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Emergency Incidents
Two-car crash with airbag deployment on Willard Street
Traffic
Willard St & Cambridge Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a two-car crash near Cambridge Avenue and Willis Street in Garfield, New Jersey, involving a green BMW and a blue Mazda with airbags deployed. A life-threatening precaution is requested. A separate commercial fire alarm with basement smoke is also reported at a nearby location.
Commercial building fire on Commerce Street
Fire
Commerce St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are directed to a possible commercial fire near Commercial Street, with fire department personnel expected to be on scene.
Commercial fire alarm with smoke in basement
Fire
Jewell St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a commercial building on Jewell Street in Garfield for an activated fire alarm indicating possible smoke in the basement.
Delayed response to commercial fire alarm
Fire
Jewell St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible stacked commercial fire alarm at a business near Jewell Street in Garfield, with units to be sent when someone becomes available.
Dispute over unpaid work on Division Avenue
Disturbance
Division Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported verbal dispute between two men near Division Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey, involving a woman refusing to pay a man after work was done. The caller was not expected to be on scene, and no weapons were reported.
Man aged 26 has anxiety attack with vomiting and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Morris Ave & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Morris Avenue and River Drive for a 26-year-old man reportedly having an anxiety attack with vomiting and chest pain. Dispatchers noted it may be the same patient from an earlier incident.
Vehicle parked in handicap spot without permit
Traffic
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Walmart parking lot for a parking complaint about a black Lincoln Navigator reportedly parked in a handicap space without a handicap placard.
Welfare check on children at Spring Garden Lane
Missing Person
Spring Garden Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Spring Garden Lane in Garfield for a reported welfare check on two children after a man requested help because he was supposed to have partial custody today and had not seen them in six months.
67-year-old man with possible stroke near Outwater Lane
Medical Emergency
Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a medical call at a residence on Water Lane for a 67-year-old man with a possible stroke.
Traffic stop on silver Toyota Corolla
Traffic
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Paseo Street and Terrace in New Jersey involving a silver Toyota Corolla with a registration that does not return. The vehicle’s VIN is available and the occupants are unknown.
Traumatic injury reported near Jewell Street in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Jewell St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, garfield EMS was dispatched to a possible traumatic injury near Jewell Street in Garfield, New Jersey.
26-year-old man with possible dislocated shoulders in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Jewell St Apt 5, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to an apartment on Jewell Street for a 26-year-old man with a possible dislocated shoulder.
Masked man taking photos of home on Cedar Street
Suspicious Activity
Cedar St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a masked man taking pictures of a home near Cedar Street. The man apparently gave the caller a card with a phone number that did not work, and was last seen heading toward Van Winkle off Cedar Street.
Verbal dispute between customers at Dollar General
Assault Report
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute between two customers at a Dollar General store on River Drive. It was unclear whether the argument was verbal or physical and whether any weapons were involved. When officers arrived, the people involved had left. A separate call reported a sewer backup concern at a senior center on Madison Avenue during early voting.
Male patient transported from incident near Wawa in Garfield
Medical Emergency
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical incident involving a family in front of a store near River Drive in Garfield. A male patient was transported to a hospital, and one unit rode in the ambulance as a precaution while another unit followed.
Elderly man trying to enter home on Williams Street
Suspicious Activity
Williams St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported suspicious person near William Street, where a resident says an elderly man has been walking back and forth on the property and repeatedly trying to open a door.
Car blocking fire hydrant on Harrison Avenue
Traffic
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a vehicle reported to be blocking a fire hydrant near Harrison Avenue. The officer checked the license plate and contacted the registered resident, with towing authorized if the owner could not be reached.
Car blocking fire hydrant during fire response
Traffic
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews report a possible vehicle blocking a fire hydrant near Harrison Avenue in Garfield during fire operations, and an officer is requested to address the car.
Car blocking driveway on River Drive
Traffic
River Dr, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible vehicle blocking a driveway on East River Drive in Garfield, involving a Nissan Altima.
Verbal dispute reported on Monroe Street
Disturbance
Monroe St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a 911 open line with a possible verbal dispute heard on the first floor of a building near Monroe Street in Garfield, New Jersey. The call taker was unable to get answers from the caller.
