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Emergency Incidents
Officers check drain issue on Fawn Lane
Other Non-Crime Event
Fawn Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, units checked a possible gas concern on Fawn Street in Franklin. Crews reported no gas odor or readings and asked that public works be notified to inspect the drains the next day if it was not an emergency.
False alarm from discarded smoke detector
Fire
Franklin Springs Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an audible alarm at the Glen Meadow area near Franklin Springs Road in Franklin. Crews investigated to locate the source and found a discarded smoke detector on a porch of an unoccupied unit; it was disabled. No gas odor or hazards were reported, and units cleared the scene.
Fire alarm investigation at Glen Meadow (number withheld)
Fire
Glen Meadow Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported smoke alarm sounding at a building at Glen Meadow. The caller could not locate the source, and units checked the area before clearing the scene with no fire found.
Gas odor reported inside Franklin home
Fire
Franklin Springs Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas odor at a home on Franklin Springs Road after a burner was reportedly left on unlit for a few minutes. Occupants were advised to evacuate while the situation was investigated.
Search after iPhone crash alert near Kingswood Drive
Traffic
Kingswood Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an automated iPhone crash alert with possible injury near Kingswood Drive in Franklin. Fire and police searched Kingswood Drive and nearby Hambone Farm Road, but no crash or injured person was confirmed.
Possible two-car crash near St. Mary’s
Traffic
Church Square, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was directed to check the area near St. Mary's for a possible two-car motor vehicle accident.
Disabled vehicle blocking intersection in Franklin
Traffic
Constitution Blvd & King St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled motor vehicle stalled in the intersection near Constitution Boulevard and King Street in Franklin.
Fire crews check arcing wires near Rome restaurant
Fire
E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of arcing wires behind a restaurant near Cottage Street in Franklin. The caller reported the wires arcing several times near a tree by the parking lot entrance.
Elderly woman assisted from basement to first floor
Medical Emergency
High Ridge Cir, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported medical lift assist at a home near High Ridge Road in Franklin for a 76-year-old woman needing help moving from a basement to a first-floor room, with no injuries reported.
Person has allergic reaction outside Franklin fire station
Medical Emergency
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible allergic reaction at the fire station on West Central Street in Franklin. Responders evaluated the patient, who signed a refusal, and the patient’s mother was present.
Elderly man falls in bathroom at Jefferson Road
Medical Emergency
Jefferson Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving an elderly man in a bathroom at a home near Jefferson Road in Franklin. The man was reported to be around 80 years old, alert, and able to speak, with no confirmed head injury.
74-year-old woman with mental status change at King St
Medical Emergency
King St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 74-year-old woman at a facility on King Street in Franklin. She reportedly had not been eating and had changes in mental status and mood, with a possible lithium-related issue.
65-year-old woman with left arm numbness at urgent care
Medical Emergency
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and ambulance units are responding to a possible cardiac emergency involving a 65-year-old woman with left arm numbness at an urgent care area in a medical building on West Central Street.
Reckless driving and argument near Grove Street clinic
Traffic
Grove St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of Grove Street near a treatment facility after a reported reckless driver in a black sedan repeatedly drove back and forth, possibly struck a trash can, and a man reportedly yelled at a woman. The caller also reported the vehicle may be associated with a red Toyota Corolla, and the parties may still be on the property.
Two-car crash on Main Street in Franklin
Traffic
Emmons St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash on Main Street near Hammond Street, with a black SUV and a gray sedan still in the roadway. No injuries or airbag deployment were reported, and one responding unit was canceled after officers arrived on scene.
Caller disconnected; welfare check requested near Union St
Missing Person
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a female caller who requested help, had difficulty speaking, and disconnected after being asked to repeat herself. Call location was described as the Franklin Landings area near Union St.
Infant reported having active seizure at Milford Regional Medical urgent care
Medical Emergency
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, (name withheld) Fire responded to Milford Regional Medical urgent care (room 4) for a 13-month-old male reported to be having an active seizure.
72-year-old man falls at home with possible head injury
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 72-year-old man who fell inside a home near Chestnut Street in Franklin. Responders were advised to use the back door down the driveway because the front door was locked. In a separate incident, a single car reportedly crashed into a guardrail on I-495 southbound near mile marker 37.7.
Disabled Jeep blocking lane at Lincoln and Elm
Traffic
Lincoln St & Elm St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled gray Jeep reported in the middle of a traffic lane near Lincoln Street and Elm Street, with a tow truck expected in about 45 minutes.
Chemical spill reported at CVS drive-through
Fire
E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a CVS on East Central Street in Franklin for a reported chemical spill. A rainbow-colored puddle with a strong odor was reported in the drive-through area, and the fire department was sent to investigate and handle the possible hazardous spill.
