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Emergency Incidents
Tree and brush fire behind River Drive building
Fire
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported brush fire behind a business near River Drive in Garfield, with engines responding to the scene.
Brush fire behind Venetian on River Drive
Fire
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible brush or tree fire behind a business on River Drive in Garfield, New Jersey. The fire was reported to be accessible from the opposite side of a fence near Orchard, and units indicated the fire appeared to be out while the fire department was notified.
Tree fire reported on River Drive in Garfield
Fire
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, garfield fire crews, including Engine 2 and Engine 5, were dispatched to a possible tree fire near River Drive in Garfield, New Jersey.
Welfare check requested for person expressing depression
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check on a woman at a residence near River Drive after her sister reported she has been expressing depression and feeling distant from the family and has not had meaningful contact in about a week.
Complaint about leaves blown into roadway
Disturbance
Plauderville Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported someone blowing leaves into the roadway on Ridge Road near a firehouse. An officer checked the area and reported the roadway was clear with no issues.
Abandoned chihuahua reported at pet store
Other Non-Crime Event
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a pet store near Passaic Street in Garfield for a report of an abandoned dog, and animal control was requested to respond.
Water leak reported at Main Street building
Other Non-Crime Event
Main St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a water leak coming through a building foundation near Main Street in Garfield, New Jersey, and said they were unable to reach the Department of Public Works.
Overnight crash damages cars on Belmont Avenue
Traffic
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of Belmont Avenue for a reported motor vehicle crash that may have happened overnight, involving an Acura and a Honda Accord. The vehicles were reportedly on scene and the Acura’s rear bumper was hanging.
Woman aged 52 has chest pain at home
Medical Emergency
Albert St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 52-year-old woman with left-sided chest pain near Albert Street in Garfield, New Jersey.
Person found lying on ground at street intersection
Medical Emergency
Charles St & Gaston Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible medical emergency near Charles Street and Gaston Avenue, where a man was reportedly lying on the ground in the area of a nearby college.
Two vehicles in crash at River and Midland
Traffic
Midland Ave & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of River Drive and Midland Avenue, with units later clearing the scene. A separate report mentions a man lying on the ground near Charles and Gaston.
Minor crash between two cars on Midland Avenue
Traffic
Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a reported motor vehicle accident involving a Jeep Gladiator and a Toyota Camry occurred near Midland Avenue, with no injuries reported.
Parking complaint for cars in yellow zone
Traffic
MacArthur Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking complaint near MacArthur Avenue involving multiple vehicles reportedly parked in a yellow zone.
Woman aged 21 with back pain unable to walk
Medical Emergency
Summit Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a second-floor location near Summit Avenue and Belmont and Van Winkle for a reported 21-year-old woman with back pain who was unable to walk. A medical helicopter unit was advised and en route.
Person with back pain near Summit Ave Garfield
Medical Emergency
Summit Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched in Garfield to a location on Summit Avenue for a possible back pain patient.
Man vomits and has anxiety attack outside store
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency outside a convenience store near a water fountain by the river for a 26-year-old man who was vomiting and having an anxiety attack. Units discussed that he may have been transported to a hospital multiple times before.
Young child experiencing bowel movements through vaginal area
Medical Emergency
MacDonald St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a young girl near McDonald Street and the intersection of Highland and Outwater, where she was reportedly having bowel movements coming through the vaginal area.
Loud music and talking complaint on Lanza Ave
Disturbance
Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible noise complaint involving loud music and loud talking on the first floor of a building on Lanza Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey.
Person experiencing psychiatric emergency near Garfield
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible psychiatric emergency near River Drive in Garfield.
Man feeling unwell after altercation near River Drive
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible emotionally disturbed man near River Drive in Garfield who says he had a verbal argument with his father, took unknown medication, and is waiting outside in a black jacket and sweatpants. Officers are asked to stage nearby while EMS responds.