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Emergency Incidents
Parking complaint on Lanza Avenue
Traffic
Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking complaint near Lanza Avenue and Bergen Street, where a vehicle was reportedly parked on the street.
Woman reported hypertensive near Gaston Avenue in Elmira
Medical Emergency
Gaston Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible hypertensive emergency involving a 57-year-old woman on the second floor of a building near Gaston Avenue and the cross streets of Arnot and Leonard in Garfield, New Jersey.
Man repeatedly enters yard and leaves in silver car
Suspicious Activity
Albert St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported suspicious person near Albert Street by the Banton and Semel cross streets. A caller reported a man in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) walking in and out of the caller’s yard and then getting into a silver Mustang that was previously parked in front of the house.
Loud music from parked vehicle near Schuyler Street
Disturbance
Schley St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported suspicious vehicle near a park on Schuyler Street in Garfield, where a dark gray newer-model Toyota RAV4 was reportedly playing music very loudly.
Traffic stop for expired registration in Garfield
Traffic
Banta Ave & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near River Drive and Banta Avenue in Garfield involving a blue Chevy with an apparently expired registration.
Telephone line down at Banta Avenue and Ray Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Banta Ave & Ray St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports down telephone wires near Banta Avenue and Ray Street in Garfield, with no arcing. Units were initially sent but later told to disregard when an officer was already on scene. A separate report mentions a suspicious vehicle near a park.
Person reported sick near Harrison Avenue in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a sick person at a residence near Harrison Avenue in Garfield. Additional medical calls were reported in Washington Township and Maywood, including a possible seizure and a traumatic injury.
Man with severe left-side symptoms in Garfield apartment
Medical Emergency
River Dr Apt 20, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical incident at an apartment on River Drive near Belmont and Van Winkle involving a 61-year-old man with severe left-side symptoms who is awake and breathing. An advanced medical unit is en route, and the caller requested entry through the back door.
Elderly woman with advanced dementia confused on toilet
Medical Emergency
Dewitt St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a home near Dewitt Street in Garfield for an approximately 100-year-old woman with advanced dementia and extreme confusion who could not be moved from the toilet by her family members.
Voter arguing with poll worker at community center
Disturbance
Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested at a community center for a possible dispute involving a voter reportedly giving a poll worker a hard time, and the poll worker wanted to make a report.
Older man with chest pain near Garden Court South
Medical Emergency
Garden Ct S, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a medical call near Garden Court South in Garfield for a male reported to be about 70 years old with chest pain. A family member was notified and en route.
Medical aid called for 4-year-old boy at river drive
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible medical emergency involving a young child at a residence near River Drive in Garfield, New Jersey, and request an estimated arrival time for EMS.
Vehicle with expired registration towed after stop
Traffic
Monroe St & Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on an occupied vehicle near Palisade Avenue and Monroe Street in Garfield, New Jersey. The vehicle’s registration appeared to be expired, and the vehicle was being hooked for towing.
Man reports tag stolen on street in Garfield
Theft Report
Pierre Ave B, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Pierre Avenue reported that someone on the street stole a (number withheld) tag from him. The caller could no longer see the person, who was reportedly intoxicated, and police support was requested.
Truck blocking driveway on Center Court
Traffic
Center Ct, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible parking complaint near Center Court in Garfield, where a caller reported a black truck blocking a driveway.
Female patient assisted and refuses further medical help
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue at an apartment on River Drive. A woman was helped up and signed a refusal of further care, and EMS and the responding unit left the scene.
75-year-old female with Parkinson's falls at apartment
Medical Emergency
Midland Ave Apt 1V, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a medical call at an apartment complex on Midland Avenue in Garfield for a 75-year-old woman who reportedly fell and has Parkinson’s disease. A medical helicopter unit was notified.
Traffic stop at Banta Avenue and River Drive
Traffic
Banta Ave & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Banta Place and River Drive in New Jersey. The officer checked the vehicle’s registration and planned to issue a warning to the registered owner.
63-year-old man with swollen feet at Race Street
Medical Emergency
Ray Street, Garfield, New Jersey 07026, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Ray Street for a reported medical issue involving a 63-year-old man with swelling of the feet.
Vehicle reported stolen at Garfield Walmart
Stolen Vehicle
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were sent to a Walmart in Garfield for a reported vehicle theft. The caller said the vehicle was taken around 18:30, and officers requested help reviewing security camera footage near the outdoor living section.