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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm check at North Avenue building
Fire
next to Sub-Ology, 15 N Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a three-story residential-over-commercial building near North Avenue. The alarm had been silenced and indicated possible smoke in a left office, but no alarm was sounding when they arrived.
Activated fire alarm near East North Avenue
Fire
North Ave, Cranford, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible activated fire alarm at a building near North Ave in Cranford, New Jersey.
Car fire and general fire alarm on North Avenue
Fire
15-17 N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible car fire and general fire alarm near North Avenue East in Cranford, New Jersey.
Person reported ill at nursing center in Cranford
Medical Emergency
Birchwood Ave #202a, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, cranford EMS was dispatched to a nursing and rehabilitation facility on Birchwood Avenue for a possible medical issue in a resident room.
Woman having mental health crisis at Community Access
Medical Emergency
Myrtle St, Cranford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible mental health emergency involving a 41-year-old woman at a community access center on Myrtle Street in Cranford. She is reportedly verbally abusive to staff but not physically violent.
Woman with psychiatric issue at community access center
Medical Emergency
Myrtle St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, cranford EMS was dispatched to a community access center on Myrtle Street in Cranford for a possible psychiatric issue involving a 41-year-old woman.
Two-car crash with no injuries on Alden Street
Traffic
Alden St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible non-injury crash involving two vehicles in the roadway near Alden Street in Cranford, New Jersey. The vehicles were described as a white Lincoln and a gray Mazda.
Welfare check on person texting suicidal messages at college
Medical Emergency
Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to Union County College for a welfare check on a person reportedly sending suicidal messages, possibly in the science or finance building. A separate two-vehicle crash with no reported injuries was also mentioned near Alden.
Officer helps elderly woman locked out of car
Non-Crime / Assistance Call
Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is responding to a location near Johnson Avenue to assist an elderly woman who reportedly locked herself out of her vehicle. The caller plans to flag the officer down on arrival.
Person with flu symptoms at Mount Carmel Guild
Medical Emergency
Alden St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a facility on Alden Street involving a 38-year-old woman with flu-like symptoms in the waiting room. One unit was later told to stand down after another unit took the call.
Woman with flu symptoms reported at Cranford behavioral center
Medical Emergency
Alden St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, cranford EMS responds to a behavioral health facility on Alden Street for a reported 38-year-old woman in the waiting room with general sickness and flu-like symptoms.
Psychiatric transport requested at school in Cranford
Medical Emergency
Commerce Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a school on Commerce Drive for a possible psychiatric transport, with police directing the crew to stage nearby until the scene is reported safe.
Student in crisis at school parking lot
Medical Emergency
Commerce Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible psychiatric crisis involving a student in a blue Honda in the parking lot of a day school on Commerce Drive. The student was reportedly no longer aggressive, and EMS was requested to stage before being allowed to enter for transport.
Traffic stop of white Ford on Raritan Road
Traffic
Coleman Ave & Raritan Rd, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford with New York registration near Coleman Avenue and Raritan Road. A separate call reported a possible psychiatric emergency involving an aggressive woman in a blue Honda in the parking lot of a day school on Commerce Drive, with EMS requested to stage nearby.
Road debris reported at South and Thomas
Traffic
South Ave, Cranford, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the intersection of South and Thomas for a possible road hazard involving a large bag with unknown contents in the roadway.
Complaint about parked pickup at apartment lot
Traffic
215-235 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment complex on Birchwood Avenue for a possible abandoned black pickup truck parked near the curb. The vehicle was reportedly registered to a man from a nearby town, and the driver said he would move it into a driveway shortly.
Construction trucks blocking sidewalk on Springfield Ave
Traffic
Springfield Ave & Romore Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported construction trucks parked on the sidewalk and on Springfield Avenue near the intersection with Romeo, forcing a pedestrian to walk in the street to get around them.
Deer stuck between buildings on Centennial Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a live deer stuck between two buildings behind a residence on Centennial Avenue after multiple calls from the health department and a request for help from the building owner.
61-year-old female with lower GI bleed at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a nursing facility on Birchwood Avenue in Cranford for a reported lower gastrointestinal bleed involving a 61-year-old woman.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing in Cranford
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Park E, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, cranford EMS and an engine company were dispatched to a location on Lincoln Park East for a possible person having difficulty breathing.
