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Emergency Incidents
Cars reportedly drag racing in Franklin neighborhood
Traffic
Kayla Dr & Eric Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of (number withheld) cars possibly drag racing in a neighborhood near Eric Drive and Kayla Drive. One vehicle was described as a white BMW, and a related license plate was linked to a white Volkswagen Jetta registered near Cranberry Drive. Officers checked the area and planned to speak with the parents of the vehicle’s occupants.
Child with pneumonia and severe abdominal pain in Franklin
Medical Emergency
East St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to a medical call near East Fox Street for a child with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, possible dehydration, and reported pneumonia.
Intoxicated rider refuses to exit Uber at parking lot
Substance Use
Financial Park, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an intoxicated man inside an Uber in the Financial Park parking lot who would not get out. The driver and passenger were separated, and the passenger was later seen sitting on the curb outside the vehicle. The Uber driver’s information and a Maryland rental license plate were collected.
70-year-old man actively seizing at Jackson Circle
Medical Emergency
Jackson Cir, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported seizure involving a 70-year-old man at a residence on Jackson Circle. The patient reportedly has a history of seizures and is taking medication for them. Fire units were later advised to return to quarters.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Donato Drive home
Fire
Donato Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide detector activation at a home near Donato Drive in Franklin, with no illness reported.
Report of father assaulting daughter at apartment complex
Domestic Dispute
Independence Way, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a third-party report of a possible family assault at Union Place Apartments on Independence Way. The caller said her daughter was on the phone with a friend there who reported her father hit her, grabbed her, and pushed her into a cabinet. The father was reported to still be on scene, and they may be at the community gym in the complex.
60-year-old male falls, hit head, scraped elbow
Medical Emergency
Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a medical call for a 60-year-old man who reportedly fell and struck his head multiple times at a facility on Washington Street in Franklin. He also had a scrape on his right elbow.
Hit-and-run in YMCA parking lot on Forge Hill Road
Traffic
Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible hit-and-run at the YMCA parking lot near Forge Hill Road and College Street, where a gray Honda Civic was reportedly struck while parked in a handicap space. The caller wants to speak with an officer about the incident.
Officers check on unsupervised girls near roadway
Any Other Non-Crime Events
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were asked to check on two juveniles seen roughhousing on a sidewalk near Union Street and reportedly walking close to the roadway, after a caller said no parent or guardian was nearby.
Traffic light stuck on red near plaza exit
Traffic
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic light stuck on red while vehicles were exiting a plaza near Franklin Boulevard and West Central Street in Franklin.
Officer requests urgent help at Cleveland Street
Suspicious Activity
Cleveland Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible officer in need of immediate assistance near Cleveland Street in Franklin.
Insulin pen with needle found on roadside
Substance Use
Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible insulin pen with an encased needle found in the breakdown lane near Cottage Street in Franklin.
Two-car crash on Pond Street with no injuries
Traffic
Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-car crash near Pond Street involving a silver Toyota Corolla and a white van, with no reported injuries or airbag deployment.
Tree damages power lines on Pond Street
Fire
Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible tree and power hazard near Pond Street, where National Grid cut power to two nearby homes. An electrical inspector was on scene, and the hazards were reported cleared before units returned to service.
Man with epilepsy has multiple seizures at home
Medical Emergency
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Union Street in Franklin for a reported 46-year-old man with epilepsy who had multiple seizures in one day, facial discoloration, and significant pain. The front door was reported unlocked for access.
Crash with possible injuries on West Centerville Street
Traffic
West St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries near West Centerville Street in Franklin. Fire units were requested to assist with a medical response.
Two-car crash with argument on West Central Street
Traffic
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-car crash near West Central Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, where two sedans were involved and injuries were unknown. Passersby reported that the drivers were arguing outside the vehicles and that one male reportedly struck a female’s vehicle before both cars pulled to the side of the road.
86-year-old male with breathing trouble in Franklin apartment
Medical Emergency
Dean Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a medical call for an 86-year-old man having trouble breathing at an apartment on Dean Avenue in Franklin. The man had reportedly been discharged from a hospital recently, and multiple fire units were dispatched to the scene.
Tree work brings down power lines, road closed
Road Closure
Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire, police, and public works responded to a utility hazard near Southgate and Pond Street in Franklin. A homeowner reportedly cut down a tree and took down overhead wires, causing property damage and leading to a road shutdown while utility companies were notified.
Low-hanging wires slow traffic on Pond Street
Road Closure
Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of wires hanging low above the street at the intersection of South Street Road and Pond Street after a tree crew cut some wires. The wires were reportedly 2 to 3 feet above the road and slowing traffic, with no sparking or arcing reported.
