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Emergency Incidents
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.
Noise complaint over loud music on Hobart Lane
Disturbance
Hobart Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible noise complaint near Hobart Lane, where a resident reported neighbors playing loud music.
Noise complaint over loud party on Triangle Street
Disturbance
Triangle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported loud music and party disturbance near Triangle Street in Amherst. The reporting party lives on the same street, and a unit arrived on scene to check the situation.
Female party requesting mental health evaluation at housing lobby
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 4 was dispatched to a student housing complex on Lincoln Avenue for a possible Section 12 evaluation involving a female party, with police already on scene and directing the medic to a side entrance with solar panels.
Elderly man intoxicated with head injury at university dorm
Medical Emergency
Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a dormitory on Fearing Street at UMass involving an 80-year-old man who was reportedly intoxicated, possibly concussed, and bleeding from the head but alert and breathing. Medic 3 was dispatched to the ninth-floor stairwell area.
Patient at Shabot House refuses medical transport
Medical Emergency
Hitchcock Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units and police responded to a possible medical issue near a residence at Shabot House, where they located a black Honda Civic in a nearby lot. The patient was later cleared after refusing further treatment.
21-year-old male having seizure near Amherst Sabbath House
Medical Emergency
Hitchcock Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of the Sabbath House for a reported 21-year-old man having a seizure, possibly in or near a black Honda Civic by the building.
Intoxicated man requests evaluation at police lobby
Substance Use
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the Amherst Police Department lobby on Main Street for a 23-year-old man reportedly intoxicated and requesting evaluation. Another medical call was sent to the area of the Sabbath house for a 21-year-old man reportedly having a seizure near a black Honda Civic.
Well-being check requested at Kendrick Place; intoxicated male reportedly jumped from window at party
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a well-being check at Kendrick Place Apartments near Pleasant St (apt (number withheld)) after a caller said their roommate was locked in a bedroom and they could not check on him. In additional radio traffic, units also discussed a party at the building where a highly intoxicated male reportedly jumped out of a window; fire responders were requested to the main/front lobby and officers requested maintenance assistance due to a locked door.
Student sick from alcohol in dorm room
Substance Use
Butterfield Terrace, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a dorm room at a university in Amherst for a reported 18-year-old female who was intoxicated and vomiting.
Report of domestic disturbance at Watson Farms
Domestic Dispute
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment complex on Main Street in Amherst for a reported domestic disturbance. A caller in one apartment reported hearing a woman crying and a man yelling, believed to be coming from a neighboring apartment.
Noise complaint for loud party on Main Street
Disturbance
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible loud party at a residence on Main Street in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Student unconscious from alcohol in campus dorm
Substance Use
Crampton Hall, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a dormitory restroom at a university residence hall in Amherst for a college-age woman who was unconscious with possible alcohol intoxication and shallow, irregular breathing.
Officer checks suspicious vehicle on East Pleasant
Suspicious Activity
Owen Dr & E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious motor vehicle near East Pleasant Street and Owen Drive. They checked the vehicle and occupant, and the situation was cleared.
