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Emergency Incidents
Reckless driver reported on East Main Street
Traffic
E Main St, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a black Lincoln sedan speeding on East Main Street near a local business and entering Dresden around Court Square, with the caller still following the vehicle.
Report of gas leak on Main Street in Dresden
Fire
W Main St, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible gas leak at a building on Main Street in Dresden. Units checked the property, and the gas company was later reported to be on scene. In a separate matter, officers were asked to contact a man believed to have been following a woman home from work near Oak Grove Road.
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a suspicious person check at a barbecue restaurant near Greenfield Highway. The associated vehicle, a white 2008 Chrysler, was checked and found to have valid registration and insurance. The owner’s son was reportedly at the location preparing the grill for the night.
Traffic stop finds vehicle and driver in compliance
Traffic
W Main St, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in Napa involving a red 2007 Ford. Records reportedly showed the vehicle had valid insurance, was not stolen, and the driver had a valid Class D license.
Outside fire caused by downed power line near grain bin
Fire
Anderson Rd, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a deputy responded to an outside fire near Anderson Road, apparently caused by a downed power line. The fire was reported near a grain bin but not close to a residence, and the electric company was already on scene.
Female fallen with left leg trouble near Southfield Drive
Medical Emergency
Southfield Dr a, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Southfield Drive for a woman who may have fallen and was having trouble with her left leg. The door was reported locked, and a key holder was coming from Union City. The patient was also reported to be going through physical therapy.
73-year-old man with breathing difficulty at nursing home
Medical Emergency
W C Nursing Home Rd, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a nursing home in Weakley County for a reported 73-year-old man having difficulty breathing, with low oxygen levels and urinary retention. The patient was on a memory care unit and was later transported to a hospital in Union City.
66-year-old man with chest pain at Highway 118
Medical Emergency
TN-118, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Highway 118 for a 66-year-old man with chest pain who was believed to be having a heart attack. The caller reported a prior heart attack and that the man had taken several nitroglycerin tablets and was advised to stop until responders arrived.
EMS unit en route to medical transport at church
Medical Emergency
Old SR 118, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 506 is en route for a possible medical transport involving (person_name withheld) to a church in Dresden, Tennessee.
Fight reported at Southfield Apartments
Domestic Dispute
Southfield Dr, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic dispute at an apartment complex on Southfield Drive, where people were reportedly fighting outside near a building and a gray Mitsubishi SUV. EMS was canceled after it was reported there was no medical need.
Reckless pickup driver reported near Dresden
Traffic
Palmersville Hwy & TN-89, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 report of a possible reckless driver in a burgundy or maroon four-door Dodge pickup traveling on Palmersville Highway toward Dresden. The caller said the truck was swerving, nearly hit two other vehicles, and then turned onto a nearby road before the caller lost sight of it. Units attempted to locate and contact the vehicle near a county maintenance area.
Gas leak reported at county nursing home
Fire
W C Nursing Home Rd, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a possible gas leak at a nursing home on Weakley County Nursing Home Road. The gas company was to be contacted.
Adult with breathing difficulty near Cox Street
Medical Emergency
Cox St A, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment near Cox Street (Apartment A) for a reported medical emergency involving an adult male (55) with difficulty breathing, weakness, and repeatedly nodding off.
19-year-old female possible overdose at Champion Homes
Medical Emergency
Evergreen St, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment complex on Irving Street for a 19-year-old woman with a possible overdose.
63-year-old man with breathing difficulty near Klutts Road
Medical Emergency
Klutts Rd, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Klutts Road in Dresden for a 63-year-old man having difficulty breathing, with a history of lung cancer, heart problems, and COPD. Responders are advised to enter through the carport door.
Abandoned 911 call at nursing home
Medical Emergency
W C Nursing Home Rd, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported an open 911 call from a cell phone at a nursing home, and units were sent to check the location for a possible medical emergency.
Abandoned 911 call at nursing home in Dresden
Suspicious Activity
W C Nursing Home Rd, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an abandoned 911 call from a nursing home on C Nursing Home Road. The caller reported being unsure who made the call.
28-year-old man treated for diabetic episode in Dresden
Medical Emergency
S Wilson St, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a Head Start facility near South Wilson Street in Dresden for a reported diabetic emergency involving an adult man with low blood sugar who was unable to stand. The patient was later transported by ambulance to a hospital.
Reckless driver in white SUV on Highway 54
Traffic
Tennessee Highway 54, Dresden, Tennessee 38225, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Kia Sorento driving recklessly at high speed and swerving through traffic on Paris Highway 54 near Cheek Road and Dresden. The caller later reported losing sight of the vehicle.
Reckless SUV reported on Highway 22 near Dresden
Traffic
TN-22 & Evergreen St, Dresden, TN 38225
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white SUV driving recklessly on Highway 22 near Evergreen Street in Dresden, reportedly running a red light and swerving toward Martin.
