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Emergency Incidents
Unoccupied car blocking stop sign at intersection
Traffic
Fearing St & N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a traffic hazard involving an unoccupied vehicle parked at a stop sign near Fearing Street and North Pleasant Street and requested a tow truck to remove it.
Injured owl reported in front of Main Street home
Other Non-Crime Event
Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an owl sitting on the ground near a driveway by a home on Main Street. The bird appeared to be injured or sick and was not moving much near the sidewalk and street.
Traffic stop on West Street in Amherst
Traffic
West St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on West Street in Amherst involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Smoking appliance investigated at Amherst apartment
Fire
E Hadley Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire crews responded to a possible appliance fire at a unit on East Hadley Road in Amherst. Officers helped with evacuation and blocking the area while fire personnel investigated. It was later reported that there was no active fire, only a smoking appliance.
Smoke from overheated dryer in Amherst laundry room
Fire
E Hadley Rd building 127 unit a, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a box alarm at an apartment complex on East Hadley Road in Amherst for reported smoke coming from a laundry room window. Responding units later reported a light smoke condition in the laundry room, possibly from an overheated dryer, and used thermal imaging to identify the affected machine.
Traffic stop at Wildwood School parking area
Traffic
Strong St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible motor vehicle stop near Wildwood School involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Verbal dispute resolved near Pleasant Street
Disturbance
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a verbal argument with no physical altercation. The involved parties were separated near Plain Street, and both units cleared the scene.
Verbal dispute with threats outside Amherst apartment
Assault Report
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal dispute with threats outside an apartment at a park on East Pleasant Street. One woman allegedly threatened to beat another woman and put her in the hospital. The parties were outside and not actively fighting when reported.
Person banging on doors at park house
Suspicious Activity
Kendrick Park, E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a park house near Leslie Street to speak with a man reported to be walking around and banging on doors while trying to find out who reported him the previous day.
76-year-old woman falls, possible hip injury at home
Medical Emergency
McIntosh Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Three was dispatched to a home near McIntosh Drive for an elderly woman who reportedly fell from standing and may have a hip injury.
67-year-old man experiences dizziness in Amherst
Medical Emergency
S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location near Southwest Street in Amherst for a 67-year-old man experiencing dizziness. Medic One responded and arrived on scene.
Officer checks Prairie Street after possible help call
Suspicious Activity
Pray St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked the Prairie Street area after a phone caller possibly needed help. No one in the area was found in need of assistance, and no one matched the caller’s phone information.
Report of baby being hit in vehicle at Cumberland Farms gas station
Domestic Dispute
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Cumberland Farms on Belchertown Road after a caller reported someone was allegedly hitting a baby in a blue/gray CRV at a fuel pump. The vehicle reportedly left toward Belchertown, and the information was relayed to Belchertown police.
Car parked in handicap spot outside cafe
Traffic
Kellogg Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a cafe on Kellogg Ave for a report of a red Honda CRV parked in a handicap space, with the driver reportedly refusing to move the vehicle.
Traffic light reported stuck at Pine and North Pleasant
Traffic
N Pleasant St & Pine St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, callers reported a traffic signal problem at the intersection of North Pleasant Street and Pine Street in Amherst, with the Pine Street direction apparently stuck on red for about 10 minutes before reportedly returning to normal. An officer said they would go observe the light.
Officer checks suspicious gas odor at apartment
Suspicious Activity
Kendrick Pl, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a possible suspicious gas complaint be opened and closed at an apartment building on Kendrick Place.
70-year-old female with prolapsed hemorrhoid needs transport
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd F, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst for a reported medical issue involving a 70-year-old woman with a prolapsed hemorrhoid who needed transport for a doctor’s order.
Elderly woman transported for prolapsed hemorrhoid near Belchertown Road
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd F, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a ServiceNet apartment near Belchertown Road in Amherst for a medical issue involving an adult patient who needed transport to a hospital. A medic unit reported transporting the patient to a local medical facility.
Patient with prolapsed hemorrhoid transported near Belchertown Road
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd F, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 70-year-old woman with a prolapsed hemorrhoid at an apartment on Belchertown Road in Amherst. Medic 3 treated the patient and transported her to Cooley hospital.
Officer attempts follow-up on prior crash vehicle
Traffic
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a follow-up on a previous traffic crash and located the involved vehicle near a restaurant. The officer attempted to contact the registered owner but was unable to find them and left business contact information for the owner to call.
