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Emergency Incidents
Smoke alarm activation at Broad Avenue condos
Fire
Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a condominium on Broad Avenue in Leonia, reportedly triggered by a smoke detector in a third-floor apartment.
Burning plastic odor reported on Grand Avenue
Fire
Grand Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to investigate a reported burning plastic odor in the area near Grand Avenue in Leonia, based on a second call in town for the same issue.
Vehicle fire causes smoke near Grand Avenue in Leonia
Fire
Grand Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported burning plastic odor near Grand Avenue after a caller from an apartment reported the smell outside. Responding units confirmed smoke from a vehicle fire with no other hazards and then ended the command post.
Vehicle fire on Stillman Avenue in Leonia
Fire
Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle fire on Stillman Avenue in Leonia, with a visible smoke column seen from nearby Broad Avenue.
Commercial truck fire on Sylvan Avenue
Fire
Sylvan Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area of Sylvan Avenue in Leonia for a possible commercial truck on fire.
Hit-and-run crash involving gray minivan in Leonia
Traffic
Harrison St & Leonia Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash near Harrison Street and Leonia Avenue in Leonia, New Jersey. A tree service truck and a gray Honda minivan were involved, and the minivan reportedly fled southbound on Grand Avenue toward Route 46. The caller believed the minivan’s passenger-side mirror was damaged, while the struck vehicle appeared to have only very minor damage.
Man asks woman for money in parking lot
Suspicious Person
Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that an older man approached her closely and asked for money in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot on Broad Avenue. An officer later made contact with a man wearing a blue jacket and backpack near a bank on Fort Lee Road as he was walking away from the area.
Police respond after reported stolen truck returned
Other Incidents
Bergen Blvd, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were sent to a location on Bergen Boulevard to check on a U-Haul that was reportedly stolen last week and has now been returned by the customer.
Vehicle towed after parking complaint on Kingsley
Traffic
Kingsley St & Hillside Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a parking complaint at a ranch near Kingsley Street and Hillside Avenue, and a tow truck is requested to handle the vehicle.
80-year-old woman falls with hip pain at Glenwood Ave
Medical Emergency
Glenwood Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home near Glenwood Avenue in Leonia for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman who reportedly fell and has hip pain. Responders were advised to use the side entrance.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Hillside Avenue
Traffic
Hillside Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint near Hillside Avenue involving a vehicle partially blocking a driveway. They attempted to contact someone near a nearby address and considered a duty tow if the vehicle could not be moved. In a separate call, an 80-year-old woman who fell and reported hip pain was being assisted near Glenwood Avenue.
Road closed on Eastview between Lakeview and Overlook
Road Closure
Eastview Ave & Lakeview Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a planned road closure on Eastview Avenue from Lakeview Avenue to Overlook Avenue.
East View Avenue closed to all traffic in Leonia
Road Closure
Overlook Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure on East View Avenue between Lakeview Avenue and Overlook Avenue in Leonia, New Jersey, with no access for emergency vehicles.
Grand Ave southbound closed for road construction
Road Closure
Fort Lee Rd, Leonia, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road construction closure on Grand Avenue southbound between Shore Road and Fort Lee Road, with both lanes eventually expected to be closed.
Man in black jacket trying to enter building
Suspicious Activity
Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible suspicious person near Broad Ave in Leonia, where a caller reported a man in a black puffer jacket trying to get inside a building from an apartment.
Person reported fallen near Grand Ave; no injuries
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave #3a, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to an apartment on Grand Ave for a medical alarm involving a reported fall victim. The person was checked and appeared to be uninjured.
Disabled van blocking traffic on Willow Tree Road
Traffic
Willow Tree Rd, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled white Toyota Sienna blocking traffic near Portland Road and Willow Tree Road. An officer contacted the vehicle and checked its registration, which appeared to be valid.
Resident seeks information about unknown man
Suspicious Activity
Sylvan Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to contact a resident near Sylvan Avenue about information concerning a man. The caller may want the information provided over the phone.
75-year-old man possibly having a seizure in Leonia
Medical Emergency
Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ 07605
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call on Broad Avenue for a 75-year-old man with a possible seizure.
Disabled car with heavy damage on turnpike shoulder
Traffic
NJ Tpke, Leonia, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disabled Mercedes with heavy front-end damage on the southbound local lanes right shoulder near mile marker 121.1 on the New Jersey Turnpike, with units being sent from the Bergen Brook area.
