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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious cat reported at Kendrick Place apartment
Suspicious Activity
Kendrick Pl, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact at an apartment on Kendrick Place in Amherst regarding a report of a suspicious cat. No one answered the door, and the apartment was added as a point of contact.
Cooking smoke triggers alarm near North Pleasant Street
Fire
North Village Apartments, 990 N Pleasant St building c, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment building near North Pleasant Street. A two-story wood-frame building was checked, and the alarm was attributed to cooking smoke with no visible fire.
Man in 60s suffers severe side pain at Amherst home
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a home near East Pleasant Street for a man in his 60s with severe side pain. His wife called from work in Northampton, and responders were advised that the side door off the driveway was open.
Female patient at Van Meter Hall needs psychiatric evaluation
Medical Emergency
Van Meter Hall, 180 Clark Hill Rd, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a dormitory lobby near Clark Hill Road in Amherst for a possible mental health-related medical call involving a female.
Car with loose exhaust on Northampton Road
Traffic
Northampton Rd, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a Honda Accord traveling eastbound on Northampton Road with a possibly damaged exhaust that was rattling or hanging, creating a vehicle hazard. An officer later reported being on Northampton Road.
Traffic stop involving reported stolen vehicle
Traffic
Main St & Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Boltwood Avenue involving a Massachusetts passenger car. Radio traffic indicates the vehicle was reported stolen, but the stop was later disregarded and units cleared.
Traffic stop on Route 9 near Burger’s
Traffic
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports a possible traffic stop near a restaurant along Route 9 involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Fire alarm activation near Henry Street
Fire
Henry St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a building near Henry Street. The reporting party on scene stated there was no smoke, fire, or symptoms, and engines responded to check the situation.
Man refusing to leave back porch at Triangle Street
Disturbance
Triangle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing incident at a home near Triangle Street in Amherst, where a man was reported on the back porch knocking on the door, refusing to leave, and speaking unintelligibly. An officer made contact with an involved party associated with a vehicle from New Jersey.
82-year-old woman unconscious with possible fainting at home
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fainting episode involving an 82-year-old woman near East Pleasant Street. She was reported unconscious and faintly breathing, with later radio traffic indicating uncertainty about her breathing status due to a poor phone connection.
Unresponsive elderly female found at East Pleasant Street
Medical Emergency
Village Park Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of an unresponsive elderly woman on the ground near East Pleasant Street, with breathing status unclear. An elderly man called in the emergency but had difficulty hearing dispatch and repeatedly hung up, possibly due to a broken phone. Responders were advised to be cautious near Village Park by a deer crossing.
Female college student experiencing lip numbness at dining hall
Medical Emergency
Worcester Dining, N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a university dining hall on North Pleasant Street for a reported college-age woman with numbness in her lips.
64-year-old woman with fever near Chestnut Court
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Ct, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on Chestnut Court for a reported 64-year-old woman with a fever.
Cooking smoke triggers alarm near Brittany Manor Dr
Fire
156A Brittany Manor Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was reported at an apartment building after cooking smoke activated the system. The alarm was reset and command was terminated with no further incident.
Fire alarm investigation at The Boulders complex
Fire
156A Brittany Manor Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a sounding fire alarm at an apartment complex called The Boulders. Engine 1 reported nothing showing and began investigating the cause of the alarm.
Smoke alarm at apartment building on East Hadley Road
Fire
E Hadley Rd building 129, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm at a building on East Hadley Road, where a smoke detector and general fire alarm were reported.
woman on section (unit_number withheld) at apartment in Amherst
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to an apartment at a residential complex on East Pleasant Street for a possible mental health emergency involving a 30-year-old woman.
Campus fire alarm caused by popcorn machine
Fire
Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a campus center at Amherst College on Barrett Hill Road. The basement detector was apparently triggered by a popcorn machine, and crews reported no smoke or fire in the three-story academic building.
Traffic stop for plate issue on silver SUV
Traffic
Triangle St & Smith St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Triangle Street and Smith Street involving a silver Mercedes SUV with a Connecticut license plate that appeared to be scratched and partially covered.
Mental health call at apartment in Amherst
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a possible medical mental health emergency at an apartment in the Village Park complex on East Pleasant Street, with units waiting for engines to arrive.
