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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty at trailer park
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Trailer Ct, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and fire units were dispatched to a trailer park near Northcrest for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman having difficulty breathing. Engine 33 and Medic 13 responded, with Engine 33 arriving on scene.
Suspicious van reported at railroad diamond
Suspicious Activity
Railroad St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible suspicious situation involving a younger male in a van parked in her driveway. She confronted him and told him to leave, and he said he was there to work on a tower. The van was later reportedly parked near the railroad diamond in Butler, Indiana.
Officers investigate odor complaint at residence
Suspicious Activity
Walnut St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is dispatched to a residence near Walnut Street for a reported green or chemical odor coming from inside the home, and another unit is requested to respond to the same location.
Water flow fire alarm at Pine Discount store
Fire
W Liberty St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible water flow fire alarm at a store on West Liberty Street in Butler.
Fire alarm with water flow at West Liberty home
Fire
W Liberty St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible water flow fire alarm at a building near West Liberty Street in Butler, with Command 10 and Engine 33 responding.
False fire alarm at assisted living facility
Fire
W Liberty St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an assisted living facility on West Liberty Street in Butler. Units investigated the single-story building, and the alarm company later reported it was a false alarm or false trip, so the situation was cleared.
Woman steals butane torch from hardware store
Theft Report
Basket Factory Rd, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to a hardware store on South Broadway for a possible shoplifting incident. A woman reportedly took a butane torch from a shelf, concealed it under her shirt, and left the store. The store reportedly has video of the incident.
Man reports parking complaint on Western Avenue
Other Incidents
Western Avenue, Butler, Indiana 46721, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to speak with a man at a station about possible parking complaints on Western Avenue in Butler, Indiana.
Trash fire out of control on Kenner Road
Fire
Co Rd 75A, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible out-of-control trash fire near Kenner Road 75A in Butler, Indiana.
Trash fire spreads into trees and creek line
Fire
Co Rd 75A, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported uncontrolled trash fire near County Road 75A that spread into nearby trees, vegetation, and along a creek line. Command was established and additional units were directed to assist with the fire near the fire pit area.
Gas drive-off involving black Volkswagen in Butler
Stolen Vehicle
W Main St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Butler responded to a reported drive-off theft of a black Volkswagen near West Main Street. The vehicle, with Texas registration, was later reported seen traveling eastbound from a stoplight toward US 6.
Medical emergency dispatched near State Road 8 in Butler
Medical Emergency
IN-8, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near State Road 8 in Butler.
Elderly man falls and wedged between pillar and flower pot
Medical Emergency
Hickory St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Hickory Drive for an elderly man who reportedly fell outside and was wedged between a pillar and a flower pot, with a possible broken hip.
Traffic stop on West Main Street in Butler
Traffic
W Main St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 700 block of West Main in Butler involving a black Ford Escape. A separate medical call reported an elderly woman with breathing difficulty after being ill for several days.
Traffic stop for driver with suspended license
Traffic
Co Rd 40, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 7100 block of County Road 40 in Indiana involving a vehicle with an Indiana license plate. Radio traffic indicates a check of the vehicle registration and driver’s license, with a suspended prior noted for the operator and a custody-related outcome reported.
Elderly man with dementia seen walking confused on Green Street
Medical Emergency
E Green St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on an elderly man walking alone near Green Street in front of a local business. He was reportedly talking to himself and appeared confused, and the responding officer believed he was a local man with dementia who is usually allowed to walk in the area.
False fire alarm at business on R.E. Jones Road
Fire
RE Jones Rd, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported water flow fire alarm at a business near R.E. Jones Road in Butler. The alarm company later reported it was a false trip, and the responding engine was returned to service.
75-year-old male vomiting with esophagus blockage
Medical Emergency
High St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics respond to a medical emergency at a facility on High Street in Cedar Creek for a 75-year-old man who has been vomiting since the previous night and has a history of food getting stuck in his esophagus and needing hospital clearance.
Cooler blocking lane on Broadway Bridge
Traffic
N Broadway St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a traffic hazard on the Broadway Bridge, where a caller said a cooler was in the roadway. Units coordinated traffic control, and the number one lane was later reopened near North Broadway Street in Butler, Indiana.
Fire and medics respond to incident near Liberty Lane
Medical Emergency
E Liberty St, Butler, IN 46721
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were requested to a possible medical issue at a location on Liberty Lane in Butler, Indiana. A unit was later routed to the responding crews’ location.
