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Emergency Incidents
Person complaining of chest pain at Transit Mall
Medical Emergency
Transit Mall, Charleston, WV 25301
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a transit mall on Laidley Street, where a patient was reported to have chest pain.
Basement smoke alarm at Mount Vernon Road home
Fire
Mt Vernon Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm at a home near Mount Vernon Road in Charleston, with reports of basement smoke and a heat detector activation.
Patient transported to General Hospital in Charleston
Medical Emergency
Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported they were transporting a medical patient to a local hospital, which was reportedly experiencing a backlog.
Employee found with decreased consciousness at Edgewood Summit
Medical Emergency
Edgewood Summit, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical emergency involving an adult male employee with decreased consciousness in the kitchen at an assisted living facility near Baker Lane in Charleston.
Man with prosthetic leg unable to exit bus at Charleston mall
Medical Emergency
Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assistance call at a transit mall on Laidley Street for a 64-year-old man who was unable to get off a bus due to a prosthetic leg.
64-year-old man stuck on bus at transit mall
Medical Emergency
Transit Mall, Charleston, WV 25301
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a transit mall on Laidley Street for a possible medical issue involving a 64-year-old man who was unable to get off a bus and has a prosthetic leg.
Crash on Virginia Street West needs second ambulance
Traffic
Virginia St W, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle accident near Virginia Street West by a local store. A second ambulance was requested after one patient was transported and another driver appeared to need medical transport.
Young girl with chest and stomach pain near Patrick Street
Medical Emergency
Patrick St, Charleston, WV 25387
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a juvenile female with chest and stomach pain and shortness of breath near Patrick Street and nearby cross streets. A county medic and additional ambulance were requested, and EMS arrived on scene.
Burglary alarm at business front door
Break-In
Oakwood Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible break-in alarm at a business near Oakwood Road in Charleston, with the alarm indicating an issue at the front door area.
90-year-old man aggressive with dementia at Connell Place
Medical Emergency
S Park Rd, Charleston, WV 25304
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a care facility on South Park Road for a reported 90-year-old man who is aggressive and has a history of dementia, located on the second floor in a room.
Police pick up paperwork for prior shoplifting
Theft Report
Lowes Ct, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to pick up paperwork for a possible shoplifting report at a store on McCorkle Avenue Southeast in Charleston.
Two-vehicle crash with one person taken to hospital
Traffic
Virginia St W, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near a store on Virginia Street West. One vehicle was reportedly smoking and remained in the roadway. One person apparently requested medical transport and was taken to a general hospital.
Two-car crash with smoke at Virginia Street West
Traffic
Virginia St W, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near a store on Virginia Street West in Charleston. The vehicles remain in the roadway, one is smoking, and no injuries are reported. Fire personnel are en route.
92-year-old woman with low oxygen and labored breathing
Medical Emergency
Chesterfield Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a healthcare facility on Chesterfield Avenue for a reported 92-year-old woman with low oxygen levels and labored breathing.
92-year-old woman with low oxygen at Charleston Healthcare
Medical Emergency
Chesterfield Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a healthcare facility on Chesterfield Avenue for a 92-year-old woman with low oxygen levels and labored breathing.
Officer conducts traffic stop on white Infiniti
Traffic
Fairview Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a white Infiniti near Fairview Drive. Both people in the vehicle possibly left the area toward Ferry Street, and a probable female and male were later detained while officers ran records checks.
69-year-old man fell with hip pain and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an apartment on Washington Street East in Charleston for a 69-year-old man who reportedly fell and had hip pain and vomiting. (number withheld) patient was transported to a general hospital.
Fire alarm at home on Fort Road
Fire
S Fort Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building on Fort Road near Whitetail Lane in Charleston.
Crash with injuries on Virginia Street in Charleston
Traffic
Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a serious vehicle crash near Virginia Street and Sacred Heart, where two people were reportedly injured and disoriented after a strong collision. Medics and two ambulances were requested to the scene.
Traffic stop at old bar on Hall Avenue
Traffic
Hall St, Charleston, WV 25302
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop at an old bar on Hall Avenue in Charleston involving a vehicle with one occupant.