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Emergency Incidents
Crash on I-85 on-ramp injures person’s arm
Traffic
I-85, Salisbury, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic crash on the south I-85 on-ramp near Julian Road in Salisbury, where one person reported arm pain and Highway Patrol was already on scene.
Disabled car partially blocking Stokes Ferry Road
Traffic
Stokes Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Chevrolet Malibu partially in the roadway on Stokes Ferry Road near NC 8 in Salisbury.
Stroke suspected in elderly man at retirement building
Medical Emergency
Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving an 80-year-old man at a VA retirement building near Brenner Avenue in Salisbury. Units arrived at the facility, and fire response was later canceled.
77-year-old woman falls and needs help getting up
Medical Emergency
E Franklin St, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a routine lift assist for a 77-year-old woman who reportedly fell and needed help getting up near East Franklin Street in Salisbury.
Routine sick call near Cherokee Lane in Pine Valley
Medical Emergency
Cherokee Ln, Salisbury, NC 28147
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible routine sick person near Cherokee Lane in Salisbury.
Minor crash on I-85 southbound at Highway 74 ramp
Traffic
I 85 and Julian Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28146, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage-only crash on I-85 southbound near Highway 74, involving a black Honda CR-V on the on-ramp.
Minor crash on I-85 northbound near Exit 82
Traffic
I-85, Salisbury, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage crash on Interstate 85 northbound near Exit 82 in Salisbury involving a black Honda and a blue trailer on the left shoulder.
86-year-old woman with pancreatic cancer needs help
Medical Emergency
Mooresville Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to a location near Mooresville Road between Cauble Farm Road and Miller Road for a routine medical call involving an 86-year-old woman with pancreatic cancer and reportedly impacted valves.
81-year-old woman with shortness of breath at Grace Church Rd
Medical Emergency
Grace Church Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported breathing problem involving an 81-year-old woman at a residence near Grace Church Road and Bernhardt Road in Salisbury. The patient was reportedly waiting at the back door, and one patient was transported to a hospital.
18-year-old female with chest pains at college dorm
Medical Emergency
W Monroe St, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units respond to a possible medical emergency involving chest pain at a college dormitory near West Monroe Street in Salisbury. The patient is described as an 18-year-old woman with chronic Crohn’s disease.
Officer reports larceny and recovered property
Theft Report
S Shaver St, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a call was changed to a possible larceny, with property reportedly found and a white Chrysler mentioned near South Shaver Street in Salisbury.
Person having seizure near N Church St, Salisbury
Medical Emergency
N Church St, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible seizure near Church Street, with Carter Street and Salisbury Street as nearby cross streets.
20-year-old suffers finger laceration with bleeding
Medical Emergency
Faculty Staff Cir, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical call for a 20-year-old with a finger laceration and possible traumatic hemorrhage at a science building on Backwood South Circle. The responding unit reported an estimated arrival in about five minutes.
Medical airlift coordinated for patient on Varnadore Road
Medical Emergency
Varnadore Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28146, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units coordinated a landing zone near Varnadore Road for an incoming medical airlift, with an estimated arrival time of 10 to 13 minutes. Units 887 and 831 reported being at the landing zone. A separate medical call involved a 20-year-old with a finger laceration at a science building.
Officer returning stolen wallets to business
Theft Report
Peeler Rd Ste 100, Salisbury, NC 28146
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports transporting two possible stolen wallets back to a gas station on Pilot Road, with a female subject noted by the county.
72-year-old man with fever and agonal breathing at Salisbury
Medical Emergency
Castor Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call for a 72-year-old man with fever, confusion, and difficulty breathing near Castor Road. Multiple fire and rescue units arrived, and a helicopter landing zone was set up at East Rowan High School’s softball field on Highway 52.
Self-inflicted shooting reported near Varnadore Rd
Weapons
Varnadore Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a shooting near Varnadore Rd in Rowan County, with the caller stating a father shot himself. Fire/EMS units were dispatched, and the patient was later reported to have agonal respirations.
Man feeling faint at apartment in Salisbury
Medical Emergency
Lash Dr, Salisbury, NC 28147
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fainting incident involving a 35-year-old man at an apartment in the Westbrook Trace complex on Lash Drive. Another medic unit was requested to handle the transport.
Woman with focal seizures at McDonald's treated and transported
Medical Emergency
E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to several medical incidents, including a seizure at a restaurant on East Innes Street, a fainting concern at an apartment complex on Lash Drive, and an unknown problem at a restaurant on East North Carolina 152 Highway. One patient was transported routinely to a hospital.
Traffic stop with driver detained on South Main Street
Traffic
S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28146
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Flex near South Main Street and Rolling Street in Granite Quarry. One woman was detained, and the officer reported that her driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle registration was expired. Additional county and local units were requested to respond to the scene.
