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Emergency Incidents
Person screaming at train station in Garwood
Disturbance
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of someone screaming at a train station near North Avenue in Garwood. They checked the area around a restaurant parking lot by the north side train tracks.
Traffic stop with license check on South Avenue
Traffic
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on the 200 block of South Avenue. The vehicle was checked and appeared to be registered to a Chrysler or Lexus with a valid license and no points.
Loud noise complaint at golf lounge in Garwood
Disturbance
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported loud noise at a golf lounge near an underpass, where an anonymous caller said the sound was shaking the building.
Fire alarm investigation possibly from gas meter
Fire
East St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested by police to investigate a fire alarm near East Street and George Avenue, possibly related to a gas meter. The gas company was also notified.
Man intoxicated and scared of himself at Home Depot
Medical Emergency
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Home Depot to speak with a 911 caller who reported being scared of himself and sounding intoxicated. The caller was reportedly near a shed at the store, and an ambulance was later requested for a possible medical emergency.
Traffic stop near South Avenue in Garwood
Traffic
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near South Avenue in Garwood involving a vehicle with New Jersey plates.
Neighbor noise complaint at South Ave apartment
Disturbance
South Ave Apt 253, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call about a possible ongoing disturbance at an apartment building on South Ave, where a resident reported yelling, stomping, and screaming from an upstairs apartment believed to be unit (number withheld) for about an hour.
Unruly customer reported at gas station
Disturbance
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to a gas station near Center Street in Garwood for a report of an unruly customer from a worker.
Person locked out of apartment after hospital visit
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a senior building where a man was reportedly locked out of his apartment after returning from the hospital and needed help getting back in through the back entrance.
Minor crash in mall lot on South Ave
Traffic
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible minor fender bender in a mall parking lot near South Ave, with no injuries reported.
Two vehicles need towing after crash at Oak and Valley
Traffic
Oak St, Garwood, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle accident near Oak Street in Garwood, with two tow trucks requested and an officer arriving on scene.
Road hazard from fallen crossing sign on Fourth Avenue
Road Closure
Walnut St & 4th Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident reported that a pedestrian crossing or slow sign was struck and is lying across Fourth Avenue near Walnut, creating a possible road hazard.
Purse reported stolen from parking garage
Theft Report
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible purse theft after a woman apparently left her purse unattended in a parking garage at a residential complex on South Ave in Garwood. The woman was reported to be meeting with building security at the main office while surveillance footage was reviewed.
Minor street flooding on South and North avenues
Road Closure
Lincoln Ave W, Garwood, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports minor flooding on South Avenue near the 4500 block and on North Avenue near the 200 block, with roads still passable. Clogged drains are reportedly slowing drainage, and there is also a small amount of flooding in front of Garwood Meadow, which remains passable.
Report of motorist dispute at South and Center
Disturbance
South Ave & Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motorist dispute near South Avenue and Center Street in (name withheld). They checked the area and did not find a black Acura or any apparent accident.
Disabled transit bus on North Avenue in Garwood
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disabled New Jersey Transit bus on the 200 block of North Avenue near a restaurant. A mechanic was waiting for another mechanic to arrive with a missing part to repair the bus.
Pregnant woman with general sickness at West St
Medical Emergency
West St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were requested to a social services location on West Minister for a possible medical issue involving a pregnant woman with general weakness and sickness.
Fire alarm activated at Center Street building
Fire
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report an activated fire alarm in the basement of a middle building near Center Street. The specific business is unknown, and the fire department has already been paged to respond.
Female with racing heart rate near 3rd Avenue
Medical Emergency
3rd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a residence on 3rd Avenue in Garwood for a reported medical issue involving a female who was complaining of a racing heart rate.
Arm injury after crash on East Street
Traffic
East St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire rescue units were dispatched to a possible post motor vehicle accident near East Street in Garwood, with a unit reported on 4th.
