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Emergency Incidents
Well-being check near Centre Street reveals no threat
Medical Emergency
Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a well-being check at an apartment on Centre Street for a person described as a CIT client with a possible threat. A sergeant later reported there was no immediate threat at that time and advised units to investigate and stand clear for the time being.
Fire alarm cleared on Beacon Street
Fire
Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm near Beacon Street in Brookline, and Engine 5 later cleared the scene.
Traffic detour at Beacon and Short streets
Traffic
Beacon St & Short St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are providing traffic control near Beacon Street and Short Street, redirecting vehicles from Beacon toward Summit during a fire response.
Food on stove triggers fire response on Beacon Street
Fire
Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a high-rise on Beacon Street. On investigation, there was no smoke or fire on the fifth floor, and the odor was traced to food, possibly popcorn, on a stove. Most responding units were released after the situation was handled.
Minor crash reported on Washington Street
Traffic
Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle crash in front of a building near Washington Street in Brookline. A responding unit requested a case number before clearing the scene.
Parked car hit in possible hit-and-run crash
Traffic
Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit and run traffic crash near Washington Street, where a parked vehicle was found with front-end damage. The reporting party was waiting nearby on Central Street, and the suspect vehicle was initially described as a black SUV but later clarified as unknown.
Accidental medical alert at Brookline apartment
Medical Emergency
Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alert at an apartment on Center Street for an 87-year-old woman after a pendant device activated and no voice contact was made. Responders later determined it was an accidental activation and returned to service.
Construction crew blocking street on Longwood Ave
Traffic
Longwood Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported traffic complaint near Longwood Avenue in Brookline, where a property manager says a construction crew is apparently blocking the street.
Car parked in handicap spot at farmer’s market
Traffic
Centre St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a temporary tow-zone parking issue near Centre Street in Brookline involving a white Nissan reportedly parked in a handicap spot and blocking access to the farmer’s market.
Multiple alarms at gym on Hammond Street
Break-In
Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported commercial alarm at a gym near Hammond Street, with multiple alarms sounding at the main door and a possible person on scene.
False fire alarm at South Street building
Fire
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near South Street. They investigated the area, found no fire, and returned to their stations.
Medical incident reported near Harvard Street and Harvard Avenue, Brookline
Medical Emergency
Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Harvard Street and Harvard Avenue in Brookline.
Odor of gas reported outside on Cypress Street
Fire
Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas odor reported outside near Cypress Street in Brookline.
Reported home break-in found to be unfounded
Suspicious Activity
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible attempted break-in at a home near South Street. The caller later reported that the house was secure and nothing appeared out of place, and the situation appeared to involve a landscaping crew.
Man seen injecting substance in alley by restaurant
Substance Use
Harvard St, Brookline, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a man in an alley near a restaurant on Harvard Street who is reportedly injecting something into his arm. The man is described as an adult male wearing a (description withheld).
Traffic stop on Boylston Street
Traffic
Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near Boylston Street involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts registration.
Fire crews investigate petroleum odor near Pond Avenue
Fire
Pond Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were sent to a location near Pond Avenue in Brookline for a report of a strange odor, possibly petroleum, while water department workers were on scene. Fire personnel planned to check a possible leak.
Road closure on Newton Street for trench work
Road Closure
W Roxbury Pkwy, Brookline, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, newton Street is reportedly closed between Horace James Circle and West Roxbury Parkway for roadway trenching, and emergency medical services are unable to pass through the area.
Woman age 35 has chest pain and arm tingling
Medical Emergency
Hammond St, Brookline, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a medical emergency reported at an administrative office on Hammond Street near Woodland Road in Brookline. The patient was described as a 35-year-old woman with chest pain, arm tingling, and low blood pressure.
Road closure on Warren Street for gas line work
Road Closure
MA-9 & Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, a road closure was requested for traffic control on Warren Street between Route 9 and Walnut due to ongoing gas line work.
