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Emergency Incidents
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.
Minor crash at Family Dollar on US-64 74a highway
Traffic
US-64 74a Highway, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible motor vehicle crash with property damage near a Family Dollar store, along with separate medical calls involving an older man with a near-syncope episode and another older man needing assistance with a diabetes-related device.
Police escort manages traffic on Main Street route
Traffic
N Main St & W 5th St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic-related incident, referred to as a 59, moving through the Spindale and Rutherfordton area. Multiple units coordinated lane blocks and traffic control while following the incident along Main Street, Railroad Avenue, Green Street, and North Main Street.
Woman with COPD and asthma has breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 20 reported a 48-year-old woman with COPD and asthma who had difficulty breathing at home and was transported to Rutherford Hospital on oxygen with an IV in place.
Stroke incident near Big Island Road in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Big Island Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at a location on Big Island Road in Rutherfordton, near Tool Drive and Hopper Road.
67-year-old female with chest pain and atrial fibrillation
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 59 is transporting a 67-year-old woman with chest pain and tightness to a hospital in Rutherford. Radio traffic reports an apparent atrial fibrillation reading, stable oxygen levels, and treatment with aspirin and fluids during transport.
Person experiencing breathing problems at convenience store
Medical Emergency
Flynn Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched for a reported breathing problem at a convenience store on Flynn Road in Rutherfordton, near Carolina Paradise and Chimney Rock Road.
False medical call near Rutherfordton highway
Medical Emergency
US-64 #74a, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 20 was dispatched on an Alpha response to a possible false medical call near US 64 and 74A Highway in the Rutherfordton area.
Fire alarm at Trinity Christian School in Rutherfordton
Fire
Deter St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm issue at a school on Deter Street in Rutherfordton. The situation was later reported as all clear and units cleared the scene.
Patient transported from Rutherford Regional
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel report transporting one patient from a local hospital for a possible medical issue.
Person reporting chest pain near Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Harris Holly Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 50 was dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency near Harris Holly Springs Road in Rutherfordton, with cross streets near Duncan Road and Sulphur Springs Church Road.
Group fight inside home on Whitesides Road
Assault Report
Whitesides Rd Lot R6, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible fight involving four to five people inside a residence at a trailer park on Whitesides Road. Additional law enforcement units were requested to respond to the active disturbance.
Elderly man reports numbness near Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Elliott Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units are dispatched to a reported sick person at a residence near Elliott Road in Rutherfordton. The patient is an 86-year-old man who is conscious, breathing normally, and reports numbness without bleeding or pain.
Person slumped over steering wheel in vehicle at South Washington St
Medical Emergency
S Washington St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a gray or blue Honda CRV near South Washington Street in Rutherfordton after a caller reported someone slumped over the steering wheel for over half an hour. The person was later reported to be okay and driving home.
Unknown medical incident near South Street in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
South St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 13 was dispatched on an alpha response to a possible medical emergency near South Street and Tanner Street in Rutherfordton.
Smoke near Food Lion traced to backyard campfire
Fire
Railroad Ave. & Hwy 74B, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke report near a grocery store on Railroad Avenue in Rutherfordton. The smoke was traced to a possible controlled burn off St. Helens Drive, where neighbors appeared to have a large campfire in their backyard with someone nearby.
Elderly woman evaluated for resolved stroke symptoms
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 42 notified Rutherford Regional about an 83-year-old woman from a Hilltop facility with possible stroke-like symptoms that began around 8:00 PM and resolved about two hours earlier. The facility requested that she be evaluated, and the unit was about seven miles from the hospital.
Person treated for hemorrhage near Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
N Meridian St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible hemorrhage or laceration near North Meridian Street in Rutherfordton, with cross streets near West Third Street and Gabriel Street. Medic 22 was taken out of standby after it was determined that another medic unit had been dispatched in error.
Person having a stroke at apartment in Rutherfordton
Medical Emergency
Oscar Justice Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at an apartment on Oscar Justice Road in Rutherfordton. Station 24 and Medic 42 responded to the medical call.
Woman experiences chest pain and brief unconsciousness
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 37-year-old woman with chest pain near South Ridgecrest Avenue in Rutherfordton. The patient reportedly briefly lost consciousness and later had abnormal breathing and clammy skin.
