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Emergency Incidents
Bus and car collide in parking lot, no injuries
Traffic
Frizzell St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor motor vehicle accident in a parking lot on Frizzell Street, where a bus driver reportedly hit another vehicle. No injuries were reported, and both parties wanted to make a report.
Man banging on apartment neighbor’s door
Suspicious Conduct
Cheryl Dr, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man at an apartment complex on Cheryl Drive, where he was reportedly banging on a neighbor’s door and trying to break it down. The man was described as bald with tattoos and was said to be in one of the buildings.
Woman heard yelling for help on 911 call
Assault Report
Knob Rd, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open-line 911 call reporting a possible disturbance near Knob Road, across from Shore Drive. A female was heard yelling for help before the call disconnected, and county units were sent to check the area.
Traffic stop on Breton and Mine streets
Traffic
N Mine St & W Breton St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Breton and Mine, and the vehicle was reportedly released.
Suspicious vehicle follows truck and shines spotlight
Suspicious Activity
N Missouri St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a possible suspicious vehicle following a gray Ford pickup truck with a trailer and spotlighting people while traveling south on Highway 21. The vehicle was later reported turning onto North Missouri Street toward town, and one unit indicated they had stopped it.
Father pushes son and makes threats at home
Domestic Dispute
MO-21, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported domestic dispute at a home near North State Highway 21 by Kendall Road and Hedrick Road. The reporting party, an adult, said his father pushed him and made threats before walking away. The parties were separated, and later radio traffic indicated the situation might be related to a possible stroke, with EMS requested.
Non-injury crash outside county health department
Traffic
Purcell Dr, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, a non-injury motor vehicle crash was reported in front of the Washington County Health Department near Purcell Drive and North Hall Street. The vehicles were described as a Chevy HHR and a white Econoline van, and the parties requested an accident report. No roadway blockage was reported.
Search for wanted person near Hazel Creek campground
Other Incidents
Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discuss access routes to Hazel Creek Campground to locate a person reportedly wanted on a no-bond warrant from Crawford County.
Man removed after disturbance at Super 8
Disturbance
E High St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at a hotel on East High Street, where a man in a gray jacket and jeans was reportedly screaming in the parking lot and arguing with staff. Management requested that he be removed from the property.
Man causing disturbance at motel parking lot
Traffic
E High St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a hotel near East High Street, where a man in a gray jacket and jeans was reportedly screaming and arguing with staff in the parking lot. A traffic stop was also conducted, and a unit was sent to the scene.
Suicidal person last seen driving blue Ford Edge
Medical Emergency
Raymond St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are attempting to locate and check the welfare of a suicidal person who reportedly left a home near Raymond Street in Potosi after making suicidal statements to daycare staff. The person may be driving a blue Ford Edge and is believed to be with her parents.
Non-injury crash involving Chevy Trailblazer on MO-8
Traffic
MO-8, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers coordinated a tow for a Chevy Trailblazer involved in a possible non-injury crash near the county line on West State Highway 8 in the White Spring area. The reporting party was said to be in a driveway with the vehicle’s flashers on, and two people were standing roadside with phones and flashlights while units tried to locate the scene.
Woman makes suicidal threats after child pickup denied
Medical Emergency
Raymond St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suicidal person near a daycare on Raymond Street in St. Francois County. The woman reportedly made threats after being told her child was no longer at the daycare, then left in a blue Ford Edge, possibly heading toward a location on Double A (exact destination unclear).
Truck stuck in ditch on West State Highway 8
Traffic
MO-8, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible non-injury crash on West State Highway 8 near Fir Road and the Crawford County line, where a green Chevy Silverado is stuck in a ditch with two occupants outside and concerned it may roll down the embankment.
Report of smoking vehicle near police station
Fire
MO-8, Potosi, MO
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible vehicle fire near 8th and Q by the police department. Units searched the area and the police department parking lot but did not find any vehicle that appeared to be smoking or on fire.
Traffic stop in Dickeyville parking lot
Traffic
E High St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Dickeyville parking lot involving a vehicle with a handicap plate and a Missouri driver’s license. The driver’s license was confirmed valid with no restrictions.
EMS unit on scene with patient near Giffin Drive
Medical Emergency
Giffin Dr, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit arrived at a location near Giffin Drive in Potosi, Missouri, and remained on scene with a patient for a possible medical issue.
Tree blocking lane on West State Highway 8
Traffic
Folsom Rd, Potosi, Missouri 63664, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard near West State Highway 8 and Folsom Road, where a tree is blocking the westbound lane and debris is in the eastbound lane.
Non-injury crash at Murphy’s on Memorial Drive
Traffic
Memorial Dr, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible non-injury motor vehicle crash near Memorial Drive involving a white Toyota Tundra and a red Chevy Equinox, with no reported roadway blockage.
Man and woman screaming at car wash on Clark Street
Disturbance
Clark St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disturbance in progress near a funeral home and a car wash across from Clark Street. A male and a female were reportedly screaming, with no weapons seen.
