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Emergency Incidents
Shoplifting of meat reported at Food Lion store
Theft Report
Railroad Ave. & Hwy 74B, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible shoplifting at a grocery store on Railroad Avenue, where a man allegedly stole about $200 in meat and then walked around the railroad side of the building.
Harassment report at Dollar General store
Disturbance
S Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a unit is at a Dollar General store and is being sent a possible follow-up regarding a pending harassment report.
Shoplifting reported at Dollar General in Rutherfordton
Theft Report
US-64, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported shoplifting at Dollar General on South Main Street in Rutherfordton. The suspects reportedly left about five minutes earlier in a gray or black sedan, and store cameras reportedly recorded the incident. The merchandise taken and its value were not confirmed.
94-year-old woman sick with vomiting and low alertness
Medical Emergency
C C Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a medical emergency involving a 94-year-old woman at a residence near CC Road in Rutherfordton. She was reported conscious and breathing but not fully alert, with vomiting and blood pressure issues. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate possible suspicious vehicle incident in a Walmart parking lot.
Man reported assaulting woman in parking lot
Assault Report
Park Ln Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault near the bottom of a hill, where a male was said to be assaulting a female. The involved vehicle, described as a silver Chevy Cruze, reportedly turned into a Gregory’s parking lot, and units later reported being out with a vehicle there.
Intoxicated person reported at CVS on South Main
Disturbance
S Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possibly intoxicated man inside a CVS near South Main Street. Multiple units responded, and the man was later reported to be at a hospital.
Burglary alarm at home on Sundance Drive
Break-In
Sundance Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a residence near Sundance Drive after an alarm company reported a burglary activation and requested police response.
Vehicle leaves gas pump with hose on fire
Property Damage
N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible vandalism at a convenience store on North Main Street, where a person allegedly pumped gas and then drove away while flames were still in the vehicle, leaving the gas hose missing. The vehicle reportedly headed toward Highway 64 and a nearby bridge, and the caller said there is camera footage.
Elderly woman falls and feels sick with nausea and hand pain
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 50 is transporting a 65-year-old woman from a home to Rutherford Regional Hospital after a possible fall earlier in the morning and ongoing illness with nausea and vomiting. She is alert and oriented, receiving IV fluids, and reporting pain in her left hand.
Elderly man transported with broken catheter
Medical Emergency
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews are transporting an 87-year-old man from home to a hospital in Rutherfordton for a broken catheter placed last Friday. His vital signs are reported stable during the trip.
Person missing from care facility
Missing Person
NC-108, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a missing person who walked away from a care facility near Maryland Drive. The person was described as not elderly.
Woman fallen and needs EMS at residence
Medical Emergency
Rob Long Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a woman who had fallen at a residence on Rob Long Road in Rutherfordton. An officer contacted her through a window and requested EMS while trying to gain entry. Medic units were sent to the scene.
Daughter threatens mother at home, no weapon reported
Domestic Dispute
Hudlow Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family dispute near Hudlow Road, where a caller said her daughter threatened her life. No weapon was reported, and the caller planned to wait in a locked car.
Neighbor accused of stealing power with drop cord
Fraud Report
E Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested an officer at a home near East Court Street because a neighboring house allegedly had a drop cord connected to her residence, possibly stealing power.
Officers check on woman who walked into woods
Missing Person
Coxe Rd, Rutherfordton, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report on Cox Road near Highway 74 about a woman who reportedly walked into nearby woods. The caller stayed at the scene while officers checked the area along Highway 74. Later radio traffic indicated officers spoke with both involved people and the situation appeared to be okay for now.
Person experiencing chest pain near Cove Springs Road
Medical Emergency
Cove Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency near Cove Springs Road in Rutherfordton.
Apartment electrical issue prompts fire response
Fire
Maple St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at an apartment on Maple Street in Rutherfordton after a caller reported a smell of smoke from a bathroom, a crackling outlet, and partial power loss. Responding units found nothing visible from the outside, investigated the apartment, canceled mutual aid, and requested the power company to check the address.
Caller seeks help trespassing person from property
Break-In
Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible trespassing issue near a location by the railroad. A subject wanted to speak with someone about trespassing another person, but the responding unit later canceled.
Truck and SUV crash in parking lot with no injuries
Traffic
Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of a business on Railroad Avenue involving a truck and a Yukon, with no injuries reported.
