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Emergency Incidents
Unresponsive man found with pulse at Weaver Popcorn
Medical Emergency
W Landess St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a business in Van Buren for a male who was found unresponsive in a break room but was reportedly still breathing and had a pulse.
Worker possibly intoxicated at Van Buren business
Substance Use
E 450 N, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business near East 450 North for a welfare check after a manager reported a worker inside who was stumbling and slurring words and was possibly intoxicated.
Unconscious woman with narcolepsy at Van Buren library
Medical Emergency
S 1st St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested to the Zanderbin Library for a possible unconscious woman with narcolepsy who may be having another episode.
Loose dogs chase cat up tree on East Hill Street
Other Incidents
E Hill St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal complaint near East Hill Street in Van Buren involving two pit bull mixes that reportedly chased a cat up a tree and were last seen in an alley behind a residence.
Downed phone line blocks intersection and driveways
Road Closure
US-52 & N 200 E, Van Buren Township, IN 46161
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a Frontier utility line down near 200 East and US 52, extending into the intersection and across two driveways. The line appears to have been pulled down after a broken pole, possibly by farm equipment or a semi, and residents east of the location may need to drive over it to leave their driveways.
Person received lift assist, no further medical care needed
Medical Emergency
E Hill St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible lift assist at a residence on East Hill Street, where a woman was reported to be on the floor. She was later reported to be off the floor and no medical transport was needed. A separate medical call was also reported at a location on Beckley Street involving a man who fell and had a seizure.
Reckless driver nearly hits pole near Mary Midnight Church
Traffic
IN-120 & N 450 W, Van Buren Township, IN 46565
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near a church after it reportedly came over a hill at high speed, nearly struck a pole, and then went off the roadway. The vehicle was not believed to be a traffic hazard, and its registration was reported as valid.
