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Emergency Incidents
Erratic driver alert and traffic stop near Amherst
Traffic
Allen St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinated a vehicle tow on Allen Street in Amherst, with one unit waiting for the tow truck and the owner or operator agreeing to pay the drop fee. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate possible erratic-driving vehicle from Belchertown heading toward Amherst.
Intoxicated man on sidewalk near East Pleasant Street
Substance Use
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 1 was dispatched for a male reportedly intoxicated (ETOH) on the sidewalk near East Pleasant Street, with mention of "smoke" outside. Medic 1 subsequently reported being on scene and later transported one patient to a hospital.
Student intoxicated and vomiting at James Dormitory
Substance Use
James Hall, 660 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to multiple medical calls at UMass dormitories for college-age students reported to be intoxicated, including one male vomiting outside a James Hall dormitory and another female in a Sylvan Drive parking lot. A separate call involved multiple malicious fire alarm pull stations and a tampered smoke detector in a dormitory room, after which the alarm system was reset.
Minor cited for underage drinking at disturbance
Substance Use
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance and large gathering near North Pleasant Street, where a minor in possession was identified and issued a summons.
Fire alarm activation at UMass John Adams Dorm
Fire
John Adams Hall, Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a medic were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a dormitory at the university on Fearing Street in Amherst.
Traffic stop on North Pleasant Street
Traffic
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on North Pleasant Street in front of a CVS store involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Cooking smoke triggers alarm at North Village
Fire
North Village Apartments, 990 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment building near North Pleasant Street. On arrival, they found a two-story multi-family building with no visible fire. Command later reported cooking smoke in one apartment, the alarm system was reset, and command was terminated.
Liquor violation with one person in custody
Substance Use
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible liquor violation on East Pleasant Street in Amherst, with one person in custody and a request to return a vehicle plate.
Student ill from alcohol at UMass Sycamore House
Substance Use
Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving a college-age woman at a student housing building near Commonwealth Avenue in Amherst. Units also handled a separate fire alarm activation at a University Village residence on North Pleasant Street.
Disturbance at house involving Amherst firefighters
Disturbance
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a large disturbance near East Pleasant Street in Amherst involving people apparently trying to fight the fire department. Police later contacted the fire department and indicated it appeared to be a misunderstanding, and units were cleared.
Large disturbance reported near East Pleasant St (units also on traffic stop near Aspen Chase)
Traffic
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to a reported large disturbance near East Pleasant St after multiple suspected false 911 calls. Amherst Fire was on scene and officers reported parties trying to fight fire personnel; situation later described as a misunderstanding/registered complaint. Separately, an officer reported a traffic stop on Main St near the Aspen Chase area involving Massachusetts credentials (numbers withheld).
False report of unresponsive person at party
Suspicious Activity
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a reported unresponsive woman near East Pleasant Street. Responders found a large crowd and requested police, with some people reportedly trying to fight responders. No patient was found, and the incident was later described as possibly a swatting call.
Traffic stop on Colorado vehicle at intersection
Traffic
Northampton Rd & Kendrick Pl, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Northampton Road and Kendrick Place involving a Colorado vehicle with a reported license plate.
Vehicles parked illegally in tow zone on Fisher
Traffic
Fisher St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking and towing issue on Fisher Street in Amherst involving three vehicles parked in a tow zone and facing the wrong direction.
Vehicle towed from South Pleasant and North Pleasant
Traffic
N Pleasant St & E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic-related vehicle hold near South Pleasant Street and North Pleasant Street by the Mass Pike, with a specific Massachusetts license plate being kept on the hook.
Crash between moving and parked car on Lincoln Ave
Traffic
Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash near Lincoln Ave in Amherst, Massachusetts, involving a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. Two Massachusetts license plates were exchanged, and a tow truck was requested for the parked vehicle in a tow zone.
Driver arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
Substance Use
Eastman Ln & E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near North Pleasant Street and Eastman Lane in Amherst. The driver was later taken into custody for suspected impaired driving, and a tow was requested for the vehicle.
Elderly woman experiencing dizziness at Hitching Post Road
Medical Emergency
Hitching Post Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a possible medical call involving an elderly woman with dizziness near Hitching Post Road in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Liquor law violation on East Pleasant Street
Substance Use
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a stop for a reported liquor law violation near East Pleasant Street in front of the Amherst fire and EMS station. A vehicle was checked and officers coordinated with dispatch in the area.
Loud bang reported near Summer Street home
Suspicious Activity
Summer St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a loud bang and a possible white pickup truck leaving the area near Summer Street in Amherst. A witness was added to the call for further information.
