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Emergency Incidents
Deer crashes through salon window and remains inside
Other Non-Crime Event
Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a business on Pike Street after a deer reportedly broke through the front window and remained inside the building.
Reported shoplifting of drinks and candy at store
Theft Report
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a convenience store in Shinnston for a reported shoplifting incident. A suspect was reportedly seen leaving the store and walking toward a nearby location, wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and a (description withheld), and was believed to have taken drinks and candy.
Traffic stop of gray Chevy at Circle K in Dillsloe
Traffic
Enterprise, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at a Circle K convenience store in Dillsloe involving a gray Chevy Equinox with a dealer license plate. The vehicle registration reportedly returned a 2013 Chevy expiring in October 2026, and the driver’s identification was clear.
Vehicle swerving in roadway near auto auction
Traffic
Benedum Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible look-out for a dark blue Toyota RAV4 swerving in the roadway near an auto auction and driving below the speed limit, last seen heading toward Fairmont.
Driver swerving near auto auction toward Fairmont
Traffic
Benedum Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible impaired driver in a dark blue Toyota RAV4 swerving in the roadway near an auto auction and heading toward Fairmont.
Caller locks herself inside home awaiting officers
Suspicious Activity
Gypsy Hollow Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement responded to a reported suspicious situation at a residence on Gypsy Hollow Road after the caller said she would go inside and lock the door until officers arrived.
Traffic stop on South Pike Street in Shinnston
Traffic
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on South Pike Street near East Chicago Avenue involving a white Chevy pickup truck hauling a trailer with Pennsylvania registration.
Person on power pole refuses to leave property
Suspicious Activity
Gypsy Hollow Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Gypsy Hollow Road for a report of a suspicious person on a power pole with a light on their head who refused to leave when asked.
Loose dogs chasing pets and spreading trash
Animal Complaint
3rd St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were assigned to an ongoing animal complaint near Third Street in Shinnston, where a caller reported two pit bulls running through the neighborhood, tearing up trash and reportedly chasing cats. One dog was described as brown and white and the other as black and white, with one described as vicious. Animal control was requested to be notified by email.
27-year-old man with severe abdominal pain and vomiting blood
Medical Emergency
Little Acres Ln, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units responded to a home near Little Acres Lane in Shinnston for a 27-year-old man with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and reported vomiting blood.
Brandishing complaint at Lincoln Apartments
Weapons
Abraham Lincoln Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported brandishing incident at Lincoln Apartments. The subject reportedly left in a black Chevy Colorado toward Route 19, and the complainant requested to speak with an officer.
Traffic stop on Route 50 near Central Station Road
Traffic
Station St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Route 50 westbound near Central Station Road involving a West Virginia vehicle.
Elderly woman with leg swelling unable to walk at home
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a residence on Highland Avenue in Shinnston for a reported 93-year-old woman with leg swelling and inability to walk.
Person with general illness near Ohio Avenue in Shinnston
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible general illness at a location near Ohio Avenue in Shinnston.
93-Year-Old Female With Leg Edema Unable To Walk
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a residence on Highland Avenue in Shinnston for a reported general illness involving a 93-year-old woman with leg swelling who is unable to walk.
80-year-old male falls and has small untreated cut
Medical Emergency
Riverdale Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported fall involving an 80-year-old man at a home near Riverdale Drive. He reportedly needs help getting up and has a small untreated laceration on his upper body.
82-year-old woman fell and injured elbow at home
Medical Emergency
Hood Ave, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a residence on Hood Avenue in Shinnston for an elderly woman who reportedly fell in the shower and was found down for several hours with a bleeding scratch on her elbow and a known bleeding disorder.
74-year-old man falls causing injuries in Shinnston
Medical Emergency
Main St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported fall victim near Main Street in Shinnston. A 74-year-old man was said to have fallen outside, with bleeding from his hand and arm, a black eye, and right rib pain, and a history of AFib and diabetes. Units were later diverted to a separate seizure call at a rest care facility in Salem.
Mother reports assault by adult daughter
Domestic Dispute
Brennan Wy, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic assault at a home on Brennan Way in Shinnston. The caller said her adult daughter assaulted her, then said the daughter was leaving and disconnected. The address was obtained later from a phase two call.
Holdup alarm at 7-Eleven on South Pike Street
Robbery Report
S Pike St, Shinnston, WV 26431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported holdup alarm at a 7-Eleven convenience store on South Pike Street in Johnstown. The alarm company reported no contact with the business at the time of activation.
