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Emergency Incidents
Welfare check for unreachable resident at Lakeview home
Missing Person
Lakeview Cir, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman living alone near Lakeview Circle after a caller reported being unable to reach his mother since Tuesday evening. She reportedly drives a black Nissan Altima.
Caller reports car at vacant rental property
Suspicious Activity
Pheasantwood Pl, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reports a light blue four-door Hyundai sedan parked in the driveway of a vacant rental property on Pheasant Wood Place. The caller is concerned that a previously evicted tenant may have returned and could vandalize the property.
Fire alarm at Campus Ridge Road building
Fire
Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Matthews Station 15 are responding to a possible fire alarm activation at a building near Campus Ridge Road in Union County.
Commercial fire alarm at Campus Ridge Road clinic
Fire
Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at Metrolina Eye Care/Stallings Professional Center, 4101 Campus Ridge Road. The alarm was reported by the alarm company as a zone-one alarm with no further description; units were instructed to operate on the Bravo channel (hydrant across the street; knock box in notes).
False fire alarm at Southern Cross Lane home
Fire
Southern Cross Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a location on Southern Cross Lane. The alarm company contacted someone at the site, who provided a code and indicated it was a false alarm.
Fire alarm at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
Fire
Elizabeth Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School on Elizabeth Lane in Matthews, North Carolina, near Palmetto, Matthews Road, and Brightwood.
Welfare check for young girl at Woodway Hills office
Missing Person
Woodway Hills Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a reported missing five-year-old girl at an office on Woodway Hills Drive after a resident said she got off a bus and appeared nervous. The caller requested an Arabic-speaking officer to assist.
Stalled vehicle cleared from interstate shoulder
Traffic
I 485 and Idlewild Road, Matthews, North Carolina 28105, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle on the interstate near mile marker 49 that was blocking a travel lane. The vehicle was moved to the right shoulder and all lanes were reported open again.
Person with breathing problem at Peggy Ridge Terrace
Medical Emergency
Peggy Ridge Terrace, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported breathing problem near Peggy Lane and to a separate bus traffic accident near Oneida Road and North Graham Street in the Matthews area.
Sick person reported near Windsor Run Lane in Matthews
Medical Emergency
Windsor Run Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible medical emergency involving a sick person near Windsor Run Lane in Matthews, North Carolina.
Person fell at apartment on Chestnut Lane
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at an apartment on Chestnut Lane near Biggers Brook Drive and Potter Road.
Person fell at Matthews Town Hall on Matthews Station Street
Medical Emergency
Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible fall at Matthews Town Hall near Matthews Station Street and the cross streets Old Depot Lane and East Matthews Street.
Person fallen at Matthews Town Hall
Medical Emergency
Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue units are responding to a possible fall at Matthews Town Hall on Matthews Station Street in Matthews, North Carolina.
Driver reports erratic blue Mazda near Highway 74
Traffic
Sam Newell Rd & Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a blue Mazda driving erratically near Sam Newell Road and Matthews Township Parkway, weaving between vehicles and slamming on the brakes while heading toward Highway 74.
Elderly male with anal bleeding transported between hospitals
Medical Emergency
Healing Wy, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ALS medical team is transporting an 84-year-old man between two hospital rooms at different Atrium facilities for possible gastrointestinal bleeding, with the patient on a cardiac monitor and receiving blood products.
Service call at Melrose Cottage Drive home
Other Non-Crime Event
Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 29 was dispatched to a service call at a residence on Melrose Cottage Drive. The specific nature of the service call is not stated.
Elevator rescue at Main Street building
Rescue / Entrapment
Main St, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible elevator rescue at a building on Main Street near Jack Hughes Lane and Reed Lane.
Repeat shoplifting suspect at Matthews store
Theft Report
Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, asset protection reports a possible repeat shoplifting suspect inside a store near Matthews Township Parkway. The person is described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) and may have several items in a cart.
Person fell at assisted living facility in Matthews
Medical Emergency
Hunting Ct, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fall at an assisted living facility on Hunting Lane in Matthews, with a first responder only response requested.
Person having a stroke at Matthews Township Parkway
Medical Emergency
Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency unit 78 was dispatched to a possible stroke at a location near Matthews Township Parkway in Matthews, North Carolina, on Ops Four.
