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Emergency Incidents
Police respond to large fight on Cedar Street
Assault Report
Cedar St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist Garfield police with a reported fight involving about 10 people near Cedar Street between Van Winkle Avenue and Belmont Avenue. The other agency later indicated they no longer needed assistance.
Large fight reported on Cedar Street in Garfield
Assault Report
Cedar St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible fight involving about ten people near Cedar Street by Beaumont and Van Winkle, with unknown weapons and mutual aid requested from Lodi.
Intoxicated woman picked up by responsible party
Substance Use
Semel Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested additional units to assist a possible intoxicated woman waiting to be picked up by a responsible party at a location near Semel Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey.
Lockout assistance provided at Semel Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
Semel Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire personnel responded to a lockout at a location on Semel Avenue involving a female who was waiting to be picked up and a responsible party handling an intoxicated woman. The fire department reportedly assisted the person without incident.
Hit-and-run crash damages parked cars on Belmont
Traffic
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run on Belmont Avenue, where a light-colored sedan struck parked, unoccupied vehicles, including a gray Acura, and then fled the scene. The caller reported having video footage of the incident.
Vehicle crash with possible entrapment reported
Traffic
Gaston Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle accident near a location in the Garfield area involving a vehicle that was not returning and possible entrapment.
Overturned truck with two people trapped inside
Traffic
Semel Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported overturned truck near Summer Avenue by Bergen and Clinton, where a male and female were reportedly trapped inside. Fire and EMS were dispatched, and a parked vehicle was also struck. Both trapped occupants appeared to be in good health but might need to be cut out, and Thermal Avenue was to be closed between Alpine and Forest.
Party complaint with juveniles sick in street
Disturbance
Division Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible party near Division Avenue in Garfield, where juveniles were reportedly vomiting in the street. Multiple units responded to the scene.
Loud music complaint at bar on River Drive
Disturbance
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched for a noise complaint involving extremely loud music coming from a bar on River Drive in Garfield. The caller reportedly did not want to speak with an officer.
Heavily intoxicated teen at Dewitt Street home
Substance Use
Dewitt St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a heavily intoxicated female, possibly a minor, near Dewitt Street in Garfield, New Jersey, with an associated vehicle mentioned.
Residents playing loud music at Dewitt and River
Disturbance
Dewitt St & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a large group of juveniles being loud near Dewitt Street and River Drive in Garfield. They found residents playing loud music, advised them to keep it down at night, and cleared the area.
Traffic stop ends with warning for improper passing
Traffic
Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln Place involving a silver Nissan Altima. The vehicle’s registration was valid, and the stop concluded with a warning for improper passing.
Verbal dispute between couple at Lincoln Place home
Disturbance
Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible verbal dispute between a man and a woman in a backyard near Lincoln Place by Commerce and Ashland. A caller from a nearby residence reported hearing the argument, possibly masked by music, and did not want to speak with officers.
Commercial fire alarm at Lansdowne Avenue bar
Fire
Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a bar on Lansdowne Avenue and later cleared the call. In a separate incident, officers were sent to a possible verbal dispute between a man and a woman in a backyard near Lincoln Place.
Commercial fire alarm at Sweet Whiskey Bar
Fire
Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported activated commercial fire alarm at a bar on Lanza Ave in Garfield.
Resident reports loud crowd outside bar
Disturbance
Van Winkle Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible disorderly conduct incident at a bar near Oak Bar, where a resident reported a loud crowd outside. Multiple units responded to the scene.
Officer with disabled vehicle on Hillside Terrace
Traffic
Hillside Terrace, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a possible disabled vehicle near Hillside Terrace in Garfield, New Jersey. The officer reports a red unit and a specific vehicle license plate over the radio.
Loud group reported near Century Park
Disturbance
Hillside Terrace, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible noise disturbance near Hillside Terrace in Garfield, involving a group of about (number withheld) people speaking loudly near Century Park.
Large gathering dispersed at Krakow Street home
Disturbance
Krakow St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disorderly conduct complaint about a large gathering at a residence on Krakow Street in Garfield. The gathering was dispersed, and a parent was advised they may receive a summons by mail.
Commercial fire alarm at catering business
Fire
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a catering business on Paseo Street in Garfield.
