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Emergency Incidents
Parking complaint on North Avenue in Garwood
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint on the 300 block of North Avenue involving a gray Subaru with a New Jersey license plate. One parking summons was issued.
Vehicle moved after parking complaint on North Ave
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint on the 300 block of North Avenue in Garwood involving a vehicle with a New Jersey license plate. The vehicle was advised and moved.
Car moved after parking complaint on North Avenue
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers addressed a parking complaint involving a vehicle on the 300 block of North Avenue in Garwood. The vehicle was contacted, advised, and moved.
Traffic stop for driver with suspended license
Traffic
West St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the 100 block of South in Garwood involving a New Jersey vehicle. The driver’s license was reportedly suspended for failure to comply with a program.
Assist given to 94-year-old male at Maple Court
Medical Emergency
Maple Ct, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to a possible medical assist for a 94-year-old man near Maple Court in Garwood, with no injuries reported.
Person with abdominal pain at Garwood apartment
Medical Emergency
Anchor Pl Apt 2, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible abdominal pain emergency at an apartment on Anchor Place in Garwood.
Minor crash at South and Center, no injuries
Traffic
South Ave & Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a motor vehicle crash at South Avenue and Center Street in Garwood, with no apparent injuries.
Person reported in roadway near silver SUV
Suspicious Activity
South Ave & Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a Garwood unit to respond to South Ave and Center Street for a possible suspicious vehicle or person in the middle of the street, with a silver Dodge Durango nearby.
Erratic blue Hyundai reported on South Avenue
Traffic
East St & South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a blue four-door Hyundai driving erratically near South and East, possibly swerving over the yellow line and speeding, last seen continuing south past headquarters toward Westfield.
Unregistered vehicle ticketed on North Ave
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported an unregistered vehicle parked on the 10 block of North Ave in Garwood and planned to issue a citation. The vehicle was described as a Nissan Rogue with a New Jersey license plate.
Minor crash involving red Chevrolet Sonic on Walnut St
Traffic
Walnut St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported minor motor vehicle accident near Walnut Street involving a red Chevrolet Sonic and another vehicle with some damage. A sergeant from another jurisdiction requested contact with the involved party and provided phone and jurisdiction information for follow-up.
Reckless driver reported on Walnut Street in Garwood
Traffic
Walnut St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a silver Hyundai last seen traveling north on Walnut Avenue in Garwood. The vehicle was reportedly gone on arrival, and nearby agencies were notified to check the area when units were available.
Theft of sports equipment at Lincoln rec center
Theft Report
Lincoln Ave W, Garwood, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a rec center on Lincoln Avenue for a possible theft of expensive sports equipment, with a vehicle reportedly parked on Lincoln Avenue.
Noise complaint over church music practice
Disturbance
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint involving loud music from a church practice near Center Street, with residents on Myrtle Court affected.
Person with altered mental status after fall at home
Medical Emergency
Spruce Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported fall victim near Spruce Ave and are asked to determine if emergency medical services are needed. The caller reports the person is not making sense, suggesting possible altered mental status.
Man found unconscious with head injuries outside gym
Medical Emergency
South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible medical emergency at a mall fitness center, where a passerby reported finding a man who had appeared unconscious and was later conscious with a bruise and cut on his head. The cause of the injury was unknown.
Officer conducts traffic stop on North Avenue
Traffic
North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the 100 block of North Avenue involving a dark-colored Mazda with one occupant and a New Jersey license plate.
Northbound right lane on Center St closed to traffic
Road Closure
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, the northbound right lane near the Center St underpass in Garwood is reported closed to traffic until around midday tomorrow.
Temporary lane closure on Center Street
Road Closure
Center St, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, a southbound lane on the 900 block of Center Street in Garwood is reported to be temporarily closed.
Hit-and-run crash involving Honda minivan
Traffic
Center St Apt 2, Garwood, NJ 07027
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash involving a Honda Odyssey on Center Street in Garwood. They checked two vehicles and their associated insurance and address information before confirming the incident was a hit and run.
