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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman requires lift assist after fall at Wildwood Ln
Medical Emergency
Wildwood Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 responded to a medical lift assist for an 86-year-old woman who reportedly slipped onto the floor while trying to get into a chair at a home on Wildwood Lane in Amherst, Massachusetts.
College age male vomiting and fainting at dining commons
Medical Emergency
Worcester Dining, N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported medical issue at a dining commons near North Pleasant Street at a university campus, where a college-age male was vomiting and felt like he might pass out.
Man hurt after fall with head injury at Pelham Road
Medical Emergency
Pelham Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units are dispatched to a location near Pelham Road for a reported 32-year-old man who fell the previous night, hit his head, and now has bruising, body pain, and balance problems.
62-year-old female fell with possible leg injury
Medical Emergency
Pomeroy Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to an apartment on Pomeroy Lane in Amherst for a 62-year-old woman who reportedly fell and may have a leg injury.
Hit-and-run crash in Big Y parking lot
Traffic
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash in a store parking lot, where a gray Toyota Corolla was reportedly parked near a pole.
Reckless driver reported on Route 9 near college
Traffic
MA-9, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint about a white BMW X3 reportedly driving recklessly westbound on Route 9 near Amherst College and possibly toward Hadley. An officer attempted to locate the vehicle by turning onto nearby roads but did not find it.
68-year-old male in cardiac arrest near Amherst
Medical Emergency
Carriage Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a possible cardiac arrest involving an older man near Carriage Lane in Amherst.
Unresponsive man with possible cardiac arrest at Amherst home
Medical Emergency
Carriage Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest involving an unresponsive man near Carriage Lane in Amherst. CPR instructions were being given while Medic One, Engine One, and Medic Two from Hadley responded to the scene. The patient was reported as an adult man in his late sixties.
19-year-old female feeling dizzy at bus stop in Amherst
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Three is dispatched to a reported medical issue involving a 19-year-old woman feeling dizzy outside a bus stop near the Integrated Learning Center on North Pleasant Street at the university in Amherst.
Woman aged 62 suffers abdominal pain at home
Medical Emergency
Hulst Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 62-year-old woman with abdominal pain near Holtz Road in Amherst.
100-year-old male with cough and weakness at care home
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an assisted living facility on University Drive for a reported 100-year-old man with cough, weakness, and not eating.
Fire alarm with water flow at UMass physical plant
Fire
Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation with water flow at the physical plant on Campus Center Way at the university.
Woman bleeding after hitting head on vehicle at post office
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic units were dispatched to a post office on University Drive for a reported 40-year-old woman who hit her head on a vehicle and was bleeding but remained awake and conscious.
57-year-old woman unwell at Chestnut Court apartment
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Ct, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to an apartment complex on Chestnut Court for a 57-year-old woman who was not feeling well. The unit reported arriving on scene.
Female with fever in 911 calls from Chestnut Court
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Ct, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medical responders were sent to a home near Chestnut Court for a welfare and medical check after multiple 911 hang-up calls. A woman reportedly heard whimpering or moaning and later requested medical assistance for a fever and feeling unwell.
Officer assists market with blocked parking space
Other Non-Crime Event
Spring St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to the Spring Street parking lot to help a business or farmers market with a vehicle parked in one of their setup spaces. The officer arrived and established command at the lot.
Roommate’s ex breaks into apartment and assaults woman
Domestic Dispute
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst. A caller reported that a roommate’s ex-boyfriend had broken into the apartment, was wrestling with and pushing a female, and was screaming threats to kill another male inside. Units were dispatched to the scene.
Intoxicated student vomiting in dorm room
Substance Use
Gorman Hall, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a dormitory room at a university residence hall for a college-age female reported to be intoxicated, semi-conscious, and vomiting.
Assault and attempted robbery reported at Papa John's
Robbery Report
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to Papa John's on University Drive for a reported assault and attempted robbery. A 53-year-old man inside said someone tried to rob him and reported an injury (reports vary on whether it was a broken foot or broken arm).
Man assaulted at pizza restaurant on University Drive
Assault Report
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a restaurant on University Drive for a reported assault involving a male. Police were also reported to be en route to the scene.
