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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on South Pike Street in Shinnston
Traffic
Columbia Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at a health facility on South Pike Street involving a tan Nissan Altima with West Virginia registration. The driver’s license and records were checked and appeared valid with no reported issues.
Traffic stop on gray Mercedes at Road Warriors Auto
Traffic
Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at an auto shop on Pike Street involving a gray sedan, later corrected to a Mercedes, with a specific vehicle tag number provided.
Person ill at Chesterfield Apartments on Roosevelt Street
Medical Emergency
Roosevelt St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible general illness at an apartment in the Chesterfield Apartments complex on Roosevelt Street in Shinnston, West Virginia.
Elderly man assisted moving to hospital bed in apartment
Medical Emergency
East Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel respond to an apartment complex on East Avenue in Shinnston for a reported patient assist involving a 75-year-old man who needs help moving from one bed to a hospital bed.
Woman aged 47 has chest pains at Family Dollar
Medical Emergency
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a store on South Pike Street in Shinnston for a 47-year-old woman with chest pain and a reported cardiac issue. EMS responded and arrived on scene.
Single-vehicle crash into ditch on Bennington Drive
Traffic
Benedum Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single company truck crashed into a ditch and went airborne near Bennington Drive and Alder Drive. The driver was reported shaken up, and EMS and a tow truck were requested.
Suspicious person at abandoned college building
Suspicious Activity
High St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near an abandoned college building on High Street. The person was reportedly trying to get into the building, beating on doors, and taking pictures. The officer on scene determined the person was a worker and advised them not to interfere.
Smoke alarm activation on Clark Street
Fire
Clark St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a home near Clark Street in Shinnston for a reported first-floor smoke detector activation. The alarm company had contacted the homeowner, who was away, and a granddaughter was expected to be at the residence.
Single car crash with injured driver on Adamsville Road
Traffic
Adamsville Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a single vehicle crash over a hill on Adamsville Road near Adams Hill, with airbags deployed and one male patient reportedly confused and disoriented. County police and EMS are responding to the scene.
Single-car crash over embankment on Avondale Road
Traffic
Adamsville Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, a single-vehicle crash was reported on the (number withheld) block of Avondale Road near Saltwell, with a vehicle possibly over an embankment and airbags deployed. A male occupant was reported to be breathing, moving, and confused while still inside the vehicle; fire and EMS were alerted and units responded.
Traffic stop on Mercer Street in Shinnston
Traffic
Mercer St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Mercer Street involving a white Volkswagen Golf with West Virginia registration.
Repeated 911 hang-up calls from Shinnston address
Suspicious Activity
Julian Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports repeated 911 hang-up calls from a residence on Julian Drive in Shinnston, with callback attempts reaching a fast busy and prior calls also being hang-ups.
Man with hip pain and diabetes needs EMS at apartments
Medical Emergency
East Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to Virginia Way Apartments on East Avenue in Shinnston for a reported 47-year-old man with hip pain and a history of diabetes and high blood pressure. The call was later determined to be a false alarm and units were released.
Trespassing reported at condemned Walnut Street unit
Break-In
Walnut St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible trespassing incident at a condemned bottom apartment on Walnut Street, where two people were reportedly taking lumber from the residence and placing it next to a white Jeep.
Man falls inside home needing assistance in Shinnston
Medical Emergency
Woodlawn Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence on Woodlawn Drive in Shinnston for a patient assist after a man reportedly fell inside the home and needed help getting up. He was reported to not be injured.
Fallen object blocking larger vehicles on Jack Run
Road Closure
Jack Run Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a possible roadway obstruction on Jack Run toward Prospect Valley. The object is reported to be about 2 feet in diameter, allowing a car to pass underneath but blocking larger vehicles, with no apparent line involvement.
62-year-old man with chest pains in Shinnston
Medical Emergency
Wyatt Road, Shinnston, West Virginia 26431, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac medical emergency involving a 62-year-old man with shortness of breath and chest pain near White Road in Shinnston, West Virginia.
Man reports possible alcohol poisoning at home
Substance Use
Bethlehem Hill Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on Bethlehem Hill Road in Peoria for a possible alcohol-related medical emergency involving a 28-year-old man who reportedly drank too much and believed he had alcohol poisoning. The caller was not on scene and requested EMS assistance and possible transport.
Man suspected of alcohol poisoning at home
Medical Emergency
Bethlehem Hill Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Bethlehem Hill Road for a 28-year-old man who had been drinking heavily and believed he had alcohol poisoning. The caller was not present and requested an EMS check with possible transport.
Vehicle crash with injuries on Shinnston Pike
Traffic
Shinnston Pike, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle accident with injuries on the 500 block of Shinnston Pike near Simpson Pike. Multiple fire and EMS units are responding under a single tactical channel.
