Burglar alarm at Walnut Avenue School library
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglar alarm at Walnut Avenue School near Walnut Avenue, specifically in the library area, and arrived on scene.
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Break-InDamaged drain grate and bicycle found near school
Property DamageAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible vandalism complaint near Arbor Street and a school, where a caller reported a damaged drain grate and a specialized bicycle left behind a residence.
Burglary alarm at medical office on South Ave
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglar alarm at a doctor’s office on East South Avenue in Cranford. The front door was found ajar and unlocked, and units conducted a walkthrough before notifying the keyholder to open the door.
Summons issued for double parked vehicle
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop near North Union Avenue and Alden Street in Cranford involving a vehicle that was double parked in the street and may be issued a summons under code 2305.
Elderly woman falls at nursing center in Cranford
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a nursing and rehabilitation center on Birchwood Avenue in Cranford for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a room.
Noise complaint over early commercial tool use
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint in the Pittsfield area of Cranford about workers using commercial tools before the 9 a.m. restricted-use time.
Disabled vehicle leaking oil at North and Lincoln
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a disabled vehicle near North Avenue and Lincoln Avenue West that is reportedly leaking fluid and causing a small oil spill on the roadway.
93-year-old female injured in fall at Casino Ave
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a possible fall involving a 93-year-old woman at a location on Casino Ave in Cranford, New Jersey.
Person falls at Casino Avenue in Cranford
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible fall victim near Casino Avenue in Cranford, New Jersey.
Intruder reported at South Avenue East construction site
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a construction site on South Avenue East in Cranford for a reported intruder. A mobile video car reported a man wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), (description withheld), and a (description withheld). An officer on High Street planned to walk the area, and dispatch noted an opening in the rear fence.
Patient with breathing difficulty at nursing center
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a nursing and rehabilitation center near Birchwood Avenue in Cranford for a reported patient with difficulty breathing.
Person with breathing difficulty reported near Cranford
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing difficulty at a residence on Birchwood Avenue in Cranford. Responding units were canceled upon arrival or while on scene.
Officer checks suspicious vehicle on Carpenter
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is checking a suspicious vehicle on Carpenter Place in Cranford, New Jersey. The vehicle’s license plate was reported over the radio, and it is unclear if anyone is inside.
Person reports pickup truck following him on street
Suspicious Person/VehicleAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious older-style pickup truck that was reportedly following a person walking near Columbia Ave. The caller, described as wearing all black with a camel backpack, waited near the location to speak with officers.
Complaint of loud music at River and Rail
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a loud music complaint at a bar near South Avenue East in Cranford. Staff agreed to turn the music down. In a separate call, a caller near Columbia Avenue reported feeling uneasy after noticing a pickup truck following him and waited for officers to speak with him.
Noise complaint about loud party at residence
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible loud party at a home near Hillcrest Avenue in Cranford after a caller reported excessive noise and people talking.
Welfare check finds resident healthy after lost dog report
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check at an apartment on Washington Place in Cranford after a former neighbor reported concern about a resident. They spoke with the resident, who was in good health, and the issue was related to a dog that had been lost the previous day and turned over to police.
Officers disperse large group of juveniles on street
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported juvenile complaint near Casino Avenue in Cranford, where a caller reported a large group of juveniles. Officers observed about 15 to 20 juveniles in the area, moved them along, and remained nearby to prevent them from congregating.
Cooking smoke triggers alarm at Meeker Avenue
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic smoke alarm at a five-story occupied building on Meeker Avenue. Units investigated the alarms and determined the report was cooking smoke, then used fans to ventilate the area.
Fire alarm activation near Meeker Avenue in Cranford
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fire alarm activation at a building on Meeker Avenue, with multiple zones showing and activity noted near a room on the third floor.
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