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Emergency Incidents
Truck hits guardrail at Fort Henry bridge entrance
Traffic
Ft Henry Brg, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near the Fort Henry Bridge entrance, where a truck reportedly spun out and hit a guardrail. Police were notified and buses were warned to expect possible traffic delays.
Man with severe abdominal pain at hospital urgent care
Medical Emergency
Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hospital urgent care clinic on Market Street in Wheeling for a 49-year-old man with severe abdominal pain and possible appendicitis.
Man rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical emergency at a hospital urgent care facility on Market Street involving a 49-year-old man with severe abdominal pain and possible appendicitis.
Police check for patient who left hospital with IV
Missing Person
Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Wheeling Hospital after a woman reportedly left against medical advice with an IV still in her arm. Police were asked to check the area near Market Street for her. A separate medical call at the same hospital involved a 49-year-old man with severe abdominal pain and possible appendicitis.
Patient leaves hospital with IV still in arm
Missing Person
Medical Park Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified that a woman left a hospital against medical advice with an IV still in her arm. They were asked to check the surrounding area in case she was seen so hospital staff could remove the IV.
Officer checks report of person walking on highway
Suspicious Activity
I-70, Wheeling, WV
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible suspicious person walking on I-70 westbound just before a tunnel in Wheeling, West Virginia, and a unit was asked to check the area.
Two-vehicle crash with airbags at Washington and Frances
Traffic
Washington Ave & Frances Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle collision with airbag deployment at the intersection of Frances Avenue and Washington Avenue in front of a dental surgery center, involving an HRV and a Mercedes.
Traffic light out at 25th Street intersection
Traffic
25th St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard at an intersection on 25th Street in Wheeling, where a traffic signal appears to be completely out and drivers are advised to proceed with caution.
Two-vehicle crash on Washington Avenue in Wheeling
Traffic
Washington Ave & Frances Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash near Washington Avenue and Frances Avenue in Wheeling involving a Honda HR-V and a 2007 Mercedes. Airbags were deployed, the vehicles were out of the roadway, and no injuries were reported. Fire department assistance was requested.
Man in SUV yells for help, claims kidnapping
Missing Person
Warwood Ave & N 17th St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a welfare check near North 17th Street and Warwood Avenue for a black Ford Explorer traveling southbound, after a caller reported a man yelling for help and saying he had been kidnapped. The caller, located near North 17th Street, reportedly has video footage of the incident.
Man in SUV yells for help, claims kidnapping
Missing Person
Warwood Ave & N 17th St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check near North 17th Street and Warwood Avenue after a report of a black Ford Explorer traveling southbound with a man yelling for help and saying he had been kidnapped. No further information was available on the radio.
Person detained after loitering at car wash dumpster
Suspicious Person
Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a group of people loitering near a dumpster at a car wash on Main Street. One person was detained while officers checked the situation.
Group loitering by dumpster at car wash
Suspicious Person
Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a group of people loitering near a dumpster at a car wash on Main Street. An officer later detained one person for a suspicious person check.
Medical emergency: pregnant teen believed to be in labor near Ohio Street
Medical Emergency
Ohio St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a medical emergency near Ohio Street involving a 17-year-old who is nine months pregnant and believed to be in labor. Engine 5 and Squad 2 were assigned and Tac 3 was designated.
17-year-old pregnant female in labor at Ohio St
Medical Emergency
Ohio St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible laboring pregnant teenager at a residence near Ohio Street in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Man threatens to assault woman at bus stop
Assault Report
Nailers Wy, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man at a bus stop on Naylor's Way between the arena and intermodal who was reportedly threatening to physically assault a woman. The caller was trying to separate herself from him, and it was unknown if he had any weapons.
Man threatening to assault woman at bus stop
Assault Report
Nailers Wy, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible assault threat on Sneller's Way near the arena and intermodal facility, where a man was reportedly threatening to physically assault a woman outside at a bus stop. The caller was trying to separate herself from him, and he was reported to still be at the bus stop.
72-year-old woman with abdominal pain in Wheeling
Medical Emergency
N Front St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 72-year-old woman with abdominal pain near North Front Street in Wheeling. Engine 5 and Squad 1 were dispatched, and Engine 5 arrived on scene.
72-year-old woman has abdominal pain at North Front St
Medical Emergency
N Front St, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a 72-year-old woman with abdominal pain near North Front Street in Wheeling, with Engine 5 and Squad 1 responding.
Complaint over possible protection order dispute
Other Non-Crime
Valley-View Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a complaint call near Valley View Avenue in Wheeling, West Virginia, involving a person seeking options for a possible protection order against another person who was reportedly on the way to the location.
