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Emergency Incidents
Man threatens caller with knife at South Ellis home
Weapons
S Ellis St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a trespassing complaint near South Ellis Street, where a man is reportedly refusing to leave and is said to be sharpening a knife and threatening to stab the caller.
Traffic crash at Lexington Avenue and Cape Rock Drive
Traffic
Lexington Ave & Cape Rock Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are out with another police department near Lexington Avenue and Cape Rock Drive for a possible traffic crash and are handling the report. A separate medical call is dispatched to a facility on Westwood Hills for an 82-year-old woman with altered mental status and a possible urinary tract infection.
Silver car blocking intersection traffic
Traffic
Lexington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a silver car stopped in the middle of an intersection near Lexington Avenue in Cape Girardeau. Units were trying to locate the vehicle, which was reported to be on the Lexington side of the intersection and possibly heading north.
Dispute during eviction at Whitener Street apartment
Break-In
Whitener St b1, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglary at an apartment on Whitener Street, where the reporting party said they were in the middle of an eviction process and the landlord was at the door screaming.
Traffic hazard involving SUV in turn lane
Traffic
Lexington Ave & N Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic hazard at Lexington Avenue and North Kingshighway involving a tan or small silver SUV stopped in a turn lane. No injuries were reported.
Water covering road at Mount Auburn and Independence
Traffic
S Mt Auburn Rd & Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard with a large amount of water over the roadway near Mount Auburn Road and Independence Street in Cape Girardeau. Public works was notified about the water covering the road.
Unattended backpack found outside restaurant
Suspicious Activity
S Mt Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a green army backpack left next to a building near South Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau, with no person or vehicle seen nearby.
Disabled car in driveway near North Mount Auburn Road
Traffic
N Mt Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a damaged Chevy Malibu reported off the roadway near North Mount Auburn Road, later located in a driveway near WestRock. The vehicle reportedly had a caved-in windshield and would not start. Radio traffic also mentioned a possible backpack near a building on South Mahala and a person walking near tennis courts in a park.
91-year-old man in severe pain requests hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Flagstone Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to a home near Flagstone Drive in Cape Girardeau for a reported 91-year-old man in severe pain who requested transport to a hospital.
Man in 60s collapses and loses consciousness at Walmart
Medical Emergency
Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a Walmart on Independence Street in Cape Girardeau for a man in his 60s who reportedly collapsed and was unconscious but breathing.
Man in 60s collapsed and passed out at Walmart
Medical Emergency
Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a Walmart neighborhood market on Independence Street, where a man in his sixties reportedly collapsed and was intermittently conscious but still breathing.
Trespassing complaint near William Street
Break-In
William St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespassing incident near William Street involving a woman who was refusing to leave and was likely to be arrested for trespassing.
Assist child services with welfare investigation
Domestic Dispute
Bessie St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are assisting the children’s division with a possible family-related investigation involving a woman and young children near Bessie Street in Cape Girardeau.
Man in 60s passes out at Silver Springs intersection
Medical Emergency
N Silver Springs Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist near the intersection of Famous and North Silver Springs for a man about 60 years old who reportedly passed out and was breathing, with a history of a recent stroke.
Domestic disturbance reported near North Spring Avenue
Domestic Dispute
N Spring St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a domestic disturbance near North Spring Avenue (lot (number withheld)). The caller said (name withheld) broke her phone and she was at a neighbor’s home on a nearby lot. The subject was believed to be at the original lot and may have left on a bicycle.
Older woman confused and having trouble speaking at Aldi
Medical Emergency
Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a store on Independence Street for an older woman who was very confused, unable to hold onto objects, and having trouble speaking.
Fraud complaint reported near A Street lobby building
Fraud Report
A St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a lobby building on A Street in Cape Girardeau for a possible fraud complaint.
Complaint of harassment by ex-girlfriend
Other Incidents
207-A S Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment complaint at a lobby. A person reported that his brother’s ex-girlfriend, who had fled into town, was harassing him, and a black GMC truck was reportedly parked outside the lobby.
Person taken for involuntary transport, may be combative
Medical Emergency
St Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are assisting with an involuntary transport from a hospital to a behavioral health facility. The subject may be combative, and an additional officer is assigned to the call.
Traffic stop on gray Kia on Broadway Street
Traffic
Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Broadway in Cape Girardeau involving a gray Kia and requested a plate check.
