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Emergency Incidents
Road rage crash with airbags deployed on Chestnut St
Traffic
Chestnut St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a past motor vehicle crash near Chestnut Street in Gardner, with airbags deployed and a possible road rage connection. One involved vehicle is described as an unoccupied U-Haul ramp truck, and another vehicle is identified by a Massachusetts commercial plate. A fire is reported to be obstructing the scene, and officers coordinate with other units and a nearby business.
Woman reports ongoing harassment in Gardner
Disturbance
Greenwood St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported harassment incident involving a woman who said someone was harassing her. Her location was updated from Nichols Street to the Chestnut and Warren Street area and then to a location near Greenwood Street.
Officers check report of argument on Sherman Street
Disturbance
Sherman St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of people possibly arguing near Sherman Street. The caller said the individuals left in an unknown direction, and an officer checked the area and made contact with another unit.
Older man wandering near Soho on West Broadway
Medical Emergency
W Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an older man behaving strangely near West Broadway by the Soho in Gardner. He was described as having a blonde goatee, wearing a (description withheld), and carrying a bag, and was reportedly last seen going into the Soho.
Disabled person seeks parking near Gardner Ale House
Traffic
Parker St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a disabled person was trying to reach Gardner Ale House while some roads were temporarily closed. The person was waiting behind a cruiser and needed parking as close as possible, with the vehicle expected to move shortly.
Traffic stop involving e-bike on West Broadway
Traffic
W Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop with an e-bike rider on West Broadway near a numbered location. A registration check was requested and later appeared to be positive.
Truck hits traffic light on Parker Street
Traffic
Parker St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash in which a truck struck and knocked down a traffic light near Parker Street in Gardner. The traffic light appears to be resting on top of the truck and may fall if the truck moves. Fire personnel were requested to assess the scene, and highway staff were asked to provide road closure signs while a section of Parker Street was temporarily closed.
Fire emergency on second floor of Main Street
Fire
S Main St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and on-duty EMS were dispatched to a possible fire in a second-floor area of a building near South Main Street in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Van ladder leaning on overhead wires by high school
Traffic
Betty Spring Rd, Gardner, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible traffic hazard on Betty Spring Road near a high school, involving a van parked in the roadway with cones around it and a ladder leaning on overhead wires.
Lane closure and sidewalk work at Main and Willow
Road Closure
Willow St & Main St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are managing a road closure near Main Street and Willow Street, where sidewalk work has closed one lane and is forcing pedestrians into the roadway.
Officers check on abandoned 911 call on Green Street
Suspicious Activity
Green St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible abandoned 911 call from a location on Green Street in Gardner, with multiple callback attempts going unanswered and an officer checking the area.
Man found slumped over in SUV at Crystal Lake Cemetery
Medical Emergency
Crystal Lake, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible medical emergency involving a man slumped over in a dark SUV at Crystal Lake Cemetery. They searched nearby roads, requested EMS, and later reported that the man appeared to be up and visible.
Domestic dispute leads to man leaving in SUV
Domestic Dispute
Yale St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute near Yale Street, where a man allegedly threw a woman’s belongings and left in a silver Acura SUV without a license plate, reportedly heading toward the Ashburnham area. Units also checked a separate report of a man slumped over in a dark SUV near a cemetery and requested medical responders.
Traffic stop ends with hands-free driving warning
Traffic
Central St & Cottage St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Central Street and Cottage Street in Gardner involving a gray 2002 Kia Sorento with non-renewable registration. The driver received a verbal warning for hands-free driving.
Silent 911 call from high-rise elevator
Suspicious Activity
Church St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible silent 911 call from an elevator in a high-rise building near Church Street in Gardner.
Driver cited for unlicensed operation after stop
Traffic
Gardner, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in Gardner, Massachusetts, involving a vehicle parked in a hospital lot. The driver was cited for unlicensed operation and will be summoned. The original reason for the stop was reported as failure to display headlights.
Vehicle driving slowly and blocking rotary traffic
Traffic
Crawford St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor vehicle complaint near Hannaford and the Timpany Rotary involving a dark-colored Jeep reportedly driving slowly and making wide turns in the rotary. The caller followed in a white truck with a trailer. The vehicle was later stopped and the contact moved toward a nearby Burger King.
Noise complaint at Walmart involving juveniles
Disturbance
Timpany Blvd, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responding to a reported noise complaint at Walmart in Gardner involving juveniles on the first floor banging on windows.
Group home resident puts hands on staff at Walmart
Assault Report
Timpany Blvd, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disturbance in a Walmart parking lot where an individual from a group home reportedly put hands on staff. Staff requested police assistance to help return the individual to a van, and no medical attention was reported as needed.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Vernon Street
Traffic
Vernon St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle complaint near Vernon Street in Gardner involving a vehicle blocking a driveway. The caller requested to speak with a person by name.
