Alarm at public works building on Fisher Street
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible alarm activation at the DPW facility on Fisher Street, specifically in the maintenance wash bay area.
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Break-InTree branch blocking lane on Washington Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a tree branch down in the travel lane on Washington Street near Mercer Lane, heading toward Bellingham, with no wires involved.
Woman aged 55 experiences dizziness and shaking at home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Franklin requested a mutual-aid ambulance for a reported 55-year-old woman with dizziness, lightheadedness, and shaking at a home on Dawn Road.
Man with dog reported following children at laundromat
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man with a small service dog repeatedly approaching young children near a laundromat on Union Street. The man was described as an adult male in his thirties with salt and pepper hair, wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld), and later a black winter jacket. He reportedly left the area with bags and a female companion, heading toward a nearby train station.
Neighbor reports contractors trespassing in backyard
TrespassingAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible trespassing dispute near Lincoln Street, where contractors working in a backyard were believed to be in a clearly marked area after being asked to leave twice.
Fast weaving vehicle on West Central Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible erratic vehicle driving fast and weaving between cars on West Central Street near the Bellingham town line. Bellingham was notified about the vehicle heading toward the town line.
Accidental medical alarm triggered at elderly woman's home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a medical alarm activation at a residence on Pear Tree Lane in Franklin for an 85-year-old woman with no contact. The alarm company later reported the activation was accidental, and responding units were canceled.
Child reunited with mother at Lincoln Street School
Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was cleared from Lincoln Street School after a child was reportedly reunited with his mother. The school and school resource officer are aware of a possible ongoing issue related to the incident.
Student leaves Lincoln Street School and walks away
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report at a school on Lincoln Street in Franklin about a student who had left the school and was walking on Lincoln Street. The situation was reported as a student wearing a backpack, white T-shirt, and pants.
Well-being check for child after school pickup
Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a juvenile girl after her mother reportedly picked her up from a school and may have gone to a home near Union Street in Franklin. The school reported concerns about an emergency custody removal by child protective services. In a separate call, emergency crews were sent to a police lockup on Panther Way for a prisoner reportedly having a seizure.
Person having a seizure at police lockup in Franklin
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the police lockup at the Franklin police department for a possible seizure involving a prisoner. A separate well-being check was requested for a first-grade student at a local school after the child was reportedly taken home by a parent and child protective services was taking custody.
Tools and knife taken from cars in driveway
Theft ReportAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported larceny at a home on East Park Street in Franklin, where two cars parked in the driveway were reportedly ransacked overnight and some tools and a knife were taken.
Chest tube displacement in 32-year-old woman at Milford Ave
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment in the Milford Hills area for a 32-year-old woman with a reportedly displaced chest tube. She was reported to have no chest pain, no active bleeding, and was breathing normally when responders arrived.
Reckless driver in black SUV near King Street exit
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a black Kia Sportage driving at high speed on I-495, cutting off other drivers, and exiting onto King Street in Franklin. The vehicle’s direction of travel and registration details are unknown.
Intoxicated guest damaging hotel hallway items
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man in the lobby and hallway of a hotel near Union Street in Franklin, reportedly destroying items. Officers contacted the man at the hotel and checked his license status and firearms access.
85-year-old woman fell and hit head at Memorial Drive
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an apartment on Memorial Drive, where an elderly woman reportedly fell and hit her head while getting out of a vehicle and later reported lightheadedness, blurred vision, and nausea.
Vehicle lockout at supermarket parking lot
Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle lockout involving a black Subaru at a store on East Central Street. The vehicle was described as unoccupied and not running in the parking lot.
Dumpster blocking roadway on Lincoln Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported road hazard on Lincoln Street in Franklin involving a large dumpster blocking the street. An additional unit was requested to help manage traffic while the driver was uncooperative. A fire engine arrived, and the dumpster was removed from the roadway before units were cleared.
91-year-old female feeling very sick at apartment
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 91-year-old woman feeling very sick and weak at an apartment on Veterans Memorial Drive in Franklin. A separate traffic incident involving a driver and a dumpster on Lincoln Street was also reported.
Apartment cooking sets off stairwell sprinkler
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm at an apartment building on Glen Meadow Road in Franklin. Units checked the stairwell and affected apartment units, found no exterior fire, and determined that cooking smoke in one apartment had activated the stairwell sprinkler and alarm system. The alarm was silenced and the area was ventilated and reset.
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