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Emergency Incidents
Stalled vehicle blocking turn lane at highways 21 and 8
Traffic
MO-21 & MO-8, Potosi, MO 63660
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible stalled or broken-down vehicle in a turn lane at the intersection of North State Highway 21 and East State Highway 8. Rangers responded and later reported the scene secure.
Wellness visit on Delbridge Road in Potosi
Medical Emergency
Delbridge Road, Potosi, Missouri 63664, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit is en route to a possible medical wellness check on Delbridge Road in Potosi, Missouri.
Shoplifting follow-up at store on East High Street
Theft Report
E High St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are requested to follow up on a possible shoplifting incident near East High Street, across from nearby businesses. The caller reports having camera footage from two separate incidents and wants a report taken.
Suspicious vehicle behind county library
Suspicious Activity
E High St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a reported suspicious vehicle behind the Washington County Library, made contact with the property owner, and requested extra patrol in the area.
Motorist assist blocking southbound lane
Traffic
MO-21, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible motorist assist near a business in Potosi, Missouri, where the southbound lane was reported to be blocked.
Motorist assist blocking southbound lane on Route 21
Traffic
MO-21, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motorist assist on South 21 near a local business, where the southbound lane was blocked.
Loose dog in roadway near Highway E and Nixon Drive
Traffic
Missouri Highway 21, Potosi, Missouri 63664, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a large black and brown dog in the highway near Highway E and Nixon Drive and was waiting roadside in a red car, concerned the dog might be hit by traffic.
97-year-old woman unconscious but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Campbell St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Campbell Street for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman who was unconscious but breathing.
Traffic check on driver near Lakeland Drive
Traffic
Pond Creek Rd & Lakeland Dr, Breton Township, MO 63628
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic check on a driver near Pond Creek Road and Lakeland Drive in Breton Township.
Officer checks white truck at Highway 8 tower
Suspicious Activity
MO-8, Potosi, MO
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out of the vehicle near a communications tower on Highway 8 West, about nine miles from the reference point and close to Jacobs Road, with a reported white Dodge truck in the area.
Resisting person detained on Woodchuck Road
Assault Report
Woodchuck Road, Potosi, Missouri 63664, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates officers responded to a resisting person on Woodchuck Road in Potosi, Missouri. A city unit was requested to assist county officers, and a detainee was reported on the ground. Additional units arrived, and one person was taken into custody.
Man threatens to set house on fire again
Domestic Dispute
Woodchuck Rd, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a domestic dispute at a home on Woodchuck Road near Shore Drive in Potosi, Missouri, where a 35-year-old man reportedly tried to set the house on fire. The caller was able to put out the fire, and the man is reportedly still there making threats to start another fire while holding a lighter.
Man found conscious lying in ditch at Potosi church
Medical Emergency
MO-8, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a church near State Highway 8 in Potosi for a welfare check on a man in black reportedly lying in a ditch by a dumpster. A passerby reported he appeared conscious and breathing, but his condition was otherwise unknown.
Traffic stop at MO-185 and MO-8 in Potosi Missouri
Traffic
MO-8 & MO-185, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Missouri 185 and Missouri 8 involving a vehicle with an Illinois license plate.
Physical domestic dispute at Forest View Apartments
Domestic Dispute
Cheryl Dr, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible physical domestic disturbance at an apartment complex on Cheryl Drive. Two people in separate apartments were reportedly involved in a disturbance about 15 minutes earlier. The parties were separated, but the reporting person said the issue was still ongoing and requested law enforcement. Medical assistance was not requested.
Physical dispute at Forest View Apartments
Assault Report
Cheryl Dr, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported physical disturbance between two residents at an apartment complex on Cheryl Drive. The incident was said to have occurred about 15 minutes earlier, and the parties were separated when law enforcement arrived. The reporting party did not believe medical help was needed but requested police response.
Dog chained at neighbor’s house, owner unknown
Other Non-Crime Event
N Mine St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported animal issue near North Mine Street, where a caller reported a dog chained to a neighbor’s house that apparently does not belong to that neighbor.
Theft and property damage reported at Wilson Trucking
Theft Report
MO-21, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft and property damage at a trucking business on North State Highway 21 near Dart Road and Patch Road. The caller reported that some items were stolen and property was damaged.
Person yelling near McDonald’s checked by deputies
Disturbance
E High St, Potosi, MO 63664
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a possible welfare concern involving a disorderly person near a fast-food restaurant on East High Street. A man wearing camouflage was reportedly screaming and yelling at an intersection, and deputies went to check on him. Prior records mentioned a trespassing incident near his home, but no charges were found.
