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Emergency Incidents
Cow spotted near roadway north of Clayford Road
Traffic
S Slate Ford Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a cow on or near the roadway just north of the Clayford Road and Sawmill Road area, possibly in an unfenced field. Clark County officers were reportedly en route to check the situation.
Loose cattle reported on Slate Ford Road
Traffic
South Slate Ford Road, Scottsburg, Indiana 47170, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of dark brown and red cattle in the roadway on Slate Ford Road near the Clark-Scott County line. The caller said they nearly struck the animals, which then moved off the road. Clark County officers were notified to check the area, including nearby Lakeport Road.
Reckless SUV reported speeding on State Road 56
Traffic
IN-56 & N 5th St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue Chevy SUV speeding westbound on state road 56 near a construction light and passing in a no-passing zone, reportedly traveling about 80 mph before turning north on 5th Street in Scottsburg.
Deer injured after car strike on South Lake Road
Traffic
S Lk Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a car struck a deer on South Lake Road near Scottsburg. The deer was not dead, and the vehicle that hit it had already left. A caller later contacted dispatch to request permission to pick up the deer.
Car hits deer near KOA campground entrance
Traffic
IN-56, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible car-versus-deer crash near a KOA campground. The caller said everyone was okay and the vehicle, a white Toyota Tacoma, was moved from the roadway to the campground entrance.
Police check report of juvenile and elderly dispute
Assault Report
S Main St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a juvenile who said he had an altercation with an elderly man in the parking lot of a library. The officer planned to speak with the juvenile and requested identifying information.
Woman with severe right leg pain unable to walk
Medical Emergency
IN-356, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched code one to a lot near East State Road 356 for a woman with severe right leg pain who could not walk. The age was reported as 71 in one broadcast and 31 in another. An ALS unit was later cleared from the call.
Female reported lethargic with possible stroke symptoms
Medical Emergency
E McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a woman being taken by private vehicle from the downtown square to a hospital in Scott, with lethargy and possible stroke symptoms mentioned.
73-year-old male on cardiac monitor moved within hospital
Medical Emergency
N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS ambulance is transferring a patient from an emergency room bed to a hospital room for continued monitoring of a possible heart condition.
Male possibly not breathing at Scottsburg grocery store
Medical Emergency
N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched code three to a food store in Scottsburg for a male subject who was reportedly not breathing. Responders were directed to enter the store and go to the left to reach the patient.
Man initially unresponsive breathing at Scottsburg store
Medical Emergency
N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a food store in Scottsburg for a man who was initially reported as possibly not breathing. Responders later reported that he was breathing and talking, and CPR was not in progress.
Minor crash with property damage at JC door
Traffic
N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic accident at a business entrance in Scottsburg, with units reporting it appears to involve property damage only.
Elderly female falls and needs assistance getting up
Medical Emergency
IN-356, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded code one to a residence on East State Road 356 in Scottsburg for a reported 70- to 71-year-old woman who had fallen and was unable to get up. The caller said she did not believe she was injured and that the front door was unlocked.
Report of something burning near Lovers Lane
Fire
E Lovers Ln & US-31, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire or burning condition near Lovers Lane and US-31 in Scottsburg. Units also mention a person in possession near the same area and activity near a school and fairgrounds.
Police assist funeral procession on Highway 31
Other Non-Crime Event
IN-56 & US-31, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinate assistance for a funeral procession traveling northbound on Highway 31 from the Underwood area toward Bogardus and Wesley Chapel, with units staging at intersections. A separate report mentions a black Mercedes and white van traveling northbound on I-65, possibly related to the procession.
Person unresponsive near Wanda Street in medical emergency
Medical Emergency
Wanda St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched code three to a location near Wanda Street in Scottsburg for a possible unresponsive person. Responding units reported arriving on scene.
Infant with possible broken arm in Scottsburg
Medical Emergency
Indiana Highway 56, Scottsburg, Indiana 47170, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent code 3 to a home near East State Road 56 for a report of a possible broken arm on a young infant after the child reportedly hit her arm in a bouncer.
Traffic stop at Indiana and Goddard streets
Traffic
S Main St & E Walnut St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Walnut Street, later updating the location to Indiana and Goddard. A records check on the vehicle and driver returned all clear.
Patient transported emergently from DaVita to Clark
Medical Emergency
W McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 is transporting one emergent patient from a clinic in Scottsburg to a possible hospital in the area.
Woman in 80s with dialysis issues has trouble breathing
Medical Emergency
W McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched code 3 to a location near West McClain Avenue in Scottsburg for a woman in her eighties with a severe dialysis-related problem and trouble breathing.
