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Emergency Incidents
Erratic tan pickup reported on Route 33 westbound
Traffic
US-33, Buckhannon, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a lookout for a tan GMC pickup reportedly driving erratically westbound on Route 33 toward Buckhannon, last seen near the Nigh Heart Bridge.
Traffic stop on white pickup on US 33
Traffic
Clarksburg Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on westbound US 33 near Lake Tabernacle Church involving a white Dodge Ram, and EMS responded to a reported cardiac arrest involving a 61-year-old man on Runner Cut Road in Preston County.
Welfare check for teen reportedly hit by grandfather
Domestic Dispute
Halifax St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Halifax Street for a welfare check after a caller reported a possible child assault. A juvenile reportedly said his grandfather had been slapping him in the ribs, and the caller said the child’s face looked red and puffy and that he might be afraid to speak with officers. The caller also reported that firearms may be in the home and that several other people might be present.
Fire alarm at student housing on College Avenue
Fire
College Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at student housing near College Avenue. The alarm was active, but there was nothing visible from the outside of the two-story building, and it was unknown whether the building had been evacuated.
79-year-old man with COPD has breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 79-year-old man with difficulty breathing and a history of COPD to a hospital emergency room near Amalia Drive in Buckhannon, West Virginia. He is receiving oxygen and a breathing treatment during transport.
79-year-old man with COPD has breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Virginia Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 79-year-old man with breathing difficulty and COPD at a trailer near Virginia Avenue in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
79-year-old man with COPD unable to breathe at trailer
Medical Emergency
Virginia Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Virginia Avenue for a 79-year-old man with breathing difficulty and a history of COPD who was using oxygen. Multiple stations and an engine unit arrived on scene.
Suspicious truck parked outside closed store
Suspicious Activity
Garden Fresh Plaza Dr, 120 Garden Fresh Plaza Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious person in a dark or black truck parked outside a store after it closed for over an hour. The caller believed the vehicle may be connected to a stalker subject, and county or state units were requested to respond.
Deputy with disabled vehicle at College and Route 20
Traffic
WV-20 & College Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy is out with a possible disabled vehicle at the intersection of College Avenue and Route 20 in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Female patient with suicidal ideations taken to ER
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 772 transported a 26-year-old woman with suicidal ideations to a hospital emergency room, where her vital signs were reported and she was received by the medical staff.
Elderly man reported missing inside Walmart store
Missing Person
Buckhannon Xrds, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Walmart on Cameron for a welfare check on a missing elderly man in his mid-60s who is hearing impaired. Store staff were reportedly trying to review video footage to help locate him.
Reckless dirt bike riding reported on Vicksburg Road
Traffic
Vicksburg Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a driving complaint near Vicksburg Road in Buckhannon involving two dirt bikes reportedly doing wheelies and riding on the roadway without helmets. The riders were last reported heading toward Rustic Drive.
Woman near 5th Street in Buckhannon threatens to jump
Medical Emergency
5th St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible mental health crisis involving an approximately 26-year-old woman outside near 5th Street in Buckhannon. She reportedly expressed suicidal thoughts and said she wanted to jump into traffic.
Woman with suicidal thoughts near 5th Street
Medical Emergency
5th St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible mental health emergency near 5th Street involving a 26-year-old woman reportedly outside and expressing suicidal thoughts, including a statement about jumping into traffic.
Als patient transported to St. Joe's ER room 4
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, an advanced life support unit was dispatched to a hospital emergency room for patient care and later arrived on scene.
Male patient combative during involuntary hold at hospital
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a hospital emergency room to assist police with an involuntary hold on a male subject who was reportedly trying to leave and threatening to become combative when law enforcement arrived.
Male patient attempting to leave hospital during involuntary hold
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, city police were requested to respond to a hospital for a male mental health patient who was trying to leave. The hospital was seeking an involuntary hold and warned that the patient might become aggressive when officers arrived.
Trespassing reported on railroad tracks
Suspicious Activity
Railroad Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespassing incident near the railroad tracks on Railroad Avenue in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Radio traffic also mentioned a possible racing vehicle in the area.
Racing car trespassing on railroad tracks
Traffic
Railroad Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a report was received of a vehicle allegedly trespassing and racing on or near railroad tracks in the Railroad Avenue area of Buckhannon. A responding unit indicated they were answering the call.
Patient transported from hospital to university medical center
Medical Emergency
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
As discussed during the dispatch call, station 75 was dispatched to a hospital emergency room for an advanced life support transport to a regional medical center, with a possible cardiac monitor needed.
