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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious people on school construction site
Suspicious Activity
Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a school near Outwater Lane and Wildwood Lane for a report of possible suspicious people walking on construction property with flashlights. Multiple units were requested to assist with officer contact.
Residential burglary alarm on Iris Lane
Break-In
Iris Ln, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a residential burglary alarm at a home near Iris Lane in Garfield, with the front door zone activated. An officer was asked to respond to the reported alarm.
Screaming heard on 911 hang-up at Harrison Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible emergency after a 911 hang-up from a 911-only number near Harrison Avenue, with screaming heard in the background and no callback possible.
Car driving on railroad tracks near Garfield station
Traffic
Garfield, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible vehicle driving on the railroad tracks near the Main Line in Garfield, with railroad units coordinating to locate the car and clear the interlocking.
Neighbor reportedly threatened to run over caller
Assault Report
Market St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported threat near Market Street by Prospect and Ray, where a caller said a neighbor with prior issues threatened to run him over and had previously thrown items from a window.
Suspicious person reported at front door
Suspicious Activity
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious male at a residence near River Drive. The caller said the man rang the doorbell, stood by the gate, and then left the area.
Fragrance theft reported at Ulta store
Theft Report
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an employee at a store on Passaic Street in Garfield reported a possible theft of multiple fragrance bottles by two men wearing hoodies around 1:30 p.m.
Suspicious door-to-door solicitors at Lincoln Place
Suspicious Activity
Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of two men who came to a property near Lincoln Place claiming to be with a phone company. The caller did not want to speak with an officer, and one of the men reportedly said he was leaving.
Two vehicles collide at Outwater and River
Traffic
Outwater Ln & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision with one vehicle smoking near Outwater Lane and River Drive in Garfield.
Two-car crash at Midland and Outwater intersection
Traffic
Midland Ave & Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07663
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car crash near Outwater Lane and Midland Avenue in Garfield involving a Jaguar and a Chevy. The Jaguar was reported to be smoking, and no injuries were indicated. The fire department was being dispatched to the scene.
Pregnant woman possibly miscarrying in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Jewell St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near Jewell Street for a 39-year-old woman who is about five weeks pregnant and reportedly has a possible miscarriage with bleeding and abdominal pain.
Roads reopen after crash at Midland and State
Traffic
Midland Avenue, Garfield, New Jersey 07026, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible crash near Midland Avenue and State, with the roads now clear and reopened and a crash report to be completed.
Traffic stop at Cambridge and Commerce
Traffic
Commerce St & Cambridge Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Cambridge Avenue and Commerce Street involving a vehicle with a valid registration.
Disabled car after curb crash at Market and River
Traffic
River Dr & Market St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic incident involving a disabled gray Honda Accord near River Drive and Market Street after it reportedly drove over a curb and was no longer drivable.
Parked car hit in Sherman Place hit-and-run
Traffic
Sherman Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible hit-and-run involving a parked car near Sherman Place by Gaston and Grand. The caller reported that an unknown driver struck the vehicle and is waiting outside for officers.
Woman with protruding coccyx bone needs transport
Medical Emergency
MacDonald St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a group home near MacDonald Street and the intersection of Outwater and Highland for a 40-year-old woman with a recurring protruding coccyx issue who needed transport.
Disabled truck leaking fluid at Midland and Passaic
Fire
Midland Ave & Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and hazmat units were dispatched to the area of Midland Avenue and Passaic Street in Garfield for a reported disabled tractor-trailer with a fluid spill.
E-bike parked in handicap spot on Westminster
Traffic
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint involving an e-bike parked in a handicap spot near the intersection of Westminster and Palisade, associated with a residence on Belmont Avenue.
Traffic stop at Chestnut Street and Schley Street
Traffic
Chestnut St & Schley St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Chestnut Street and Schley Street in Garfield, involving a vehicle with a valid registration return from Saddle Brook.
Disabled car with flat tire at High and Division
Traffic
Division Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle with a flat front right tire near High Street and Division Avenue and requested a duty tow because the motorist had a spare but no jack. At the same time, a separate medical call was reported in a parking garage on Dairy Court involving an elderly woman who had fallen and may have hit her head. EMS was directed to the rear of the building for access.
