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Emergency Incidents
Minor crash at Broadway and Sunnyside
Traffic
Sunnyside Ave & Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash near Sunnyside Avenue and Broadway in Arlington, with no injuries mentioned.
Crash damages fence near Mystic Street in Arlington
Traffic
Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle crash near Mystic Street involving a gray Honda Fit. The vehicle was moved into a garage lot, large tree limbs were moved aside, and there was significant damage to a fence across the street. The operator was cited for suspended operation and failure to yield at an intersection, and the vehicle was left at a nearby automotive business with the owner’s permission pending a report.
Report of tree limb down on Old Mystic Street
Traffic
Old Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a report of a large tree limb down on Old Mystic Street in the 300 block area. No vehicles with hazard lights were found, and the reporting party did not remain at the scene.
Stopped car blocking Hilton Street traffic
Traffic
Hilton St & Heath Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check a possible stopped Honda Civic with hazard lights on in the middle of the road near Hilton Street and Heath Road.
Two-car crash and suspended license on Mass Ave
Traffic
Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a possible multi-vehicle crash near Massachusetts Avenue. A Honda Fit was found to be active, and its registered owner’s license was reported suspended due to alleged misuse of a handicap placard. An officer planned to go to the station to complete a report.
Large tree branch blocking Mystic Street
Road Closure
Mystic St, Arlington, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was flagged down about a possible large branch blocking Mystic Street near the 300 block. Another unit headed toward the Route 60 and Mass Ave area to check for the roadway hazard.
Officer checks vehicle in Shell parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Massachusetts Ave & Coleman Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report involving parties and a vehicle in a parking lot near Massachusetts Avenue and Coleman Road. A caller later requested that the response be canceled, and officers planned to follow up with the involved parties.
Minor crash near Stop and Shop, no injuries
Traffic
Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle accident near a grocery store and a nearby high school, with no injuries reported.
Car hits fence on Route 2 East, person walks away
Traffic
Dow Avenue, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible small silver sedan that struck roadside fencing near the Route 2 East exit by Dow Avenue, with someone seen walking away from the vehicle.
Alarm at commercial building on Mill Lane
Break-In
Mill Ln, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a commercial building near Mill Lane. Units checked the front, rear, and office doors and reported that all doors and windows were secure.
Commercial alarm at old Schwab Mill
Break-In
Mill Ln, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a business on Mill Lane, with alarms reported at the front, rear, and office doors.
Officer checks reported flooding near golf course
Road Closure
Old Mystic St & Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of possible flooding near Mystic Street and Old Mystic Street by the golf course area.
Officer checks flooding near golf course
Road Closure
Old Mystic St & Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of possible flooding near Mystic Street and Old Mystic Street by a nearby golf course, with one unit checking the area.
Officers resolve family misunderstanding on Lake St
Other Non-Crime Event
Lake St, Arlington, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted a located party near the Lake Street area in the Hardy area. The situation was determined to be a misunderstanding involving the person and his father, and units cleared the scene.
Items found after possible overnight party at restaurant
Suspicious Activity
Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington after the owner reported finding items that suggested a possible party had taken place overnight.
Welfare check for unreachable resident on Gardner Street
Missing Person
Gardner St #2-2, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on a person who has not been heard from for over a week, possibly at an apartment on Gardner Street.
Well-being check at Cafe Nero on Broadway
Medical Emergency
Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible well-being check at a cafe on Broadway involving a man reported to be there.
Box of hand grenades dropped off at public works
Weapons
Ryder St, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire were dispatched to a public works building on Ryder Street for a reported box of hand grenades that a person dropped off to turn in. Fire personnel were requested to help identify the possible contents of the box.
Man with chest discomfort possibly due to caffeine overdose
Medical Emergency
Willow Ct, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a home near Willow Court for a 41-year-old man with chest discomfort and a possible caffeine overdose. The patient was later transported by rescue to Mount Auburn hospital.