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Emergency Incidents
Minor vehicle damage reported at Union Street home
Property Damage
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Union Street reported slight damage to a vehicle’s front bumper after a woman left the area and requested an ambulance. The incident appears to involve minor property damage, and the patient’s condition is not clearly stated.
Suspicious driver reported at Church Avenue intersection
Suspicious Activity
West St & Church Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a lone man in a black Infiniti with Virginia plates causing a possible disturbance near Church Avenue and West Street in Franklin. The vehicle reportedly left the area before officers arrived, and its direction of travel was unknown.
Traffic stop on Lincoln Street in Franklin
Traffic
Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln Street in Franklin involving a vehicle with Virginia plates. A separate report described a man driving a black Infiniti with Virginia plates near Church Avenue and West Street, who reportedly left the area. The stop concluded with a verbal warning to the registered owner.
Officer checks traffic complaint on Rolling Ridge
Traffic
Rolling Ridge Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to the area near Rolling Ridge Road in Franklin for a possible traffic complaint.
Elderly man with UTI and falls near King Street
Medical Emergency
King St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews responded to a medical call for a sick 80-year-old man at an apartment in The Enclave on King Street in Franklin. The report mentioned a possible urinary tract infection, altered mental status, and multiple recent falls.
Reckless driving complaint on Washington Street
Traffic
Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a reckless driver near Washington Street in Franklin involving a silver Volkswagen Passat heading toward the King Street and Route 195 area. Fire crews later checked the area and found a small oil leak that had stopped, with no other hazards reported.
Smoke reported from van at church parking lot
Fire
Jordan Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of white smoke coming from a minivan parked at the back of a church parking lot on Jordan Road in Franklin. The caller reported the smoke was dissipating and no flames were visible. Crews arrived and found no smoke showing and began an investigation.
Man injured leg pinned between pallets near freedom way
Medical Emergency
Freedom Way, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical trauma at a business on Freedom Way in Franklin for a 49-year-old man whose right leg was reportedly pinned between pallets. Staff said he was freed and bleeding was being controlled while he remained conscious and alert.
82-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Stone Ridge Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Stonebridge Road in Franklin for a reported 82-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Engine 4 and Ambulance 2 were assigned to respond.
20-year-old female with earring stuck in ear at fire lobby
Medical Emergency
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a fire station lobby on West Central Street for a possible medical issue involving a 20-year-old woman with an earring stuck in her ear.
Burglary alarm at business on Forest Parkway
Break-In
Forge Pkwy, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglar alarm activation at a business on Forest Parkway in Franklin. An officer contacted a white Toyota with a New Hampshire license plate outside the location.
Boy's arm trapped in chair back at Franklin home
Medical Emergency
Coronation Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible entrapment rescue near Coronation Drive in Franklin involving a minor whose arm was stuck in the back of a chair.
Elderly woman with blurry vision near Union Street
Medical Emergency
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units respond to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman with blurry vision and a history of stroke and atrial fibrillation at a building near Union Street.
Caller reports ongoing phone harassment at home
Assault Report
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested police assistance for ongoing phone harassment at an upstairs location near Union Street. The caller reported that the person may now be calling his workplace and expressed fear of retaliation.
Stolen Nissan Maxima reported on Summer Street
Stolen Vehicle
Summer St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of a stolen burgundy Nissan Maxima that was last seen at a location on Summer Street in Franklin.
Small brush fire behind batting cages at ball field
Fire
Fletcher Field, 51 Peck St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small brush fire behind the batting cages at Fletcher’s Field near Wachusett Street in Franklin. Units found a small smoldering fire and remained on scene. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate report of a stolen burgundy Nissan Maxima near Summer Street.
Elderly woman falls and bleeds at high school parking lot
Medical Emergency
Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a high school near the lacrosse field, where an elderly woman reportedly fell face down in the parking lot area and was bleeding from the face. She was reported to be conscious and alert, and police were already on scene.
Welfare check near East Street in Franklin
Medical Emergency
40-42 East St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check at a home on East Street in Franklin after a housekeeper reported being unable to reach the resident for about 15 minutes. Officers made contact with the reporting parties on scene and checked on the resident.
Road reopened after wires made safe on White Ave
Road Closure
White Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible road hazard with downed wires near White Avenue and South Street in Franklin. The roadway was reopened after officers and DPW cleared the scene and picked up road signs.
Person with respiratory distress near Miller St in Franklin
Medical Emergency
Miller St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a mutual aid ambulance from Norfolk is dispatched to a possible respiratory distress call near Miller Street in Franklin.
