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Emergency Incidents
Fiber line down across Hoover Road
Road Closure
Hoover Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible road hazard on Hoover Road near Freemantown Road, where a large fiber optic line was reported lying across the roadway after a power line was moved. The cable company was expected to address the remaining line.
Person reports stolen property at sheriff’s office
Theft Report
N Washington St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, a person at the sheriff’s office front office requested to speak with an officer about a report of a stolen item.
Reckless minivan driver reported on West Mountain St
Traffic
W Mountain St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies received a report of a burgundy Honda Odyssey driving recklessly near South Main by the ABC store and later turning onto West Mountain Street. The vehicle was located and checked, with radio traffic indicating an inspection violation and no active wants; the driver was also reported as having no license plate tag.
School motion alarm later found to be false
Break-In
Day Break Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible alarm call at an old elementary school on Daybreak Drive, with a first-floor hallway motion sensor activated. The alarm was later canceled for the alarm company and units were cleared.
Elderly man falls with head injury at middle school parking lot
Medical Emergency
Westbrook Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a middle school parking lot for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who reportedly fell and suffered a head injury with heavy bleeding. A separate false medical call was reported at a residence on Westbrook Drive in Rutherfordton.
False cardiac arrest call near Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Laurel Hl Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac arrest near Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton, but the call was later canceled as a false alarm.
Phone threats demanding $1,500 from family member
Domestic Dispute
Elm St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disturbance at a home on Elm Drive involving a Spanish-speaking caller. The caller reported that a brother was threatened and that someone was demanding $1,500, with a claim that a family member would be sacrificed by a witch if the money was not paid. No weapons were reported at the time of the call.
82-year-old woman with dizziness and high blood pressure
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 12 reports transporting an 82-year-old woman to Rutherford Hospital for reported dizziness and high blood pressure. She is alert and oriented, with elevated blood pressure and a history of hypertension, and is about five minutes from the hospital.
Suspicious substance reported at Waffle House
Substance Use
Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible drug-related violation at a Waffle House on Railroad Avenue, where a man allegedly placed a brown substance from a bag on the floor and a table and was reportedly acting strangely.
Caller afraid ex may be inside apartment with children
Domestic Dispute
Cherry Knoll Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported her ex may be inside an apartment on Cherry Knoll Drive and said she is afraid for her children.
Elderly man with head injury after fall
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 13 reports transporting an 88-year-old man to Rutherford Regional Hospital after a fall with a head laceration. The patient is conscious and breathing, on blood thinners, and unable to stand or sit without assistance.
81-year-old woman with tachycardia and afib transported
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic crews are transporting an 81-year-old woman from Waddell to Rutherford Regional Hospital for a reported rapid heart rate and recent COVID-positive test. The patient is being monitored and treated with oxygen and IV fluids during the routine transport.
Person fell near Hill Road in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Hill Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 12 was dispatched to a possible fall at a location near Hill Road and Maple Creek Road in Rutherfordton.
Officer meets woman about earlier incident at store
Other Incidents
Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to contact a woman at a business register near the top of a hill who wanted to speak with someone about an earlier incident. It was not confirmed that officers were able to reach her.
Welfare check for diabetic woman not contacting husband
Medical Emergency
Reece St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on a woman with diabetes at a home near Reach Street after her husband reported she had not contacted him for about an hour. A white Honda Accord was reported to be in the driveway.
Person fell near Aydlotte Road in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Aydlotte Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 11 was dispatched to a possible fall at a residence near Aydlotte Road in Rutherfordton, close to Oak Springs Road and Gilmer Edwards Road.
Shoplifting reported at Dollar General on Oakland Road
Theft Report
S Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported shoplifting at a discount store on Oakland Road. A man wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) was reportedly involved.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Benton Lane home
Fire
Benton Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide leak at a residence near Benton Lane in Rutherfordton after occupants reported their carbon monoxide detectors sounding and were advised to leave the home until responders arrived.
62-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at Hilltop Court
Medical Emergency
Courthouse, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 62-year-old woman with breathing problems near Hilltop Court in Rutherfordton. The call was handled as a Delta response, and units were advised that she was reportedly not responding completely normally.
Patient transport underway between Hilltop and Nevada
Medical Emergency
Oscar Justice Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are en route to transport a possible patient between the Hilltop and Nevada areas.
