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Emergency Incidents
Man experiences stroke with sudden weakness in Matthews
Medical Emergency
Shannamara Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible stroke involving a 64-year-old man at a residence near Shannamara Drive in Matthews. The man is reported to be conscious, alert, and breathing normally, with sudden weakness on one side.
Smoke alarm at commercial tire shop on Chestnut Lane
Fire
Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a commercial tire shop on Chestnut Lane, reportedly triggered by a smoke detector in a staff room. Responders found a single-story tire business with no visible fire and established command.
Woman with breathing trouble after drug use in hotel
Substance Use
Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fentanyl and medication overdose involving a 47-year-old woman at an extended-stay hotel. She was reported to have difficulty breathing, and a cat was also in the room. Pineville Squad 1 arrived on scene while police were en route.
Person having allergic reaction at Matthews apartment
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Chestnut Lane for a reported medical issue after an alarm company contacted a woman who was having reactions and wanted to go to the hospital.
Unknown medical call at residence on Hampton Glen Court
Medical Emergency
Hampton Glen Ct, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue near Hampton Glen Court by Cameron Creek Drive and a dead end.
Elderly man falls with head injury and altered consciousness
Medical Emergency
Annecy Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched to a reported fall with head injury near Annecy Drive in Matthews. The patient is described as an elderly man who was dizzy before the fall and later had an altered level of consciousness, with minor bleeding reported.
Two-car crash near pizza restaurant in Matthews
Traffic
Windsor Square Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received multiple calls about a traffic accident near Windsor Square Drive by a pizza restaurant in Matthews. A white Lexus and another white vehicle were reportedly involved, with an unknown number of patients and injuries.
Person experiencing consciousness problems on W Charles St
Medical Emergency
W Charles St, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person with a consciousness problem near South Charles Street in Matthews, North Carolina.
Gas line struck with leak reported at home
Fire
Bent Oak Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak near Bennett Drive and Mulberry Court after a caller reported hearing and smelling gas, possibly from a struck gas line. A separate call involved a 92-year-old woman who fell and injured her head near Cruz Bay Drive.
Commercial fire alarm on Margaret Wallace Road
Fire
Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible commercial fire alarm at a business near Margaret Wallace Road in Matthews, with Engine 29 and Tower 3 responding.
Person having a seizure at Queens Grant High School
Medical Emergency
Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure involving a person on a school bus in the parking lot of a high school near Idlewild Road and Outwell Road. Additional medical calls for a hemorrhage and a sick person were reported at separate locations on South Church Street and Vero Drive.
Person with general illness near Cameron Place, Matthews
Medical Emergency
Cameron Matthews Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, a private first responder was dispatched for a possible general illness near Cameron Place in Matthews, North Carolina.
Person broke into car on Dunwood Hills Drive
Break-In
Dunnwood Hills Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible vehicle break-in near Dunwood Hills Drive in Matthews, North Carolina, after a caller reported someone broke into their car.
Person causing disturbance at home on John Street
Disturbance
E John St, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a report of a disorderly person at a residence on John Street, where a caller said someone in the home was acting erratically and repeatedly turning a fan on after being asked to leave.
Overdose reported near Stevens Ridge Road
Substance Use
Stevens Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an overdose near Stevens Ridge Road.
Metal debris and disabled vehicle on I-485 outer
Traffic
I-485 Outer, Matthews, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports possible metal debris in a middle lane and a disabled vehicle with a flat tire near the 45 and 65 area on I-485 Outer in Matthews.
Police request EMS near Somersby Lane
Medical Emergency
Somersby Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a possible medical emergency at a residence on Somersby Lane after a request from police. Units were directed to use a specific radio channel and proceed to secure the scene.
Person experiencing psychiatric emergency at residence
Medical Emergency
Somersby Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit responded to a reported psychiatric medical emergency near Somersby Lane in Matthews, with the scene reported secure.
Gas leak reported inside home on Abergele Lane
Fire
Abergele Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak inside a residence on Abergele Lane in the Shannamara neighborhood. The caller reported hearing gas but not smelling it, and no one at the home was feeling sick.
Person suffers fall with injury near Matthews
Medical Emergency
Tilley Morris Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported fall with injury near Tilley Morris Road, with Engine 9 assigned on a medic hold.
