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Emergency Incidents
Police block road near Haigis Mall in Amherst
Road Closure
Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinated a possible road closure near a mall, with one officer asking which side of the road to block and another directing traffic from the mall area.
Downed live wire at State Street traffic light
Fire
State St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside electrical fire near State Street. The situation was updated to no active fire, but an active downed wire was found affecting an outside traffic light, and the utility company had already been contacted.
Elderly woman reported with increased weakness at home
Medical Emergency
Wildwood Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a home on Wildwood Lane in Amherst for a possible medical emergency involving an 86-year-old woman with increased weakness.
Power line down on Shays Street sidewalk
Fire
Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported power outage and downed wires near Shays Street. A utility company was contacted, and police were requested for a live wire on the sidewalk and a line across the road in the area.
Small electrical fire reported near fence
Fire
Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible electrical fire outside near a fence on Shays Street in Amherst.
Car and bus collide on North Pleasant Street
Traffic
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property-damage-only collision between a car and a bus near North Pleasant Street and Pine Street in Amherst. Traffic was backed up, and officers blocked the roadway while exchanging vehicle and operator information. No injuries were reported.
Report of drag racing noise near Route 116
Traffic
MA-116 & Meadow St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a caller’s report of possible drag racing near Meadow Street and Route 116 toward the university area. The officer checked the area and did not find any apparent drag racing. During the same patrol, a water main break was reported, creating a large puddle in the road, and a road closure was requested.
Elderly woman treated for shortness of breath at apartment
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an elderly woman with shortness of breath at an apartment in a residential complex on University Drive. Medic 2 and Engine 2 were dispatched and arrived on scene.
85-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
E Hadley Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on East Hadley Road for a reported 85-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Lost dog reported and later found at apartments
Other Non-Crime Event
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on North Pleasant Street for a possible animal complaint involving a lost dog. The caller later reported that the dog had been found and the situation was resolved.
Female patient unable to walk after eye procedure
Medical Emergency
Greenleaves Dr, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Two was dispatched to a medical call at an apartment on Greenleaves Drive in Amherst for a 72-year-old woman who was unable to walk after an eye procedure.
Elderly man falls in kitchen, needs lift assist
Medical Emergency
N East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported medical alert for an 89-year-old man who fell in his kitchen and needed a lift assist at a residence on Northeast Street in Amherst. Medic One later reported having the patient.
Elderly woman shows stroke symptoms at Amherst apartment
Medical Emergency
Greenleaves Dr Unit 627, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment complex in Amherst for an elderly woman with possible stroke-like symptoms after a caller reported she sounded confused on the phone and has a history of stroke.
Man needs lift assist after fall in apartment laundry room
Medical Emergency
N East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to an apartment basement laundry room on Northeast Street in Amherst for a reported medical alert activation after a male patient had a fall and needed a lift assist.
Well-being check after voicemail requesting help
Medical Emergency
Chapel Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Chapel Road in Amherst for a welfare check after a woman reported receiving a voicemail from an unknown woman saying she needed help. The voicemail was linked to a phone number associated with a woman who had a prior medical-related interaction with officers.
Report of injured bobcat near Town Common
Other Non-Crime Event
S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible injured bobcat near South Pleasant Street, possibly heading toward the Town Common. An officer checked the surrounding area but was unable to locate the animal.
Elderly man with possible UTI at Amherst apartment
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment at Colonial Village on Belchertown Road for a 69-year-old man with a possible urinary tract infection and frequent urination.
Sisters arguing over belongings at apartment
Domestic Dispute
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst. A caller reported that her sister was searching for personal belongings and throwing clothes at her.
22-year-old diabetic woman with abdominal pain at apartment
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst for a 22-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who reported abdominal pain and high blood sugar.
Noise complaint about loud game in apartment courtyard
Disturbance
Meadow St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported noise complaint at townhouse apartments near Meadow Street, where several males were reportedly playing football and being loud in the courtyard.
