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Emergency Incidents
Smoke alarm activation at student housing
Fire
Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector activation at an undergraduate housing building near Lincoln Avenue in Amherst. Engines arrived at a five-story wood-frame building, found nothing showing, and began investigating the alarm in the third-floor corridor near a stairwell.
Water from driveway creating road hazard
Traffic
Fearing St & N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to check a possible roadway hazard near Fearing Street and North Pleasant Street after a driver reported water flowing from a driveway into the road.
Disabled vehicle on Belchertown Road
Traffic
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to stand by near Belchertown Road for a disabled blue Honda Odyssey while waiting for a tow service driver.
Dead deer causing traffic hazard on Pleasant Street
Traffic
S Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dead deer in the road near Pleasant Street by a local business, where a citizen blocking the roadway was causing traffic issues.
Welfare check after repeated 911 hang-up calls
Welfare Check
Chestnut Ct, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested a possible welfare check at a residence near Chestnut Court after a person repeatedly called 911 and hung up, with a similar pattern reported the previous day.
Rear door alarm at True North Bank
Break-In
Triangle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a bank on Triangle Street after an alarm company reported a rear door activation. Units arrived on scene to check the situation.
Young woman treated for abdominal pain at college dorm
Medical Emergency
Thatcher Rd, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported abdominal pain incident involving a 21-year-old woman at a dormitory on Thatcher Road in Amherst.
Cyclist falls after reported vehicle collision
Traffic
S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the area of South East Street for a report of a cyclist possibly struck by a vehicle. After contacting the cyclist, it appeared she had lost her balance and no medical care was needed, and responding units were canceled.
Student having allergic reaction at Amherst College basement
Medical Emergency
College, Charles Pratt, 3 Mead Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a college dormitory at Amherst College for a college-age student with shortness of breath and a puffy face, believed to be having an allergic reaction in the basement of Charles Pratt Hall.
Driver reported for road rage on North Pleasant Street
Traffic
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported road rage incident involving a silver Mercedes near a restaurant on North Pleasant Street. The caller reported the driver checked two cars, nearly caused an accident, sped away, and screamed obscenities.
Burglary alarm triggered at underground patio door
Break-In
Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported commercial burglary alarm at a business on Boltwood Walk involving an alley patio door. An officer arrived on scene to handle the situation.
Overnight hit-and-run damages parked vehicle
Traffic
N Prospect St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible hit-and-run property damage incident near North Prospect Street in Amherst, where a reporting party found his Nissan Pathfinder had been struck overnight with no note left.
Two-car crash on Spring and Churchill streets
Traffic
Spring St & Churchill St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident near Spring Street and Churchill Street involving an Infiniti G37 and a white Chrysler 200. The reporting party stated there were no airbag deployments and no injuries.
Jeep reported parked in tow zone on High Street
Traffic
High St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near High Street in Amherst reported a black 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in a tow zone. The vehicle’s Massachusetts license plate was provided to dispatch.
Officers check possible transformer explosion
Fire
Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a loud boom and a possible transformer explosion near Amherst College. An officer plans to drive around the area to try to locate the transformer and notify the college.
Teen male having seizure at UMass Sycamore House
Medical Emergency
Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a common room in university housing on Commonwealth Avenue for a reported seizure involving an 18-year-old male. The person was reported to be breathing normally, and the university was notified.
Well-being check near Jeffrey Lane after accidental 911 call
Medical Emergency
Jeffrey Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Jeffrey Lane for a well-being check after a possible accidental 911 call from a watch.
Diabetic female vomiting and confused at university dorm
Medical Emergency
John Adams Hall, 161 Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a dormitory room at John Adams Hall on Fearing Street at UMass Amherst for a reported 18-year-old diabetic woman who was vomiting and slightly confused. Campus police were already on scene.
Loud music complaint at Allen Street residence
Disturbance
Allen St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a possible loud music disturbance reported near Allen Street in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Late night noise complaint at Meadow Street apartment
Disturbance
Meadow St Apt 96, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible noise disturbance at a townhouse apartment on Meadow Street in Amherst after a caller reported loud music and voices around 1:00 a.m.
