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Emergency Incidents
Person having trouble breathing near Commerce Street, Garfield
Medical Emergency
Commerce St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location on Commerce Street in Garfield for a person having trouble breathing, with no advanced life support available.
Welfare check after report of domestic assault
Domestic Dispute
Orchard St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a 27-year-old woman at an apartment on Orchard Street after a third-party caller reported that her boyfriend may have assaulted her while they were driving on Route 17. The woman was last seen in a black Honda CRV, and officers were asked to look for any visible injuries.
Person with gastrointestinal hemorrhage near Union Avenue
Medical Emergency
Union Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible gastrointestinal hemorrhage near Union Avenue and transported a patient to a hospital. Another unit responded to a separate cardiac problem near Kenwick Road.
Heat detector alarm in liquor store garage
Fire
Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were requested to a business on Harrison Avenue for a possible heat detector activation in a garage area.
Infant choking incident on Belmont Avenue resolved
Medical Emergency
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a one-month-old infant choking on Belmont Avenue. The infant was later reported to be fine, breathing and being held, with EMS expected to arrive to evaluate her.
Medical call: infant choking reported on Belmont Avenue
Traffic
Belmont Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a residence near Belmont Avenue for a report of a one-month-old baby choking. The infant was later reported to be breathing, and EMS was responding to evaluate.
Woman possibly having a stroke at home
Medical Emergency
Arnot St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Arnold Street in Garfield for a 70-year-old woman with a possible stroke who was conscious and breathing.
Officer with disabled vehicle at Midland and Outwater
Traffic
Midland Ave & Outwater Ln, Garfield, NJ 07663
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a disabled motor vehicle near Midland Avenue and Outwater Lane in Garfield, New Jersey.
Woman fell down stairs with possible arm fracture
Medical Emergency
Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Palisade Avenue for a 30-year-old woman who reportedly fell down a flight of stairs and landed face first on concrete. She was reported to have a possible left arm fracture and swelling in her right arm, and advanced life support was requested.
Police respond to fire call after party at Grand Street
Fire
Grand St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to respond to a possible fire at a location on Grand Street in Garfield, New Jersey, after the fire department reported a party-related incident and hose-line activity.
Gas shut off to malfunctioning boiler at home
Fire
Morris Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported malfunctioning boiler at a home near Morris Avenue. The gas supply was secured, and the homeowner was advised to wait for the utility company to arrive.
Traffic stop on Monroe Street Bridge in Garfield
Traffic
Monroe St, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on the Monroe Street Bridge in New Jersey involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Engine company assists citizen on Grand Street
Other Non-Crime
Grand St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters from Engine 2 were dispatched to a possible assistance call near Grand Street in Garfield.
Intoxicated man needing hospital at Garfield Place
Substance Use
Garfield Pl, Garfield, NJ 07606
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical issue involving an intoxicated man on the first floor of a building near Garfield Place, where he reportedly needed transport to a hospital.
Car blocking driveway on Long Avenue
Traffic
River Dr, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking issue near River Drive, where a black Mercedes was reportedly blocking a driveway on Long Avenue.
Debris cleared and lanes reopened on River Drive
Road Closure
River Dr, Garfield, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that debris was cleared from River Drive in Garfield, and the roadway was reopened in both directions. A city vehicle had the involved vehicle, and remaining pieces of a light pole were left on the roadside for DPW pickup.
River Drive closed between Lanza and Market
Road Closure
Lanza Ave & River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports River Drive closed in both directions from Lanza Avenue to Market Street in Garfield. Units also discuss a verbal dispute between neighbors and request an additional unit near River and Market.
Woman with right leg pain at Cedar Street
Medical Emergency
Cedar St, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a medical call for a 55-year-old woman with pain in her right leg at a location on Cedar Street. Units discuss coverage and mutual aid while another road is reported closed in both directions.
Hazmat response to fluid spill on River Drive
Fire
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and hazmat crews were dispatched to a possible fluid spill near River Drive in Garfield at the request of police and fire personnel.
Car hits tree and planter on River Drive
Traffic
River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash on River Drive, where a vehicle apparently struck a tree or planter. One vehicle was damaged and may need a flatbed tow, and the public works department was notified.
