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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious van found to be workers hanging lights
Suspicious Activity
Jefferson Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white van and person on a property near Jefferson Road in Franklin. It was determined to be a Christmas decor work truck with workers putting up holiday lights, and the situation was cleared with no further concern.
Two-car crash on Central Street, no injuries
Traffic
W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident in front of a restaurant on Central Street. No injuries were reported and no airbags were deployed. The vehicles involved were described as a white Mazda CX-5 and a black Jeep Grand Cherokee.
95-year-old male falls, hits head with bleeding
Medical Emergency
Hillside Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 95-year-old man who fell and struck his head, causing bleeding or bruising, at a residence near Hill Road in Franklin.
Vehicles parked in school fire lane
Traffic
Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported four vehicles possibly parked in a fire lane near Franklin High School on Oak Street, close to a field.
Elderly woman found unresponsive at Alpine Place
Medical Emergency
Alpine Pl, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman reported unresponsive and not breathing near Alpine Place in Franklin. CPR instructions were being given to the caller while responders were dispatched.
Reckless driving complaint on Oak Street area
Traffic
Oak St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a reported reckless driving incident near Cowan Street and Oak Street. The vehicle was gone on arrival, and the call was cleared negative.
Reckless driving complaint on Pond Street
Traffic
Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a small light GMC truck driving erratically and at high speed near Pond Street, possibly heading toward Oak Street.
Officer checks on accidental 911 call from teen
Non-Crime Event
Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a location on Lincoln Street to check on a possible accidental 911 call from a juvenile who reportedly said the call was made by mistake and was whispering on the phone. The call was later closed out with an incident number.
64-year-old female with UTI and vomiting near Franklin
Medical Emergency
Queen St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment on Queen Street for a 64-year-old woman with a reported urinary tract infection, vomiting, and diarrhea. Another unit was sent to a separate chest pain call at an apartment on Veterans Memorial Drive for an 88-year-old woman. Responders were advised to use the back door because the front door was blocked by a box spring.
Elderly woman reports chest pain at Veterans Memorial Dr
Medical Emergency
Veterans Memorial Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to an apartment on Veterans Memorial Drive in Franklin for an 88-year-old woman with chest pain. A separate medical call for a sick person was reported at an apartment on Queen Street in Franklin.
Person reported sick at Franklin apartment
Medical Emergency
Queen St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, a mutual aid ambulance was dispatched from Wrentham Fire to a possible sick person at an apartment on Queen Street in Franklin.
Elderly woman with respiratory distress hits staff at rehab center
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a health and rehabilitation center on Chestnut Street for an older woman with shortness of breath. The patient was reportedly uncooperative and hitting staff, and police were also responding.
Student freed from stuck elevator at Dean College
Rescue / Entrapment
Main St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported elevator entrapment at a college campus near Main Street in Franklin. One male student was trapped in an elevator with no reported injuries. Campus security and building maintenance assisted, and the student was safely removed before the elevator was powered down for testing.
Minor two-car crash on Tech Street
Traffic
Peck St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor two-car crash near Tech Street, with no injuries and the vehicles being moved to the side of the road.
91-year-old woman found on floor with arm pain
Medical Emergency
Veterans Memorial Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a medical call for a 91-year-old woman found on the floor with right arm pain at an apartment in a complex on Veterans Memorial Drive in Franklin.
Woman with non-epileptic seizures at Glen Meadow Road
Medical Emergency
Glen Meadow Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, franklin Fire Engine 1 was dispatched to a medical call for a 33-year-old woman with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures at a residence near Glen Meadow Road in Franklin. She was reported to not be actively seizing at the time of dispatch.
Online threat to shoot person over marketplace post
Weapons
Brandywine Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible gun threat made through an online marketplace post, with the reporting party located near Brandywine Road in Franklin. The suspect was reportedly possibly from the Brookline or Dorchester area.
81-year-old man falls from bed without injuries
Medical Emergency
Glen Meadow Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for an 81-year-old man who reportedly fell out of bed at a building on Glen Meadow Road in Franklin, Massachusetts. No injuries were reported.
False alarm from smoke detector at nursing facility
Fire
Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported general fire alarm at a three-story brick building near Chestnut Street in Franklin. Crews found no smoke or fire and determined the alarm was triggered by a smoke detector near the rear entrance on the ground floor. The alarm and an elevator were reset, and most units cleared while a few remained on scene.
Fire alarm sounding repeatedly at Mill Street home
Fire
Mill St, Franklin, MA 02038
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a fire alarm sounding again near Mill Street. A neighbor reported a distinct outside beeping every few seconds, with no smoke or fire reported.
