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Emergency Incidents
Blocked driveway complaint on Belmont Avenue
Traffic
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a blocked driveway near Belmont Avenue and Orchard Street in Garfield. A resident provided a vehicle plate, and the vehicle was reportedly associated with a nearby address on Orchard Street.
Runaway boiler reported on Madeline Avenue
Fire
Madeline Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible runaway boiler on the first floor of a building near Madeline Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey. The utility company is responding to the scene.
84-year-old woman unconscious with labored breathing
Medical Emergency
Gaston Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call for an 84-year-old woman reported unconscious with labored breathing on the second floor of a building near (person_name withheld) Ave in Garfield, New Jersey.
77-year-old man having difficulty breathing at health center
Medical Emergency
Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a health center on Midland Avenue for a reported 77-year-old man in front of the office who was having difficulty breathing.
Possible runaway boiler at Garfield building
Fire
Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and hazmat units were dispatched to a possible runaway boiler at a building on Palisade Avenue in Garfield, with a utility technician reportedly on the way.
Shoplifting suspect takes $800 in merchandise
Theft Report
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a store on State Street in Garfield. Store security reported a woman leaving with merchandise initially valued around $400, later updated to over $800. Officers checked nearby stores in the area but did not locate her.
Mother and daughter in verbal dispute at home
Domestic Dispute
Alpine St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal dispute between a mother and daughter at a residence near Alpine Street. No weapons were reported.
Truck knocks down railing while unloading
Traffic
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible traffic-related incident near Passaic Street in Garfield, where a truck parked in a caller’s driveway while unloading and reportedly knocked over a railing. EMS was reported to be on scene.
Two-car crash with man hurt on Shaw Street
Traffic
Shaw St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car crash near Lansdowne Avenue and Shaw Street involving a gray vehicle and a male with bleeding from the head and hand. Radio traffic indicates officers checked vehicle plates and a New York driver license during the investigation.
Person reported having a stroke near Harrison Avenue in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at a location near Harrison Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey. Unit 103 was assigned and unit 101 reported responding.
59-year-old woman with back pain at apartment complex
Medical Emergency
Dahnert Park Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on Dorrance Park Lane for a possible medical issue involving a 59-year-old woman with back pain.
Vehicle complaint near handicap parking space
Suspicious Activity
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a complaint about a gray Honda Accord parked near a handicapped space by a Dollar General near River Drive and Botany in Garfield. Radio traffic indicated it was not considered a violation.
Officer requested for possible bank scam
Fraud Report
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a bank on Bessegh Street requested an officer regarding a possible scam.
Residential burglary alarm on Madeline Avenue
Break-In
Madeline Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near Madeline Avenue, reportedly triggered by a living room motion sensor.
Traffic stop of gray Rolls Royce on River and Willard
Traffic
Willard St & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near River Drive and Willard Street in Garfield involving a gray Rolls Royce with one apparent occupant.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Perry Avenue
Traffic
Pierre Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible vehicle complaint on Perry Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey, involving a black Nissan SUV blocking a driveway.
Overnight crash damages Mazda and black SUV
Traffic
Orchard St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible overnight motor vehicle crash involving a Mazda and a black Mercedes or BMW SUV near Orchard Street in Garfield, New Jersey.
Officer meets walk-in complainant at headquarters
Other Incidents
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to respond to the police headquarters near Belmont Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey, for a possible walk-in complaint or report.
Reckless motorcycle driving reported on Alpine Street
Traffic
Banta Ave & Alpine St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the area of Alpine Street and Banta Avenue in Garfield for a traffic complaint involving two males on a motorcycle reportedly driving erratically toward Banta Avenue from the Midland area.
Loose dog in roadway near Midland Avenue
Traffic
Midland Ave & Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07663
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible unleashed pit bull roaming in the roadway near Midland Avenue and Outwater Lane, with a caller attempting to catch the dog.
