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Emergency Incidents
Severe back pain reported near Fifth Street
Medical Emergency
5th St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Fifth Street for a possible medical emergency involving a 75-year-old woman with severe back pain.
Reckless blue sedan swerving on WV-2 narrows
Traffic
WV-2, McMechen, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a blue Subaru sedan swerving and crossing lane lines northbound on WV-2 in the Narrows area. The vehicle was later reported to have entered the 2nd area. A red Ford that passed a unit was confirmed not to be the suspect vehicle.
Minor traffic crash on Marshall Street
Traffic
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call about a possible traffic crash near Marshall Street in McMechen. The caller described it as just an accident.
Complaint about car with expired tags on jack
Traffic
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a complaint about a gray Subaru with expired registration parked on a jack near Marshall Street. The vehicle’s plate was reportedly being transferred to a new owner.
Minor two-car crash with no injuries on Marshall Street
Traffic
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor two-vehicle crash with no reported injuries near a business on Marshall Street, where the drivers requested an accident report.
Reckless black SUV reported on Route 2 southbound
Traffic
WV-2, McMechen, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black SUV driving recklessly south on Route 2 near McMechen and Benwood. The caller provided no further location details.
Large package blocking Route 2 northbound lane
Traffic
WV-2, McMechen, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a large package in the northbound lane of Route 2 near McMechen, creating a possible road hazard.
Male experiencing difficulty breathing near 10th Street in McMechen
Medical Emergency
10th St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near 10th Street in McMechen for a reported male having difficulty breathing.
Mother reports sons arguing on railroad tracks
Missing Person
17th St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two adult men walking along railroad tracks toward Moundsville after a verbal argument, possibly near 17th Street in the McMechen or Glendale area. Units coordinated with Glendale to check the area.
Man yelling at woman in car on (person_name withheld) Street
Disturbance
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disturbance near (person_name withheld) Street in McMechen, where a man was reportedly yelling at a woman in a white car and both were later reported running around. An additional unit was requested to respond.
Man yelling at woman near white car on Marshall Street
Disturbance
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disorderly conduct incident near Marshall Street in McMechen, where a caller said a man was yelling at a woman who was reportedly in a white car.
Landlord accused of entering home without notice
Break-In
21st St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a civil complaint near 21st Street in which a caller reported that her landlord allegedly forced his way into the home without notice and had left before officers arrived.
Patient vomiting and shaking at apartment on Grant St
Medical Emergency
Grant St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on Grand Street in McMechen for a reported patient who is repeatedly vomiting and shaking.
Property damage reported on 7th Street
Property Damage
7th St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a possible destruction of property complaint near 7th Street in McMechen, West Virginia.
Man experiencing mild chest pain on front porch at home
Medical Emergency
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was sent to a home near Marshall Street in McMechen for a man on the front porch who was reported to have mild chest pain.
77-year-old man experiences chest pains in McMechen
Medical Emergency
Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Marshall Street in McMechen for a possible medical emergency involving a 77-year-old man with chest pains.
79-year-old woman unresponsive but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
7th St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near 7th Street in McMechen for a 79-year-old woman reported unresponsive but breathing. A fire unit was requested to help with lifting, and another unit was later told to stand down.
79-year-old woman unresponsive but breathing in McMechen
Medical Emergency
7th St, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on 7th Street for a reported 79-year-old woman who was unresponsive but breathing. A police unit was advised and en route to assist.
Disabled car blocks wrong lane near the narrows
Traffic
WV-2, McMechen, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a white sedan traveling northbound in the southbound lane near the narrows on WV-2 in McMechen, West Virginia. The officer located a disabled white Nissan Altima on the roadside, and the driver was attempting to back toward the shoulder and contact AAA. The vehicle’s registration was reportedly expired.
Alleged trespassing and animal cruelty on Carla Ave
Other Incidents
Carla Ave, McMechen, WV 26040
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer spoke with a complainant and two witnesses on Carla Street in McMechen about alleged trespassing and animal cruelty. The witnesses planned to follow the officer to a nearby building to give statements.