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Emergency Incidents
Stalled car at Centennial and South intersection
Traffic
Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a stalled car in the intersection of Centennial Avenue and South Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey.
Cooking sets off fire alarm at Mendell Avenue home
Fire
Mendell Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a home near Mendell Avenue. They found no smoke or fire, and the alarm was confirmed to be accidental due to cooking. The resident reset the alarm and placed it on test.
Second floor smoke reported at Mendell Avenue home
Fire
Mendell Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a building near Mendell Avenue for a reported fire alarm activation with possible smoke and heat on the second floor. No contact was made with anyone at the scene.
Fire alarm from second-floor smoke detector
Fire
Mendell Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a building on Mendell Avenue, reportedly coming from a second-floor smoke detector.
Woman bleeds after head injury on NJ Transit bus
Medical Emergency
South Avenue East & Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Centennial Avenue and South Avenue East in Cranford involving a woman who reportedly fell on a New Jersey Transit bus, struck her head, and was bleeding from the back of her head.
Person falls getting onto bus at Centennial Ave stop
Medical Emergency
Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a bus stop south of Centennial Avenue in Cranford for a possible medical fall involving a person who reportedly fell while getting onto a bus.
Two-car crash at Brookside and Gallows Hill Road
Traffic
Gallows Hill Rd & Brookside Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor motor vehicle accident at Brookside Drive and Gallows Hill Road involving a Mini Cooper and a Honda SUV. No airbags were reported to deploy and no injuries were reported. The case was assigned for accident handling.
Minor crash involving two cars on Commerce Drive
Traffic
Commerce Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor motor vehicle accident on Commerce Drive involving a red S350 and a gray Toyota Camry, with no injuries or airbag deployment reported.
Illegal dumping reported at Woodlawn property
Other Incidents
South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were assigned to a possible illegal dumping incident near South Avenue East in Cranford, New Jersey.
Person reported sick at apartment in Cranford
Medical Emergency
Meeker Ave Apt 5c2, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to an apartment building on Meeker Avenue in Cranford for a possible sick person.
Traffic stop on Boulevard at County Park Drive
Traffic
County Park Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on the boulevard near County Park Drive involving a silver Volkswagen with a specific license plate.
Officer checks Dollar General for shoplifters
Theft Report
South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is sent to a Dollar General store in Cranford, New Jersey for a walk-through related to a possible shoplifting incident.
Traffic stop on white Honda near train station
Traffic
N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic stop and vehicle check near the train station involving a white Honda.
Vehicle crash on Garden State Parkway southbound
Traffic
Garden State Pkwy, Cranford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle incident on the southbound Garden State Parkway near Cranford, with state police, an engine company, and a rescue unit on scene. One vehicle was reportedly being towed with one occupant.
Patient seated on bench near playground for medical call
Medical Emergency
Hillside Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical incident at Hillside Avenue School, with the patient sitting on a bench near the playground and parking lot.
Crash reported on Hillcrest Avenue
Traffic
Hillcrest Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible crash reported near Hillcrest Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey, and officers are being notified.
Medical call for patient outside Hillside Avenue School
Medical Emergency
Hillside Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a school on Hillside Avenue, where a patient was reported waiting outside on a bench in front of the building.
69-year-old woman falls and hits head on blood thinners
Medical Emergency
Hillside Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical incident at a school on Hillside Avenue in Cranford involving a 69-year-old woman who reportedly fell hard and struck her head while on blood thinners.
Report of arguing heard near Colby Lane home
Disturbance
Colby Ln, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance near Colby Lane in Cranford after a 911 call was transferred. The caller, who said he had lost his phone and was speaking through a watch, reported loud screaming between two people and mentioned they were on their way to a funeral. Units checked the area and cleared when they were unable to confirm anyone was there.
Officer requested for disabled vehicle on Centennial
Traffic
Centennial Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to a disabled vehicle near Centennial Avenue and Larrington. A vehicle license plate was provided over the radio.