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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle fully engulfed on Garden State Parkway
Fire
Garden State Pkwy, Cranford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway southbound near Exit 137 involving a dark black Chevy. The vehicle was reportedly evacuated, and a nearby ramp was shut down to allow fire department access. The vehicle was later described as fully engulfed in flames.
SUV fire on Burnside Parkway near Exit 137
Fire
Burnside Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported vehicle fire on Burnside Parkway southbound near exit 137 involving a dark black SUV, with heavy smoke and occupants apparently out of the vehicle.
Follow-up on motor vehicle crash on West Holly
Traffic
W Holly St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting follow-up contact related to a possible motor vehicle crash near West Holly Street in Cranford, New Jersey.
Traffic stop involving Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traffic
Orchard St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Orchard Street and Cranford involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and issued a warning.
Cars passing left-turning traffic near Walmart
Traffic
Walnut Ave & Chester Lang Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a traffic complaint at Walnut Avenue and Chester Lane, where a caller reports vehicles are reportedly passing cars attempting to turn left from a nearby Walmart onto Chester Lane.
Two tractor trailers crash near Route 22 overpass
Traffic
Miln St & Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported crash involving two tractor trailers near Springfield Avenue and Miln Street in Cranford. The incident appears to have occurred near Route 22 and an overpass by a local auto business, and drivers and involved parties were contacted while vehicle tags were exchanged for the report.
Hit-and-run involving gray Honda Odyssey reported
Traffic
West End Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible hit and run motor vehicle accident near West Holly and West End, where a gray Honda Odyssey reportedly left the scene. The caller may be in Garwood on Second Avenue.
Low communication wire closes lane on Walnut Avenue
Road Closure
Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a low-hanging Verizon communication wire on Walnut Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey, with one lane of traffic shut down while command requests a utility response.
Disabled vehicle blocking intersection at Centennial
Traffic
Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a disabled vehicle blocking the intersection of Centennial Avenue and South Street and requested assistance with traffic while trying to move the vehicle out of the way.
Wires down at Walnut Avenue and Blake Avenue
Fire
Blake Ave & Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible downed wires near Walnut Avenue and Blake Avenue in Cranford, with no immediate hazard reported at the time.
Low-hanging power line slows traffic on Walnut Ave
Road Closure
Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a low-hanging wire, possibly a power line, in the northbound lane near a school on Walnut Avenue in Cranford. An officer confirmed a line down and stepped out to direct traffic while the fire department was notified.
Suspicious person seen leaving Buchanan Street area
Suspicious Activity
Buchanan St & Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible suspicious event on Buchanan Street, where a male seen on video apparently went south on Centennial Avenue. Units cleared the call and requested it be documented as a suspicious incident with a follow-up report.
Fire alarm reported near Benjamin Street in Cranford
Fire
Benjamin St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a building near Benjamin Street in Cranford, New Jersey. No additional details are available at this time.
Fire alarm activation on Benjamin Street
Fire
Benjamin St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a building near Benjamin Street in Cranford, New Jersey.
70-year-old woman with swollen feet and dizziness
Medical Emergency
Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 70-year-old woman with swollen feet and dizziness near Springfield Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey.
70-year-old woman with swollen feet and dizziness
Medical Emergency
Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on Springfield Avenue in Cranford for a possible medical issue involving a 70-year-old woman with swollen feet and dizziness.
Road closure on North Ave and North Union Ave
Road Closure
N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure on North Avenue westbound from North Union to Eastman and on North Union from Alden to North, with emergency vehicles still able to use side streets. Walnut and South are reported open.
Juvenile violent during mental health crisis
Medical Emergency
Alden St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Alden St for a reported violent juvenile mental health crisis. It was unknown whether weapons were involved. A juvenile reportedly ran out the back of the house, and EMS was asked to wait until the scene was secure.
EMS requests second stretcher for patient near Besler Ave
Medical Emergency
Besler Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location near Besler Ave in Cranford for a possible medical issue, and first aid personnel on scene requested an additional stretcher for the patient.
Traffic stop for expired registration on Forest Ave
Traffic
Forest Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop north of Forest Avenue in Cranford involving a blue Mazda SUV with an expired registration. The registered owner, a 39-year-old man from Elizabeth, was advised about the expired registration and the stop was cleared with warnings issued.
