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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious truck reported on Lowrance Road
Suspicious Activity
Lowrance Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a suspicious truck that drove down her driveway and beeped twice near her residence on Lowrance Road. The driver reportedly said he was from a local asphalt company looking for a place. The caller requested to speak with a deputy.
Pursuit of burgundy tractor trailer on I-40
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on a burgundy tractor trailer traveling eastbound on Highway 40 near Catawba.
Garbage truck dragging strap on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible traffic hazard on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 126 involving a garbage truck dragging a strap.
Garbage truck dragging strap on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible road hazard on I-40 eastbound near exit 126 involving a garbage truck dragging a strap, with unit 659 already sent to check the area.
Public assist near Little Mountain Road in Catawba
Medical Emergency
Little Mountain Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Little Mountain Road in Catawba, with fire and medic units responding.
Assist needed to help heavy individual into home
Medical Emergency
Little Mountain Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported lift assist at a home near Little Mountain Road in Catawba. A caller was about 30 minutes away and requested help getting her son, who reportedly weighs over 450 pounds, into the house.
Assist required to move obese person into house
Medical Emergency
Little Mountain Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a home near Little Mountain Road in Catawba for a reported public lift assist. A caller was about 30 minutes away and requested help getting her son into the house.
Public assist to help move heavy patient into house
Medical Emergency
Little Mountain Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched for a public assist near Little Mountain Road in Catawba, where a caller is about 30 minutes away in a white Infiniti and needs help getting her son, who reportedly weighs over 450 pounds, into the house.
Traffic alert for white box van on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic incident involving a white box van on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 129 in Catawba, North Carolina.
Multiple stalled vehicles on I-40 east near Exit 156
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible disabled vehicle on Interstate 40 eastbound near Exit 156 in the Newton area. The caller said they had contacted a roadside assistance service hours earlier and were told service would not arrive until the next morning, with three vehicles involved.
Large metal debris blocking I-40 eastbound lane
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports large metal debris in the eastbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 133 in the Catawba area.
Bicyclists riding wrong way on I-40 near exit 128
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of several bicyclists traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-40 near exits 126 and 128 in Catawba, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Brush fire and reported crash on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 123, with a grass or brush fire on the roadside. Fire units are responding to check the brush fire, and officers are unable to initially locate the reported crash.
Brush fire reported along I-40 near Exit 123
Fire
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible grass or brush fire along the side of I-40, with fire crews responding and checking for a related crash in the area.
Multi-car crash and brush fire on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible five-car crash on I-40 eastbound near exit 123, with a grass or brush fire on the roadside and unknown injuries. Units later reported they did not initially see the crash and were checking the area while firefighters worked on the brush fire.
Scooter stopped on I-40 westbound shoulder
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible roadway hazard involving a scooter on the shoulder of westbound I-40 near mile marker 130 in Catawba.
Disabled scooter on I-40 shoulder near exit 130
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled scooter on the shoulder of I-40 near exit 130 in Catawba.
Disabled scooter on I-40 westbound shoulder
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disabled Vista scooter on the shoulder of I-40 westbound near marker 130 in Catawba, North Carolina.
Stolen SUV located on 1st Avenue Southwest
Stolen Vehicle
1st Ave SW, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible stolen black Chevrolet Trailblazer in the 3800 block of 1st Avenue Southwest in Catawba. The vehicle was reported as active and missing or stolen.
Subject and vehicle checked at Carmichael Street
Suspicious Activity
US-70, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel checked on a person and vehicle near Carmichael Street and Highway 70 in Catawba. The person was allowed to move on, and it was not confirmed whether they were intoxicated.
