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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty and AFib at Orchard St
Medical Emergency
Orchard St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for an elderly woman with coughing and breathing difficulty at a residence on Orchard Street, with access through a garage end door. The patient is reported to have low oxygen levels and a history of atrial fibrillation.
Older man unable to walk with body pain at home
Medical Emergency
S Willow St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is responding to a reported medical emergency involving a 74-year-old man who is unable to walk and in pain throughout his body at a residence near South Willow Street in Adams.
Elderly man with COPD struggles to breathe at home
Medical Emergency
Harmony St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Harmony Street in Adams for a reported 93-year-old man having difficulty breathing and a history of COPD after one nebulizer treatment did not provide relief.
Woman with severe breathing difficulty near Howland Avenue in Adams
Medical Emergency
Howland Ave, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Howland Ave in Adams for a reported 63-year-old woman having severe difficulty breathing and trouble speaking, with access reportedly through the rear door.
Small fire on Miller Road extinguished by resident
Fire
Miller St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible small fire on Miller Road, with the homeowner going to extinguish it and Richmond personnel later clearing the scene.
Vehicle linked to prior fight seen near McDonald’s
Suspicious Activity
Commercial St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a vehicle connected to a fight was reportedly stopped or being stopped near a restaurant in Adams, though a later update said the vehicle was not pulled over at that time.
Fight reported at Adams Market on Myrtle Street
Assault Report
Myrtle St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight in progress at a market on Myrtle Street in Adams. The suspects reportedly left southbound on Route 8 in a dark SUV, possibly a Jeep or Tahoe, with two males dressed in black and one wearing an orange hat.
Fight reported at Adams Market on Myrtle Street
Assault Report
Myrtle St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight at a market on Myrtle Street in Adams. Two men in dark clothing, one wearing an orange hat, reportedly left southbound on Route 8 in a dark SUV, possibly a Jeep or Tahoe.
Road rage fight near market on Myrtle Street
Assault Report
Myrtle St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible road rage fight near a bar on Myrtle Street in Adams. One male reportedly left in a black sedan, and later reports indicate three teens left in a black Jeep, with the vehicle later reported near Houghton and Frederick Street.
Fight reported at Adams Hometown Market/bar near Myrtle St
Medical Emergency
Myrtle St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a fight in progress at Adams Hometown Market/bar near Myrtle St. Units were advised two males may be involved; one left the area in a black sedan heading southbound toward McDonald’s (later callers suggested a black Jeep). A separate transmission notes Northern Unit 5 transported a patient to North Adams Regional Hospital.
67-year-old man with breathing difficulty in Adams
Medical Emergency
Columbia St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment in the Adams Housing Authority on Columbia Street for a 67-year-old man having difficulty breathing. The apartment number was initially reported as (number withheld) and then updated to (number withheld).
92-year-old female falls, possible head injury
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Highland Avenue in Adams for a 92-year-old woman who reportedly fell and may have a head injury. She is reported to be conscious and alert with no bleeding.
Alarm reports possible break-in at lumber store
Break-In
N Summer St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible breaking and entering at a lumber business on North Summer Street after an alarm activated on the left side of the building and was later reported to involve the main entry door.
Fire alarm activation at Spring Street apartment
Fire
Spring St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a building on Spring Street in Adams. The call reportedly came from an apartment in the building, where a resident was unable to evacuate due to a knee injury. Units investigated and reported nothing visible from the outside.
Man having seizure in Adams apartment with hip injury
Medical Emergency
Quality St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to an upstairs apartment on Quality Street in Adams for a 37-year-old man having a seizure. The patient reportedly has a history of seizures and a prior hip injury, and crews were advised there are dogs in the apartment and that a backboard may be needed to move him.
Loud music complaint at Commercial Street apartment
Disturbance
Commercial St C101, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported 911 noise complaint at an apartment on Commercial Street in Adams, where loud music and yelling were reportedly keeping the caller awake. An officer later advised the parties involved about the complaint.
Alarm at business on Print Works Drive
Break-In
Print Works Dr, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Prickmark Drive after an interior motion alarm was activated.
70-year-old man with breathing difficulty at Myrtle St
Medical Emergency
Myrtle St C12, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm at an apartment on Myrtle Street in Adams for a 70-year-old man with difficulty breathing and chest pain. Units also reported a man down behind a building, alive and breathing, with injuries unknown.
Noise complaint with loud screams at Summer Street home
Disturbance
Summer St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported noise disturbance at an apartment on Summer Street in Adams, where a caller reported loud screaming and banging that had reportedly continued after police were called earlier in the evening.
Noise complaint at Summer Street apartment
Disturbance
Summer St, Adams, MA 01220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise disturbance at an apartment on Summer Street in Adams. The caller reported yelling, screaming, and stomping. Officers spoke with the resident, who said a roommate had an issue while sleeping, and the situation was reportedly resolved.
