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Emergency Incidents
Downed power line sparking and on fire in front yard
Fire
Louisiana Ave, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and rescue units were requested for a reported downed power line sparking and on fire in the front yard of a residence near Louisiana Avenue in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.
Traffic control at Minnisink and Bear Drive
Road Closure
Bear Dr, Jefferson, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are managing traffic and closing a road near Minnisink and Bear, with one unit directing traffic and another unit remaining with a driver until a ride arrives.
Car hits pole, wires down on Berkshire Valley Road
Traffic
Berkshire Valley Rd & Minnisink Rd, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash on Berkshire Valley Road near Minnisink Road where a car apparently struck a pole and brought down power lines. The male driver reportedly stepped out, was advised to stay away from the wires, and said he had no injuries and did not request an ambulance.
Male caller mumbling with unknown medical issue in NJ
Medical Emergency
Harbor Dr, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible medical emergency at a residence near Harbor Road in Jefferson, with a male caller on the line who was mumbling and hard of hearing.
Male feeling dizzy at Lighthouse Cir in Jefferson
Medical Emergency
Lighthouse Cir, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units respond to a possible medical issue involving a man who is feeling dizzy near Lighthouse Drive. Crews discuss whether staging is needed in the area.
Traffic stop on Mountainside Road in Jefferson
Traffic
Rhode Island St, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on Mountainside Road near Rhode Island Street involving a specific vehicle.
John Street closed due to roadway hazard
Road Closure
John St, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports that John Street is closed, and residents in the area are being directed to use Mill Street while a utility company and tree crew respond with flaggers present.
Tree on power lines near Route 181 and John Street
Fire
NJ-181 & John St, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible power hazard from a tree on wires near Route 181 and John Street in Jefferson, New Jersey.
Cooking mishap triggers fire response at park
Fire
Nolon Park, Jefferson, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible cooking-related false alarm at a park in Ridgewood. Command later advised all units to return after determining it was a minor kitchen mishap.
Burglar alarm at board of education offices
Break-In
NJ-181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglar alarm at the Board of Education offices near Lake Hopatcong.
Officer checks 911 hang-ups at Lyons Road home
Suspicious Activity
Lyons Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a location near Lyons Road to check on multiple reported 911 hang-up calls after the dispatcher could not reach the caller by phone. The officer later arrived at the scene for a possible welfare check.
Crash at Forest and Horace Road slows traffic
Traffic
Horace Rd, Jefferson, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire personnel are responding to a possible crash near Forest and Horace Road in Jefferson, with officers assisting with traffic control.
Tree and debris blocking Woodlawn Terrace roadway
Road Closure
Woodlawn Terrace, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported tree down across the roadway near Woodlawn Terrace, with debris and a large chunk of the tree blocking the road. No wires were reported involved, and the Department of Public Works was advised.
Welfare check at beige house on White Birch Trail
Medical Emergency
White Birch Trail, Jefferson, NJ 07460
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on a resident at a beige house on White Birch Trail in Lake Stockholm after a report that the person had fallen asleep for work.
Suspicious van and men reported at Oak Ridge home
Suspicious Activity
Whispering Pine Way, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white van backed into a driveway near Whispering Pine in Water’s Edge. The caller reported two men on the back porch claiming they were painting on another street and that the van’s license plate was covered with a black cloth. An officer checked the area and reported nothing showing.
Loud explosions reported near Marine Terrace homes
Suspicious Activity
Marine Terrace, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check reports of three loud explosions heard near Marine Terrace in Lake Forest. A quarry had reportedly been blasting earlier, but the caller said the recent noises were separate.
Elderly woman experiences severe abdominal pain at care home
Medical Emergency
Moquis Trail, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a care home near Moquis Trail in Oak Ridge for a reported 80-year-old woman with severe abdominal pain.
Keys stolen from customer at Wawa store
Theft Report
NJ-15 S, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft at a convenience store near 30th and Jefferson, where a caller reported that another person grabbed her keys from the checkout counter. The caller was waiting for store video footage, and no vehicle description was provided.
Injured deer with arrow in roadway near Oak Ridge
Traffic
Dover-Milton Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an injured deer in the roadway near Dover Milton Road and Milton Road. A passing driver reported that the deer reportedly had an arrow through its head.
Traffic stop on Route 15 south in Jefferson
Traffic
NJ-15, Jefferson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 15 south near a gas station involving a Chevy Equinox with New York registration. In a separate call, a passing driver reported an injured deer with an apparent arrow through its head near a residence on Dover Milton Road.
