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Emergency Incidents
Disabled vehicle on dangerous stretch of Dickinson Hill
Traffic
Dickinson St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is assisting with a disabled vehicle on a dangerous section of Dickinson Hill Road. A tow truck is reportedly on the way and expected to arrive in about 30 minutes.
Female patient with prolapsed rectum near Belchertown Road
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One is dispatched to an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst for a reported 70-year-old woman with a prolapsed rectum.
Blue minivan reported stolen from parking lot
Stolen Vehicle
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible vehicle theft involving a blue 2023 Chrysler Pacifica that was parked in a lot on North Pleasant Street. The caller said she had gone to the hospital and, upon returning, could not find her vehicle and her niece did not have it.
Mother reports disturbance with son on Main Street
Domestic Dispute
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family disturbance near Main Street by a train crossing in Amherst. The caller reported problems with her son after they had been at the station speaking with an officer earlier.
Minor crash at South Pleasant and Spring streets
Traffic
S Pleasant St & Spring St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor motor vehicle accident with no injuries near South Pleasant Street and Spring Street, where one vehicle reportedly backed into another involving a gray 2007 Saab and a brown 2020 Honda Ridgeline.
Traffic stop on Northampton Road in Amherst
Traffic
Northampton Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on Northampton Road in Amherst involving a Massachusetts passenger car.
Minor traffic crash with written warning issued
Traffic
East Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash on East Drive in Amherst. Parties reportedly exchanged information, and the operator of an Oklahoma-registered truck was issued a written warning.
Cooking smoke sets off fire alarm near North Pleasant Street
Fire
North Village Apartments, 990 N Pleasant St m101, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment complex on North Pleasant Street. The alarm was traced to cooking smoke in one unit, and the system was reset before units returned to service.
Report of suspicious vehicles on West Street
Suspicious Activity
West St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a caller’s concern about two vehicles, including a silver SUV and an Amazon vehicle, near West Street and Route 116. Units searched the area but reported no construction, traffic, or suspicious activity found.
Woman with anxiety and palpitations near Belchertown Road
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst for a reported 32-year-old woman experiencing anxiety and heart palpitations.
Twenty-year-old male under section 12 at UMass Middlesex House
Medical Emergency
Middlesex, 111 County Cir, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a university building on County Circle in Middlesex for a possible mental health emergency involving a 20-year-old male on a Section 12 hold.
Burnt food sets off fire alarm at Fernald Hall
Fire
Fernald Hall, 270 Stockbridge Rd, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at Fernald Hall on Stockbridge Road at a university campus. Units arrived to find no visible fire, and the alarm was attributed to burnt popcorn. Campus facilities staff were requested to reset the alarm system.
79-year-old male with possible feeding tube bleeding
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a medical call for a 79-year-old man on East Pleasant Street with stable vital signs and possible bleeding from a feeding tube in his abdomen. The patient reportedly was not in acute distress, and Medic 2 arrived on scene.
Commercial alarm at Pasta E Basta basement door
Break-In
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a business near Main Street, with a report of activity at a basement door. Units arrived on scene to check the situation.
79-year-old man bleeding from mouth near Amherst
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near East Pleasant Street for a reported 79-year-old man who was bleeding from the mouth and through a feeding tube. The patient was reported awake, breathing, and conscious.
Customer dispute and refusal to leave CVS store
Disturbance
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were directed to a CVS on University Drive after a caller complained about an interaction with the store manager. Store staff later reported the individual was refusing to leave and requested removal from the store.
Man trespassed from town hall after door damage claim
Property Damage
Amherst Town Hall, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a complaint at Amherst Town Hall involving alleged damage to a door. The subject reportedly denied causing the damage and was notified they were being trespassed from the building, while officers looked for possible video evidence and requested a separate trespass call be opened.
77-year-old female with safety concerns at care center
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic units were dispatched to an extended care center near University Drive in Amherst for a medical call involving an elderly woman reporting safety concerns and described as awake and talking.
Person kicks town hall handicap button and leaves area
Disturbance
Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint at a town hall where a person reportedly damaged an accessibility door button and then left on foot. The person was last seen walking along Main Street toward Sweetser Park, and officers searched the nearby park and Clark House area while a trespass request was discussed.
85-year-old woman fell out of bed in Amherst apartment
Medical Emergency
Greenleaves Dr Unit 504, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to an apartment on Green Leaves Drive in Amherst for a reported 85-year-old woman who fell out of bed and may have an unknown injury. The patient was reported to be awake.
