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Emergency Incidents
Man treated for chest pain at high school
Medical Emergency
Monroe Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain medical emergency at a high school, with the patient believed to be near the concession stand and EMS reportedly called directly to the scene.
67-year-old female fallen, lift assist needed in Damascus
Medical Emergency
Butterfly Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested for a possible medical lift assist for a 67-year-old woman who had fallen near Butterfly Road in the Green Cove area.
Welfare check requested at apartment in Damascus
Medical Emergency
Mock Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at an apartment on Mock Avenue after a caller requested a callback. A Rapid SOS signal appeared to move from the parking lot toward the left side of the building, and officers checked the rear of the building. The listed phone number was later reported as unreachable.
9-year-old boy with head injury needs hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Douglas Dr, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Douglas Drive for a possible head injury involving a juvenile male. The parents requested transport back to the hospital, and additional information was requested by phone.
Traffic stop on Laurel Avenue in Damascus
Traffic
W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Laurel Avenue in front of the fire department involving a vehicle with a Tennessee license plate.
Driver stopped for no headlights on Laurel Avenue
Traffic
West Laurel Avenue, Damascus, Virginia 24236, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Laurel Avenue involving a BMW SUV. The driver apparently did not have headlights on, corrected the issue, and was released. A separate call reported a possible vehicle strike to a median on Lee Highway near Windover, with possible damage to the vehicle and no reported injuries.
51-year-old man with chest pain and blood in urine in Damascus
Medical Emergency
N Beaver Dam Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported medical emergency involving a 51-year-old man with blood in his urine, nausea, and chest pain near North Beaver Dam Avenue in Damascus.
Male patient with chest pain and blood in urine
Medical Emergency
N Beaver Dam Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near North Beaver Dam Avenue for a 51-year-old man with chest pain, urinating blood, and nausea. An advanced life support unit was requested. A separate single-vehicle crash with no reported injuries was also reported near Big Ridge Road and White Ridge.
62-year-old with abdominal and chest pain in Damascus
Medical Emergency
Windy Hill Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Windy Hill Road in Damascus for a 62-year-old reporting abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
90-year-old male with low heart rate and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
Azen Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were requested for a priority ALS call involving an elderly man at a family medicine clinic on Azen Road, reportedly with a very low heart rate, difficulty breathing, and low oxygen levels.
Traffic stop of black Toyota Camry on Beaver Dam
Traffic
N Beaver Dam Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Toyota Camry traveling north on North Beaver Dam Avenue near a bank. The stop involved a vehicle with a North Carolina license plate.
Female slumped over steering wheel in vehicle
Medical Emergency
S Smith St & W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible medical issue near the Laurel Avenue and Smith Street bridge area, where a woman appeared slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle. The situation was reported under control, and EMS was requested to respond.
Person reported sick on Quail Run near Beaver View Drive
Medical Emergency
Beaver View Dr, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a reported sick person near Quail Run by Beaver View Drive in a dead-end area in Damascus, Virginia.
Report of confused driver in purplish red minivan
Suspicious Activity
N Beaver Dam Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer searched for a reported suspicious vehicle in town but did not find a matching vehicle. A later report described a purplish-red minivan near a food store on North Beaver Dam Avenue, with a male driver reportedly driving on the wrong side of the road and possibly confused, possibly heading toward Pewter Highway.
Bear cub reported near Beartree entrance
Animal Hazard
Beartree Gap Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and deputies responded to a report of a bear cub near the Beartree entrance area. A silver Kia was checked near the entrance, and the caller was advised to stay away from the cub because the mother bear could return and possibly harm someone.
Power line insulation damaged on Jeb Stuart Highway
Fire
Jeb Stuart Hwy, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a utility hazard near Jeb Stuart Highway by the county line toward Whitethorn, with significant damage to insulation on a wire and a fire reported under control. AEP is requested to inspect the lines.
Outside fire on Jeb Stuart Highway in Damascus
Fire
Jeb Stuart Hwy, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible outside fire near Jeb Stuart Highway, with Damascus Rescue, Damascus Fire, and EMS units coordinating and an ambulance requested to stand by.
Officer checks woman near parked car at cemetery
Suspicious Person
Monroe Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near a cemetery above a high school on Monroe Road. A woman in a white sweater was reported near a gray Mazda parked on the side of the road. One unit canceled while another remained en route.
Argument between two women at apartment parking lot
Disturbance
Plymouth Ct, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment complex on Plymouth Court for a reported dispute between two women in the parking lot, with one claiming the other was trespassing. The call was reported verbally by a male passerby.
Verbal dispute and trespass complaint at apartments
Disturbance
Plymouth Ct, Damascus, VA 24236
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on Plymouth Court for a reported verbal disturbance involving two women arguing in the parking lot, with one described as a tenant and the other as trespassing.
