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Emergency Incidents
Burglary alarm at home on Sundance Drive
Break-In
Sundance Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible burglary alarm activation at a residence near Sundance Drive in Rutherfordton, with an audible level-one intrusion alarm sounding.
60-year-old woman with sharp abdominal pain in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Union Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a reported abdominal pain call at a residence on Union Road in Rutherfordton, near Bridges Farm Road and US 74 Bypass Highway. The call was upgraded to a higher-priority response, and multiple medic units and a fire station were sent. Radio traffic also indicates a separate medical call for an 88-year-old man with agitation, shortness of breath, and atrial fibrillation.
Suspicious activity reported at storage units
Suspicious Activity
Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Poors Ford Road after a caller reported possible suspicious activity around storage units, including metal doors moving, dogs reacting, and people running through nearby woods. A similar report was said to have occurred there about two weeks earlier.
Deputy checks silver Honda with person asleep inside
Suspicious Activity
Park Ln Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was asked to check a business parking area for a silver 2007 Honda with a possible man sleeping inside. The vehicle was reportedly located there. In a separate radio exchange, a 31-year-old man at a facility reported ongoing pain after an earlier emergency room visit for a broken toe.
Traffic stop on US 221 near Arrowood Road
Traffic
Arrowood Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on South Carolina Highway 28/221 South near Arrowood Road. Records checks were run on the vehicle and driver, including a possible felony probation violation for the registered owner.
77-year-old man with severe back pain unrelieved by morphine
Medical Emergency
Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 77-year-old man from Willow Ridge to a medical facility for severe back pain that was not relieved by morphine.
77-year-old man with severe back pain en route to facility
Medical Emergency
Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 77-year-old man from Willow Ridge to a medical facility for severe back pain. The patient reports pain rated 10 out of 10, and morphine is no longer providing relief. His vital signs are within normal limits, and he is expected to arrive in about two minutes.
Person with back pain treated near Tryon Road in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 13 was dispatched on an Alpha response for a possible medical issue involving back pain near Tryon Road in Rutherfordton, in the Willow Ridge area by Piedmont Road and Harper Street.
Sick person response with aggressive dog at residence
Medical Emergency
Jack McKinney Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 12 was dispatched Code 3 to a reported sick person at a residence near Jack McKinney Road in Rutherfordton, with nearby cross streets Harris Plant and Ashbed Rock Trail. Dispatch noted a very aggressive dog at the home that had reportedly bitten EMS personnel before.
Person hanging out of truck in turning lane at college ave
Medical Emergency
College Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare check near College Avenue after a passerby reported a person hanging out of a truck in a turning lane. The caller could not provide the vehicle color due to traffic.
Parent requests welfare check on child at home
Welfare Check
Whitesides Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a person at a residence near Whitesides Road after a caller who had just been released from jail requested police to check on their son because others would not allow entry.
Animal control call near Pine Street
Other Incidents
Pine St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible animal control issue near Pine Street in Rutherfordton, with a unit assigned to the call.
Public assist requested at highway location in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
US-64 #74a, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a location on US 64 and 74A Highway in Rutherfordton, near Chimney Rock Road and Tree Drive.
Gas leaking from car at Rutherfordton gas station
Fire
Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a gas station near Green Street and Railroad Avenue in Rutherfordton for a reported gas leak. A caller reported seeing fuel pouring from the bottom of a car while gas was being pumped into it.
Traffic stop on red Honda Odyssey on North Main
Traffic
N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red Honda Odyssey near a business on North Main Street in Rutherfordton. The vehicle was reported to have expired registration and an inspection violation. A separate possible traffic stop involved a white scooter near Brookside Camp, with the operator described by clothing and helmet.
Natural gas leak at meter on Westview Street
Fire
Westview St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and a gas company were dispatched to a reported natural gas leak outside at a meter near Westview Street in Rutherford.
Red Jeep blocking traffic lane on South Main Street
Traffic
S Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported traffic complaint near South Main Street in Rutherfordton, where a caller reported a red Jeep blocking an entire lane of traffic.
Tire strikes car in crash on Cleghorn Street
Traffic
S Cleghorn St & US-221A Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage traffic crash near Cleghorn Street and US 221, where a tire came off a vehicle, struck a blue passenger car, and the vehicle that lost the tire continued on.
Theft and threats reported at Waffle House
Theft Report
Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a Waffle House to speak with a caller about a past incident where a person reportedly made threats and stole items and money from a table. The caller said they have camera footage of the event.
Welfare check at residence with no answer
Medical Emergency
Willow Lakes Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are sent to conduct a welfare check at a home on Willow Lakes Drive after a caller reports knocking on the door, hearing a dog barking inside, and no one answering. A man reportedly lives there alone.