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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious man asking about neighbors on Tuscaloosa
Suspicious Activity
Tuscaloosa Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man on the 100 block of Tuscaloosa Avenue who asked a resident questions about neighbors and then left in a blue Ford sedan with a possibly misread license plate that may be expired.
77-year-old man falls near Atherton
Medical Emergency
Bergesen Ct, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical aid call for a 77-year-old man who fell near Burgess and Court in Atherton, across from Stockbridge Avenue. Engine 3 was dispatched and later reduced to a non-emergency response for EMT assistance.
Juvenile riding e-bike in park ordinance complaint
Disturbance
Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a possible ordinance violation at Holbrook-Palmer Park, where a juvenile was reportedly riding an e-bike through the park and was last seen on the pathway on the left side when facing the park from the roadway.
Glass break alarm and suspect issue at home
Break-In
Cowell Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm after a glass break was reported in a living room at a home on Cow Lane. A resident not on scene reported that one person was on the property, and officers later reported having an issue with a suspect on the property.
96-year-old man with abdominal pain in Atherton
Medical Emergency
Mc Cormick Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews were dispatched to a location near McCormick Lane in Atherton for a reported 96-year-old man with abdominal pain. Units were later advised they could reduce their response after EMD evaluation.
Motorcycle hits bicyclist’s mirror and leaves scene
Traffic
Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible hit-and-run near a high school on Middlefield Road, where a motorcycle reportedly struck a bicyclist’s mirror and left. The bicyclist later stopped on Holbrook off Middlefield, and a black Toyota Camry was mentioned as possibly associated with the incident.
Reckless bicyclist reported on Selby Lane
Traffic
Selby Ln & Atherton Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless bicyclist riding head-on toward vehicles and swerving near Selby Lane and Atherton Avenue, last seen heading toward Stockbridge. Units responded but were unable to locate the bicyclist.
Explosion reported on James Avenue in Atherton
Fire
James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported explosion near James Avenue in Atherton, close to Magnolia and Catalpa.
93-year-old man sick call at Atherton residence
Medical Emergency
Shearer Dr, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to a location on Shari Drive in Atherton for a reported sick call involving a 93-year-old man who was conscious and breathing.
Person reported having a stroke at home
Medical Emergency
Adam Way, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a call from a woman who reported that her husband may be having a stroke at a residence on Adam Way. Medics were sent to respond to the possible medical emergency.
Child unconscious but breathing after fainting at school
Medical Emergency
Edge Rd, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews initially responded code 3 to Laurel School on Edge Road for a child reported not breathing, then reduced their response after confirming the child was breathing. The student had fainted in the main office and was unconscious but breathing; a later update said he had not stopped breathing. Paramedics were also en route.
Traffic stop involving white Tesla in Atherton
Traffic
Carolina Ln & Stockbridge Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Stockbridge Avenue and Carolina Lane involving a white Tesla. The vehicle’s license plate was corrected during the stop.
Illegally parked car in front of school lot
Traffic
Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible double parked vehicle on Greenwood near the MA parking lot. The vehicle was described as a silver Kia with a temporary plate registered out of Redwood City.
Child receives medical aid near Alameda De Las Pulgas in Atherton
Medical Emergency
Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for a young child near Alameda de las Pulgas in Atherton. The child is reported to be conscious and breathing.
Fire alarm with water flow at commercial building
Fire
El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation with water flow near El Camino Real in the North Roads area.
False fire alarm caused by broken exterior pipe
Fire
El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fire alarm near El Camino Real and Amherst. It appeared to be a busted exterior pipe leaking water into the street, with no actual fire found, and fire response was denied.
Parking complaint about car blocking mailbox
Traffic
Macbain Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint involving a gray Subaru parked in front of a mailbox near Macbain Avenue. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and reported as clear from Hillsboro.
Fire alarm near Atherton Avenue in Atherton
Fire
Atherton Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible general fire alarm near Atherton Avenue in Atherton, across from a nearby business, with Truck 4 and Engine 3 responding on Command 11.
70-year-old man with neck pain after crash in Atherton
Medical Emergency
Middlefield Rd & Holbrook Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a possible crash near Middlefield Road and Holbrook Lane for a 70-year-old man with neck pain. He was reported to be conscious, breathing, and not bleeding.
Collision blocks northbound lane on Middlefield Road
Traffic
Middlefield Rd & Holbrook Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a traffic collision near Middlefield Road and Holbrook Lane involving a gray Prius and a gray Tacoma. The northbound lane on Middlefield just south of O'Connor and Over appears blocked, and additional units were requested for traffic control. A medic response was requested for a person with neck pain, and one involved person was reported standing on the sidewalk.
