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Emergency Incidents
Overdose reported near Swaim Drive and Matthews Mint Hill
Substance Use
Matthews-Mint Hill Rd & Swaim Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible overdose near the intersection of Swaim Drive and Matthews Mint Hill Road in Matthews, North Carolina.
Person overdosed near Swaim Dr and Matthews Mill Rd
Medical Emergency
Matthews Mill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 61 was dispatched to a possible overdose near Swaim Drive and Matthews Mill Road in Matthews, North Carolina.
Pursuit of black Toyota Highlander on I-485
Traffic
I-485 Outer, Matthews, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop on a black Toyota Highlander on US-45 near NC-54 in Matthews, North Carolina.
Person reported scaring child near parked car
Suspicious Person
Trail Ridge Rd & Leeswood Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near Trail Ridge Road and Leeswood Lane, where a man reportedly crouched by a caller’s car, then jumped up, scared the caller’s son, and left the area.
Person fell at Glenrock Circle and Hopeton Road addresses
Medical Emergency
Glenloch Cir, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to two possible fall incidents, one near Glenrock Circle and another near Hopeton Road in Matthews, North Carolina.
Two-vehicle crash reported on Margaret Wallace Road
Traffic
Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported priority traffic accident near Margaret Wallace, involving a sedan with heavy front-end damage and a small SUV with front damage, based on an iPhone crash notification.
Person suffers overdose near Deer Creek Drive
Medical Emergency
Deer Creek Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible overdose with breathing problems near the (number withheld) block of West Deer Creek Road, with officers referenced at the scene.
Teen arguing with parents at Tommy Lane home
Domestic Dispute
Tommy Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported family disturbance at a home near Tommy Lane, where a juvenile is reportedly arguing with parents and threatening to fight his father.
Panic alarm at front counter of business
Suspicious Activity
E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible panic alarm at a business on East Independence Boulevard, with no contact reported at the front counter area.
Man conscious but feeling faint and numb near Matthews
Medical Emergency
Potter Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a business near Potter Road in Matthews for a 21-year-old man who was initially reported unconscious and later described as conscious but feeling faint, unable to feel his hands or face, and not breathing normally.
Stolen car returned to neighborhood entrance
Theft Report
Cross Tie Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are following up on a theft complaint near Cross Ty Lane, where a caller reported that a suspect who previously stole his Toyota Avalon apparently returned the vehicle to the front of the neighborhood earlier today, and a neighbor notified the caller.
Patient transported emergently from Matthews hospital to Presby
Medical Emergency
Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible emergent medical transport from a hospital emergency department near Matthews Township Parkway to another medical facility.
Vehicle drives on sidewalk near Matthews intersection
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a black Jeep Cherokee driving on the sidewalk near Matthews Township Parkway and Sardis Road, reportedly stopping at mailboxes before continuing northbound on the roadway.
Man banging on salon window and talking to himself
Disturbance
E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a salon near East Independence Boulevard for a report of a man repeatedly banging on the window and talking to himself, with the caller saying he had done the same the previous night.
Two-car crash on Northeast Parkway, no injuries
Traffic
Devore Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash on Northeast Parkway near a nursery, involving a black Honda Pilot and a green Toyota Corolla with no injuries reported.
Person experiencing psychiatric emergency at residential address
Medical Emergency
Brandonwood Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible psychiatric medical emergency at a residence on Brandon Wood Lane in Matthews, North Carolina.
Overdose reported at InTown Suites on East Independence Blvd
Medical Emergency
E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible overdose at a hotel on East Independence Boulevard near Turner Lane and Rice Road.
Person swallowed full bottle of ibuprofen at hotel
Medical Emergency
E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible medical emergency at a hotel on East Independence Boulevard, where a caller said her son reportedly swallowed an entire bottle of ibuprofen about 30 minutes earlier after checking into the hotel.
Psychiatric emergency at Brandon Wood Lane residence
Medical Emergency
Brandonwood Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible psychiatric or medical emergency at a residence on Brandon Wood Lane in Matthews, North Carolina, with additional units mentioned for a separate traffic accident near Westwood Terrace and Harrington Woods Road.
Neighbor dispute with report of hallway shoving
Assault Report
Paces Ave, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute between neighbors at an apartment on Paces Avenue, where people were yelling and trying to enter another resident’s home. A second caller reported that a man in his 50s shoved him in the hallway, and the caller followed the man toward a car while refusing to disengage.