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Emergency Incidents
Officers check 911 hang-up at Cottage Avenue home
Suspicious Activity
Cottage Ave, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 hang-up call near Cottage Avenue. A callback reached voicemail, and dispatch advised units of a possible prior handgun-related incident and a prior arrest at another location that may be connected.
Follow-up on store theft near University and Cherry
Theft Report
E Cherry St & N University St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made follow-up contact related to a previous theft from a store. A vehicle near University Street and Cherry Street with a possible Nebraska license plate was discussed, along with possible names to attach to the theft case.
Welfare check for man in red hoodie near intersection
Medical Emergency
E Main St & N Crawford Rd, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on an unidentified man in a red hoodie standing near the intersection of Crawford Road and East Main Street in Vermillion. The caller reported he was staring into nearby woods and talking toward them, and no weapons were reported.
Noise complaint on North Norbeck Street
Disturbance
N Norbeck St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible noise complaint near North Norbeck Street in Vermillion.
Student reports broken door lock in residence hall
Other Non‑Crime Event
Richardson, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, a student reported a door lock issue in a room at Richardson Hall, where the lock had fallen off and was partially put back together. Someone was requested to check that the door was secure.
Open 911 call near Walmart sounds routine
Suspicious Activity
Princeton Ave, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open 911 call plotted near a Walmart. An officer checked the area and reported hearing nothing unusual, suggesting it may have been someone shopping.
Elderly woman transported after fainting episode
Medical Emergency
S Plum St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 reports transporting an 82-year-old woman to Sanford Vermillion after a possible fainting episode. The patient is being monitored and is expected to arrive in about five minutes.
Elderly person loses consciousness at home
Medical Emergency
E Cherry St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old adult who reportedly lost consciousness near East Cherry Street in Vermillion.
Non-injury crash where one driver briefly left scene
Traffic
N Norbeck St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a non-injury traffic accident near North Norbeck Street. One driver initially left the scene to get to a job, but the caller later reported that the other driver had returned and both drivers were on scene.
Traffic crash reported in high school parking lot in Vermillion
Traffic
Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers took a walk-in report of a traffic accident that apparently occurred in a high school parking lot in Vermillion, South Dakota. Staff gathered a vehicle plate, photos, and insurance information for the report.
Smoke alarm reported at Coyote Village dorm
Fire
Coyote Village, 901 Rose St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible smoke detector activation at a residential facility in Coyote Village, Vermillion. An officer was initially unavailable, and someone was asked to check the supervisory alarm.
Officer assists driver securing vehicle load
Traffic
W Cherry St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motorist assist near Prentis Avenue and West Cherry Street in Vermillion, where a driver was securing a load.
Welfare check after patient ready for discharge
Medical Emergency
W Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a patient at an apartment on West Main Street in Vermillion after a hospital reported the patient was ready for discharge and staff could not reach his wife. The wife was contacted and was working on arranging a ride for him.
Burglary alarm at tire shop, building secure
Break-In
Princeton St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a tire shop near Princeton Street. The perimeter alarm was checked, and the building was found secure with no signs of forced entry.
69-year-old man treated for nausea and stomach ache
Medical Emergency
S Plum St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a 69-year-old man to a hospital in Vermillion for nausea, stomach ache, and possible vomiting after he woke up. The hospital has been notified with vital signs and an estimated arrival time.
911 hang-up with disturbance at Washington Street home
Domestic Dispute
N Washington St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a location near Washington Street in Vermillion. A male was heard screaming unintelligibly before saying it was an accidental call and disconnecting. Dispatch noted a history of domestic incidents at that location and a county unit was sent to check.
Male suffering chest pain at residence in Vermillion
Medical Emergency
Stanford St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible medical emergency involving a man with chest pain near Stanford Street in Vermillion, with an ambulance and Medic 1 requested to respond.
Inmate suffers chest pain in jail lobby at Stanford Street
Medical Emergency
Stanford St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to the jail lobby near Stanford Street for a male inmate who reportedly complained of chest pain while being released. The patient was in the main lobby area of the jail when medics arrived.
Woman refusing to leave home after asking for money
Suspicious Activity
Archer Ct, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible welfare check at a residence on Archer Court, where a woman was reportedly screaming, begging for money, and refusing to leave. No injuries or threats of violence were reported, and deputies were advised to hold off unless the situation worsened.
Elderly female reported weak near W Cedar St in Vermillion
Medical Emergency
W Cedar St, Vermillion, SD 57069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near West Cedar Street in Vermillion for a possible medical emergency involving a weak elderly woman. Radio traffic indicated assistance was being provided from the front porch and EMS was paged based on further information.
