Police chief stresses E-911 information


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Police chief stresses E-911 information

Marshall County E-911 addresses are to be posted on the front of the home and/or at the driveway so law enforcement, fire and emergency medical providers can locate the structure after an emergency call for help to 911.

Some facts to keep in mind when purchasing house numbers include:

select and use 911 address numbers that are at least four inches high and in a contrasting color such as black and white.
affix the numbers to the front of the home in a place where they are clearly visible from the street. If the home is not visible from the street or road, the numbers should be posted on a permanent structure such as a post or a fence.
never dial 911 unless there is a life-threatening situation to report. Doing so ties up emergency lines unnecessarily.
- Dial 911 to report a fire, an accident, to request an ambulance for a medical emergency or when you feel your life is threatened.
call 911 if you need the police or sheriff’s office.
do not call 911 for basic information or to report minor problems such as loud parties or barking dogs.
in case of fire, call 911 immediately. Small fires can quickly get out of control.
when you call 911 be ready to give the dispatcher your name, your 911 address, your telephone number, and the type of emergency. Stay calm and answer all questions asked by your 911 dispatcher.

“It is a fact that 911 speeds up the dispatch of emergency services; however, delays may happen if emergency responders cannot find you,” said Holly Springs Police Chief Patricia Selman.

“Holly Springs Police Department’s 24-hour dispatch number is 252-2121.”

Incident report

Selman also provided two incident reports for the past week.

On June 27, Tim Oliver, 42, of Holly Springs, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The charges were the alleged result of a family dispute and use of a weapon, Selman said.

A grand larceny/auto theft was reported June 29 in the 200 block of East Salem Avenue. The victim stated that her 2001, bronze colored Oldsmobile Aurora was stolen between 10 p.m. on June 28 and 6 a.m. on June 29. The vehicle was later recovered on Briscoe Road in Marshall County.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Holly Springs Police Department at 662-252-2122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-2169.

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