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Emergency Incidents
Report of smoke odor near Avon Ridge area
Fire
Brentwood Ct, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of possible smoke or a strong odor near the Avon Ridge area by Brentwood Court in Basking Ridge. Responders found no visible fire or smoke, and the odor was attributed to a nearby canal with low water levels.
Person needs help lifting in upstairs bedroom
Medical Emergency
Arbor Cir, Bernards, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible lift assist in an upstairs bedroom at a residence on Arbor Circle in Bernards, New Jersey. Additional units were assigned to respond.
Elderly man falls and resident burns with altered mental status
Medical Emergency
Mt Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a residence near Meadow Ridge for an elderly man who reportedly fell. A second patient at the same location was evaluated and either released or refused care. Radio traffic also mentioned burns and altered mental status at the residence, and a separate breathing problem at a Lincoln Park fire center.
Person with traumatic injury at Burger Line VA
Medical Emergency
Knollcroft Rd, Lyons, NJ 07939
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traumatic injury call at a business near Knollcroft Road in Lyons, New Jersey. A unit acknowledged the call and is responding.
Man reported shouting with pepper spray on Mayflower Dr
Assault Report
Mayflower Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported disorderly person on Mayflower Drive in Bernards. A man was reportedly screaming at the caller and had pepper spray before walking back toward his residence. He later called in reporting harassment, saying neighbors were recording him.
Attic smoke detector alarm at Tuxford Terrace home
Fire
Tuxford Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fire alarm at a home near Tuxford Terrace and Stockmar Drive, with the alarm coming from a third-floor attic smoke detector.
Attic smoke alarm at Tuxford Terrace residence
Fire
Tuxford Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, county fire units are responding to a possible fire alarm activation on the third floor of a building on Tuxford Terrace, where an attic smoke detector has been triggered.
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Peachtree Road and reported a vehicle with a specific license plate, with another unit acknowledging the same plate in Lafayette.
Caller reports sharing bank details with scammer
Fraud Report
S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible fraud incident at a business near South Finley Avenue, saying she gave banking information to a scammer but no transaction had occurred yet.
Traffic stop with squad response on South Maple Road
Traffic
Lord Stirling Rd & S Maple Ave, Bernards, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South Maple Avenue and Lord Stirling Road in New Jersey. A squad and a BLS unit were requested to respond to the scene. The stop was later cleared, and a report was requested.
Man in SUV blocks car and asks for money
Disturbance
Morristown Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible panhandling or suspicious person near Morristown Road. A caller described a man in a damaged white Mercedes SUV who reportedly blocked a woman’s car and asked for money. The vehicle was last seen in a lower parking lot area.
Suspicious driver blocking car and asking for money
Suspicious Activity
US-202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white Mercedes SUV in the lower parking lot of an inn on Morristown Road in Bernards. The vehicle was reportedly blocking a woman’s car and the driver was asking for money. The SUV was described as banged up.
Teen female having difficulty breathing in Basking Ridge
Medical Emergency
Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical call near Martinsville Road in Basking Ridge for a juvenile female reported to be having difficulty breathing.
Dump truck fire with diesel in storm drain
Fire
Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a dump truck cab fire near Martinsville Road with a fuel spill; diesel was reported running (and possibly burning) into a storm drain, and a DEP notification/incident number was requested.
Suspicious van reported on Wedgewood Drive
Suspicious Activity
Wedgewood Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious silver van with two males outside for over an hour near Wedgewood Drive. The vehicle was noted to have a North Carolina license plate.
Property damage at Lord Stirling School
Property Damage
Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property damage complaint at a school on Lord Stirling Road, with units directed to the main entrance.
Property damage reported at Lord Stirling School
Property Damage
Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property damage complaint at a school on Lord Stirling Road, where the caller met them at the main entrance.
Traffic stop at Martinsville and Allen roads
Traffic
Allen Rd & Martinsville Rd, Bernards, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Martinsville Road and Allen Road involving a vehicle with a New Jersey license plate.
Traffic stop at Allen Road and Somerville Road
Traffic
Allen Rd & Somerville Rd, Bernards, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Allen Road and Somerville Road involving a specific vehicle license plate.
Welfare check requested near Aspen Drive in Basking Ridge
Missing Person
Aspen Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Aspen Drive for a welfare check after a delivery service reported being unable to contact a woman since early October, with concern about possible financial exploitation.
