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Emergency Incidents
Man with racing heart transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 49-year-old man to a hospital in Sanford for a reported racing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. The patient is stable with elevated blood sugar and an estimated arrival in a few minutes.
Stroke symptoms reported in 48-year-old male at home
Medical Emergency
Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a possible stroke involving a 48-year-old man with sudden slurred speech, facial droop, and other symptoms while being transported from a home near Carthage Street to a hospital.
Crews dispatched to transport two-year-old with seizures to Duke hospital
Medical Emergency
Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews arrange a transport for a young child with seizures from a hospital in Sanford to another hospital unit.
Stroke patient with slurred speech transferred to Duke ER
Medical Emergency
Duke Dr, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, air medical crews are transporting a patient with possible stroke symptoms from another emergency department to a hospital in Sanford, North Carolina. The patient is awake but has slurred speech and right-side weakness, with reported vital signs and low blood sugar during the transfer.
Car hits debris from truck on US 421 business
Traffic
Cumnock Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage crash near US 421 Business South and 21 Business South at Compton Road, where a black Tesla reportedly struck debris from a truck that continued northbound.
Attic fire at home on Winterlocken Drive
Fire
Winterlocken Dr, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire in an attic near Winterlocken Drive and nearby cross streets. Engine Three arrived, found no visible fire on three sides, and reported the fire was out, allowing incoming units to cancel.
Deputies search for speeding vehicle on Cemetery Road
Traffic
Cemetery Road, Sanford, North Carolina 27332, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible vehicle pursuit after a suspect vehicle reportedly sped away from a deputy near an apartment complex and was last seen heading up Cemetery Road toward Frazier.
Driver flees traffic stop near cemetery in Sanford
Traffic
St James Way, Sanford, North Carolina 27332, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near St. James Way and Passau Court. A man in (description withheld) and a (description withheld) reportedly ran on foot toward a nearby cemetery, and units requested a perimeter in the area.
Suspect detained after vehicle break-in on St James Way
Stolen Vehicle
St James Way, Sanford, NC 27332
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Castle Court and St. James Way in Sanford for a reported vehicle break-in. A suspect, described as a man in a black shirt and black shorts and reportedly armed with a crowbar, was detained. Radio traffic later indicated the scene was clear.
Crash with property damage on I-42 near I-40
Traffic
NC 42, Sanford, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible property-damage crash on I-42 west near I-40, with a disabled vehicle or road hazard reported in one of the lanes. A separate medical call is also referenced near West Walker Avenue and South Maple Street.
Lift assist called for person near South 4th Street
Medical Emergency
S 4th St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine One was dispatched to a possible lift assist medical call near South 4th Street and the area of Maple Avenue and Hickory Avenue.
Patient with chest pain transferred by air to WakeMed Raleigh
Medical Emergency
Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews arrange air transport for a patient from a hospital emergency department to a hospital in Raleigh for reported chest pain and swelling after a heart valve procedure.
Person experiencing breathing difficulty in Sanford
Medical Emergency
NC-27, Sanford, NC 27332
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible breathing difficulty near the NC 27 West roadway by the NC 87 North exit ramp and Whiffin Road.
Complaint over borrowed SUV not returned
Stolen Vehicle
Castle Wood, Sanford, NC 27332
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible unauthorized use of a gray Nissan Pathfinder near Castlewood, with cross streets Amberwood and Jadewood, after a caller reported a friend gave the vehicle to someone else.
Trespassing and vehicle crash near Castlewood and Amberwood
Other Incidents
Castle Wood, Sanford, NC 27332
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible trespassing and unauthorized use incident at a location on Castlewood, followed by a crash rescue response at the same area. Additional units are referenced at other locations, including East Broad Street and Wimberly Road, and a downed power line involving a dump truck and a pickup is reported.
78-year-old male with shortness of breath and coughing blood
Medical Emergency
Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports an inbound transport of a 78-year-old man from a home to a hospital for shortness of breath and coughing up blood, with a history of lung cancer. The patient is receiving oxygen and medication during transport.
78-year-old man coughing blood with lung cancer history
Medical Emergency
Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports an inbound transport of a 78-year-old man from a home near Carthage Street to a hospital for reported shortness of breath and coughing up blood, with a history of lung cancer.
Right lane closed at North Horner and Wetherspoon
Road Closure
W Weatherspoon St & N Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, city units are advised of a reported water main break near North Horner Boulevard and West Weatherspoon Street, with the right-hand lane expected to remain closed for about eight hours. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area.
Sick call near Sean Lane in Sanford, NC
Medical Emergency
Sean Ln, Sanford, NC 27332
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic units were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a residence on Sean Lane near Buckley Drive and Andrea Court in Sanford, North Carolina.
Residential fire alarm on Avon Ferry Road
Fire
Avents Ferry Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm near Avon Ferry Road and nearby cross streets, with one unit authorized to respond.
