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Emergency Incidents
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.
Disabled van blocking Route 15 North lane
Traffic
NJ-15, Jefferson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled van in the right lane of Route 15 North near Picatinny Arsenal with no lights or hazard lights on. Units were sent to check the vehicle but were later told to stand down, and Rockaway was to be notified.
Pregnant woman with rapid heart rate and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
Yuma Trail, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Eumet Trail in Oak Ridge for a possible medical emergency involving a 30-year-old pregnant woman with twins who was reported to have a rapid heart rate, tingling in her arm, and difficulty breathing.
Residential burglar alarm on Willow Drive
Break-In
Willow Dr, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near Willow Drive, with the alarm reportedly coming from the garage side door.
Report of possible impaired driver on Highview Trail
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible impaired driver in a black Lexus that drove onto a lawn near Highview Trail and Highview Terrace in Jefferson, New Jersey. The vehicle, occupied by one elderly man, was later contacted by an officer on South Parkway.
Low hanging wire reported on Weldon Road
Road Closure
Weldon Rd, Jefferson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible low hanging wire on Weldon Road past a camping area toward Route 15, and a unit is checking the hazard.
Property damage reported at gas station on Route 15
Property Damage
NJ-15, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller, described as the manager of a gas and grass business, reported possible property damage near a gas station on Route 15 North.
Alarm activation of unknown cause in home
Fire
Winona Trail, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a home near Winona Trail for an activated alarm of unknown origin, possibly a burglar or carbon monoxide alarm.
Large piece of wood blocking road by school
Traffic
N New York Ave, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, a teacher reported a possible traffic hazard near an elementary school, with a large piece of wood in the middle of the street. A unit advised they would check the situation.
Dump truck leaking fluid on Route 15 North
Traffic
NJ-15, Jefferson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard on Route 15 North near a local landmark involving a dump truck leaking fluid. A unit is asked to check the area when available.
Car hits utility pole on Minnick Road, no injuries
Traffic
Minnisink Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash near Minnick Road in Lake Hopatcong. A Honda Civic reportedly struck a utility pole, airbags deployed, and no injuries were reported. A tow truck was requested, and the vehicle was partially over a cinder block wall.
67-year-old man with breathing difficulty at Heritage Ct
Medical Emergency
Heritage Ct, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 67-year-old man having difficulty breathing near Heritage Court in Jefferson.
67-year-old man having difficulty breathing at Heritage Ct
Medical Emergency
Heritage Ct, Jefferson, NJ 07438
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 67-year-old man having difficulty breathing near Heritage Court in Jefferson, New Jersey.
Man with altered mental status at NJ apartment
Medical Emergency
NJ-15 Unit 48, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an apartment on Route 15 South in Lake Hopatcong. A man was initially reported needing a lift assist, then described as shaking and not responding. Responders later reported he was breathing, conscious, and had altered mental status.
Injured deer in right lane on Route 15 North
Traffic
Berkshire Valley Rd, Jefferson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a struck deer in the right lane of Route 15 North just before the Berkshire Valley Road exit. The deer was reported to be alive.
Reckless white SUV reported on Route 15 north
Traffic
NJ-15, Jefferson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers responded to a report of a white Honda Pilot driving unsafely on Route 15 North near the Weldon exit, swerving between lanes and driving without lights. The vehicle later pulled over near mile marker 8.4, and an officer contacted the driver.
