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Emergency Incidents
Truck blocks fuel aisle at Odd Road station
Disturbance
Odd Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a parking complaint at a gas station on Odd Road, where a truck driver reportedly remained parked in the fuel aisle for about five hours and was said to have a temper.
Trespassing complaint at Winter Haven Condos
Break-In
Winter Place Dr, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a trespassing complaint at a condo complex on Winter Place Drive in Ghent. The caller reported two unwanted individuals on the property in a white Ford Explorer with a flat tire after being told they were not allowed there. They were reportedly walking around the property and entering a laundromat, and law enforcement was requested to remove them. They were seen with alcohol and no weapons were reported.
93-year-old woman in and out of consciousness
Medical Emergency
Chinquapin Ridge, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Chinquapin Ridge Road in Ghent for a 93-year-old woman who was reportedly in and out of consciousness.
Truck hits deer on interstate, radiator leaking
Traffic
I-77, Ghent, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible truck-versus-deer crash on northbound I-77 near mile marker 287.7, with radiator fluid leaking onto the interstate. Fire units were initially dispatched but were later told law enforcement could handle the situation and were cleared from service.
Traffic stop for reported reckless driver
Traffic
Flat Top Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Festiva reported for reckless driving on Flat Top Road, possibly pulling into a school parking lot in Ghent.
Traffic stop of red Ford on Flat Top Road
Traffic
Flat Top Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Festiva on Flat Top Road, reportedly pulling into a local elementary school parking area.
Couple arguing at gas station in Ghent
Domestic Dispute
Odd Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible domestic dispute at a gas station near Odd Road in Ghent. A woman and a man were reportedly arguing in a dark gray vehicle. The woman left the vehicle with bedding and went inside the store, while the man remained in the vehicle and was reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
Police respond to second hit and run near Winterplace
Traffic
Old, Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a unit requested to be out with a station near Winterplace for a possible hit and run incident.
Large unattended brush pile fire at Winterplace
Fire
Old Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible large unattended pile fire near Winterplace, with forestry units also responding to the scene.
Large unattended debris pile fire at Winter Place
Fire
Winterplace Drive, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders report a possible large unattended pile burning at Winter Place, with forestry units responding and access requiring a lock to be cut.
Smoke reported near home on Flat Top Mountain Road
Fire
Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area of Flat Top Mountain Road in Ghent for a report of smoke about 500 to 600 yards from a nearby house, with no flames seen by the caller.
Child dizzy and vomiting after head injury at playground
Medical Emergency
Crossrails Ln, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a church on Crossrails Drive for a possible medical emergency involving a juvenile boy who fell on a playground, struck his head, became dizzy, and vomited.
Elderly man faints at Flat Top Lake address
Medical Emergency
Flat Top Lake Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Flat Top Lake Road in Raleigh County for a report of an 88-year-old man who fainted and has a history of weakness.
Assault reported on North Appletree Drive
Assault Report
US-19 & Apple Tree Dr, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible assault near North Appletree Drive, where a unit requested an ABCS car and later asked dispatch to clear the incident with a report.
Officer checks vehicle on Apple Tree Drive
Suspicious Activity
Apple Tree Dr, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a possible suspicious vehicle contact near North Appletree Drive and requested the vehicle be cleared from the report.
72-year-old man unable to walk after knee injury
Medical Emergency
Flat Top Lake Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Flat Top Lake Road in Ghent, West Virginia, for a 72-year-old man who reportedly felt something snap in a knee after prior knee surgery and is now unable to walk. He requested transport to a medical facility near Princeton Community. Responders noted a gate access issue and contacted security for a gate code.
74-year-old man reported sick after a fall and diarrhea
Medical Emergency
Flat Top Lake Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers sent units to a home near Flat Top Lake Road in Ghent for a reported sick 74-year-old man. The caller, who was in Charleston, said he had fallen earlier and had been sick with diarrhea. Responders reached the man on scene, and he declined an ambulance.
74-year-old man sick after fall declines ambulance at lake
Medical Emergency
Flat Top Lake Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a sick call for an older man near Flat Top Lake in Ghent after a caller reported he had fallen earlier and was experiencing diarrhea and illness. Responders later reached the patient on scene, and he declined an ambulance.
72-year-old man needs help getting out of bed
Medical Emergency
Flat Top Lake Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a request for lifting assistance for a 72-year-old man at a home near Flat Top Lake Road in Ghent. The man did not want an ambulance, and fire personnel determined it was not a fire department issue and cleared the response.
Man aged 72 requests help to get out of bed
Medical Emergency
Flat Top Lake Rd, Ghent, WV 25843
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Flat Top Lake Road in Ghent for a possible medical lift-assist for a 72-year-old man who needed help getting out of bed. The caller later indicated no ambulance was needed, and responding units cleared the service.
