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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious pair reported in Backwaters area
Suspicious Activity
Payne Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of possible suspicious people, including a man and a woman, in the Backwaters area near Payne Street in Murphy, North Carolina.
Three cars speeding west on Highway 64 near Murphy
Traffic
US-64, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of three vehicles, including a blue Honda and a blue Mustang, speeding westbound on Highway 64 toward Murphy near a Kia dealership and Rip Country, possibly traveling around 75 to 85 miles per hour. The vehicles were possibly associated with Georgia registration information, but no clear license plate was available.
Elderly woman experiences medical issue near Dixie Drive in Murphy
Medical Emergency
Dixie Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a medical issue involving an elderly woman near Dixie Drive in Cherokee County. Her daughter was on scene to assist, and the call was clarified from an initial disturbance report to a medical emergency.
Medical response sent to Murphy Health and Fitness
Medical Emergency
Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a fitness center on Conococheague Street in Murphy.
911 hang-up at RV campground on US 64
Suspicious Activity
US-64, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible 911 hang-up from an RV campsite along West US 64 in Cherokee County, and units were notified to check the area.
Officer dispatched for vandalism report
Property Damage
Norwell St, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to a reported vandalism incident near Norwell Street. Additional units were directed to assist with the vandalism contact. A separate vehicle incident involving a deer was also reported near Vista Road and US Found Lane.
Disturbance reported on Holiness Church Road
Disturbance
Holiness Church Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance near Holiness Church Road in Murphy, North Carolina.
Stolen car reported on Reservoir Road
Stolen Vehicle
Reservoir Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible larceny involving a black Dodge Charger taken from a location on Reservoir Road in Murphy, North Carolina. The vehicle was reportedly last seen heading back toward Murphy, possibly being towed by a white truck.
Officer requested for psychiatric male near North Carolina
Medical Emergency
Cook Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested an officer to respond to a possible mental health crisis involving a man near Cook Creek Road in Murphy, North Carolina.
Traffic stop on Old Salem Road in Murphy
Traffic
Old Salem Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle contact near the (number withheld) block of Old Salem Road and ran registration and wanted checks on the vehicle and associated people. A separate 911 hang-up was reported at a residence on Adams Circle.
Medical response at casino loading dock in Murphy
Medical Emergency
Casino Pkwy, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near a casino loading dock on Casino Parkway in Murphy, North Carolina.
Vehicle stuck off roadway near Cherokee Lake bridge
Traffic
NC-294, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a traffic collision near Highway 294 by Cherokee Lake. The vehicle was found off the roadway and apparently stuck, with no reported injuries or damage. Fire and EMS units were canceled, and the driver was expected to be pulled out by a truck from a nearby location.
Welfare check requested for couple at west ridge drive
Medical Emergency
W Ridge Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a request for a welfare check on a husband and wife at a residence near West Ridge Drive in Murphy, North Carolina.
Illegal dumping reported near car wash
Other Incidents
Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible illegal dumping incident near Andrews Road by a nearby car wash.
Tractor fire near building and gas tank in Murphy
Fire
Annie Jones Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fully involved tractor fire near a structure and a large LP tank by Annie Jones Road. Crews were advised to stand by due to a tight driveway.
Tractor fire near home on Annie Jones Road
Fire
Annie Jones Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire involving a tractor in a front yard near Annie Jones Road off Shoal Creek Road. The tractor was said to be about 30 feet from a nearby structure.
Medical response dispatched near Texana Community Center Rd
Medical Emergency
Texana Community Center Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a community center on Texana Community Center Road in Cherokee County.
Officers respond to possible break-in at home
Break-In
Blumenthal St, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary in progress involving a suspicious vehicle near Blumenthal Street, with multiple units coordinating and reducing traffic in the area.
Automatic crash alert on NC Highway 60
Traffic
NC-60, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle crash after an automatic crash notification was received near NC Highway 60 in Murphy.
Woman assaulted in domestic dispute on Salem Lane
Domestic Dispute
Salem Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic assault near Salem Lane and Elm Lane. A woman was reportedly assaulted with a broom and threatened with a bow and arrow, with an unclear mention of a gun threat. The involved parties were later reported to be at different residences.
