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Emergency Incidents
Report of woman screaming near Academy Street temple
Suspicious Activity
Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a woman screaming near a temple on Academy Street after a caller from a nearby residence reported hearing her for about a minute. Officers checked the immediate area and nearby streets but did not find anyone in distress.
Residential alarm reported on Oldham Road
Break-In
Oldham Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a home near Oldham Road, with the alarm reportedly activated through a kitchen door.
Person stuck in elevator on Medford Street
Rescue / Entrapment
Medford St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible elevator entrapment involving one person at a building near Medford Street in Arlington.
Person having seizure treated at Arlington school
Medical Emergency
Schouler Ct, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a medical emergency at a school near Schouler Court in Arlington. They had some difficulty entering the building, but an awake female patient with a reported history of seizures was loaded into an ambulance and transported to a hospital in Winchester, with family members on scene.
Unresponsive female found breathing at high school gym
Medical Emergency
Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a high school gym for a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive female who was later reported to be breathing but not talking. School staff planned to meet responders at the front entrance and guide them to the gym.
Officers probe small fire in woods near Sunnyside Ave
Fire
Sunnyside Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a wooded area behind a home on Sunnyside Ave near Gardner St after a report of something that “took a fire.” The caller described four white teenagers running toward Broadway. Officers found a burned area along with an aerosol can and an Amazon package, and units then attempted to contact someone at a Gardner St address linked to the package.
Youths seen trying to start small fire in woods
Fire
Arizona Terrace, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a caller at a stadium about two juveniles in the woods along the Greenway between Mystic Valley Parkway and Broadway near Sunnyside and Arizona Terrace who were reportedly trying to light leaves on fire. No active fire was reported, and units were sent to check the area.
Teens reported trying to start leaf fire in woods
Fire
Arizona Terrace, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of juveniles attempting to light leaves on fire in the woods along the Greenway between Mystic Valley Parkway and Broadway near Dilboy Stadium. The caller initially reported seeing flames, but later said there was no active fire and reported teenagers running toward Broadway when police lights appeared.
76-year-old man treated for constipation in Arlington
Medical Emergency
Mayflower Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical issue involving a 76-year-old man with constipation near Mayflower Road in Arlington.
Person with possible hip injury and mental status change checked
Medical Emergency
Medford St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check outside a building near Medford Street after a doctor reported a possible fall with a hip injury and altered mental status. The person was contacted, and rescue and ladder units were sent for evaluation.
Residential alarm at Broadway home
Break-In
Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a residence near Broadway in Arlington, with the front and back doors indicated.
Woman falls and fractures leg at Arlington apartment
Medical Emergency
Grove St, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a medical call at an apartment on Grove Street in Arlington for a possible drowning and a 72-year-old woman who reportedly fell and fractured her leg. Engine 2 arrived on scene.
Car blocking roadway at Massachusetts Avenue
Traffic
Massachusetts Ave & Amsden St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint near Massachusetts Avenue and Amsden Street involving a blue Volkswagen sedan that was apparently blocking the roadway.
Two-car crash at Mass and Everett
Traffic
Massachusetts Ave & Everett St, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Everett Street in Arlington.
Possible injury from hard fall near Marathon St and Broadway
Medical Emergency
Marathon St & Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible medical emergency alert from an iPhone hard-fall detection near Marathon Street and Broadway, with no response from the caller and the location mapped within about 21 meters.
Officers check on resident after 911 hang-up
Welfare Check
Crosby St floor 2, Arlington, MA 02474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a resident on the second floor of a building near Crosby Street in Arlington after a 911 hang-up with no answer on callback.
Alarm at Arlington Heights convenience store
Break-In
Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a convenience store in Arlington Heights, with the alarm indicating the front door.
Police collect woman’s belongings at Appleton Street
Other Incidents
Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers at a location on Appleton Street are gathering a woman’s belongings, including a phone, wallet, and license, before transporting a party to the station. The underlying complaint is not stated.
Person wanted in connection with domestic incident
Domestic Dispute
Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Appleton Street in Arlington for a person wanted by Cambridge Police on a possible domestic incident with probable cause to arrest.
Elderly woman in weak condition at Massachusetts Ave
Medical Emergency
Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an elderly woman in weak condition at a facility on Massachusetts Avenue.
