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Emergency Incidents
Search for car where woman held and threatened
Assault Report
Bush Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch broadcast an attempt to locate a gray Hyundai Elantra in the Morganton area after a subject was reportedly holding a woman hostage and threatening to harm her. Units were advised to stop and hold the vehicle if located.
Medical transport from UNC Morganton to Magnolia Lane
Medical Emergency
Magnolia Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transport from a hospital in Morganton to a facility on Magnolia Lane, with the patient reported to be in room (number withheld).
65-year-old woman with chest pain at Jamestown Rd
Medical Emergency
Jamestown Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near Jamestown Road and Eagle Road/Causby Road for a 65-year-old woman with recurring chest pain and abnormal breathing. Radio traffic also mentioned a possible seizure and a hold on a vehicle at the scene.
Patient needing stretcher and IV fluids near Ed Bowman Street
Medical Emergency
Ed Bowman St, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical lift assist for a patient in a room at a facility near Ed Bowman Street and Mount Herman Church Road in Burke County. The patient reportedly had IV fluids and needed a stretcher.
Hit-and-run crash at gas station on US 70
Traffic
US-70, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property damage crash on US 70 near Zion Road by a gas station. A blue Dodge Ram was reportedly last seen driving eastbound on US 70, and a black Ford F-150 was near the gas pumps.
Hit-and-run crash at gas station on US 70
Traffic
US-70, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage crash near a gas station on US 70 by Zion Road. A blue Dodge Ram was reportedly last seen leaving eastbound on US 70, and a black Ford F-150 was reported near the gas pumps.
Dead tree on power line causing electrical hazard
Fire
N Green St, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible electrical hazard near North Green Street and nearby roads, where a dead tree was reported on a power line.
96-year-old woman falls off table with head injury
Medical Emergency
Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Carbon City Road for a possible medical emergency involving a 96-year-old woman who apparently fell from a table and may have a head injury. She was reported conscious and breathing, and responders were asked to use the back handicap ramp.
EMS dispatched near Bethel Road in Morganton for medical alert
Medical Emergency
Bethel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Bethel Road in Morganton.
Routine medical call at 7-Eleven on Carbon City Road
Medical Emergency
Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a convenience store on Carbon City Road near Brittain Drive and Glendale Street. The call was reported as routine.
Cardiac arrest emergency near Oakland Avenue in local apartment
Medical Emergency
Oakland Ave Ext d, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported cardiac arrest involving a 70-year-old woman at an apartment on Oakland Avenue Extension in Morganton. The call was initially reported as a seizure and later updated to CPR in progress.
Patient with multiple issues found lethargic at care center
Medical Emergency
Enola Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a campus building for an adult patient who was reportedly lethargic, had low oxygen levels, and low blood pressure after stopping eating. A nurse on site requested a routine response, and local police were expected to meet the medical team at the back building of the campus.
Person found unconscious at medical center in Morganton
Medical Emergency
Enola Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person at a medical center on Enola Road near Exit 104 and Fiddler's Run Boulevard.
Hit and run involving motorcycle on I-40 eastbound
Traffic
I-40, Morganton, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hit and run on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 106. A victim was standing by near mile marker 112 in a gray Ford Mustang, and a Harley-style motorcycle reportedly continued eastbound.
Trees resting on power lines on NC 181
Fire
NC-181, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported electrical hazard near NC 181 and Carlton Avenue in Morganton, where trees were reportedly being held up only by power lines. The fire department was asked to expedite their response.
Person fell near Creekwood Drive
Medical Emergency
Creekwood Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at a residence near Creekwood Drive and Crossroads/Petite Road in Morganton.
Disabled car on I 40 westbound near mile marker 98
Traffic
I 40 W, Morganton, North Carolina 28655, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled white Kia passenger car on I-40 westbound near the 98 and 47 mile markers.
Lift assist requested near Antioch Road
Medical Emergency
Antioch Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist medical call near Antioch Road by Burns Circle and Redfield Trail, with first responders from Station 76 sent on a routine response.
Man with chest pain shows abnormal breathing in Morganton
Medical Emergency
Watts St, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain medical emergency near Watts Street and Peaceful Meadows Drive involving a 41-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but had abnormal breathing, clammy skin, and a red color change. Additional units were dispatched to a nursing facility on Magnolia Drive for a separate traumatic injury in a room there, and another call reported bicyclists riding in traffic near Route 40.
Car hits deer on US 64 near Shelby Road
Traffic
US-64 BYP, Morganton, NC 28655
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash involving a white Honda CRV that struck a deer near US 64 and Shelby Road, with the vehicle standing by in the area of Kincaid.
