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Emergency Incidents
Man with rapid heart rate near South Main Street
Medical Emergency
Main St, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near South Main Street for a 41-year-old man with a reported heart rate of 131. An ambulance was dispatched and a unit later reported being on scene.
65-year-old male with unexplained rib pain at apartment
Medical Emergency
Sweetland Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment complex on Sweetland Avenue in Hamlin for a 65-year-old man reporting rib or midsection pain.
Reckless white box truck reported near Hamlin school
Traffic
Lynn Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a lookout for a white box truck reportedly driving recklessly near a high school and heading toward Hamlin, including near a local discount store by Route 1547.
Woman with abdominal pain at trailer court in West Virginia
Medical Emergency
Stones Trailer Court, Hamlin, West Virginia 25523, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a trailer on Star Charter Court for a reported 30-year-old woman with abdominal pain after a clinic advised her to call an ambulance.
93-year-old woman with stomach cancer has abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
Straight Fork Rd, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a home near Straight Fork Road in Hamlin, West Virginia, for a 93-year-old woman with general weakness, abdominal pain, and stomach cancer.
Two-car rear-end crash with minor injury on Route 34
Traffic
Hamlin Rd, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported two-vehicle rear-end crash with minor injuries on Route 34 near Hamlin Road and the Harvey Street area. Responders were advised to use caution due to heavy traffic in a nearby curve.
Complaint about trash burning on Hamlin Road
Fire
Hamlin Rd, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible trash burning complaint near Hamlin Road by the mouth of Savage Branch, where residents are reportedly burning trash.
Elderly man slips and falls outside home in Hamlin
Medical Emergency
Hamlin Rd, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical issue near Hamlin Road and Route 34 involving an elderly man who slipped and fell outside and does not believe he is injured.
Hit-and-run complaint at primary care clinic
Traffic
Lynn Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible hit and run complaint at a medical clinic in Hanover, with the caller expected to meet them at a nearby location.
Hit and run complaint at medical office
Traffic
Lynn Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible hit and run complaint at a medical facility in Hanover.
Hit-and-run crash in Lincoln Primary parking lot
Traffic
Lynn Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of a medical facility near Lynn Avenue. A caller in a red Malibu said a vehicle with bright lights swerved over, struck her car, broke off a mirror, and then left the scene. A dark gray Jeep Cherokee with West Virginia plates was later reported heading toward Hamlin, with possible DUI or reckless driving mentioned.
Pickup hits power pole and leaves scene near school
Traffic
Straight Fork Rd, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle struck a power pole near a school on Straight Fork Road, leaving power lines down in the roadway. The vehicle, described as a red pickup truck, reportedly fled the scene toward the Camden area. Responders later confirmed the pole was completely snapped in half.
Man found fallen in bathtub at Sweetland Avenue apartment
Medical Emergency
Sweetland Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an apartment in the Colonial View Apartments complex on Sweetland Avenue, where a male patient reportedly fell in a bathtub and was still down when a caregiver checked on him. Injuries were unknown.
79-year-old woman with shortness of breath at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Monday Dr, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a nursing facility for a 79-year-old woman with shortness of breath and an oxygen reading of 95% on her usual oxygen level. The response is described as basic life support with an estimated arrival in about 10 minutes.
79-year-old woman with chest pain at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Monday Dr, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a nursing home on Godby Road for a reported 79-year-old woman with shortness of breath and chest pain.
61-year-old male with shortness of breath at trailer
Medical Emergency
Upper Mud River Rd, Hamlin, WV 25565
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a white trailer near Upper Little River in Lincoln County for a reported 61-year-old man having shortness of breath. A local person was asked to meet the crew near Big Branch to help guide them to the location.
61-year-old man having shortness of breath
Medical Emergency
Upper Mud River Rd, Hamlin, WV 25565
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were dispatched to a location on Upper Mud River Road for a reported 61-year-old man having shortness of breath.
Female patient having allergic reaction and shortness of breath
Medical Emergency
Lynn Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical clinic on Lynn Avenue for a reported allergic reaction involving a 39-year-old woman who was having trouble breathing and might pass out. The patient was believed to be in the waiting area or back with staff.
Children possibly home alone near Hickory Street apartment
Domestic Dispute
Hickory St, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of several young children possibly left home alone at an apartment near Hickory Street (Apartment (number withheld), described as the old church/Homeschool Academy). A follow-up indicated the children may have been playing with the phone. Troopers were sent to check on the welfare of the children (reported at least an 11-year-old and a 7-year-old).
92-year-old male with decreased consciousness at home
Medical Emergency
Straight Fork, Hamlin, WV 25523
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near Straight Fork for a 92-year-old man with a decreased level of consciousness and a possible urinary tract infection.
