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Emergency Incidents
Woman having breathing trouble after heart medication
Medical Emergency
Dan Day Road, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a residence near Bartista Branch for a 70-year-old woman who reported taking two heart pills within the past hour and a half and was beginning to have breathing trouble.
Grandson reportedly damaging home, welfare check
Domestic Dispute
Archie Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Archie Drive in Letcher County for a possible family disturbance. A caller reported that her grandson was destroying the residence and that she was scared and could not be reached by phone, so a welfare check was requested.
77-year-old female unresponsive but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Fairchild Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a home near Fairchild Drive in Whitesburg for a possible medical emergency involving a 77-year-old woman who is unresponsive but breathing.
Accident reported in Beaver Dam area
Traffic
Beaverdam Road, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic accident in the Beaver Dam area near Beaverdam Road. A unit is searching for the exact location, which may be near a 911 address beginning with 24.
Single-vehicle crash with possible injuries on KY 588
Traffic
State Hwy 588, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible single-vehicle crash involving a black SUV on State Highway 588 in Whitesburg, with unknown injuries and possible entrapment. EMS is responding to the scene.
Officer checks on absent child at residence
Missing Person
Coleman Ln, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies discussed a welfare check involving a child reported absent from school. An officer contacted the school and spoke with the principal, then planned to respond to a residence near Coleman Ln to check if the child was there and advised the caller to speak with school staff about a safety plan.
Sister reported missing after three days
Missing Person
E Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are assigned a welfare check for a female whose whereabouts are unknown, with an ongoing concern for about three days. The caller reports not knowing where her sister is, whether at home or school. A deputy is also transporting a female prisoner to the county jail.
Caller requests police return to reported shooting area on Highway 160
Weapons
KY-160, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a caller again reported people shooting in the Highway 160 area near Whitesburg and requested police return; officers reportedly responded to the same location earlier.
Fire alarm reported near Hospital Road building
Fire
Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, a general fire alarm was reported at a location on Hospital Road in Whitesburg, and fire units were dispatched to investigate.
Person leaves home in truck carrying rifle
Weapons
Big Rock Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint that a man reportedly left a residence in a white pickup truck while carrying a rifle. He may be intoxicated, and his direction of travel is unknown. Units were advised he might be encountered on the way to the residence.
Car crash near Big Rock Drive in Whitesburg
Traffic
Big Rock Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash involving a man near Big Rock Drive in Whitesburg, with emergency medical services requested.
Forest fire near homes on Little Dry Fork Road
Fire
Little Dry Fork Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a forest fire near the 1000 block of Little Dry Fork around Hart Break Ridge, with multiple calls indicating the fire is getting close to homes on School Drive and Park Break Ridge. Fire units are being dispatched and notified to respond.
Crash alert near Taco Bell in Whitesburg
Traffic
Maple St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an iPhone crash detection alert near a fast food restaurant in Whitesburg. The caller could not be reached, and Whitesburg police were sent to check the area for a possible vehicle crash.
Two-vehicle crash with other driver leaving scene
Traffic
Little Cowan Road, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash near Highway 2035. A caller in a silver pickup truck says a black car left the scene and requests a report.
Fire alarm activation at hospital road building
Fire
Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible general fire alarm activation at a building near Hospital Road in the Whitesburg area, with a first unit on scene.
Male taken to hospital for mental evaluation after threats
Medical Emergency
Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a man may be taken to a hospital in Whitesburg for a mental evaluation after reportedly saying he was going to hurt people. The incident is connected to a prior event at a facility referred to as PMC and mentions severe autism.
Fire alarm sounding at Whitesburg hospital
Fire
Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a hospital in Whitesburg, with no additional information provided by the alarm company.
Camera stolen and later located on Fields Cliff Dr
Theft Report
Fields Cliff Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a camera was stolen from his property by an unknown male. The camera was later reactivated and apparently captured the male’s image and location near Fields Cliff Drive. The caller requested contact with law enforcement.
Elderly woman with lightheadedness and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Walters Branch Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Walters Branch Road for a reported 74-year-old woman experiencing lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting.
63-year-old woman with chest pain near Kentucky
Medical Emergency
Kentucky Highway 931, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Highway 931 in Crown for a 63-year-old woman with chest pain and a possible heart attack.
