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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm activation near Queen Street in Franklin
Fire
Queen St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a business on Queen Street in Franklin. Units were dispatched and arrived on scene, with repeated reports of no smoke and no apparent fire.
89-year-old woman falls and bruises head in Franklin
Medical Emergency
Hillside Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home on Hill Road for a medical call involving an 89-year-old woman who reportedly fell and has a head injury but is not bleeding and is on blood thinners.
Traffic stop for failure to yield at Oak Street
Traffic
Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Oak Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, checked a vehicle’s registration, and issued a verbal warning for failure to yield right of way.
Coworker pushing incident at Franklin workplace
Assault Report
Hayward St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible assault at a workplace near Hayward Street in Franklin, where a coworker allegedly pushed the reporting party. No injuries or weapons were reported, and both parties were believed to still be on scene.
Small fire after gas odor at Drip House studio
Fire
E Central St Unit A, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters from Franklin were dispatched to a studio on East Central Street in Franklin for a reported odor of gas. Crews arrived on scene and later reported having a fire at the location.
45-year-old female with breathing difficulty near Franklin
Medical Emergency
Forge Pkwy, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units respond to a possible breathing emergency involving a resident at a senior living facility on Forge Parkway.
Man banging on hotel doors on second floor
Disturbance
Upper Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disorderly disturbance at a hotel on Upper Union Street, where a male occupant was reportedly yelling and banging on a door near the second-floor elevators. The situation may involve an intoxicated person, and the caller was waiting to speak with officers.
General fire alarm at West Central Street building
Fire
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a general fire alarm at a location near West Central Street in Franklin. The alarm may be related to someone cleaning an oven hood.
28-year-old female shaking from allergic reaction
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Chestnut Street in Franklin for a possible allergic reaction involving a 28-year-old woman who was reportedly shaking uncontrollably after taking a new medication. Responders were asked to use the side door on arrival.
Bicyclist warned for riding without lights at night
Traffic
Main St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop with a bicyclist near Main Street and Dean Street, checked bicycle information, and issued a warning for lights at night.
Man banging on car window in Woodview parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Building 2, 200 Woodview Way, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man banging on a woman’s car window in a parking lot near Woodview Way. The man was reportedly in a gray GMC Sierra, and the vehicle was later seen near a clubhouse and possibly leaving the area. The situation was described as ongoing harassment.
Traffic stop at Beaver Pond in Franklin
Traffic
Beaver Pond, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Beaver Pond in Franklin, Massachusetts, and requested a check on the vehicle and its operator.
72-year-old woman with abnormal labs at rehab center
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a nursing facility on Chestnut Street in Franklin for a reported sick 72-year-old woman with abnormal lab results. Responders were instructed to enter through the back of the facility.
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty at Chestnut St
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Chestnut Street in Franklin for a reported 70-year-old woman with difficulty breathing who was conscious but not verbally responsive. Responders were asked to use a breezeway door entrance.
Welfare check requested for mentally unstable woman
Medical Emergency
Townline Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check for a woman at a residence on Town Line Road after a caller on Grove Street reported concerns about her mental stability and said he could not reach his son.
Group of teenagers refusing to leave store
Disturbance
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disorderly group of about 20 teenagers at a business near West Central Street, where they were reportedly refusing to leave and trying to come behind the counter.
Officer asked to clear car blocking school access
Other Non-Crime Event
Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to contact a homeowner near Oak Street about moving a car that was reportedly blocking an access road at a nearby high school.
Suspicious person knocking on windows near school
Suspicious Activity
Main St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious middle-aged man near Main Street and Franklin School for the Arts. He was described as wearing a red woman’s wig and a black zip-up sweatshirt, walking up and down the street, knocking on windows, and appearing unsure of his location before crossing toward a nearby bank.
Accidental hang-up call traced to phone issues
Other Incidents
Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a hang-up or open line call from a residence on Washington Street, with several prior open lines from the same location. The caller appeared to be having phone issues and was reportedly communicating with a phone company to resolve them. Separately, a suspicious man was reported walking along Main Street, knocking on windows, and then heading toward a nearby bank.
Warning issued for expired vehicle registration
Traffic
W Central St & School St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near West Central Street and a school in Franklin involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate. The officer issued a warning to the registered owner for expired registration and then cleared the scene.
