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Emergency Incidents
Car in designated handicap parking spot
Traffic
North Ave & Cedar St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a parking complaint near North Avenue and Cedar Street in Garwood, where a vehicle is reportedly parked in a resident’s designated handicap parking spot, preventing the resident from parking. There may be a passenger in the vehicle.
Suspicious call and possible device in office
Suspicious Activity
South Avenue E, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a business office after a caller reported a suspicious phone call and a possible recording device in the office.
Leaf piles near school zone creating traffic hazard
Road Closure
2nd Ave & Walnut St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested that the middle school remove leaf piles near the school zone, including on Second Avenue and near a location on Walnut Street, to prevent a possible traffic hazard.
Officer checks disabled vehicle on Walnut Street
Traffic
Walnut St & North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop with a disabled vehicle on Walnut Street near the bridge before North Avenue. The driver was reported to be okay and the vehicle was expected to be moved.
Minor crash reported near Hemlock Avenue in Garwood
Traffic
Hemlock Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible minor motor vehicle accident near Hemlock Avenue in Garwood, with no injuries reported.
Person falls and is conscious at supermarket self-checkout
Medical Emergency
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported fall victim at a supermarket near South Avenue, with the person described as alert and conscious near the self-checkout area. County EMS was also called.
Two-car crash with airbag deployment at Willow and West
Traffic
West St & Willow Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash near Willow Avenue and West Street, where at least one vehicle had airbag deployment and one person reportedly complained of pain. Advanced life support was requested for the injured party.
Two-car crash with airbag deployment on West Ridge
Traffic
West St & South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reported a two-vehicle crash near West Ridge around South Avenue by a nearby business. Initially no injuries were reported, but airbag deployment was later mentioned and basic life support and the fire department were requested. One driver was reportedly given a warning.
Male patient needs medical help at East Tayside Avenue
Medical Emergency
East St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving one male patient at an apartment on East Tayside Avenue in Garwood, New Jersey.
Gas odor reported at Garwood recreation center
Fire
Myrtle Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a recreation center in Garwood for a reported smell of gas inside the building.
Traffic stop for car with no registration
Traffic
Maple St & South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Hyundai with no apparent registration near South Avenue and Maple Street in Garwood, New Jersey.
Officer finds people taking used oil from business
Other Non-Crime
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a vehicle near a business on Center Street in Garwood after it was moved from the sidewalk. People were reportedly taking used oil from the business.
Person requests medical transport for swelling at apartment
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible medical transport request for swelling at an apartment in The Villages near 2nd Avenue in Garwood, New Jersey.
Loose sidewalk mat exposing concrete holes
Public Hazard
East St & Locust Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible sidewalk hazard near East Street and Locust Avenue, where a slippery mat had come loose or been removed and was no longer covering small holes in the concrete. The officer moved the mat aside and requested photographs of the area.
Maple Street closed between Myrtle and Spruce
Road Closure
Maple St & Myrtle Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure on Maple Street between Myrtle Avenue and Spruce Street, with the 200 block of Maple also closed in Garwood, New Jersey.
Two-car crash on Spruce Avenue leaks washer fluid
Traffic
Spruce Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a two-car crash in the 300 block of Spruce Avenue near 1st Avenue. The vehicle was only leaking washer fluid, and the fire department was not needed, so crews were terminated and returned to headquarters.
Temporary closure of West Street for fire response
Road Closure
West St & Beech Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates West Street between Beech Avenue and Pine Avenue in Garwood was temporarily closed due to fire department activity. The situation was later described as apparently fine, and responding units were told to disregard.
Two-car crash with fluid leak on Spruce Avenue
Traffic
Spruce Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Spruce Avenue in Garwood for a reported two-car crash with fluid leaking from the vehicles.
Minor crash on Spruce Avenue, no injuries reported
Traffic
Spruce Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the 300 block of Spruce Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a Toyota Corolla and a Lincoln MKZ. The report indicated no injuries, no airbag deployment, and no smoke from the vehicles.
Resident reports attempted entry to apartment
Break-In
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible attempted break-in at an apartment on 2nd Ave, where a caller reported someone was trying to get into her residence.
