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Emergency Incidents
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.
Traffic dispersal after crash near Century Field
Traffic
Gaston Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers managed traffic near Century Field and Gaston Avenue in Garfield after a possible motor vehicle crash. Multiple residents reported vehicles dispersing onto side streets, and Lodi units provided mutual aid to help control the situation. A gray GMC with a New Jersey license plate was added to the crash card.
Dolphine Park, 8 W Dolphine Pkwy, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a disabled vehicle near Dolphine Park and is attempting a jump start while traffic is backed up in the area.
Alarm activated at senior center with crowd present
Break-In
Hillside Terrace, Garfield, New Jersey 07026, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported alarm activation at a senior center near Hillside Terrace, with a possible large gathering of around 50 people at the location.
Police respond to large party at Krakow Street home
Disturbance
Krakow St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, police units were dispatched to a possible large party near Craddock Street, with one unit delayed while clearing another location.
Residents report possible park party
Disturbance
Gaston Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident near Gaston Avenue in Garfield reported a possible party taking place in a nearby park, and a police unit was already in the area.
Scooter flees traffic stop and continues into Clifton
Traffic
Outwater Ln & Ackerman Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to stop a black scooter traveling west on Outwater Lane toward Ackerman Avenue. The scooter did not stop and continued into Clifton, then was directed toward Bonnie Village. Officers also checked a white Nissan Pathfinder and its registration in the Garfield area.
Man reported following group of juveniles
Suspicious Activity
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent near Passaic St for reports of a man following a group of juveniles. The juveniles were described as wearing all black, with one reportedly wearing a (description withheld). The man was described as a white male wearing a red-and-black (description withheld) and jeans. Callers later reported he was no longer following them, but the juveniles were still waiting on scene for officers.
Driver passed out behind wheel in moving car on US-46
Medical Emergency
US-46, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a Mercedes still moving near Midland and Route 46, with a person possibly unconscious behind the wheel. Units were sent to check the vehicle and the person’s welfare.
Officers respond to theft report near Lincoln place
Theft Report
Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible theft call near Lincoln Place, with one officer planning to respond after leaving a nearby Walmart.
Male outside Wawa has anxiety attack
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a medical call at a convenience store for a man outside by a water fountain who was reportedly having a possible anxiety attack. The man was described as wearing a tan hooded sweatshirt and was noted as possibly the same person from an earlier incident. A separate stack call was also mentioned near Lincoln.
Reports of train crossing malfunction in Garfield
Traffic
Plauderville, Midland Avenue &, President St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple callers reported a possible train crossing malfunction near the Plauderville station stop by a QuickChek. Units checked the area, contacted the train, and the crossing appeared to return to normal as the train moved.
Shoplifting report at Walmart in Garfield
Theft Report
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a Walmart, where loss prevention reported a woman on foot who had just taken merchandise worth about $200. She was last seen near the back containers and between nearby restaurants, and the caller later said the stolen proceeds were recovered.
Road closed between Morrison and Columbus
Road Closure
Jewell St & Columbus Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure on Jewell Street between Morrison and Columbus in Garfield, New Jersey.
Parking complaint on Monroe Street
Traffic
Monroe St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed multiple possible parking complaints, including walk-in reports at Monroe Street, Somerset Street, and Fort Cherry.
Parking complaint on Somerset Street
Traffic
Somerset St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received multiple possible parking complaints, including walk-in reports at locations on Monroe Street, Somerset Street, and near Fort Cherry.
Commercial fire alarm activation on Jewell Street
Fire
Jewell St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm activation near Jewell Street in Garfield.
Commercial fire alarm with smoke in basement
Fire
Jewell St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible commercial fire alarm with reported smoke in the basement near Jewell Street in Garfield.
