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Emergency Incidents
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.
Car parked in no parking zone at Spring Street lot
Traffic
Spring St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a parking lot near Spring Street for a reported blue Mercedes parked in a no-parking zone, with the complaint relayed by someone working at the farmers market.
Fire alarm at UMass Apiary and Beehive building
Fire
Clark Hill Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a university building near Clark Hill Road. Engines 2 and 3 arrived at a two-story wood-frame building, found nothing showing, and began investigating.
Driver cited for stop sign violation on College St
Traffic
College St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on College Street near the Amherst substation involving a gray Kia Sportage with a Massachusetts plate. The driver was reportedly cited or warned for a stop sign violation.
Loud party complaint on Belchertown Road
Disturbance
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported loud party near Belchertown Road after multiple calls. The party appeared to have ended before officers arrived, and the area was cleared.
Officers seek suspect near Northeast Street
Other Incidents
N East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers changed their location to a building on Northeast Street to speak with a person about a possible suspect from the previous night.
Loud party noise complaint on Belchertown Road
Disturbance
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible loud party near Belchertown Road in Amherst after multiple noise complaints were received.
71-year-old woman with sprained ankle at bus stop
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a bus stop on East Pleasant Street in Amherst for a 71-year-old woman with a possible sprained ankle. She was reported conscious, alert, and breathing.
Welfare check requested at Amherst apartment due to repeated calls
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check at an apartment near East Pleasant Street in Amherst after a woman repeatedly called with concerning and nonsensical statements.
Liquor violation during traffic stop on Pleasant St
Substance Use
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop for a possible liquor law violation in front of a business near North Pleasant Street in Amherst, involving a vehicle with an Ohio license plate.
Teen with alcohol intoxication and anxiety at dorm
Substance Use
North Apartment B, North Residential Area, 58 Eastman Ln, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a dormitory room at a university on Eastman Lane for a reported medical call involving a juvenile female with alcohol intoxication and anxiety, with police also on scene.
Door to lodge found open late at night
Suspicious Activity
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious circumstance at the Mason Lodge where a door was reported wide open late at night. They checked the building and a vehicle parked behind it for any possible connection to the location.
Intoxicated 18-year-old requesting evaluation
Substance Use
Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Three was dispatched to a location near Lincoln Ave for a possible alcohol-related medical evaluation involving an 18-year-old female.
Noise complaint over students yelling on roof
Disturbance
Valley Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were assigned to a reported noise complaint at a residence on Valley Lane, where a caller from a nearby address reported students on the roof yelling and being loud.
Single-vehicle crash blocks Southeast Street in Amherst
Traffic
S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near Southeast Street in Amherst. The crash involved a gray Toyota Tacoma with full airbag deployment and blocked the roadway on both sides. Officers checked the registered owner’s residence and spoke with the operator’s son, who was home. The operator later declined medical attention.
Car hits telephone pole on Shays Street
Traffic
Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash near Shays Street where a car apparently struck a telephone pole, deploying airbags. The occupant was reportedly out of the vehicle, and responders requested the power company to address the sheared pole and affected wires.
Open alcohol violation outside Verizon building
Substance Use
Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported liquor law violation involving beer in front of a Verizon building. An officer contacted a vehicle and checked its Massachusetts license plate and operator information before clearing the scene.
Liquor law violation in front of Verizon store
Substance Use
Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible liquor law violation involving two people in front of a Verizon store. They obtained identifying information for both parties and later cleared after receiving a complaint at UTVL for explanation.
Person had a seizure on Amity Street in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Amity St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible seizure involving a person on Amity Street in Amherst. The person was reported to be awake and breathing.
Man having a seizure near North Pleasant Street, Amherst
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported seizure involving a man at a building on North Pleasant Street in Amherst. Medic and engine units arrived on scene.
