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Emergency Incidents
Burglar alarm at Franklin Museum
Break-In
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at the Franklin Museum on West Central Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, after an alarm company reported a general alarm activation.
68-year-old male falls from wheelchair at home
Medical Emergency
Ruggles St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews responded to an apartment on Ruggles Street in Franklin for a reported fall involving a 68-year-old man who reportedly fell from a wheelchair to a bed, with no injuries reported.
Father with knife in dispute with daughter at home
Domestic Dispute
Ruggles St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible verbal domestic dispute between a father and daughter at a home on Ruggles Street in Franklin. The caller said the argument was over belongings, that her father grabbed a knife and kicked her out of the house, and that she was waiting outside on the sidewalk for responders.
Person transported by BLS ambulance from Pond Place
Medical Emergency
Pond Pl, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a reported medical incident at an apartment on Pond Place in Franklin. (number withheld) patient was transported by basic life support to a hospital in Milford, and another individual was also reported to be heading to a hospital while units remained on scene to finalize the call.
75-year-old male with high fever in apartment
Medical Emergency
Pond Pl, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment on Pond Place in Franklin for a 75-year-old man with a high fever. Another unit was assigned to take the call after the original ambulance was delayed.
Faulty fire detector triggers alarm on Jefferson Road
Fire
Jefferson Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation on Jefferson Street in Franklin. Command reported no problems in the building and indicated a faulty detector activation, after which the system was reset and companies were released.
Behavioral emergency response near Pleasant Street
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and ambulance crews were sent to a possible emotionally disturbed person at a location near Pleasant Street in Franklin. Police were already on scene and later advised that the area was clear and responders could enter.
Traffic stop on West Central Street
Traffic
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on West Central Street in Franklin. Fire crews were also dispatched to a two-story fitness club on Chestnut Street for a reported alarm sounding, with no visible fire or damage from the outside.
Accidental fire alarm at Main Street restaurant
Fire
Main St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a two-story restaurant on Main Street. The alarm was activated by an accidental pull station, the system was reset, and no hazards were found.
False alarm at fitness club on Chestnut Street
Fire
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reported fire alarms at a fitness club on Chestnut Street and a restaurant on Main Street. Crews evacuated both buildings and found no visible fire. At the fitness club, they investigated an issue in the electrical room and found a tripped or failed alarm, with no hazards reported.
Burglary alarm at Dunkin’ Donuts on West Central
Break-In
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm activation at a Dunkin' Donuts on West Central Street, with no one available on scene and attempts to contact a keyholder.
Elderly woman treated for food poisoning near Franklin
Medical Emergency
King St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a facility on King Street in Franklin for a possible food poisoning incident involving an elderly woman in a room, with responders asked to use the front entrance.
Welfare check requested after suicidal text threats; firearms reportedly registered
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to conduct a welfare check after a friend received text messages from a 24-year-old man making suicidal statements (including wanting to shoot himself and step into traffic). The caller believed he may have access to firearms, and dispatch noted firearms were registered to the Pleasant St address; the man also reportedly said he was currently in Boston.
Person walking in circles in parking lot for an hour
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a parking lot on Pleasant Street in Franklin for a welfare check on a person reportedly walking in circles for about an hour, described as wearing a white puffer jacket and black pants.
Person reported sick at Franklin Health and Rehab
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a health and rehabilitation facility on Chestnut Street in Franklin for a possible medical issue involving a sick person.
72-year-old male with abnormal labs at rehab center
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units responded to a medical emergency at a care facility on Chestnut Street in Franklin. Crews treated a 72-year-old man with abnormal lab results and also responded to a separate medical alarm for a 52-year-old woman with pain and a possible kidney infection at an apartment in the same area.
Woman in apartment suffers kidney infection pain
Medical Emergency
Gatehouse Lane, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and an ambulance responded to a medical alarm activation at an apartment in a Franklin Commons complex on Gatehouse Lane for a woman with significant pain and a reported kidney infection.
Officers unable to locate reported vehicle in lot
Suspicious Activity
Highwood Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot near Highway in Franklin. They checked the area and found no vehicle matching the reported description or license plate.
Report of erratic driving on Route 140 in Franklin
Substance Use
Highwood Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a possible erratic driver in a black Mazda near McDonald’s on East Central Street and Route 140, later seen near Chestnut Street and Highwood Drive in Franklin. The vehicle was described as a 2024 Mazda CX-30 with a Massachusetts license plate, and its registration was reportedly not renewed.
77-year-old male hypotensive at rehab center
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews respond to a sick 77-year-old man at a nursing facility on Chestnut Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, reported to be hypotensive with a high white blood cell count.
