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Emergency Incidents
Police search for missing person from Gardner
Missing Person
Gardner, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, police relayed a missing person bulletin in Gardner for an adult who reportedly left a residence on foot in an unknown direction after making concerning statements. A welfare hold for involuntary emergency psychiatric evaluation was reported to be in effect, and a phone location ping was attempted without success.
Welfare check after student misses school
Missing Person
Century Way, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check near Century Way after a caller reported receiving school notices that his daughter had not been attending. Officers were asked to make contact with a person named (person_name withheld).
Person found lying on ground near Pleasant Street in Gardner
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare check near Pleasant Street in Gardner after a building department caller reported seeing someone lying on the ground.
Officers investigate suspect vehicle at junkyard
Suspicious Activity
Riverside Rd, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a junkyard on Riverside Road to investigate a suspicious vehicle that reportedly drove into the yard. They checked the vehicle’s registration and looked for a person in a black jacket who was seen coming from nearby woods.
Vehicle refusing to leave Starbucks drive-through
Disturbance
W Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a drive-through at a business for a possible vehicle complaint involving a black pickup truck that was reportedly refusing to leave.
Dispute over vehicle blocking Starbucks drive-through
Traffic
W Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible two-vehicle traffic accident near a Starbucks. They requested an accident number and later cleared the scene, reporting that both vehicles were at the Starbucks. A black pickup truck was also reported refusing to leave the drive-through area.
Credit card information used fraudulently
Fraud Report
Main St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible fraud incident involving credit card information being used near Main Street in Gardner.
Two-car crash on Oak Street in front of shops
Traffic
Shell Gas Station, 4 Oak St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car crash on Oak Street near local businesses. Both vehicles had front-end damage and towing was requested for both vehicles.
Caller concerned about missing person from Leamy Street
Missing Person
Leamy St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call about a possible missing person who reportedly left a home near Leamy Street in Gardner around 3 or 4 a.m. The caller had spoken with the person about 10 minutes earlier but could not determine their current location.
Man refuses to leave Nichols Street apartment
Disturbance
Nichols St b, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, police are requested to an apartment on Nichols Street for a reported dispute where a male party is refusing to leave the premises.
Officers help pedestrian reach nearby gas station
Other Non-Crime Event
MA-2, Gardner, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian walking along Route 2 westbound near Route 68 and Patriot Road. The person did not need medical assistance and was helped by officers to reach a nearby gas station off the exit.
Car hit deer at East Broadway and Main Street
Traffic
E Broadway & Main St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash involving a deer near the intersection of East Broadway and Main Street in Gardner. A male caller reported hitting the deer and provided a license plate number.
Officer requests accident and offense numbers
Traffic
West St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible traffic incident involving a vehicle being brought back to a facility on West Street in Gardner, Massachusetts, and requested an accident and offense number for the record.
Person bitten by dog at Pleasant Street
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS are responding to a possible dog bite with bleeding near Pleasant Street in Gardner.
Mutual aid engine to first alarm fire in Gardner
Fire
Acadia Rd, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, a mutual-aid engine company is requested to assist with a reported first-alarm fire near Acadia Road in Gardner.
Possible electrical fire at home on Acadia Road
Fire
Acadia Rd, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible structure fire at a home near Acadia Road, later described as a possible electrical fire. The reporting party believed everyone was accounted for, and police units were advised to stage clear of the fire apparatus while multiple units responded to the scene.
Man banging on windows and making threats
Disturbance
Sherman St, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance on Sherman Street, where a male was reportedly banging on windows, yelling, and making threats. Units checked the area and nearby roads for any related damage.
Driver reports hitting guardrail on Route 101 and 140
Traffic
State Hwy 140 & MA-101, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance on Sherman Street, where a caller said a man was banging on windows, yelling, and making threats. Earlier, officers also checked a possible minor crash near the Route 101 and Route 140 interchange after a caller reported hitting a guardrail, but no obvious damage was found.
Accidental 911 call near Park Street in Gardner
Non-Crime Event
Park St a, Gardner, MA 01440
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible accidental 911 silent call from an apartment on Park Street in Gardner. An officer contacted a resident who said he was testing new glasses, and the call was confirmed accidental. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate vehicle collision with a guardrail near Route 140 and One Hundred and One, with the vehicle still driving toward Winchendon.
Two-car crash at Timpany Boulevard Plaza
Traffic
Timpany Blvd, Gardner, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car motor vehicle accident in the Timpany Boulevard Plaza near the Gardner Outlet donation box. The crash involved a blue Subaru Outback and a gray Toyota Camry.
