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Emergency Incidents
Female student injured falling at Amherst College science center
Medical Emergency
East Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a science building at Amherst College on East Drive for a college-age woman who reportedly fell, hit her head, and injured her ankle. She was reported to be awake and breathing normally.
Female in late (number withheld) with constipation near Belchertown Road
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd A, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst for a reported medical issue involving an adult woman with constipation who was awake and breathing.
Shoplifting reported at CVS on North Pleasant Street
Theft Report
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported shoplifting at the CVS on North Pleasant Street. The caller reported one person had already left with stolen items and that two additional suspected juveniles were still inside; a later update indicated the remaining subjects may have exited through the back door (described as a heavyset Black male and a tall Asian male).
Propane odor reported near Southwest Street after heater work
Fire
S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Southwest Street for a reported propane odor throughout the house after a propane heater was serviced earlier in the day.
Woman requests mental health evaluation at driveway
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible mental health emergency at a home near North Pleasant Street in Amherst. A cooperative woman was crying and said she needed a mental health evaluation. She was reportedly sitting in her husband’s car in the driveway, and fire personnel were also responding.
Female requests mental health evaluation outside home
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 4 was dispatched to a location near North Pleasant Street in Amherst for a possible mental health evaluation involving a woman in a Nissan Sport vehicle parked outside.
Burglar alarm at downtown North Pleasant Street shop
Break-In
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a downtown business on North Pleasant Street, with the front door alarm activated.
Welfare check for missing man in Amherst
Missing Person
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, amherst units were asked to conduct a welfare check on a man whose mother had not heard from him since Saturday. He reportedly lived at a local shelter and was kicked out the previous day, and officers were advised to check on him in the area.
66-year-old woman evaluated for possible TIA
Medical Emergency
Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a university health center on Infirmary Way for a 66-year-old woman who may need evaluation for a possible TIA. The patient is reported to be awake and breathing.
Female in 80s with UTI refusing food and water
Medical Emergency
Longmeadow Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic units are responding to a group home on Longmeadow Drive in Amherst for an elderly woman with a possible urinary tract infection who is refusing food and water but is awake and breathing normally.
Elderly man vomiting and shaky at East Pleasant St
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 89-year-old man with vomiting and shakiness near East Pleasant Street in Amherst.
Smoke alarm malfunction on Plum Tree Road
Fire
Plum Tree Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported smoke detector malfunction at a home near Plum Tree Road, with no smoke or fire reported.
20-year-old male overdoses on Lomexol in urgent care
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an urgent care facility on University Drive for a 20-year-old man who reportedly took a large dose of medication and was awake and talking.
90-year-old woman unable to walk with swollen leg
Medical Emergency
Greenleaves Dr Unit 136, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic unit dispatched to an apartment on Greenleaves Drive in Amherst for a medical call involving an elderly woman who was reportedly unable to walk due to a swollen leg.
Traffic stop for expired vehicle registration
Traffic
Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln Avenue involving a vehicle with an apparently expired registration. The driver planned to renew the registration roadside.
Elderly man coughing up blood at Amherst residence
Medical Emergency
Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a dormitory at UMass on Commonwealth Avenue for an 80-year-old man reportedly coughing up blood and feeling generally sick.
Fire alarm activation at Colonial Village complex
Fire
Colonial Village, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported general fire alarm at a two-story building at Colonial Village on Belchertown Road. Crews arrived to find the alarm sounding with nothing visible and some occupants evacuated while they investigated.
Emergency extrication assist near Hunters Hill Circle
Medical Emergency
Hunters Hill Cir, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units responded to a possible medical emergency near Hunters Hill Circle, where Engine One assisted Medic Two with an extrication and door assist.
College-age female falls outside learning center
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a university campus near North Pleasant Street for a reported fall involving a college-age woman with unknown injuries. The call was made by a third party, and campus police were also en route.
Vehicle reported stolen from Valley View Drive
Stolen Vehicle
Valley View Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a 2014 Toyota Corolla with Arkansas plates, which had been parked near a residence on Valley View Drive, was missing and requested to make a report.
