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Emergency Incidents
61-year-old man treated for high blood sugar at Petersburg center
Medical Emergency
E South Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a healthcare facility on East South Boulevard in Petersburg for a 61-year-old man with critical lab results and elevated blood sugar. Medic 14 transported the patient to Southside.
Man with fever reported near Graham Road
Medical Emergency
Graham Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical issue involving a 58-year-old man feeling unwell with a fever near Graham Road and the intersection of Jefferson Place and Clinton Street in Petersburg.
Female in 60s found unresponsive and cold
Medical Emergency
S Old Church St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched near South Old Church Street in Petersburg for a woman in her 60s reported unconscious, unresponsive, and cold to the touch. Additional units responded, a unit was told it could cancel, and a time of death was later reported.
Hit-and-run crash at Halifax Street and Virginia Avenue
Traffic
Halifax St & Virginia Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported hit-and-run crash near Halifax Street and Virginia Avenue in Petersburg. One vehicle reportedly left the scene, and one person requested to be evaluated. Responders made patient contact and later cleared the scene.
Elderly woman aided after locked doors at Cumberland Ave
Medical Emergency
Cumberland Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical lift assist for an elderly woman who needed help getting out of a chair at a residence on Cumberland Avenue near Windsor Road and Brookside Avenue. Locked doors and windows required access assistance. In a separate call, a fire alarm on Bridge Street was reportedly triggered by cooking and was reset.
Cooking sets off residential fire alarm
Fire
W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm at a home on George Street near Church Street and West Washington. They found a one-story single-family residence with no visible fire, and it was determined that cooking had set off the alarm, which was then reset. In a separate call, an engine was sent to Cumberland Avenue for an elderly woman who needed help getting out of her chair because the doors were locked.
Assistance needed for elderly woman stuck in chair
Medical Emergency
Cumberland Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Cumberland Avenue in Petersburg for a medical lift assist for an 85-year-old woman who needed help getting out of her chair, with no injuries reported.
Male found unresponsive but breathing at Petersburg apartment
Medical Emergency
W Old St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a medical emergency at an apartment on West Old Street in Petersburg for a male subject reported unresponsive but breathing.
False fire alarm at church on Farmer Street
Fire
Farmer St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a single-story church near Farmer Street in Petersburg. Units found no visible fire, and it was reported that an HVAC company working on the system had triggered the alarm. The incident was placed under control and units returned to service.
76-year-old woman with blood clots from catheter at care center
Medical Emergency
E South Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a healthcare facility on East South Boulevard for a 76-year-old woman with blood clots coming from a Foley catheter in a room at the facility.
79-year-old woman with abdominal pain can't get out of bed
Medical Emergency
Shore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location on Shore Street for a 79-year-old woman with abdominal pain who was unable to get out of bed.
Two brothers stabbed at Chappell Court home
Assault Report
Court St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported stabbing involving two brothers at a home near Court Street in Petersburg. One brother had a stab wound to the finger, and a second brother was reportedly stabbed multiple times inside the residence. A second medic unit was requested to transport the patients separately to the hospital, with the second patient considered the higher-priority victim.
(unit_number withheld)-year-old woman feeling weak at Dupuy Road
Medical Emergency
Dupuy Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Dupree Road and Bayard Street in Petersburg for a reported 47-year-old woman who was not feeling well and felt weak.
Man assisted after falling near McKeever Street
Medical Emergency
McKeever St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift-assist and welfare check for a man who needed help getting up at a location on McKeever Street, with no injuries reported. Another unit was sent to a separate medical call for a dehydrated man outside a building near a motel on Winfield Road.
Man dehydrated after narcotics use outside Petersburg motel
Medical Emergency
Winfield Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units responded to a 27-year-old man outside a business near Winfield Road and County Drive in Petersburg, Virginia, who was reported dehydrated after using narcotics. Another unit was sent to a separate location on McKeever Street to help a man get up, with no injuries reported.
Overdose reported on Hayden Street
Substance Use
Hayden St, Petersburg, VA 23806
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an overdose near Hayden Street at Virginia State University's Lucretia Campbell Hall, by University Avenue in Petersburg, Virginia.
Person experiencing overdose at university hall
Medical Emergency
Hayden St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible overdose near Hayden Street in Petersburg, Virginia, at a university building close to University Avenue.
Fire alarm at Liberty Point Apartments
Fire
Pinetree Dr, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at an apartment complex on Pine Tree Drive. A resident reported no smoke or flames visible.
False alarm from cooking near Carson Drive
Fire
Carson Dr, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Carson Drive. Units were later advised to disregard after it was determined there was no active fire and the alarm was caused by someone cooking.
63-year-old woman with abdominal pain at apartment
Medical Emergency
W Old St #208a, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to an apartment on West Old Street near Bartholomew Alley in Petersburg for a reported 63-year-old woman with abdominal pain.
