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Emergency Incidents
Deputy checks for stopped gray sedan near church
Traffic
Ooltewah Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a southbound vehicle that pulled over near a church and did not appear to be moving. A deputy checked the 3500 block of Hooterville and Gold for a gray sedan but did not locate it.
Male found slumped over wheel near church on Ooltewah Ringgold Rd
Medical Emergency
Ooltewah Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a report of a man slumped over the wheel of a vehicle near Andrews Drive and Ooltewah Ringgold Road, reportedly closer to a church. Units searched the area, but police and EMS were unable to locate anyone and were returned to service.
Burglar alarm at Pine Ridge Road residence
Break-In
Pine Ridge Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglar alarm at a residence near Pine Ridge Road and Niles Harrison Road. The alarm was reportedly coming from the back patio, and the alarm company could not reach the responsible party. Officers were advised that the homeowners may have firearms inside the home.
62-year-old woman with possible stroke at Tailgate Loop
Medical Emergency
Tailgate Lp, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Tailgate Loop between Providence Road and a dead end for a 62-year-old woman with a possible stroke and impaired vision. The patient reportedly has a history of strokes.
House fire with ammunition explosions on Sims Harris Rd
Fire
Sims-Harris Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire at a home on Sims Harris Road between nearby cross streets. Radio traffic reported ammunition going off inside the burning structure, and the sheriff’s office advised the building was heavily involved with active explosions. Command was established on scene and additional units were requested to assist.
House fire with explosions on Sims Harris Road
Fire
Sims-Harris Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential structure fire on Sims Harris Road between Spooky Lane and Quarter Horse Lane. The caller reported flames and smoke, and responders later reported active explosions, a fully involved house, and a blocked driveway. A body was reportedly seen at or in front of the home.
Residential fire on Sims Harris Road
Fire
Sims-Harris Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported residential fire near Sims Harris Road between Smokey Lane and Quarter Horse Lane, with operations on fire ground five.
Residential fire with reported explosions near Sims-Harris Rd
Fire
Sims-Harris Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential structure fire near Sims-Harris Rd. Radio traffic reported ammunition going off inside the structure and that it was heavily involved with active explosions; units also coordinated water supply/hydrant access.
Suspicious person seen using tractor in field
Suspicious Activity
Snow Hill Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious tractor in a field near Snow Hill Road between nearby cross streets. A caller said someone was seen going to the tractor and it started running while the property owner was reportedly away.
Person with machete reported inside restaurant
Weapons
Apison Pike, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a report of a man carrying a machete inside a Subway near Apison Pike in Ooltewah, reportedly near the soda machine.
Stopped train blocks crossing and backs up traffic
Traffic
Main St, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported railroad crossing hazard near Main Street, where a train stopped before the crossing with the crossing arms down, causing backed-up traffic. The railroad reported a mechanical failure with an unknown resolution time, and deputies handled traffic control.
Residential fire alarm with high temperature alert
Fire
Mitchell Mill Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic residential fire alarm at a home near Mitchell Mill Road between Millstone Drive and Snow Hill Road. Dispatch reported a high temperature alarm and no contact with the responsible party.
Hit-and-run crash with no injuries on Ooltewah Road
Traffic
Ooltewah Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash with no injuries on Ooltewah Ringgold Road between Standifer Gap Road and White Ash Drive. The reporting party was on scene in a gray Kia Soul, and the suspect vehicle was described as a silver sedan.
Hit-and-run crash with injuries on Ooltewah Ringgold Road
Traffic
Ooltewah Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible hit-and-run crash with injuries on Ooltewah Ringgold Road between Standifer Gap Road and White Ash Drive. The reporting party is on scene in a gray Kia Soul, and the suspect vehicle is described as a silver sedan.
Ongoing domestic dispute at Parsons Pond Drive home
Domestic Dispute
Parsons Pond Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute at a home on Parsons Pond Drive between Carroll's Road and Benwood Drive. A woman and her husband were reportedly arguing inside the residence and were separated at the time, with no weapons reported.
Man with catheter issues reported sick at apartment
Medical Emergency
Mulberry St B, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 5 was dispatched to an apartment on Mulberry Street for a reported 47-year-old man who is generally sick and having issues with his catheter.
Complaint over utility trailer parked in cul-de-sac
Traffic
Black Walnut Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported improperly parked utility trailer in a cul-de-sac near Black Walnut Drive between a dead end and White Pine.
Panic alarm at residence on Split Oak Lane
Suspicious Activity
Split Oak Ln, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible panic or distress alarm at a residence on Split Oak Lane between Wandering Way and a dead end.
Man taking photos of house on White Ash Drive
Suspicious Person
White Ash Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a delayed report of a man taking pictures of a house near White Ash Drive and leaving in a black Kia with a specific license plate.
Man taking photos of house from black car
Suspicious Activity
White Ash Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a delayed report of a suspicious man taking pictures of a home near White Ash Drive. The man was reportedly associated with a black Kia, and tag information was being provided to officers.
