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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious person near chapel on 26th Avenue NE
Suspicious Activity
26th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man who reportedly came out of the woods and was standing around a property near a church on 26th Avenue Northeast in Hickory.
Nephew on probation reported trespassing at home
Trespassing
33rd Ave Pl NE, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a trespassing call about a nephew on probation who may have been at a residence on 33rd Avenue Plaza Northeast in Hickory and could be driving a red Cadillac. The caller requested to remain anonymous and asked for a call when officers cleared the scene.
Attempted break-in and suspect vehicle leaving scene
Break-In
14th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible attempted break-in at a home near 14th Street Southwest in Hickory. The caller said someone tried the back door and then left in a silver sedan heading toward Highway 70.
Lift assist requested for medical team on Old Lenoir Road
Medical Emergency
Old Lenoir Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews requested a possible lift assist for a medic unit on Old Lenoir Road near a local mail superette after fire personnel declined to respond.
Yard debris fire out of control in Hickory
Fire
19th Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible uncontrolled leaf or yard burn near 19th Avenue Southwest in Hickory, with no one seen nearby when the caller reported the fire.
Sick person reported at Hickory residence
Medical Emergency
J J Hefner Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible sick person near JJ Hefner Road in Hickory, close to Harris Farm Road and a dead end.
Injury crash on Section House Road in St Stephens
Traffic
Section House Rd & Wagon Ln, St Stephens, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash on Section House Road near Cypress Road and Wagon Lane in St Stephens. The vehicle involved is not described, and a Burke County detective is reportedly on scene.
Traffic crash with injury at Section House and Wagner
Traffic
Wagner St & Section House Rd, St Stephens, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible traffic accident with injuries near Section House Road and Wagner Street in Hickory.
Traffic crash with injury on Section House Road
Traffic
Wagner St & Section House Rd, St Stephens, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported traffic accident with injuries near Section House Road and Wagner Street in Hickory. Medic and fire units were dispatched, and radio traffic later mentioned checking a house near the EMS base, possibly to confirm the crash location.
Female flagger injured after fall on Old Lenoir Road
Medical Emergency
Old Lenoir Rd NW, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical emergency involving an injured female construction flagger near Old Lenoir Road Northwest in Hickory. The woman reportedly fell and heard a pop while flagging traffic for a construction project and was located on the roadside in bright orange safety clothing.
Car and motorcycle crash at Walgreens parking lot
Traffic
Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near a Walgreens on Springs Road Northeast involving a Nissan Maxima and a motorcycle, with injuries reported as unknown.
Bicyclists riding wrong way on I-40 lanes
Traffic
I-40, Hickory, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple reports of several bicyclists riding westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 40 near the 128 area, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Parent reports issues with young child in Hickory
Domestic Dispute
15th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disorderly conduct incident near 15th Avenue Northeast in Hickory, where a caller reported ongoing issues with her juvenile son.
Traffic stop of pickup truck on Highland Avenue
Traffic
Highland Ave SE & 6th St Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 near 6th Street Place Southeast and Holland Avenue after leaving an alarm call. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and returned negative.
Three children walking on highway followed by gold van
Medical Emergency
US-321, Hickory, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check on three children reported walking along the side of Highway 321 South near exit 44, with a gold van following them and its hazard lights off.
Items taken from vehicle at 26th Avenue apartment
Theft Report
26th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at an apartment complex near 26th Avenue Northeast in Hickory. A caller in one unit said a person from another unit took items from a gray Dodge Caravan, and notes mentioned possible trespass at the same location.
Alarm for rear door opening at metal shop
Break-In
Highland Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Highland Avenue Southeast after a rear shop door was reported opening.
Crash with property damage on North Center Street
Traffic
N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible property-damage vehicle crash involving a black Dodge Charger near North Center Street in Hickory.
Refund given to wrong person at auto parts store
Other Incidents
U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at an auto parts store on Highway 70 Southwest reported a possible issue where a returned part and refund money were reportedly given to the wrong person.
Vehicle crash with windshield damage on US 321
Traffic
12th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage crash on US 321 northbound near mile marker 31, with the involved vehicle continuing to a location near 12th Street Southwest in Hickory and apparent windshield damage.
