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Emergency Incidents
College student intoxicated at UMass dorm
Substance Use
James Hall, 660 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving a college-age male in a basement room of a residence hall at a university on Massachusetts Avenue.
Fire alarm reset near East Drive in Amherst, no fire found
Fire
East Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a building on East Drive. The alarm was reset and no fire was found. Additional units were later dispatched to separate medical calls at a university residence hall and a college dormitory in the area.
College student intoxicated at Amherst College dorm
Substance Use
East Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a college dormitory on East Drive in Amherst for a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving a college-age male.
Teen with alcohol intoxication at UMass dorm
Substance Use
Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving a 19-year-old female at a dormitory on Sunset Avenue in Amherst.
False fire alarm at rec room on Price Street
Fire
Pray St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at a recreation room on Price Street. The building was evacuated while crews investigated, and responders later reported nothing showing and that the pull station had been reset with no fire. An additional engine responded and was returned to service.
Teenager with alcohol intoxication at funeral home
Substance Use
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to several reported alcohol intoxication incidents, including an 18-year-old woman at a funeral home on North Pleasant Street, a 19-year-old woman at a university dormitory on Sunset Avenue, and a college-age man at a residence hall on East Drive. A separate fire unit also responded to a recreation room at a campus building, where the building was evacuated and no problem was found.
Student intoxication at Amherst College dormitory
Substance Use
Noah Webster Cir, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a report of an intoxicated 18-year-old woman at a dormitory at Amherst College. Medic 2 was dispatched and later transported one person from the scene.
Traffic stop at College and South Whitney streets
Traffic
College St & S Whitney St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near South Whitney Street and College Street in Amherst involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Traffic stop on South Pleasant Street
Traffic
S Pleasant St & Sellen St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on South Pleasant Street near Sellen Street involving a vehicle with Massachusetts registration. The officer later reported giving a verbal warning to the driver and cleared the situation.
Traffic stop reported on Phillips Street in Amherst
Traffic
Phillips St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near Phillips Street in Amherst, involving a possible traffic violation and an operator check. Radio traffic also referenced another stop near North Pleasant and Deering.
Person intoxicated at Amherst college dorm
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Apartments, 345 Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident at an apartment building on Lincoln Avenue in Amherst. Engine 2 established command, and the patient was later transported by Medic 3. A separate possible medical call was also reported at a residence hall at Amherst College involving an 18-year-old woman.
Cited for open container on North Pleasant Street
Substance Use
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible liquor law violation on North Pleasant Street involving an open container. One unit reportedly issued a citation and another unit was assigned to transport the person involved.
21-year-old woman with chest pressure in apartment
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Apartments, 345 Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment at Lincoln Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a 21-year-old woman with chest pressure and difficulty breathing.
Officers clear party and cite open container
Disturbance
Fearing St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers met with the reporting party and helped clear a party near Fearing Street. Another unit checked for possible violations near a Verizon building on Fearing Street and on North Pleasant Avenue, including a possible open container violation, and requested an incident number to give to someone at the party.
Traffic stop near Cumberland Farms in Amherst
Traffic
Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at the Montague Road entrance to a Cumberland Farms gas station. The stop was later cleared after checking the vehicle’s registered owner.
Police clear large party after trespass complaint
Disturbance
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a reported trespassing and disturbance involving a large party near Pleasant Street in Amherst. Officers met with the reporting party and helped clear the party from the property.
Student intoxication at Amherst College dorm
Substance Use
College, Charles Pratt, 3 Mead Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a college dormitory basement at Amherst College for a medical issue involving a college-age female with possible alcohol involvement.
Summons issued for alcohol violation on Fearing St
Substance Use
Fearing St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer handled a possible Litchfield violation on Fearing Street in Amherst and issued a summons. Radio traffic also reported a separate possible erratic driver in a black Acura RDX traveling from Belchertown toward Amherst.
False fire alarms and tampered detector in dorm
Fire
John Adams Hall, Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fire alarm tampering incident at John Adams Hall, involving multiple malicious pull stations and a tampered smoke detector in a room. The fire alarm system was reset and command was terminated.
Intoxicated student at Sylvan Drive residence
Substance Use
Sylvan Dr, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported intoxicated college-age female at a lot near Sylvan Drive at the university. Radio traffic also mentioned multiple malicious fire alarm pull stations and a tampered smoke detector in a dormitory room, with the alarm system later reset.
