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Emergency Incidents
Behavioral emergency reported near Garfield
Medical Emergency
Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible behavioral emergency at a location on Midland Ave in Garfield, with (number withheld) assigned and (number withheld) operating solo for now.
Disabled car blocking road on Palisade Avenue
Traffic
Palisade Ave & Hepworth Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled Honda Accord with a snapped axle blocking the roadway on Palisade Avenue between Hepworth Place and Somerset Street. The vehicle may need a tow truck to be removed from the road.
Commercial burglar alarm at restaurant
Break-In
Plauderville Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported commercial burglar alarm at a restaurant on Cloverdale Avenue, with the alarm activation reported on the second floor on the north side.
Report of threats by school staff at home
Assault Report
Malcolm Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Malcolm Avenue for a caller who wanted to report that a school principal and a security guard allegedly threatened him earlier that morning.
Landlord and tenant dispute over eviction
Other Incidents
Lanza Ave building 1, unit 7, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible landlord-tenant dispute over an eviction at an apartment building on Lanza Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey.
Report of abandoned car on Pacific Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Pacific Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible abandoned vehicle in front of a building on Pacific Street in Garfield, New Jersey. The vehicle was described as an Acura with a New Jersey license plate registered out of Rochelle Park.
Person sick near Market Street in Garfield, NJ
Medical Emergency
Market St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible sick person at a location on Market Street in Saddle Brook, with a Bravo priority response.
Officer responds to deceased cat in roadway
Other Non-Crime Event
MacArthur Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched from a nearby park to the area of MacArthur Avenue in Garfield for a possible deceased cat in the roadway, and animal control was discussed.
Young child experiences back and thigh pain
Medical Emergency
Summit Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a young child with back and thigh pain near Summit Ave in Garfield, New Jersey. A family member was notified and was on the way to the scene.
Gray car blocking driveway on MacArthur Avenue
Traffic
MacArthur Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible parking issue near MacArthur Avenue, where a gray vehicle was reportedly blocking a caller’s driveway with someone sitting inside for about 15 minutes.
Elderly woman with severe back pain and nausea
Medical Emergency
Commerce St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are responding to a reported medical issue involving an 83-year-old woman with severe back pain and nausea at an apartment on Commerce Street in Garfield, New Jersey.
Traffic advisory after large car meet dispersed
Traffic
US-46, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised that a car meet involving about 100 vehicles was broken up near Elmwood Park, with the vehicles then seen heading westbound on Route 46.
Complaint of loud music near Walmart on Pacific Street
Disturbance
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported loud music coming from a Walmart near a retaining wall on Pacific Street in Garfield, New Jersey, and requested to speak with an officer.
Motorcycle blocking driveway on Harrison Avenue
Traffic
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported parking issue on Harrison Avenue in Garfield, where a blue sports bike was blocking a driveway.
Possible dead cat reported in roadway at Main and Lanza
Traffic
Main St & Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a possible dead cat in the roadway near Main Street and Lanza Avenue in Garfield.
Officers request walk-in report for missing person
Missing Person
Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested that a walk-in report be created for a missing person in Garfield, New Jersey.
Multi-vehicle crash near Belmont Avenue and Washington in Garfield
Traffic
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor-vehicle crash near Belmont Avenue and Washington. An update indicated there was no pedestrian struck, but a disabled vehicle required a tow. Belmont Avenue between Orchard and Washington was temporarily closed, and one person reported back and knee pain; BLS was on scene.
Person having trouble breathing at Commerce St, Garfield
Medical Emergency
Commerce St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Commerce Street in Garfield for a person having trouble breathing. Advanced life support was later reported as possibly canceled.
Shoplifting of rifles from Walmart parking area
Theft Report
Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a store on Pacific Street. A man in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) reportedly fled toward the parking lot area, and there was mention of rifles as stolen items. It was unclear whether he left on foot or in a white Cadillac.
Woman having breathing difficulty on oxygen at apartment
Medical Emergency
Commerce St Apt 101, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical emergency at an apartment on Commerce Street for a 60-year-old woman having difficulty breathing, using oxygen, and reporting that her inhaler is not working. The door is expected to be unlocked and there may be a dog inside the residence.
