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Emergency Incidents
Person having chest pain near John Nelson Way in Harwich Center
Medical Emergency
John Nelson Way, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a possible chest pain emergency near John Nelson Way in Harwich Center, with a full department recall for an ambulance response.
Police search for woman targeted in gift card scam
Fraud Report
Sisson Rd, Harwich Port, MA 02646
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a woman who may be being scammed into buying Apple gift cards. A passerby reported she was trying to purchase $500 in gift cards and was denied twice. Officers attempt to locate her white car, possibly near Route 39, Chatham Road, and nearby stores.
Person with shortness of breath and palpitations at residence
Medical Emergency
Orleans Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an assisted living facility on Orleans Road involving shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Mutual aid was requested to assist.
Stop sign knocked down at Depot Road and Route 28
Traffic
MA-28 & Depot Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic discusses a possible issue with a stop sign at the intersection of Depot Road and Route 28 in East Harwich. The public works department was notified and reportedly called about the matter earlier in the day.
Stop sign knocked down at Depot Street and Route 28
Traffic
MA-28 & Depot Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic hazard near Depot Street and Route 28 in East Harwich, where a stop sign was reportedly taken out. The public works department had been notified after an earlier call about the issue.
Patient with shortness of breath and abnormal EKG at medical center
Medical Emergency
Long Pond Dr, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a clinic on Long Pond Drive in Harwich for a patient with shortness of breath, an abnormal EKG, and cough. The patient apparently refused care and the ambulance returned to service.
Fire response at urgent care on Long Pond Drive
Fire
Long Pond Dr, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a reported fire at a location near Long Pond Drive. Additional fire companies were later reported on scene. A separate medical call involving difficulty breathing was also mentioned, with one patient reportedly refusing care.
Person with shortness of breath and abnormal EKG at clinic
Medical Emergency
Long Pond Dr, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an urgent care facility on Long Pond Drive for a patient with shortness of breath, an abnormal EKG, and cough. The response was handled as a priority medical incident and units later cleared the scene.
Person bleeding from mouth after possible medication reaction
Medical Emergency
MA-28, West Harwich, MA 02671
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Route 28 in West Harwich for a priority medical call involving a person with bleeding from the mouth and a possible medication reaction.
Person with racing heart at West Harwich apartment
Medical Emergency
MA-28, West Harwich, MA 02671
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical call near Route 28 in West Harwich for a possible medication reaction, and the patient later refused care. A separate report described a motor vehicle crash into the woods behind a business near Route 28, with injuries unknown.
Tree blocks Ridgevale Road in South Harwich
Road Closure
Ridgevale Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews responded to a reported tree down across Ridgevale Road in South Harwich, blocking the roadway near a nearby residence. The road from Ridgevale Road to Glendale Lane was reported inaccessible while crews worked to clear the tree.
Tree blocking Ridgevale Road near South Fire intersection
Road Closure
Ridgevale Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible road hazard where a fallen tree is blocking Ridgeville Road near a residence in Harwich, Massachusetts.
Cab stuck on deck at Main Street Extension
Traffic
Main St, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a possible vehicle-related hazard near Main Street Extension in Harwich, where a cab was reported stuck on a deck.
Person evaluated after past assault at police station lobby
Medical Emergency
Sisson Rd, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested to the Harwich Police Department lobby for a patient evaluation related to a reported past assault. Fire personnel discussed a recall for additional responders while police remained with the patient.
Residential alarm at Snow Road home
Break-In
Oliver Snow Rd, Harwich Port, MA 02646
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a residential alarm at a home on Snow Road, including a garage-to-mudroom door area. The alarm company reported the system had restored, but the homeowner still requested an officer response.
Family dispute between mother and adult son
Domestic Dispute
Robins Way, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a home on Robbins Way, where a caller said an altercation with her adult son was becoming physical. No weapons were reported, and officers met with the caller and attempted to locate the son, who was reportedly walking to work.
Person with high blood pressure near Blueberry Lane
Medical Emergency
Blueberry Ln, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving high blood pressure at a residence near Blueberry Lane and Azalea Drive in Harwich.
Person with abdominal pain near Acorn Drive, Harwich Center
Medical Emergency
Acorn Dr, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving abdominal pain near Acorn Drive in Harwich Center.
Person with abdominal pain treated near Acorn Drive in Harvard Center
Medical Emergency
Acorn Dr, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving abdominal pain near Acorn Drive in Harvard Center. Fire and ambulance units responded, and police later reported having the scene while fire and EMS returned to service.
Person with abdominal pain near Acorn Drive in Harwich Center
Medical Emergency
Acorn Dr, Harwich, MA 02645
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to a reported medical emergency involving abdominal pain near Acorn Drive in Harwich Center. Police had the scene, and fire and ambulance units later cleared and returned to service.
