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Emergency Incidents
Search for suicidal person who left Franklin home
Missing Person
Delta Ct, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are looking for a man who reportedly left his home in Franklin around 1:00 a.m. after making suicidal statements and is believed to be driving a vehicle with Massachusetts plates. Cell phone pings place him near the I-495 area in Franklin, and units are advised to stop and hold him if located and contact Franklin authorities.
Report of two people looking at parked vehicles
Suspicious Activity
Bent St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two people walking around near a house on Bent Street in Franklin, possibly looking for vehicles. The caller reportedly had a description of the individuals.
Person threatens suicide and leaves home near Delta Ct in Franklin
Medical Emergency
Delta Ct, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suicidal person at a residence near Delta Ct in Franklin. The person reportedly left the house, and no weapons were reported. Two vehicles (a gray Honda CR-V and a blue Acura RDX) were associated with the address in case the person took one. A name was mentioned over the radio (name withheld).
911 hang-up with possible domestic issue reported
Domestic Dispute
Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a 911 hang-up call reported at a location on Union Street in Franklin, with radio traffic indicating a possible domestic-related or behavioral health incident and an attempted call-back.
Wrong-way vehicle reported on Route 140 in Franklin
Traffic
MA-140, Franklin, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible wrong-way vehicle on Route 140 near an on and off ramp and requested another unit to assist.
Man with chest pain and difficulty breathing in Franklin
Medical Emergency
Blueberry Ln, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call on Blueberry Lane for an adult male with difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, and a racing heart, with a reported history of atrial fibrillation.
Officer checks vehicle at dog training business
Suspicious Activity
Fisher Street Ext, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked on a vehicle at a dog training business in Franklin. The occupant was confirmed to be the cleaner and was just leaving, and the officer cleared the call.
Odor investigation at Union Place apartment
Fire
Independence Way, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on Independence Way for a possible indoor odor issue reported in a specific unit.
Caller reports prolonged childlike crying outside
Suspicious Activity
McCarthy St & Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller inside a building near McCarthy Street and Union Street reported hearing someone crying for several minutes, possibly a child, with the source believed to be outside.
Parents yelling at child in (name withheld) apartment reported
Domestic Dispute
E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment on East Central Street in Franklin after a caller reported hearing children and parents screaming and banging on walls. Radio traffic indicated an 18-month-old child was present and the parents were yelling at the child. Units later cleared the scene.
Disabled car at Glen Road and Chestnut Street
Traffic
Glen Meadow Rd & Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a disabled silver Volkswagen reportedly stopped near the intersection of Glen Road and Chestnut Street.
Men attempt to open door, leave in box truck
Break-In
Church St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported that three men tried to open a door at a home on Church Street and then left in a delivery box truck. An officer planned to check the area around Church Street and nearby streets.
Minor two-car crash in parking lot on West Central
Traffic
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported minor two-car crash in a parking lot near West Central Street, Vogue, and Niles. The vehicles were described as a Kia Forte and a commercial van, with no airbag deployment or fluid leaks reported.
Driver runs red lights near West Central and Beaver
Traffic
W Central St & Beaver St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of an erratic driver in a gray Jeep Wrangler near West Central Street and Beaver Street, reportedly running several red lights and heading toward I-495. The vehicle’s registration was reported to return to a gray Bronco in Norfolk, Massachusetts.
Pickup reportedly forces driver off road on Oak Street
Traffic
Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a report that a black pickup truck, later identified as a blue 2025 Dodge Ram registered out of Medway, reportedly tried to run a caller off the road and turned onto Oak Street in Franklin.
Person having a seizure near South Fox Drive, Franklin
Medical Emergency
South St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure at a residence on South Fox Drive, with Randolph notified to respond.
Elderly woman with possible UTI and paralysis at home
Medical Emergency
Winter St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews respond to a sick, paralyzed 72-year-old woman with a possible urinary tract infection at an apartment on Winter Street in Franklin.
Police investigate complaint at Franklin Walgreens
Suspicious Activity
E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious situation at a Walgreens in Franklin involving two people still inside the store and a black Nissan Rogue with a specific Massachusetts license plate. The reporting party later said the individual got into her car and left the area.
Customer dispute reported in Walgreens parking lot
Assault Report
E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault at a Walgreens on Central Street, where a customer allegedly put hands on a caller while parking in the lot. Both people involved were reported to be inside the store and keeping their distance.
Car occupant reportedly smoking marijuana on Church Ave
Suspicious Activity
Church Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a report of a silver Nissan Altima with Florida registration parked and idling near Church Ave for about 15 minutes, with the occupant reportedly smoking marijuana. The caller initially wanted to speak with an officer but later said they only wanted the vehicle checked.
