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Emergency Incidents
Burglar alarm sounding at Metropolis residence
Break-In
E 3rd St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible burglar alarm sounding at a residence near East Third Street in Metropolis. Units were advised to respond when available and to provide updates if more information was obtained.
Domestic argument reported on Ferry Street
Domestic Dispute
Ferry St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a possible confrontation between two people at a residence on Ferry Street in Metropolis, Illinois.
77-year-old female with stroke symptoms at home
Medical Emergency
Dorris Dr, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near Dorris Drive for a 77-year-old woman with possible stroke symptoms. The caller reported that she had been to the emergency room several times that week for similar issues.
Couple arguing loudly near Catherine Street home
Disturbance
Catherine St & E 9th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, a third-party caller reported a man and woman arguing with profanity near Catherine Street between 8th and 9th streets, possibly by a house with a red roof and outdoor furniture. The woman reportedly sounded distressed.
Raccoon on roadside at Mount Mission Road
Traffic
Mt Mission Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible raccoon on the side of Mount Mission Road with an open lane nearby.
Elderly male with low oxygen treated at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Metropolis St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders and fire crews were sent to a nursing facility in Metropolis for a 76-year-old man with COPD and very low oxygen levels. The facility reportedly had no oxygen available, and Engine 1 was dispatched to bring oxygen to the patient.
Man with severe headache at sheriff's office seeks help
Medical Emergency
Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to the sheriff’s office lobby on Market Street for a male with a severe headache who is requesting transport to a hospital.
51-year-old man experiencing chest pain at North Avenue
Medical Emergency
North Ave, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near North Avenue in Metropolis for a possible medical emergency involving a 51-year-old man with chest pain.
Patient transported to Massac ER from Chick St
Medical Emergency
Chick St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews report one patient being transported to Massac ER in Metropolis. A separate caller also reported a possible glow or light east of the interstate near the Benton Road overpass, and responders were asked to check the area.
30-year-old male having difficulty breathing indoors
Medical Emergency
E Front St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders are sent to a possible medical emergency near East Front Street in Harris for a 30-year-old man in a bathroom who is reportedly having difficulty breathing.
75-year-old man with difficulty breathing in Metropolis
Medical Emergency
E 20th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near East 20th Street in Metropolis for a reported medical emergency involving an older man with COPD and difficulty breathing.
75-year-old man with COPD struggles to breathe at home
Medical Emergency
E 20th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders and EMS were sent to a location on East 20th Street for a reported 75-year-old man with stage four COPD who was having difficulty breathing.
Man in mental crisis reportedly assaults person
Assault Report
Crestwood Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and EMS were sent to a location near Crestwood Road for a report of a man possibly experiencing a mental crisis and having attacked someone. Deputies were asked to secure the scene before EMS arrived, with EMS staging near Bell Road and Powers Church Road.
Suspicious unscheduled delivery reported at Subway
Suspicious Activity
E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check a possible unscheduled delivery at a Subway and to respond to a reported mental health disturbance near Crestwood Road, where a man was reportedly acting combative and moving toward an elderly neighbor’s home.
Possible gas leak at home on East 8th Street
Fire
E 8th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a home near East 8th Street in Metropolis for a possible gas leak after a caller reports the oven may have been left on all day and the house is very hot.
Driver in white SUV reported driving recklessly
Traffic
E 8th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white SUV, possibly a Jeep, driving recklessly and very slowly near Airport Road in Metropolis. The vehicle was later reported to have entered a Dollar General parking lot. A temporary Illinois license plate was checked and found to be valid.
Juvenile lashing out near west 10th street in metropolis
Medical Emergency
W 10th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, guardians requested an officer to respond to a possible juvenile behavioral issue involving a young girl near West 10th Street in Metropolis.
Small fire burning behind Ferry Street house
Fire
Ferry St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a reported small fire burning behind a house near Ferry Street, with concern it might spread to a nearby fence.
Gas leak inside Metropolis residence
Fire
E 8th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a reported gas leak inside a residence near East 8th Street in Metropolis.
Injured deer wandering in road near restaurant
Animal Hazard
E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible injured deer walking in the road near a fast food restaurant, possibly in a turn lane.
