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Emergency Incidents
Elderly male patient showing aggressive behavior
Medical Emergency
N Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible medical emergency involving an older male with aggressive behavior at a hospital in Canton. A separate fire response was dispatched to a residence on Devon Drive for a suspicious smoke odor, and the house was evacuated while the source of the smoke was unknown.
75-year-old woman with irregular heartbeat treated at hospital
Medical Emergency
N Hiawatha Dr, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, a Canton ambulance was requested to a hospital emergency room for a 75-year-old woman with a possible irregular heartbeat.
Car stopped on roadside for photos near Newton Hills
Traffic
Newton Hills State Park, 28767 482nd Ave, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible traffic hazard near the Boy Scout entrance at Newton Hills State Park, where three girls in a car were reportedly stopping along the road to take pictures. A unit took the call and later asked if the vehicle was still there.
Abandoned vehicle reported on North Main Street
Traffic
N Main St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a response for a reported abandoned vehicle near North Main Street in Canton.
54-year-old man with arterial cut near Canton
Medical Emergency
W 7th St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a lobby on Seventh Avenue Southeast in Canton for a 54-year-old man who was conscious and breathing and reportedly had a possible arterial cut.
67-year-old male patient with infection transferred by ambulance
Medical Emergency
N Hiawatha Dr, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance from Canton Hospital is dispatched for a possible interfacility transfer of a 67-year-old man with an infection to a hospital in Sioux Falls.
Domestic dispute with injured person on East Elder
Domestic Dispute
E Elder St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence on East Elder Street, where one person had a laceration. An ambulance was dispatched and nearby units were asked to respond until a sergeant arrived.
Domestic dispute with woman injured in Canton home
Domestic Dispute
E Elder St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible domestic dispute near East Elder Street in Canton, where an adult woman reportedly had a severe facial laceration. Police were already on scene and additional law enforcement backup was requested as the situation appeared to be escalating.
Domestic fight reported at East Elder residence
Domestic Dispute
E Elder St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic dispute in the front yard near the (number withheld) block of East Elder Street in Canton, South Dakota. The location was later identified as a residence on East Elder Street.
Animal bite reported at apartment in Canton
Medical Emergency
S Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible animal bite at an apartment on South Dakota Street in Canton, and a unit is instructed to contact the reporting party.
Officer checks report of possible phone scam
Fraud Report
US-18, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to visit a business in Canton, South Dakota, to speak with a person about a possible phone scam.
Disorderly person walking toward Dairy Queen
Disturbance
E 2nd St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disorderly person near the Keystone parking lot and a nearby Dairy Queen. The person, described as a white male in a black hoodie and baseball cap pulling a wheeled suitcase, was reportedly heading toward the fast food restaurant.
Elderly man transferred for kidney injury treatment
Medical Emergency
N Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews arranged a medical transfer from a hospital in Canton to a hospital in Sioux Falls for an elderly man with a reported kidney injury. The patient’s age was reported as around 70 to 78 years old.
Elderly man transported after two falls and burn injuries
Medical Emergency
N Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched from a hospital in Canton to transport a 90-year-old man who reportedly had two falls and may have a burn-related condition. The destination appears to be another facility in the area.
79-year-old male with breathing issues at N Lincoln St
Medical Emergency
N Lincoln St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near North Lincoln Street in Canton for a 79-year-old man with shortness of breath and coughing. A second ambulance was requested, but the reporting party planned to take the man to the hospital by private vehicle because the responding ambulance was returning from Sioux Falls.
Traffic stop at 10th Street and Cedar Street
Traffic
W 10th St & S Cedar St, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Tenth Street and Cedar Street involving a vehicle with a South Dakota license plate.
Crash victim transported from Canton to Sioux Falls
Traffic
N Hiawatha Dr, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews requested a medical transport for an 18-year-old male trauma patient after a crash near North Hiawatha Drive in Canton. The patient was to be taken to a hospital in Sioux Falls, and an advanced life support crew was requested because the local Canton ambulance was not available.
Burglary in progress at South Park Avenue apartment
Break-In
Park Ln S, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress at an apartment near South Park Avenue in Canton, South Dakota.
Traffic stop leads to vehicle tow on US 18
Traffic
US-18, Canton, SD
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on US 18 near mile marker 446 just inside the Canton city limits. A person was taken into custody, and a local wrecker was requested to handle the vehicle, which was later associated with a business called AJ’s Auto.
86-year-old man with stroke symptoms at Sanford Hospital
Medical Emergency
N Hiawatha Dr, Canton, SD 57013
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hospital for a possible stroke in an 86-year-old man, with plans to transport him to a Sanford facility in Sioux Falls.
