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Emergency Incidents
Commercial vehicle parking complaint
Traffic
Chester Lang Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported commercial vehicle parking violation near Chester Lane, with the caller waiting outside to meet them.
60-year-old woman with chest pains in Cranford
Medical Emergency
Benjamin St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 60-year-old woman with chest pains near Benjamin Road in Cranford.
Person suffering chest pain near Denman Road
Medical Emergency
Denman Rd, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location on Denman Road in Cranford for a possible medical emergency involving chest pain.
Car hits deer on Garden State Parkway
Traffic
Garden State Pkwy, Cranford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle accident involving a deer on the Garden State Parkway, with the driver waiting for roadside assistance.
Suspicious vehicle stop on North Avenue East
Suspicious Activity
N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle near North Ave East in Cranford. The vehicle was a white Jeep Cherokee with an apparently expired registration, and a possible accident was reported on the nearby highway.
Suspicious vehicle reported behind store
Suspicious Activity
N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious black vehicle behind a Wawa near North Avenue East in Cranford. They contacted the juveniles involved, advised them about the complaint, and sent them on their way.
Juveniles with spray paint reported at gas station
Property Damage
N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station on East North Ave after the manager reported two white SUVs with masked juveniles carrying spray paint, possibly harassing the property. The vehicles were reportedly leaving, and staff requested to speak with officers.
Traffic stop on BMW with warrant at Walnut and Lake
Traffic
Blake Ave & Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a 2018 BMW near Walnut and Lake after a reported $1,000 warrant for the registered owner.
Traffic stop at North and Mill in Cranford
Traffic
North Ave, Cranford, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a Toyota near North Avenue and Mill in Cranford, New Jersey.
Elderly female incoherent near Birchwood
Medical Emergency
Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare or medical concern involving an elderly woman who sounded incoherent and rambling on a 911 call near Birchwood Avenue.
Suspicious person in parking lot on Miln Street
Suspicious Activity
Miln St, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a parking lot near Miln Street for a report of a suspicious man moving items aggressively. The caller reported that the man, described as wearing jeans and a (description withheld) and associated with a white pickup truck, became potentially very angry when approached.
North Avenue westbound closed at Holden
Road Closure
North Ave, Cranford, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a road closure on North Avenue westbound near Holden in Cranford, with traffic redirected via Alden and back to North Union.
Fraud reported at Lexington Avenue residence
Fraud Report
Lexington Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to a possible fraud incident near Lexington Avenue, where they were to speak with a contact at the location.
Burglar alarm at Walnut Avenue School library
Break-In
Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglar alarm at a school on Walnut Avenue, with the alarm reported in the library area.
Person requiring urgent medical help at rehab center
Medical Emergency
Birchwood Ave #505b, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a nursing and rehabilitation facility on Birchwood Avenue.
Fire alarm triggered by hair dryer in hotel room
Fire
Jackson Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a hotel in Cranford, apparently triggered by a hair dryer in a room. A single truck unit was dispatched.
Person reported sick at Cranford Avenue apartment
Medical Emergency
Birchwood Ave #505b, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible sick person at an apartment on Birchwood Avenue in Cranford Township.
Mail stolen from mailbox near 4th Ave in Cranford
Break-In
4th Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a residence on 4th Ave in Cranford, where a caller on the second floor said someone broke into her mailbox, opened her mail, and stole money from an envelope expected that day. The caller also reported hearing someone during the day.
Mail truck blocking driveway on Avenue West
Traffic
N Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint near Avenue West, where a mail truck was reportedly blocking a caller’s driveway.
Person with recent foot surgery needs help upstairs
Medical Emergency
Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to Cranford Towers near 18th Street and Ash by the garage for an assist call involving a person who had recent foot surgery and reportedly could not get upstairs. Fire units were already en route, and EMS later cleared the call. A separate report mentioned a mail truck blocking a driveway on Avenue West.