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Emergency Incidents
Woman not breathing after fall at Walmart intersection
Medical Emergency
Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units respond to a priority medical call near Commonwealth Boulevard and Remora Boulevard by a Walmart intersection for a 40-year-old woman who reportedly fell less than six feet onto concrete and is not breathing normally and having difficulty moving.
Man requests EMS to check oxygen tank hookup
Medical Emergency
Theatre St, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were sent to an apartment on Theater Street in Martinsville for a public service call involving a 63-year-old man who wanted EMS to check his oxygen tank and make sure it was connected properly.
Man with gun fleeing after shooting incident in Martinsville
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates unit 516 is transporting a 60-year-old man to a hospital in Martinsville after a possible shooting incident involving a gun. Another unit, 515, had earlier arrived at the emergency room, and a 10-minute update was requested.
Person with broken nose from car wreck needs setting
Medical Emergency
Friendly Church Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near Friendly Church Road and Woodview Lane for a 39-year-old man who was reportedly injured in a car wreck several days earlier and has a broken nose that needs to be set. A silent response is requested.
Teen male feeling shaky and lightheaded near Mountain Vista Road
Medical Emergency
Berry Hl Ct Ext, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for a reported sick juvenile near Berry Tool Court Extension, cross street Mountain Vista Road. The patient is described as a teenage boy feeling shaky and lightheaded.
Person seizing at Wing Stop in Martinsville
Medical Emergency
Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a restaurant on Commonwealth Boulevard for a reported seizure that had been ongoing for about two to three minutes. A separate medical call for breathing difficulty was also reported near Joseph Lane.
Two-vehicle crash on West Jefferson Street
Traffic
Jefferson St, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic accident near West Jefferson Street in Martinsville, with units dispatched to the scene.
Woman with chest pain and breathing difficulty in Martinsville
Medical Emergency
Green Acres Cir, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible heart-related medical emergency involving a 62- to 63-year-old woman with chest pain, breathing difficulty, headache, and weakness at a home near Green Acres Circle in Martinsville. She reportedly cannot take aspirin because of a blood condition.
Pedestrian hit by truck on A L Philpott Highway
Traffic
A L Philpott Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle accident where a red truck reportedly struck a pedestrian walking toward a plant near A L Philpott Highway and Take Boulevard by Old US 220 Highway.
Structure fire at Oak Street multifamily building
Fire
Oak St, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible structure fire at a small multifamily building on the (number withheld) block of Oak Street near Luminous Place in Martinsville, Virginia.
84-year-old female falls, head laceration at apartment
Medical Emergency
Kings Way Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment on Kingsway Road in Martinsville for an 84-year-old woman who reportedly fell and had a head laceration but was breathing normally.
Injury crash involving two vehicles on Morris Street
Traffic
Morris St, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash with injuries at or near the intersection of Ray Road, Morris Street, and Horace Street in Martinsville. A white Dodge and a gray truck are involved, city trucks are already on scene, and a third ambulance has been requested. The number of patients and their conditions are not confirmed.
Elderly man with severe abdominal pain unable to walk
Medical Emergency
Derbyshire Ln, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a home near Derbyshire Lane and Osley Drive for a reported 85-year-old man with severe abdominal and back pain, swelling around his waist, and possible constipation. He is conscious and breathing normally but unable to stand or walk.
False alarm near Jefferson Davis Drive
Fire
Jefferson Davis Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Jefferson Davis Drive. A basic smoke detector activation was reported, and units were later told there was no patient and the alarm was likely accidental.
74-year-old man weak and dizzy at restaurant
Medical Emergency
W Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a priority medical call for a 74-year-old man behind a restaurant near West Commonwealth Boulevard and West Market. He was reported to be conscious but not responding normally, weak, dizzy, and lightheaded, with recent hospital discharge for a urinary tract infection and kidney disease.
Medical alarm activated for unresponsive person near Lawrence Drive
Medical Emergency
Lawrence Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a sick-unknown medical alarm on Lawrence Drive in Martinsville. The reporting party said they were on file but could not make contact with the patient, and the response priority was upgraded.
Fire alarm at Antioch Christian Church canceled
Fire
Preston Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a church on Preston Road in Martinsville. The alarm was later disregarded as an activation and the alarm was stopped.
Patient en route to hospital Emergency Room
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Martinsville, VA 24115
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency unit 514 is en route to the Martinsville hospital emergency room for a patient transport.
Elderly man in wheelchair appears confused at home
Medical Emergency
Lakewood Trail, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man in a wheelchair near a caller’s residence on Lakewood Trail. Third-party callers reported he was trying to get out of the wheelchair, might fall, was talking but hard to understand, and did not want EMS. Officers requested medical assistance for him.
Man experiencing opioid withdrawal seeks ER care
Medical Emergency
Moss St N, Martinsville, VA 24112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical issue at an apartment on 25th Street near James Street and North Moss Street for a 35-year-old man reportedly experiencing withdrawal symptoms and wanting to go to the emergency room.
