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Emergency Incidents
Cooking smoke triggers alarm on High Street
Fire
High St, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near High Street. Units found no visible fire, and a resident reported possible food left on a stove in an upper unit, with some smoke in the kitchen area. The situation was handled as a smoky condition and units began returning to service.
83-year-old female falls and hits head near Park Street
Medical Emergency
Park St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Park Street and Beacon Street for an 83-year-old woman who reportedly fell inside and struck her head on the first floor.
Box truck blocking handicap spaces at high school
Traffic
Greenough St, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a parking complaint at a high school near the pool area, where a box truck is reportedly parked across all the handicap spaces. The vehicle may belong to contractors, and the license plate is unknown.
Female mental health patient under section evaluated at hospital
Medical Emergency
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a female mental health patient under a section at a hospital near South Street. She was evaluated by a doctor and cannot be released or transported by emergency medical crews until she is medically treated. Units cleared after discussing the situation and the patient’s continued calls.
Person with asthma and shoulder pain at South Street
Medical Emergency
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical call near South Street and Clearwater Road in the Con Building, where a patient reportedly had trouble breathing, asthma, shoulder pain, and a headache. An ambulance and fire/paramedic units were dispatched.
Officer asked to meet caller over drug sale claims
Suspicious Activity
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to contact a possibly confused woman at a condo building near South Street who repeatedly called claiming hospital staff were allegedly selling drugs and wanted to speak with an officer in person.
Graffiti reported on town parking sign
Property Damage
Westbourne Terrace, Brookline, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, parking enforcement requested an officer to check the area of West Warren Terrace for a town parking sign that may have graffiti on it.
Traffic stop on Beacon Street in Brookline
Traffic
Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a traffic stop near Beacon Street in Brookline involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Woman reports male bothering her at apartment
Disturbance
Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to an apartment near Heath Street after a woman reported that a man had been bothering her and was no longer on scene. She requested police advice, and there may have been two other women involved.
28-year-old woman treated for severe menstrual cramps
Medical Emergency
Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to an apartment on Beacon Street near Cross Street and Pleasant Street for a reported medical emergency involving a 28-year-old woman with severe menstrual cramps.
Teen punched security camera, injured hand at hospital
Medical Emergency
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a hospital on South Street for a reported medical issue involving a juvenile male who punched a security camera, shattered glass, and injured his hand.
Elderly man bleeding from left earlobe in apartment lobby
Medical Emergency
Pond Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving an 86-year-old man in the lobby of a building near Pond Avenue, where his left earlobe had reportedly been bleeding for several hours.
Son damages property in family disturbance at home
Domestic Dispute
Egmont St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported family disturbance at an apartment on Egmont Street, where a 22-year-old man reportedly broke household items and was said to have a history of mental health concerns and prior suicide attempts. The mother reported that a knife was in the bedroom.
Female experiencing possible anxiety attack in Chestnut Hill
Medical Emergency
South St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and paramedic units were dispatched to a medical call near South Street and Clearwater Road for a female with a possible anxiety attack, with instructions to respond without lights or sirens.
Audible alarm sounding for 45 minutes on Clinton Road
Fire
Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an audible alarm sounding for about 45 minutes near Clinton Road in Brookline, with a possible truck backing-up sound heard near a nearby train yard or park.
Patient reports staff refusing to provide food
Disturbance
Park St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible dispute at a care facility near Park Street, where a patient reported that staff were refusing to feed her.
Child picked up from school without permission
Missing Person
Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a location near Beacon Street for a citizen complaint about a son reportedly being picked up from school by an ex-partner’s girlfriend without permission.
Person reported on roof of building
Suspicious Activity
St Paul St, Brookline, MA 02446
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on the roof of a building near St Paul Street in Brookline. The person was described as an adult male.
Woman reports ex-husband making threats
Domestic Dispute
Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to return to the station regarding a possible threats complaint from a woman near Walnut Street in Brookline. She reportedly received threats from her ex-husband and requested advice about a possible abuse prevention order.
Car briefly reported blocking road on Pearl Street
Traffic
Pearl St & Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a car stopped in the middle of the road near Pearl Street and Brookline Avenue. The vehicle was later found parked on the side of the road and was not considered an issue. Radio traffic also referenced a separate threats report near Walnut Street and a suspicious person on a roof near St. Paul Street.
