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Emergency Incidents
Reckless driver nearly forces vehicle off road
Traffic
Cherry Ln, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a lookout for a white Buick Encore reportedly speeding through a mobile home park near Cherry Lane and Snow Creek and nearly running another vehicle off the road.
Smoke reported in house with propane tank outside
Fire
Lucas St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structural fire at a home near Lucas Street in Lester. Radio traffic reported smoke throughout the house with no visible flames and a propane tank outside.
Smoke reported in house on Lucas Street in Lester
Fire
Lucas St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a home on Lucas Street in Lester. Smoke was reported inside the house with no flames initially seen, residents evacuated, and a propane tank was noted outside. Engine 4 arrived and reported smoke coming from the kitchen door before the fire was later reported out.
Smoke reported in house on Lucas Street in Lester
Fire
Lucas St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a home near Lucas Street in Lester. Smoke was reported inside the residence, the occupants evacuated, and a propane tank was noted outside. The fire was later reported to be out.
Woman with COPD has difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Marys Mountain Dr, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a residence near Marys Mountain in Sandlick for a reported 64-year-old woman having difficulty breathing and with COPD.
Smoke reported near Central Avenue in Lester
Fire
Central Ave, Lester, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of smoke about a half mile west of Lester, with the caller waiting at the fire department to guide responders to the area near the 300 block of Central Avenue.
Smoke reported near Central Avenue in Lester
Fire
Central Ave, Lester, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to the 300 block of Central Avenue in Lester for a report of smoke in the area, possibly toward Surveyor, with a caller waiting at the fire department to guide responders.
House struck causing property damage complaint
Traffic
Church St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact near Church Street with a person whose house was possibly struck by a vehicle.
Off-road vehicle hits house and flees in Lester
Traffic
Cook St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a side-by-side vehicle fleeing deputies in the Cook Street, Church Street, First Street, and Valley Avenue area. The vehicle reportedly struck the siding of a house, went down a hill, and continued through the area. A female passenger was heard screaming to be let out, and officers discussed a possible firearm on the vehicle.
Officers search for suspicious side-by-side in Lester
Suspicious Activity
Cook St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious side-by-side vehicle near Cook Street in Lester. Units coordinated positions around nearby streets and attached the caller to a suspicious person card.
Slow-moving SUV reported driving off Lester roadway
Traffic
Lester Hwy, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a BOLO for a black Subaru Crosstrek SUV reportedly driving recklessly near the (number withheld) block of Lester Highway in Lester, heading toward Sophia and passing a local Dollar General store.
Lifting assist for elderly woman in Lester, WV
Medical Emergency
Grandison, Lester, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported lifting assist for a 71-year-old woman at a residence on Grandison Street in Lester. Multiple units from (unit_number withheld) and other responders arrived on scene to assist.
Assist provided to elderly woman requiring lifting help
Medical Emergency
Grandison, Lester, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical lift assist for an elderly woman at a residence on Grandison Street in Lester. Station 112 and unit 631 were involved in the response.
Elderly woman weak, needs lifting assist at Grandison Street
Medical Emergency
Grandison, Lester, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a home near Grandison Street in Lester for a lifting assist involving a reported weak 71-year-old woman.
Unanswered 911 call at home on Rock House Road
Suspicious Activity
Rock House Rd, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible hang-up 911 call that may be coming from a location near Rock House Road in the Fairdale area. The caller was not responding, but someone could be heard moving around in the background.
Unanswered 911 call with noises at Rock House Road
Suspicious Activity
Rock House Rd, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up call that appeared to be coming from near Rock House Road in the Fairdale area. The caller was heard moving around but not responding, and units were directed to make contact with the person.
Complaint of speeding blue car on Mason Avenue
Traffic
Mason St, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near the 300 block of Mason Avenue for a blue Kia sedan that a caller reported was repeatedly speeding. The vehicle was last seen heading toward the dead end around 2:40, and its registration reportedly returned to a Kia Forte from Tennyson Avenue in Stanaford.
Car hits roadside sign with fluid spill reported
Traffic
Central Street, Lester, West Virginia 25865, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash in the (number withheld) block of Central Avenue in Tullytown, where an elderly driver apparently drove a red Ford Fusion off the road into a sign. The driver is reported to be uninjured and waiting with the vehicle, and fire personnel are being dispatched for a fluid spill.
Two dogs reportedly attack another dog in Lester
Other Incidents
Wheaton Dr, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an animal complaint near Wheaton Drive in Lester about two dogs that reportedly attacked another dog earlier in the morning.
Crash with multiple injuries on Old Bryson Road
Traffic
Old Bryson Rd, Lester, WV 25865
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries near the 700 block of Old Bryson Road in Lester, West Virginia.
