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Emergency Incidents
Multiple fire alarms at U-Haul storage building
Fire
S Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports multiple active fire alarms at a U-Haul storage facility, with indications on the first floor and pad 3-4. The situation may involve a possible fire alarm activation.
Trouble alarm activated in Jonathan (name withheld)
Fire
Greek Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible fire alarm issue at a campus building, which was later silenced and reset.
Mother reports 14-year-old daughter out of control
Domestic Dispute
S Missouri Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported juvenile out-of-control situation near South Missouri Avenue. A mother reported that her juvenile daughter was dysregulating and said a child welfare agency had advised her to call police when the child acts up.
Toddler's leg stuck in crib near (location withheld) in Cape Girardeau
Medical Emergency
Lexington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an apartment near Lisa Drive and Lexington Avenue for a 16-month-old child whose leg was stuck in a crib. The child was freed from the crib and EMS was canceled.
Officer stops red Chevy Impala at Oak and Morgan
Traffic
S Mt Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at Oak and Morgan involving a red Chevy Impala. The officer ran vehicle and wants/warrants checks on a white male driver from Texas.
Delayed hit-and-run crash at Broadway and Kingshighway
Traffic
Broadway St & N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a delayed report of a crash that occurred earlier near Broadway Street and North Kingshighway Street. A subject was later outside the police department with an officer and a fugitive unit.
Two vehicles crash at William and West, no injuries
Traffic
West Dr & William St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor motor vehicle crash at William and West involving a passenger car and an SUV. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were off the roadway.
Smoke detector check near Scivally Drive in Cape Girardeau
Fire
Scivally Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 4 was dispatched to a possible smoke detector alarm at a residence on Civility Drive, initially reported as a citizen assist.
Vehicle hit in hospital parking garage
Traffic
St Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible hit-and-run or vehicle damage incident at the main level of a parking garage at Saint Francis Medical Center. The reporting party in a dark gray Dodge Journey said her vehicle was hit while she was at work, and hospital security has information about the incident.
Traffic stop for expired registration on Broadway
Traffic
Whitelaw Ave & Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conducted a traffic stop near Broadway Street and Whitelaw Avenue involving a black Jeep. A records check indicated the vehicle’s registration may have been expired, and the stop was reportedly cleared with a warning.
Person found sitting in rollover vehicle on County Road 313
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 313, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible rollover incident near County Road 313, where a person was reported sitting in a vehicle. The caller was unsure of the exact location, with possible cross streets sounding like Rollover Bend.
Illegal outdoor fire near Red House center
Fire
Aquamsi St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible illegal burn near the Red House Interpretive Center and Merriweather Pump Station on South Main. Public Works reportedly requested that a homeless man be trespassed from the area.
Illegal burn and trespassing at South Main building
Fire
S Main St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police responded to a report of a possible illegal burn near a red house and pump stations on South Main Street. Public works requested that trespassing charges be considered for a homeless man reportedly burning something next to a building.
Credit card opened in resident’s name
Fraud Report
Autumn Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a phone-only fraud report from a caller near Autumn Drive in Cape Girardeau about a possible unauthorized credit card opened in her name in 2022.
Patient choking at Southeast Behavioral Hospital cafeteria
Medical Emergency
S Silver Springs Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a hospital on South Silver Springs Road for a patient who was reported to be choking in the cafeteria. The patient was later reported to be breathing but not responding properly and not breathing normally.
Teen reports assault by mother near South Ellis Street
Domestic Dispute
S Ellis St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 16-year-old reported being assaulted by her mother near South Ellis Street. She walked to Family Dollar and declined medical assistance.
Shoplifting suspect detained near Kroger and Lacey
Theft Report
Lacey St & Caruthers Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspected chicken theft from a Walmart and detained a man near a grocery store and church by Lacey Street. The suspect was reportedly described as a white male wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and a green cap.
Shoplifting report at Walmart on Independence
Theft Report
William St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting incident at a Walmart near Independence, where loss prevention reported a suspect repeatedly stealing candy and rotisserie chickens. The suspect was described by clothing and was last seen walking toward a nearby recreation center. Officers later contacted a vehicle and checked whether the person was already on a trespass log.
Customer reports harassment inside Lowe’s store
Assault Report
Lowes Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment complaint inside a store on Lowe’s Drive, where a caller reported being harassed by a man at the checkout counter and said she was afraid to leave because he might follow her. She planned to wait at the customer service desk.
Traffic signal malfunction at Highway 74 intersection
Traffic
Missouri 74 & Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible malfunction at the traffic signal near Highway 74 and Kings Highway, with southbound traffic backing up and the light changing much slower than normal. A separate report mentions a possible scam involving people at a property who left in a black pickup truck.
