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Emergency Incidents
Woman with breathing difficulties near Catawba
Medical Emergency
Mill Dr, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units respond to a reported breathing problem involving a 46-year-old woman at a residence near Mill Drive in Catawba. The caller reports significant congestion and difficulty breathing, with earlier concern about low oxygen levels.
Driver reports being followed by three vehicles on I-40
Suspicious Activity
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a caller in a black Sprinter van on I-40 eastbound near exit 133 that three vehicles, including a pickup, an older Saturn, and a silver Nissan, had been following them. The caller pulled into a Pilot near exit 133, and troopers responded to check on the situation.
Person experiencing chest pain in Catawba
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave SW, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 7 was dispatched for a possible chest pain emergency near 2nd Avenue Southwest in Catawba, close to 1st Street Southwest and Rosenwald School Street.
Person experiencing chest pain at Catawba residence
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave SW, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical call at a residence on Second Avenue Southwest in Catawba, near First Street Southwest and Rosenwald School Street. Radio traffic indicates the correct address was confirmed after earlier confusion.
Officer checks stores for suspected shoplifter
Theft Report
Sherrills Ford Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is checking several local stores, including Dollar General, Food Lion, and Lowe’s, for a woman who is reportedly known for running off and trying to steal from businesses.
Metal ramp removed from I-40 westbound lane
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer removed a metal ramp from the right lane of I-40 westbound near mile markers 124 and 123. The incident may be related to a silver pickup truck that was stopped nearby.
Metal ramp removed from I-40 westbound lane
Road Closure
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that a metal ramp was removed from the right lane of I-40 westbound near mile marker 124, clearing a road hazard.
Customer refuses to return phone at Dollar General
Disturbance
Oxford School Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disorderly conduct incident at a Dollar General store on Oxford School Road in Catawba. An employee reported that a woman had taken a personal phone to make a call, would not return it, and was wandering around the store. A deputy later reported being out with the subject at a church before the call was cleared.
Traffic cones blocking lane on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible traffic hazard on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 155 involving one or two traffic cones in a lane. The debris was later removed.
Missing person last phone ping near I-40 exit 113
Missing Person
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible missing person whose last known location was near I-40 westbound at exit 113, with an unknown direction of travel.
Green moped creating traffic hazard on I-40
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard involving a green moped traveling eastbound in the roadway on I-40 near exit 123.
Argument in parking lot at Catawba Fitness
Disturbance
N Main St, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a fitness center on North Main Street involving a non-employee in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee who was arguing with a woman and taking up two parking spaces.
Person with heart problems at Buffalo Shoals Road
Medical Emergency
Buffalo Shoals Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible heart problem at a home near Buffalo Shoals Road in Catawba. A separate breathing problem was reported at a home on 8th Street Place Southeast in Hickory. The first patient initially declined care but then changed his mind, and the responding paramedic was later advised to cancel and become available.
Reckless BMW and Volkswagen speeding on I-40
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a BMW traveling over 140 miles per hour eastbound on I-40 in Catawba County, with a small Volkswagen reportedly running with it near mile markers 137 and 138.
Reckless BMW and Volkswagen speeding on I-40
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a BMW traveling at an extremely high speed eastbound on I-40 near Catawba County, later passing mile markers 137 and 138 and entering Iredell County. A small Volkswagen was also reportedly driving with the speeding vehicle. The license plate information was checked and linked to a registration in the Statesville area.
Disabled car and truck with brake trouble on I-40
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled vehicle off the roadway on westbound I-40 near the 106 area, with help on the way. A white work truck is also mentioned as possibly having brake issues.
Traffic stop at 6th Avenue NE and North Main Street
Traffic
6th Ave NE & N Main St, Catawba, NC 28609
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Sixth Avenue Northeast and North Main Street and requested a records check on a vehicle.
Pursuit of blue Volvo on I-40 westbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle pursuit on I-40 westbound near mile marker 121 involving a blue Volvo.
76-year-old male with dementia falls at home
Medical Emergency
Exeter Dr, Catawba, North Carolina 28609, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a home on Exeter Drive in Catawba for a reported fall involving an elderly man with dementia who was still on the bedroom floor and could not be helped up by his wife.
Driver with flat tire assisted on I-40 westbound
Traffic
I-40, Catawba, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle assist on I-40 westbound near mile marker 128 involving a gray Honda Accord. The caller reported a flat tire and that someone was helping change it before they continued on their way.
