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Emergency Incidents
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.
Fire alarm at Lincoln School kitchen in Garwood
Fire
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported general fire alarm at Lincoln School on Second Avenue. Units arrived, established command, and investigated a report that all the burners in the kitchen stove were activated.
Group warned for setting off fireworks
Disturbance
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a group near a location north of Winslow about possible fireworks. The group was advised and moved on, and the officer remained nearby until they left.
Roommate dispute reported at Garwood residence
Domestic Dispute
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence near Second Avenue in Garwood for a reported dispute between two women who appear to be roommates. The caller reported limited details due to a language barrier and was asked whether the parties would come outside and which floor they were on.
Parking complaint on South Ave in Garwood
Traffic
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking violation on the 300 block of South Ave in Garwood involving a vehicle with a New Jersey license plate.
Fire alarm activation at Myrtle Avenue residence
Fire
Myrtle Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a building near Myrtle Ave in Garwood for a reported activated fire alarm. No smoke or fire was reported, and residents were said to have evacuated.
Fire alarm sounding at Myrtle Avenue home
Fire
Myrtle Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a fire alarm sounding at a location near Myrtle Ave in Garwood, with no fire reported.
Traffic stop on Walnut Street in Garwood
Traffic
Walnut St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near Walnut Street involving a vehicle registered in Cape May. The driver’s license was reported valid, and medical personnel were notified.
Welfare check for diabetic tenant at open-door building
Medical Emergency
Walnut St & North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a building near North Avenue and Walnut Street for a welfare check after a neighbor reported a third-floor tenant’s car in the driveway and the back door open, with concern for the tenant’s diabetic medical condition.
Officers check on caller over dog and neighbor issue
Suspicious Activity
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a rear parking lot behind a business on North Avenue to speak with occupants of a white Honda Pilot about a reported dog and neighbor concern that was described as a non-emergency call.
Medical call dispatched near Second Avenue
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible medical emergency at a location near Second Avenue in Garwood, with another unit being sent to assist.
Person overdoses near 2nd Avenue in Garwood
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose at an apartment on Carwood Avenue. Unit 3241 was assigned to the call.
Traffic stop on North Avenue in Garwood
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Mazda on the 400 block of North Avenue near Westwood. The vehicle’s New Jersey registration was checked and the unit was advised they were good to proceed.
Two-car crash on South Ave with no injuries
Traffic
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car minor crash on the 30 block of South Ave near Pumping Kings involving a gray Nissan Rogue and a gray Toyota Prius, with no reported injuries or airbag deployment.
Fire crews check odor of burning at apartment
Fire
East St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported odor of burning at an apartment complex near East South Avenue. A property manager reported a rubber burning smell, and arriving units found a four-story building with nothing visibly showing.
Minor two-car crash in rear lot near Roxie Salon
Traffic
Maple St & North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor two-car crash in a rear parking lot near Maple Street and North Avenue by a salon. The vehicles were a gold Chrysler Atlas and a gold Honda Fit, with no reported injuries or airbag deployment, and both drivers remained on scene.
Missing person report from 2nd Avenue home
Missing Person
2nd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are starting a possible missing person report from a location on 2nd Avenue, with more information to follow.
Traffic stop finds suspended registration and license
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on the 300 block of North Avenue in Garwood involving a New Jersey vehicle. Records indicated the registered driver, an adult male, had insurance-related registration and license suspension information.
Reported burglary and fleeing SUV on Pine Grove
Break-In
Pine Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary near Pine Grove in Garwood, New Jersey. A black SUV with no license plate reportedly fled at a high rate of speed and may have been heading toward the Central area. Units were asked to monitor the area, and no suspect description was available.
