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Emergency Incidents
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.
45-year-old man with heart device falls at Botany St
Medical Emergency
Botany St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical emergency near Washington Street by Orchard and Botany for a 45-year-old man with a heart defibrillator who reportedly fell.
Person experiencing cardiac problem near Grand Street in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Grand St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac problem near Grand Street in Garfield, New Jersey.
18-year-old male with chest tightness in apartment
Medical Emergency
Grand St Apt 2a, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical issue involving an 18-year-old male with chest tightness at an apartment on Grand Street near Midland and a dead end. The patient was reported alert and conscious, and a medical helicopter unit was notified and en route.
Loose dog reported near Harding Court
Other Non-Crime Event
Henrietta St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible loose dog near Harding Court, with a unit following the animal and another responding to a residence on Henrietta Street.
Traffic stop for vehicle with expired registration
Traffic
Monroe St & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Monroe River involving a white GMC van with an apparently expired New Jersey registration.
Water leak flooding roadway on Semel Avenue
Road Closure
Semel Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a traffic hazard on Semel Avenue between Palisade and Ray, where water was coming out of a crack in the road and beginning to flood the roadway. The public works department was notified and planned to address the issue the next day.
Patient transported from Chestnut St in Garfield
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical patient being transported on Chestnut Street in Garfield, New Jersey.
Elderly woman with rectal bleeding at Chestnut St
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Chestnut Street in Garfield for an 80-year-old woman with reported rectal bleeding. EMS was notified and on the way.
Domestic assault reported on Malcolm Avenue
Domestic Dispute
Malcolm Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence on Malcolm Avenue near Elizabeth and Charles streets. An open-line 911 call captured yelling, and updates indicated a male was reportedly hitting a female. A sword was mentioned as a possible weapon but was said not to be in use at that time.
Traffic stop on Chestnut Street ends with summons
Traffic
Chestnut St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Chestnut Street and Valley in Garfield, New Jersey, and issued one summons to the driver. At the same time, a separate dispute was reported at a residence on Malcolm Avenue, where yelling was heard on an open 911 line and the caller said she was trying to collect her belongings.
41-year-old female with dizziness and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Westminster Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment near Westminster Place and the intersection of Frederick and Clark for a 41-year-old woman reported to be anemic, dizzy, having trouble breathing, and experiencing chest pain.
Loud bang and power outage on Orchard Street block
Utility Hazard
Orchard St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a possible utility hazard near Orchard Street after a resident reported a loud bang followed by a power outage affecting the block.
99-year-old man falls with possible broken hip on Banta Ave
Medical Emergency
Banta Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a first-floor location on Banta Avenue in Garfield for a 99-year-old man who reportedly fell and may have a broken hip.
Car side mirror damaged on Cambridge Avenue
Property Damage
Cambridge Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a business near Cambridge Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey, for a reported property damage incident involving a smashed side mirror on a Cadillac. The caller requested to make a report.
Van parked in yellow zone on First Street
Traffic
1st St & Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check a report of a white commercial van parked in a yellow zone near First Street and Harrison Avenue, possibly on First Street.
Smoke at apartment caused by overcooked food
Fire
Ray St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a front door near Division and Ray, later corrected to a location on Rae Street. The situation was later reported to be overcooked food in an apartment.
Panic alarm at business on River Drive
Suspicious Activity
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a panic or general distress alarm was reported at a check-cashing business near River Drive and the Bogart and Midland area in Garfield. Dispatch advised that no contact had been made.
Commercial fire alarm at River Drive business
Fire
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a restaurant near River Drive in Garfield, with the alarm reportedly activated at a basement smoke detector.
