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Emergency Incidents
81-year-old man needs lift assist at apartment
Medical Emergency
Devers Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched for a possible lift assist for an elderly man at an apartment in the Misty Meadows complex.
Elderly woman with vomiting and stomach pain at nursing home
Medical Emergency
E 9th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a nursing facility on East 9th Street for an 83-year-old woman with vomiting and stomach pain, with possible transport to a hospital.
Young male requires lift assist at hospital
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Hospital Drive for a possible lift-assist call involving a juvenile male, with no injuries reported.
Man needs lift assist at hospital
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Hospital Drive for a possible lift assist for a 60-year-old man, with no injuries reported.
Fight in progress at Dollar Tree store
Assault Report
E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a disturbance at a retail store that reportedly escalated into an active fight involving two individuals. The caller requested that a subject be removed for harassing employees.
Male falls in woods near Kommer Road injuring leg
Medical Emergency
Kommer Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of an elderly man who fell in the woods near a lake across from a residence on Coleman Road and injured his leg. Fire, EMS, and deputies were dispatched, and family members were later on scene with the patient.
People fighting in front yard at Girard Street home
Domestic Dispute
Girard St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic disturbance near Girard Street, where a neighbor says two people are in a front yard beating each other.
Man falls at sulfur plant, possible broken arm
Medical Emergency
US-45, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a sulfur plant near North 45 for a 55-year-old man who reportedly fell at ground level and may have a broken arm.
Domestic dispute reported on Girard Street
Domestic Dispute
Girard St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic incident reported at a residence near Girard Street. A unit later advised they had arrived at the scene.
Male in late 50s having stroke at Humes Apartments
Medical Emergency
E 3rd St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment complex on East Third Street in Metropolis for a reported possible stroke involving a man in his late 50s who is slurring his words and appears confused.
Two-car crash with possible neck injury
Traffic
E 12th St & E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a two-car crash near 12th Street and East 5th Street, where one vehicle was stuck beneath another and a person reported neck pain. A tow truck and local EMS were requested to respond.
Backyard burn mistaken for large house fire
Fire
Catherine St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible large fire near Catherine Street in Metropolis. Fire and EMS units were sent to check, but responders found no visible smoke and believed it was someone burning something in a backyard, and the response was canceled.
Music store reports possibly stolen saxophones
Suspicious Activity
E 12th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, a music store owner requested to speak with an officer after buying a saxophone from a woman and later receiving two more, and he believes they may be stolen. The incident is reported near East 12th Street in Metropolis.
64-year-old woman falls needing lift assist at apartment
Medical Emergency
E 3rd St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to an apartment on East Third Street for a reported 64-year-old woman who had fallen and may only need a lift assist. A separate request was made for an officer to speak with a store owner on East 12th Street about a possible sex-related phone scam and potentially stolen items.
62-year-old man reports severe head pain after surgery
Medical Emergency
E 8th St #8c, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on East 8th Street for a 62-year-old man who reports severe head pain after having head surgery about a week earlier and wants to be evaluated.
Traffic stop in McDonald’s parking lot
Traffic
E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in a fast food restaurant parking lot involving a vehicle with Tennessee license plates.
Elderly woman possibly having heart attack at apartment
Medical Emergency
E 12th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and first responders were dispatched to an apartment at a complex on East 12th Street in Metropolis for a 77-year-old woman who reported possible heart attack symptoms, including sweating, left arm numbness, dry mouth, and worsening difficulty talking.
Injured deer struck by vehicle near Rocky Branch Road
Animal Incident
Rocky Branch Rd & Mt Mission Rd, Grant Precinct, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported striking an injured deer with a Jeep near Rocky Branch Road and Mount Mission Road and requested assistance. No crash report was needed.
Person runs into church and takes item from storage
Break-In
Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a commercial burglary alarm at a church on Waldo Church Road in Waldo. An alarm company reported seeing a male enter the youth or storage area, take something, and leave. Security did not know who the person was.
Report of property stolen from residence
Theft Report
Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man in the lobby requested to speak with a deputy to file a theft report about property reportedly taken from a residence the previous night at a location near Market St in Metropolis.