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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious vehicle checked at trailer park
Suspicious Activity
Houston St, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a trailer park near Houston Street. A dark gray Nissan Altima with a dealer tag was checked, and its registration was found to be expired. The person in the vehicle and the trailer resident were contacted.
85-year-old woman has asthma attack in Hodgesville
Medical Emergency
Willie Varnum Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman with an asthma attack and difficulty breathing near Farm Road and County Road 33 in the Hodgesville area. Rescue 3 was diverted to the scene.
85-year-old woman has asthma attack in Cottonwood
Medical Emergency
Willie Varnum Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported asthma attack with difficulty breathing involving an 85-year-old woman near Willie Barnum Road and the intersection of Honeysville/33 and Murbow Road in Cottonwood. Rescue 3 later diverted to a location on Willie Arnold Road.
72-year-old woman with knee injury unable to move
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 55, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to two separate medical calls in the Cottonwood and Ashford area. One involved a 72-year-old woman with a knee injury and difficulty moving near South County Road 55 in Lupton. Another involved a possible 84-year-old man with chest pain and a history of heart valve replacement near Albany Road and Pansey.
72-year-old woman with knee injury and limited movement
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 55, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical call for a 72-year-old woman with a knee injury and difficulty moving near South County Road 55 in the Lovetown area.
72-year-old woman with knee injury struggles to move
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 55, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near South County Road 55 in Lovetown for a reported 72-year-old woman with a knee injury and difficulty moving.
Two suspicious people walking on Willie Varnum Road
Suspicious Activity
Willie Varnum Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two suspicious people near a residence on Willie Varnum Road in Cottonwood. A male with a flashlight was initially reported walking north of the home, and a female was reported walking south. Both were later reported walking southbound on the road. Clothing details were requested.
Elderly woman bleeding after head injury at football field
Medical Emergency
Houston St, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a high school football field on Houston Street, where an elderly woman reportedly hit her head and was bleeding. Police and rescue personnel were on scene.
Elderly woman injured at Cottonwood High School football field
Medical Emergency
Houston St, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a high school football field on Houston Street, where an elderly woman was reported hit in the head and bleeding. Police and rescue units were on scene.
Heavyset woman with kidney issues and fractured heel needs aid
Medical Emergency
Paraiso St, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a critical medical call near Paraiso Street in Cottonwood for a (number withheld)-year-old woman with kidney problems and a reported fractured heel. Rescue units requested additional help for a large-patient lift.
Traffic stop on September Road in Cottonwood
Traffic
September Road, Cottonwood, Alabama 36320, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on September Road involving a silver Nissan Sentra with an Alabama license plate. The vehicle’s tag information was run.
Stolen red pickup reported from highway welcome center
Stolen Vehicle
US-231, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a red Chevy Avalanche was reportedly taken from a special lot at a welcome center near Sunny South and Highway 65, possibly heading toward Florida. Two people were last seen, one wearing a gray jacket, and the incident was marked urgent with possible involvement of other signals.
Report of possibly impaired driver on Nobles Road
Substance Use
Nobles Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible impaired driver in a Chevy Silverado pickup, last seen turning right on Sweetie Smith toward the area of Nobles Road. A caller in a silver Nissan reported following the vehicle, and units were sent to investigate.
Crash on South US 231; children to be checked for injuries
Traffic
US-231, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a vehicle crash on South US 231. The vehicle was reported to be slightly smoking. Occupants advised no injuries, but requested a medical check for two small children in the vehicle. Fire/rescue responded and one engine was later downgraded and returned to service.
Minivan in ditch with children checked for injuries
Traffic
US-231, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a white minivan that went into a ditch near the (number withheld) block of South US 231 by a gas station. Two small children were in the vehicle, and parents requested medical checks. Initial reports mentioned minor injuries and slight vehicle smoking, but later updates advised there were no injuries.
Single-vehicle crash involving minivan in ditch
Traffic
US-231, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on US 231 near Sunny Mac Center Road and State Highway 605, where a white minivan reportedly went into a ditch. Radio traffic mentioned possible smoke or fogging in front of the vehicle and that it may be occupied by a younger female.
Minivan crashes into ditch on US 231 near Cottonwood
Traffic
US-231, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible single-vehicle crash involving a white minivan in a ditch near South US 231 by Sunny Mixon Road and South State Highway 605. The vehicle is occupied by a younger female, and smoke is reported from the front of the vehicle.
Person experiencing chest pain at State Line Road
Medical Emergency
State Line Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical emergency involving chest pain at a private location near State Line Road in Cottonwood, with rescue units dispatched.
Deputy checks complaint at Jewel Street home
Suspicious Activity
Jewel St, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was sent to a possible caller complaint near Jewel Street in Cottonwood, Alabama. Radio traffic later indicated that all doors were secure and a fire truck was present at the scene.
Suspicious person reported on Fletcher Smith Road
Suspicious Activity
Fletcher Smith Rd, Cottonwood, AL 36320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious activity incident near Fletcher Smith Road in Hodgesville, with information relayed through a third party and the suspect reportedly not on scene.
