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Emergency Incidents
Man with machete reportedly chased caller
Weapons
Boyer St, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to a location near Boyer Street for a report of a man possibly becoming aggressive and later reported to have chased the caller with a machete. Units responded, one person was detained, and other responding units were told they could cancel.
Traffic stop on Vienna Road in Charlestown
Traffic
Vienna Rd, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Vienna Road and Margaret Street by the Indiana Covered Bridge involving a black Volkswagen. The driver’s license was checked and returned as conditional.
Female with mental health issue investigated at Arlington Ave
Medical Emergency
Arlington Ave b, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were sent to a possible mental health issue involving a woman at an apartment on Arlington Avenue after a text-to-911 caller reported the situation and urged responders to hurry. Additional radio traffic referenced a separate structure fire with one injured person and a reported disturbance involving a man with a machete on Boyer Drive.
Suspicious person dancing in roadway
Suspicious Activity
Parkland Ct & Market St, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious man standing in the middle of the road near Market Street and Parkland Court, reportedly wearing a hat, hoodie, and jeans and dancing in the street.
Reckless driver in Dodge Ram truck reported
Traffic
Pike St, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a reckless driver in a black Dodge Ram truck, reportedly cutting off other vehicles and last seen stationary near a gas station.
Parking lot crash involving two vehicles
Traffic
River Ridge Pkwy, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property damage traffic accident involving a red Ford F-150 and a white Dodge Charger in a parking lot near River Ridge Parkway in Charlestown.
Semi truck blocking road at Tunnel Mill
Traffic
Tunnel Mill Rd, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being out with a semi truck that is reportedly blocking the entire road near Tunnel Mill Road.
Two-car property damage crash on Tunnel Mill Road
Traffic
Tunnel Mill Rd, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property damage crash involving a Volkswagen and a PT Cruiser near Tunnel Mill Road.
Truck hits light pole; driver injured and possibly intoxicated
Traffic
Tunnel Mill Rd, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle crash into a light pole on Tunnel Mill Road on the Charlestown side in Clark County. A white truck was smoking, and one male was reported bleeding and possibly intoxicated. A caller asked if the male had been shot; he said there was a firearm in the vehicle but it did not discharge.
Purple van broken down on State Road 3
Traffic
IN-3, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported traffic hazard on State Road 3 involving a purple van broken down in the emergency lane.
Reckless driver passing cars on Highway 62
Traffic
IN-62, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a silver four-door car traveling westbound on Highway 62 near a pizza restaurant, passing multiple vehicles at once.
Juvenile out of control near Lake Forest Drive
Domestic Dispute
Lake Forest Dr, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported incorrigible juvenile incident near Lake Forest Drive involving a juvenile male reportedly out of control, cussing, and throwing objects, with no known weapon.
Noise complaint over loud upstairs neighbors
Disturbance
Pike St, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported noise disturbance at an apartment on Pike Street, where the caller said upstairs neighbors were loud and two dogs were running around the unit. The caller was reportedly yelling at the call taker and said she planned to go upstairs to confront the neighbors, but was advised not to do so.
Traffic stop on Spring Street in Charlestown
Traffic
Spring St, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford Explorer on Spring Street near 75. The vehicle’s license plate was being read over the radio, but the last characters were unclear.
Juveniles speeding on four-wheelers in roadway
Traffic
Sunset Loop & Ashley Springs Ct, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic complaint near Ashley Springs Court and Sunset Loop about juveniles reportedly riding four-wheelers at high speed and doing wheelies in the roadway.
Young woman shows severe symptoms in store parking lot
Medical Emergency
Pike St, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an 18-year-old woman in a black Chevy Traverse in a parking lot near a business on State Road 62. She reportedly had stiff hands and arms, heavy breathing, was turning purple, felt dizzy, had lower stomach pain, and was initially unable to speak.
Report of stolen blue Kia sedan on Fullerton Drive
Stolen Vehicle
Fulkerson Dr, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle theft near Fullerton Drive in Charlestown involving a blue Kia sedan with a Kentucky temporary plate. Radio traffic also referenced a separate theft report at a motel on East Tenth Street.
70-year-old woman falls and needs help standing
Medical Emergency
21st Century Dr, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near 21st Century Drive and nearby cross streets for a non-emergency lift assist for a 70-year-old woman who reportedly fell and needed help getting up from the living room floor.
Person having breathing difficulty near Lucas Lane in Charlestown
Medical Emergency
Lucas Ln, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible breathing difficulty at a residence on Lucas Lane in Jefferson County, with a request for Hanover or county units to assist.
Missing woman located; officers told to disregard
Missing Person
Farmington Way, Charlestown, IN 47111
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a missing-person report at the woman’s mother’s address on Farmington Way. Dispatch reported that the woman’s phone was pinging in the New Washington area and later going straight to voicemail. She was subsequently located, and responding units were told to disregard.
