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Emergency Incidents
Minor crash involving parked Subaru at Taylor Street
Traffic
Taylor St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are following up on a minor crash near Taylor Street in Amherst involving a Subaru Impreza. The driver’s awareness of the collision is unclear, and the damage appears to be very minor.
Young man treated for asthma attack at Amherst location
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible asthma attack involving a 21-year-old male outside a public facility near North Pleasant Street in Amherst. Police medical assistance was requested, and the patient was reported to be with a unit at the captain’s office.
Hit-and-run in Boltwood Walk parking garage
Traffic
Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible hit-and-run in a parking garage near Boltwood Walk, where a maintenance worker reported a dark gray Subaru hatchback or wagon struck a vehicle and left toward Kellogg.
Elderly woman not eating or taking meds at care center
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a care facility near University Drive for a possible medical issue involving an elderly woman who was reportedly not eating or taking her medications.
94-year-old female with abdominal pain in Amherst
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a care facility on University Drive for a reported 94-year-old woman with abdominal pain related to constipation.
Residential fire alarm near Middle Street in Amherst
Fire
Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm sounding at a building near Middle Street in Amherst after a resident reported the issue.
College woman disoriented with psychosis at UMass
Medical Emergency
Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a campus housing building on County Circle for a college-age woman who was reportedly disoriented and experiencing psychosis and auditory hallucinations.
Elderly woman with fever and arm fracture treated
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a care facility on University Drive in Amherst for an 81-year-old woman with a recent arm fracture and a reported fever. Fire and medical units arrived and established command at the scene.
81-year-old woman with fever at Amherst care center
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a care facility on University Drive in Amherst for a reported medical issue involving an 81-year-old woman with a fever.
Fire alarm at UMass Curry Hicks Cage
Fire
Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at the Curry Hicks Cage at UMass. Units arrived to find a two-story arena building with the alarm sounding and no visible fire, and the responding units were later cleared and returned to service.
Man falls and hits head at Amherst town hall
Medical Emergency
Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at the town hall on Boltwood Avenue, where a man reportedly fell and struck his head and a bystander requested assistance.
65-year-old male injured in trip and fall outside Town Hall
Medical Emergency
Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to the sidewalk outside Town Hall on Boltwood Avenue for a reported 65-year-old man with minor head and shoulder injuries after a trip-and-fall.
Woman bleeding after fall while intoxicated in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a service center on Belchertown Road for a woman in her thirties who was reportedly bleeding after a fall. Police were already on scene, and medics arrived to assist the conscious but apparently intoxicated woman.
Female diabetic feeling nauseous at college dorm
Medical Emergency
John Adams Hall, 161 Fearing St #1415, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a dormitory on Fearing Street for a college-age woman with diabetes who was feeling nauseous. A separate call was made to a location on Belchertown Road for a woman in her thirties who was bleeding after a fall.
Woman bleeding heavily after apparent fall in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested state police to respond to a location near Belchertown Road after a woman was reported to be bleeding heavily following an apparent fall. She was conscious, but her alertness was uncertain.
Carbon monoxide alarm with smoke detector at home
Fire
Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm and smoke detector activation at a home near Shays Street. A resident was advised to wait outside with the doors and windows closed while crews investigated a possible illness.
Welfare check after report of woman screaming
Suspicious Activity
Olympia Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a resident near Olympia Drive after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming, including a statement about being someone’s son, about 15 minutes earlier.
74-year-old woman with low oxygen at care center
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a care facility on University Drive for a 74-year-old woman with low oxygen levels and possible pneumonia. Staff had placed the patient on oxygen and reported her oxygen saturation was in the low 80s.
Suspicious white powder found at elementary school
Suspicious Activity
S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an elementary school on Southeast Street in Amherst for a report of a suspicious white powder in a bathroom. A similar report at the school last month was found to be drywall dust, but this report involved more powder.
Couple arguing over money in Village Park lot
Domestic Dispute
E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute at a park on East Pleasant Street, where a man and his girlfriend were reportedly arguing in the first parking lot near the dumpsters over money and vehicle keys.
