chest pain who believed he was having a heart attack. He was alone, conscious but speaking incoherently, and had a history of AFib and prior heart attacks.
Elderly woman transported for general weakness
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting an 87-year-old woman to a hospital for reported general weakness after she has been unable to walk without assistance for several days.
Driver injured after car leaves road into field
Traffic
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 23-year-old man to a hospital after a motor vehicle crash where he reportedly fell asleep and drove into a field. The vehicle has right-side damage, and the patient reports pain in his right wrist and right ankle or calf area.
Single-vehicle crash with driver reporting leg pain
Traffic
Tallmansville Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a one-vehicle crash on Tallmansville Road near Bryan Foster Road, where a vehicle went off the roadway into a ditch or field. One person reported leg pain and said they apparently fell asleep before the crash.
Fire alarm reported at student housing complex
Fire
College Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported fire alarm at student housing near College Avenue. Engine 11 arrived at a two-story building and reported no apparent fire or active alarm while they investigated. A separate vehicle crash was also reported on Tomlinville Road with one person complaining of leg pain.
Dead deer in road near Old Route 151 lodging
Animal Obstruction
Old Elkins Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dead deer in the roadway on Old Route 151 near a Conex container and bed-and-breakfast houses. The caller requested that the Department of Natural Resources be notified, and the deer was reportedly there since about 9:30 the previous night.
