First Responder Report: Arrests, accidents and flooding keep responders busy

Lincoln County first responders handled a variety of calls during the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 7, including flooding, several vehicle accidents, drug-related arrests and a felony eluding pursuit.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving 143 calls during the period.

On Aug. 31, deputies responded to flooding on State Route 319, where water was reported running completely over the roadway. No injuries were reported. Deputies also responded to a threatening call in Rachel. No arrests were made.

On Sept. 1, the sheriff’s office handled a coroner case in Caliente, with the cause of death determined to be natural causes. A search warrant was also conducted in Panaca, resulting in one person being arrested on drug charges. Deputies also responded to a vehicle-versus-deer collision near Hiko with no injuries reported.

Another search warrant was conducted Sept. 2 in Caliente, resulting in two arrests on drug-related charges.

On Sept. 3, emergency personnel responded to a vehicle-versus-elk collision. Medical personnel treated those involved at the scene, with no transport required.

A commercial vehicle rollover Sept. 4 on State Route 318 near Mile Marker 25 in the Hiko area required an emergency medical response.

Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance was dispatched at approximately 6:57 a.m. after reports that a semi-truck had rolled off the roadway, leaving a significant amount of gravel and debris on the highway.

Fire/rescue and EMS personnel evaluated two occupants, who were both alert and ambulatory. An additional ground ambulance was requested to assist with medical care and transportation. Pahranagat Valley personnel transported the patients south from the scene and rendezvoused with the incoming ambulance, where both patients were transferred for continued care and transport. The sheriff’s office reported the two sustained minor injuries.

Nevada Highway Patrol and the Nevada Department of Transportation remained at the scene to address the accident and roadway conditions after fire/rescue personnel cleared.

Sept. 5 was a particularly active day for law enforcement. A search warrant was conducted in Panaca, with charges filed with the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office. Deputies also responded to a two-vehicle accident in Pioche and a vehicle-versus-ATV accident in Panaca, neither of which resulted in reported injuries.

A domestic violence call in Pioche resulted in one arrest, while two people were transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle accident north of Pioche.

Four people were arrested following a felony eluding pursuit in Pioche. Deputies also responded to an assault in Pioche that resulted in one arrest.

On Sept. 6, a drug-related call in Caliente resulted in one arrest. On Sept. 7, deputies responded to a trespassing call in Caliente, where two individuals were formally trespassed from the property.

Other fire activity around the county was relatively quiet during the week. Responders reported two calls, one accident and one wildland call near Ursine that was referred to the Bureau of Land Management.