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Emergency Incidents
27-year-old woman with chest pain at UMass
Medical Emergency
Infirmary Way, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a campus clinic on Infirmary Way for a reported 27-year-old woman with chest pain. Medic and engine units were dispatched and one engine was later reported on scene.
Liquor store reports $20 alcohol theft
Theft Report
University Dr Unit 5, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a liquor store on University Drive in Amherst after a manager reported video of a college-aged male who allegedly stole about $20 in alcohol.
Person with headache reported outside The Works in Amherst
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical call for an individual with a headache outside a business on North Pleasant Street. Medic units were assigned and later canceled or redirected as the situation was handled.
Male with diabetic issue at Central Fire Station
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible diabetic emergency involving a male at the Central Fire Station on North Pleasant Street in Amherst.
Graffiti painted on multiple Village Park signs
Property Damage
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to Village Park on East Pleasant Street for a possible vandalism incident. A manager reported that someone drew graffiti on about 30 signs overnight and has video footage available.
Well-being check for woman not heard from in about a month
Missing Person
Jeffrey Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a well-being check on a woman near Jeffrey Lane after an employee at the UMass Dean of Students office reported that no one had heard from her for about a month and noted prior suicidal thoughts and hospitalization.
Elderly cancer patient with body pain at care home
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Two was dispatched to a medical call at an assisted living facility on University Drive for a reported 90-year-old woman with cancer who was not eating or drinking and had body pain.
Disabled golf cart blocking North Pleasant Street
Traffic
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of North Pleasant Street in Amherst for a reported golf cart broken down in the roadway.
Man needs mental health evaluation at Amherst apartment
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible Section 12 evaluation for a 63-year-old man at an apartment in Colonial Village on Belchertown Road.
Person subject to Section 12 at Colonial Village
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to assist another unit with a possible Section 12 mental health situation at an apartment in Colonial Village on West Street. Another unit was also directed to the area of North Pleasant Street for a report of a broken-down golf cart on the road.
Fire alarm and heat detector activation at college gym
Fire
Amherst College - Amherst Center, 266 S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm and heat detector activation on the first floor of a gymnasium at a college near South Pleasant Street.
Male student unresponsive after possible alcohol poisoning
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 call about an unresponsive but breathing male student at a residence on North Pleasant Street, reportedly after drinking with possible alcohol poisoning. Fire personnel were called and an officer was requested to respond.
Teenager intoxicated and semi-conscious at residence
Substance Use
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a fraternity house on North Pleasant Street for a reported 19-year-old man who was believed to be highly intoxicated and semi-conscious or semi-alert.
Person sleeping on post office loading dock
Suspicious Activity
Amherst Post Office, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the Amherst post office for a trespass complaint involving a man reportedly sleeping on the back loading dock. A worker requested that he be removed and trespassed from the property.
Elderly man falls in bathroom near Applewood
Medical Emergency
Spencer Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving a senior man in a bathroom at a senior living facility on Spencer Drive. The patient was reported awake and breathing, and a medic unit arrived on scene.
Purse stolen near Main and Triangle in Amherst
Theft Report
Main St & Triangle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported larceny near Main Street and Triangle Street in Amherst. A caller said two unknown males took her brown leather purse containing identification, credit cards, and an EpiPen and ran toward Southeast Street.
Traffic stop on Triangle Street by TD Bank
Traffic
Triangle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near a bank on Triangle Street involving a vehicle with New York registration and requested a records check.
Traffic stop on Triangle Street by the rotary
Traffic
Triangle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near College Street in Amherst involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Person reported touching cars on Frost Lane
Suspicious Activity
Frost Ln & Van Meter Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man near Van Meter Drive and Frost Lane who was reportedly touching cars and possibly pulling on a door handle. The man was described as wearing dark clothing, including a (description withheld) and a (description withheld) with writing on it. An officer checked the area and reported being in the vicinity.
College student sick from alcohol in dorm bathroom
Substance Use
Butterfield Terrace floor 4, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a dormitory at a university for a possible alcohol-related medical emergency involving a college-age woman who was semi-conscious and vomiting in a women’s restroom on the fourth floor.
