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Emergency Incidents
Man overdoses on Lexapro near Pike Street in Shinnston
Medical Emergency
Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose involving a 24-year-old man at a home near Pike Street in Shinnston. He reportedly took a handful of Lexapro, was not feeling well, and appeared to be asleep on a couch when units arrived.
Person with suicidal thoughts leaves home in erratic state
Medical Emergency
Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a welfare check near Pike Street for a man who reportedly left the residence on foot. Callers were concerned he may be having a mental health episode, acting erratic, yelling, and expressing suicidal thoughts. No weapons or physical violence were reported.
Female passing kidney stone with back and stomach pain
Medical Emergency
2nd St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location on Second Street in Gypsy for a 30-year-old woman reportedly passing a kidney stone and experiencing back pain that radiates into her stomach.
Driver in blue SUV nearly hits cars on interstate
Traffic
Chandler Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a blue 2022 Ford Escape possibly driving erratically on I-81 near mile marker 50 east, with a warning that it may have nearly struck other vehicles.
Traffic stop on black Dodge near football field
Traffic
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near the football field on South Pike involving a black Dodge with a West Virginia license plate.
Traffic stop on Hood Avenue in Shinnston
Traffic
Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Hood Avenue near City Auto Sales involving a silver Nissan Versa. The driver was found to have a valid license and no warrants, and a warning was issued before the unit returned to service.
Deputy assists driver with flat tire near 107 North
Traffic
North St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles near North Street and later provided roadside assistance to a driver whose Lincoln had a flat tire, standing by for safety while the tire was changed.
Male detained on Ohio warrants with no extradition
Other Incidents
Station St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers detained a male and ran records checks that showed Ohio warrants with no extradition and state pickup only, along with caution notes about violent tendencies and possible weapons. The man was transported to the station and advised of his options. Radio traffic also referenced a disabled vehicle on I-79 southbound near mile marker 107 and a separate call at a church on Nix Avenue.
84-year-old man with shortness of breath at healthcare center
Medical Emergency
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a healthcare facility on South Pike Street in Shinnston for an 84-year-old man reportedly having shortness of breath.
Trash fire possibly rekindled on Landing Way
Fire
Landing Way, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported trash fire near Landing Way in Shinnston, with a caller later suggesting it may be a rekindle of an earlier fire.
Trash fire reported on Landing Way
Fire
Landing Way, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported trash fire near Landing Way. A caller later reported that a trash fire on Lightner Way may be a rekindle of the same incident.
Minor crash on South Pike in front of KC’s
Traffic
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible minor traffic crash on South Pike Street near a business, where the involved parties exchanged information and one person planned to come in later to file a report. The first driver and vehicle registration were checked and appeared valid, with no local issues noted.
Welfare check after open-line call at Riverdale home
Welfare Check
Riverdale Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open-line hang-up call from a deactivated cell phone near Riverdale Drive. Background conversation was heard with no apparent signs of distress, but there was prior history of a suicide attempt at the location, and a unit was sent to conduct a welfare check.
Stolen equipment recovered at Knotty Pine Drive
Theft Report
Knotty Pne Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers at a residence on Knotty Pine Drive reportedly found stolen equipment and took one male into custody. Radio traffic indicated the man had apparently run from state police the previous night.
Stolen equipment recovered near Knotty Pine
Theft Report
Knotty Pne Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers at a residence near Knotty Pine Drive reported they believed they had found stolen equipment. State police later arrived at the location and had one male in custody. In a separate traffic stop on Interstate 79 North near mile marker 127, officers checked the registration and operator information for a red Mazda and a gray Honda Civic.
81-year-old male suffers severe burns from propane explosion
Medical Emergency
Bridge St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter is assisting Harrison County EMS at a landing zone near the Shinnston Volunteer Fire Department for an 81-year-old man with reported severe burns after a possible propane tank ignition or explosion.
Welfare check requested for woman with TPA history
Medical Emergency
Virginia Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested a welfare check at a home on Virginia Avenue in Shinnston after a caller from another state reported losing contact with her mother around 2000 hours and said the mother has a possible medical history.
Officers respond to domestic dispute on Vernon Street
Domestic Dispute
Vernon St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers from multiple units responded to a possible domestic dispute on Vernon Street in Shinnston, West Virginia.
Report of home break-in through window
Break-In
Pine Bluff Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Pine Bluff Road for a reported breaking and entering that was not in progress. A woman at the home said someone came in through her window and she believed it may have been a neighbor. It was unclear if anything was missing, and her animals were outside.
Domestic disturbance reported on Vernon Street
Domestic Dispute
Vernon St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a possible domestic disturbance at a home on Vernon Street in Shinnston after a caller reported hearing her son cursing and telling her to hang up the phone. Dispatch noted prior domestic and stalking complaints at the location.
