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Emergency Incidents
Person reported sick near Nottingham Drive
Medical Emergency
Nottingham Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a sick person near Nottingham Drive by Patton Place and St Andrews Place.
Search for missing man near Perry Creek trail
Missing Person
200-298 Perry Creek Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a search for a missing or endangered man near Perry Creek Drive and nearby trails, including Dry Creek Trail. Units discussed checking his vehicle, possible suicidal thoughts, and health concerns such as heart issues and possible dementia. A family member reported that he may have returned home, and officers planned to check a residence on Tillman Circle.
Search for missing elderly man near Irwin and Sage
Missing Person
Erwin Rd & Sage Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check and area search for a missing elderly man near Erwin Road and Sage Road in Chapel Hill. The man was reportedly wearing (description withheld) and a (description withheld) and may have a prior history of a suicide attempt. Units checked nearby trails and neighborhoods, and the caller was also walking in the area, but officers were unable to make contact with the missing person.
Intoxicated man yelling at customers outside store
Disturbance
W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance outside a store on West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, where a man was reportedly being belligerent, aggressive, and yelling at customers while drinking beer.
Minor crash in Caldwell parking lot
Traffic
Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash in a parking lot on Caldwell Street, where a grounds employee reportedly backed into a red Hyundai and is standing by.
Minor crash in Caldwell parking lot
Traffic
Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible property-damage vehicle crash in a parking lot near Caldwell Street, where a grounds employee reported backing into a red Hyundai and waiting for responders.
Minor crash in Caldwell Street parking lot
Traffic
Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle crash with possible property damage was reported in the Caldwell parking lot area. A grounds employee reportedly backed into a red Hyundai and was standing by when units were notified.
Pedestrian hit by SUV that left scene
Traffic
East Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible hit-and-run near Manning and East Drive, where a caller reported being a pedestrian struck by a white Chevy SUV that left the scene. The caller waited nearby to meet an officer and make a report.
Pedestrian reports hit-and-run with white SUV
Traffic
East Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible pedestrian crash near Manning and East, where a man says he was hit by a white Chevy SUV that left the scene. He is standing by and wants to meet with an officer to make a report.
Pedestrian reports hit-and-run by white SUV
Traffic
E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding near Manning and East for a report that a pedestrian was hit by a white SUV, which then left the area. The caller is waiting nearby to meet with an officer and make a report.
Vehicle fire at home on Forbush Mountain Drive
Fire
Forbush Mountain Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a working vehicle fire involving a blue Toyota RAV4 near Forbush Mountain Drive in Chapel Hill. The caller initially reported that no one was trapped and the fire was not threatening nearby property, but later advised that flames were visible. Fire units were notified and responded to the scene.
Parked vehicle fire on Forbush Mountain Drive
Fire
Forbush Mountain Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported vehicle fire near Forbush Mountain Drive by Apple Street and Summerlin Drive. A caller reported a smoking Toyota RAV4 that later had visible flames, and another caller said a neighbor’s car was on fire and visible from their home. Fire units arrived, took command, applied water, and reported the fire out.
Parking issue with car in handicap space
Traffic
Vilcom Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking dispute near Vilcom Center Drive involving a blue Ford Fusion reportedly parked over the line in a handicap space and blocking the caller from entering her vehicle.
Car parked over line in handicap parking space
Traffic
Vilcom Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint at a business on Vilcom Center Drive involving a blue Ford Fusion parked crookedly in a handicap space and over the line, preventing the caller from getting into her vehicle.
Woman falls from horse, complains of back pain
Medical Emergency
North St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a farm on No House Road in Chapel Hill, where a 34-year-old woman reportedly fell from a horse, landed on her back, and was complaining of back pain. Responders were directed to use the main entrance of the property.
Medical call at (number withheld) Pulaski Trail near Creek Edge
Medical Emergency
Pulaski Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical incident near Pulaski Trail by Creek Edge.
Road closure at McAdams, Hillsborough and Longdale
Road Closure
Hillsborough Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure near McAdams and Hillsborough, with Longdale Avenue closed and no vehicles able to pass.
78-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at clinic
Medical Emergency
Floor 4, 100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible inter-facility medical transfer at a pulmonary clinic on East Town Drive near Dobbin’s Drive and Pinegate Circle for a 78-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but reportedly having difficulty breathing with low oxygen levels.
81-year-old man having breathing trouble in Chapel Hill
Medical Emergency
Wildwind Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Wildwind Drive and Rush Road for an 81-year-old man with breathing problems, difficulty speaking between breaths, and a history of stroke and a pacemaker.
False fire alarm on Preserve Trail
Fire
The Preserve Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire near Preserve Trail by Colmar, but radio traffic indicated the call was false and the situation was cleared.