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Emergency Incidents
Driver had stroke at Fairmont Avenue McDonald's
Medical Emergency
Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 call about a possible reckless driver near a McDonald’s on Fairmont Avenue. The situation was updated to a medical emergency involving a male driver who reportedly had a stroke and was being transported by EMS.
Driver having stroke after reckless driving report
Traffic
Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a McDonald’s on Fairmont Avenue involving a silver Toyota Highlander with West Virginia registration. The stop appears to have started as a report of a reckless driver, and the male driver was later reported to have had a stroke and was transported by EMS. The vehicle registration was checked and found to be valid.
Medical issue reported near Shady Lane in Fairmont
Medical Emergency
Shady Ln, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical problem near Shady Lane in Fairmont, with Station 20, Company 13, and unit 22 responding.
Elderly woman with body aches and chills may have UTI
Medical Emergency
Shady Ln, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical problem involving an 80-year-old woman near Shady Lane. She reportedly had body aches and chills after a flu shot about a week earlier, and the caller suspected a possible urinary tract infection and requested transport.
Elderly woman with flu shot symptoms at home
Medical Emergency
Shady Ln, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Shady Lane for an 80-year-old woman with body aches and chills after a recent flu shot, with a possible urinary tract infection and oxygen use, and transport requested.
Brush fire near closed bridge by Cleveland Avenue
Fire
Cleveland Ave & Everest Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported brush fire near Cleveland Avenue and Everest Drive, on the cold shoulder side of a closed bridge between Kirkway and Cleveland Avenue after multiple callers reported the incident.
Intoxicated caller requests police assistance
Substance Use
Linear St, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a highly intoxicated person at a residence on Linear Street in Fairmont and requested law enforcement response. The reason for the request was unclear based on the radio traffic.
Complaint about oversized trucks on Cleveland Avenue
Traffic
Cleveland Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about two oversized loads traveling from Cleveland Avenue and Crematory Hill toward Fairview, reportedly not stopping for traffic and yelling at other drivers. The situation was later reported as fine and the complaint was cleared.
Complaint about oversized loads on Cleveland Avenue
Traffic
Cleveland Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported two oversized loads on Cleveland Avenue near Crematory Hill heading toward Fairview/Barrackville that were not stopping for traffic and were yelling at other drivers. A later update indicated the vehicles appeared to be operating safely aside from being oversized, and the complaint was cleared.
Male fell off bike near post office; no injuries found
Medical Emergency
Madison St, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near the post office on Madison Street for a man who reportedly fell off his bicycle. The caller left before officers arrived, and the man was not located. A mountain bike wrapped in rope and cables was found in a nearby parking lot, and the man was last reported walking away toward a nearby Catholic school.
Disabled Dodge van on Nasa Boulevard
Traffic
Nasa Blvd, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled Dodge van on National Boulevard, and a tow truck was reported to be en route.
Person threatens to kill someone in apartment
Medical Emergency
Vale Cir, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a welfare check at an apartment on Vale Circle off Southland Drive after a caller reported hearing someone in an upper apartment, believed to be unit (number withheld), making threats to kill someone.
Man heard upstairs threatening to kill someone
Assault Report
Vale Cir, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a welfare check at an apartment on Vail Circle off Southland Drive after a caller reported hearing someone in an upper apartment making threats to kill someone.
Domestic dispute between couple walking down hill
Domestic Dispute
View Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance near View Avenue in Fairmont involving a man and a woman reportedly walking down a hill, with the man appearing ready to hit the woman.
Driver locked out of car at restaurant
Other Non-Crime Event
Middletown Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provided a motorist assist at a local restaurant for a man who locked his keys inside his vehicle and was unsure if the car could be opened that night.
Driver locked out of car at restaurant lot
Other Non-Crime Event
Middletown Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provided a motorist assist at a restaurant in Barrackville for a man who locked his keys inside his car.
Automatic fire alarm at Clifton Avenue restaurant
Fire
Southland Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible automatic fire alarm at a restaurant on Clifton Avenue.
Automatic fire alarm at Cleveland Avenue business
Fire
Cleveland Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Fairmont. The alarm company reported activation from a specific zone, but responding units reported nothing apparent on arrival.
Automatic fire alarm at Cleveland Avenue Harbors
Fire
Cleveland Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported automatic fire alarm at a residential complex on Cleveland Avenue in Fairmont. Units arrived and reported nothing apparent on scene.
Traffic stop on Route 73 in Fairmont
Traffic
West Virginia Highway 73, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Route 73 in West Virginia involving a vehicle with a Pennsylvania license plate.
