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Alamance County Viper

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:37:13 +0100

Alamance County Freq's

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:19:24 +0100

New Method of Listening to ALS

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:51:42 +0100

Alamance County, NC -- Alamnce Live Scanner has stopped broadcasting on Windows Media Encoder, This method of broadcasting was great when we only had a hand full of listeners throughout the day. Alamance Live Scanner has become pretty popular among Alamance County residents since the Burlington Police, and Fire have moved their radio transmissions to a Digital 800 MHZ Trunking System.Alamance County Sheriff, EMS, and Fire will soon be moving a majority of their traffic over to a Digital 800 MHZ system also sometime in 2009. They will be joining the State Viper System. To keep up with the demand we have moved our feed over to http://alamance.nc.scanamerica.us/index.php (http://alamance.nc.scanamerica.us/index.php) you can still click on the buttons on the front of Alamance Live Scanner and you will be directed to the new feed.You can now use the following media players to listen to Alamance Live ScannerScanner Archive (http://alamance.nc.scanamerica.us/modules.php?name=FeedArchive)We will still be running our feed on IBN (teamspeak) as well.We hope these changes will make everyone happy.

We will miss you FF Louis Adams

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:21:28 +0100

Albert Louis Adams III GREENSBORO — Albert Louis Adams, III, died Monday, December 15, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 19, in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Westminster Gardens. Born January 15, 1962, Louis was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Adams, Jr. of Greensboro, N.C. He graduated from Grimsley High School, attended Elon College and received his Fire Science degree from GTCC. He was an employee for the Parkwood Fire and Rescue EMS in Durham, N.C., as a firefighter/paramedic, and a volunteer firefighter at Gibsonville, part time security guard at Elon College, and for many years was employed at Elon Fire Department before going to Parkwood. He had an intense passion for the fire service and the EMT/paramedic profession. He spent most of his life in service to the community and in serving others. He taught firefighting and his students remember him as an excellent instructor. Louis had many interests, firefighting, EMT, photography, Ham Radio, model railroading, collecting fire memorabilia, biking, musical concerts, Broadway plays, making many trips to New York City, as well as being with his family whenever possible. He achieved the Life award in the Boy Scouts of America and was christened as a baby at First Presbyterian Church and as a teenager he officially joined the church he loved. His family and friends remember him as very caring, dedicated, witty, and a true Christian living out the Christian doctrine. He loved his family and friends and was always very kind to those around him. He loved his brotherhood and his co-workers with intense loyalty. Louis suffered a massive heart attack on December 8, 2008, and never recovered. Mr. Adams is survived by his parents; two daughters, Victoriana Adams of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Haley Adams of Greensboro, N.C.; and grandson, Oscar Adams of Cape Girardeau, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Street Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank all those folks who were by his side during his good years and during his brief illness. In his memory, donations may be made to the Fireman's Fund, 1409 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713, or the First Presbyterian Church, Hot Dish and Hope Fund, 617 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Online condolences may be made to Online Memorial (http://www.mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2762100)

A-O Fire Department Receives Medium Rescue Certification!!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:52:39 +0100

The A-O Fire Department has received certification from the North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Inc. as a Medium Rescue Provider. The A-O Fire Department has met the standards set forth by the NC Association of Rescue and EMS for Medium Rescue in October 2008. The A-O Fire Department was the first agency in Alamance county to be certified under the new standards in 2005, and was certified Light rescue. In mid 2008 it was voted on by the membership to go ahead with obtaining the equipment to meet the medium rescue certification and after the sale of old Utility 25 part of the proceeds went to buy the equipment needed. The A-O Fire Department plans to obtain Heavy Rescue certification in the near future.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:34:47 +0100

Burlington, NC -- At 1533 hours on 10-03-08 the Burlington Police Department was notified of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle in the driveway of 153 E. Holt St. The victim was located and transported to Duke University Hospital by life flight helicopter. The victim’s identity and condition are unknown at this time. The Burlington Fire Department and Alamance County EMS assisted on the scene. A preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim, who was standing in the driveway of this address, had a verbal altercation with several persons riding in a vehicle. During this altercation the vehicle intentionally struck the victim. The vehicle fled the scene being driven by an unknown driver. The vehicle was described as a gold/champagne colored sedan with an unknown registration plate. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500 or the Alamance County Crime Stoppers at (336) 229-7100. ************************************************************************************** Update: Upon further investigation, after speaking with witnesses, warrants have been obtained for Ricky Lee Brooks, BM/42, D.O.B. 12/5/1965, for Assault With Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. Brooks is also wanted out of Siler City for Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. Brooks was last seen driving a 2008 Gold Ford Focus LVS-6675 in an unknown direction. The 2008 Ford Focus was reported stolen from Siler City on 10-01-2008.

D.A.R.E. America $20,000 Scholarship Winner

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:48:28 +0100

Burlington, NC -- Meredith Draughn, a 2008 graduate of Walter M. Williams High School, was recently awarded a $20,000 scholarship from D.A.R.E. America. She and her parents traveled to the International D.A.R.E. Conference in San Antonio, Texas for the award presentation. For the past two years Meredith has been serving as the N.C. Representative on the National D.A.R.E. Youth Advisory Board. The Youth Advisory Board gives D.A.R.E. graduates an opportunity to speak to issues impacting the national and worldwide D.A.R.E. program and to advise D.A.R.E. America and local D.A.R.E. programs, government and community leaders on drug and violence prevention strategies beneficial to our youth. Members are also involved in starting Peer PLUS after-school programs, role modeling, and speaking at local and state D.A.R.E. functions. Board members are eligible and may compete for a $20,000 D.A.R.E. America Scholarship. Over the past two years Meredith has shown her leadership skills through several initiatives including, developing homework help program, mentoring a group of middle school girls, coordinating a canned food drive at Smith Elementary School to benefit a local food bank, and organizing many Red Ribbon Week activities. She has spoken to numerous D.A.R.E. Officers around the State of NC and also networked with fellow Youth Advisory Board members in other states. The Burlington Police Department would like to congratulate Meredith Draughn on being chosen as the 2008 D.A.R.E. America Scholarship winner.

21 year-old white male struck by train.

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:18:32 +0100

Burlington, NC -- On September 30th, 2008 at 2:16 am, Burlington Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Park Road Extension and Gilliam Road in reference to west bound Norfolk Southern Train involved in a collision. When officers arrived, the conductor of the train reported to officers that the train had struck someone who was seen by the train operator laying on the tracks. The train was unable to stop before striking the person. The investigation by officers revealed the train struck a 21-year-old white male in the location of Park Road Extension and Hunter Road. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim was identified as Ronald Alan Graf Jr., date-of-birth August 8, 1987. The Criminal Investigation Division of the Burlington Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine if there were any extenuating circumstances surrounding his death. If anyone has information concerning this incident, please contact the Burlington Police Department at 229-3530.

Missing Person

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:24:39 +0100

Burlington, NC -- The Burlington Police Department is seeking information on the location and well being of the following person: Tamara Ann Liner, W/F/49, of 1932 Holland Ave., Burlington. Liner was last seen in July 2008. She is described as a W/F, 5’5”, 110-120 lbs., brown eyes, with long shoulder length brown hair. No clothing description. No vehicle description. Anyone with information on Liner’s location should contact the Burlington Police Department at 229-3500, or Crimestoppers at 229-7100.

Trooper Stocks Killed in Collision

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:20:25 +0100

RALEIGH - , Trooper Stocks age 43, was killed when his car collided with a garbage truck today on Rural Paved Road 1010 in Garner at 1:36 p.m. Trooper Stocks was transported to Wake Med Hospital and died as a result of his injuries. The State Highway Patrol Reconstruction team is investigating. The patrol car collided at an angle with the truck and the point of impact was on the trooper's driver side door. Trooper Stock joined the North Carolina Highway Patrol in April, 2004. His most recent assignment was Raleigh. Commander Walter J. Wilson said, “My thoughts and prayers are extended to Trooper Stocks' family. The patrol is feeling the loss of one our own, one who lost his life serving the citizens of the state.” Trooper Stocks is the 60th trooper to die in the line of duty since the formation of the Highway Patrol in 1929. Trooper Stocks grew up in Wake County where he graduated from Cary High School in 1983. He leaves behind a wife, Liane Stocks, and a child.