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Emergency Incidents
Person experiencing difficulty breathing at Hydaway Drive
Medical Emergency
Hydaway Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched for a reported difficulty breathing call near Hydaway Drive in Forest, with Squad 28 assigned.
Person having difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Hydaway Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units responded to a report of difficulty breathing at a residence on Hydaway Drive in Forest, with a medic unit en route from Rustburg.
Male subject trespassed from Post Road property
Break-In
Bob Circle, Forest, Virginia 24551, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers on Bob Circle in Forest, Virginia, discussed a male subject who was reportedly trespassed from a residence on Post Road.
Trespassed person reported hiding in home basement
Break-In
Bob Cir, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Bob Circle for a possible trespassing and burglary-related situation. A caller reported that a previously trespassed man had texted that he was in the basement and might be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Weapons, including a gun in a bedroom, were reported in the home, and the homeowner waited outside in a truck. Units were redirected to another nearby disturbance on Bighorn Drive involving several people chasing a man with metal poles and a piece of wood.
Multi-vehicle roadway incident cleared on Horizon Dr
Traffic
Horizon Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders managed a possible roadway incident near Horizon Drive in Forest, Virginia, with multiple vehicles on scene. Drivers were asked to wait in their cars until engines moved before the road was reopened, and command was later terminated with all units cleared.
Medical alarm near Horizon Drive in Forest
Medical Emergency
Horizon Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a residence near Horizon Drive in Forest, Virginia. Squad 2 and Medic 82 were assigned, and later radio traffic indicated to contact Box 1 and clear the scene.
Medical alarm triggered near Horizon Drive in Forest, VA
Medical Emergency
Horizon Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a residence near Horizon Drive in Forest, Virginia.
Dryer fire in basement of home on Smith Road
Fire
Smith Rd, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at a home near Smith Road. The incident was later described as a basement fire and then as a dryer fire in a single-story house. No additional injuries were reported, and the response was reduced to one company.
Basement fire at home on Smith Road
Fire
Smith Rd, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire with the basement on fire near Smith Road in Forest, Virginia. The cause and how long the fire had been burning were unknown.
Traffic stop on black Acura near Vista Centre
Traffic
US-221 & Vista Centre Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Acura traveling from Route 221 onto Vista Centre and into a nearby business park. The vehicle’s Virginia license plate and registered owner information were checked during the stop.
Officer checks two vehicles on Hunters Creek Road
Traffic
Hunters Creek Rd, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the Hunters Creek Road exit involving a maroon Toyota and a gray Honda.
Caller reports fear of nearby gun at Hunters Creek
Weapons
Hunters Creek Rd, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Hunters Creek Road in Forest, Virginia, reportedly expressed fear of guns and requested law enforcement to check the area for a possible gun.
Reported assault at Hokie Place apartment
Assault Report
Hokie Pl, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report from a caller that his ex-wife texted him saying she was assaulted by a man. Deputies were sent to a residence near Hokie Place in Forest, Virginia, to investigate the possible assault and check on the involved parties.
Temporary closure on Waterloo Road cleared
Road Closure
Waterlick Rd, Forest, Virginia 24551, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a temporary road closure on Waterloo Road that was later reopened. A separate call involved a request for advice about a daughter allegedly hacking into an account and taking money, and officers were also trying to reach someone after a 911 hang-up call.
Medical transfer call to assisted living apartment
Medical Emergency
Enterprise Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical transfer was reported at an assisted living facility on Enterprise Drive, involving a specific apartment unit.
Person experiencing chest pain at Chelsea Drive
Medical Emergency
Chelsea Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving chest pain at a location near Chelsea Drive.
Vehicle used to deter suspicious activity at home
Suspicious Activity
Hydaway Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed adding a residence on Hydaway Drive to patrol checks because a vehicle may be parked in the driveway to deter suspicious activity. The incident was later changed to suspicious activity. Units were also advised about a possible intoxicated driver in a black Hyundai van near Misty Mountain Drive and Candler’s Mountain Road.
Disabled vehicle discovered as crash on Waterlick Road
Traffic
Odara Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle that appears to be a wreck on Waterlick Road in front of an apartment complex, with a request to notify state authorities.
Juvenile reportedly took a parent’s car near Locksley Place
Domestic Dispute
Locksley Pl, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were requested for a family complaint near Locksley Place where a caller reported her juvenile daughter took her car (a white Volkswagen Jetta) and left the residence. The caller said this has happened multiple times, the juvenile is not licensed, and she was believed to be returning in about 15 minutes.
Ongoing dog barking complaint at residence
Disturbance
Federal Hill Dr, Forest, VA 24551
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible noise complaint about a constantly barking dog near Federal Hill Drive in Forest.