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Emergency Incidents
Flashing traffic lights at Merrimack and East streets
Road Closure
Merrimack St & East St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that traffic lights at Merrimack Street and East Street were flashing, creating a possible traffic hazard, and requested that state DPW be notified.
Fire alarm sounding on Tyler Street
Fire
Tyler St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm sounding at a building on Tyler Street between Atkinson Street and Border Street in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Patient assaults another patient at Holy Family
Assault Report
East St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance on the second floor of a hospital, where a nurse said one patient choked another and the involved patient was trying to fight staff.
Woman seeks officers after incident near Route 213
Suspicious Activity
MA-213, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible incident near a liquor store and Broadway area. A woman wearing a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants was reported to be trying to flag down officers because she did not have a phone. In a separate call, units were sent to a minor motor vehicle accident in Meadowvale with no reported injuries.
Driver reports crash on Route 213 connector
Traffic
Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Dunkin’ Donuts on Broadway in Methuen near the Salem, New Hampshire line for a possible traffic incident on the Route 213 loop connector. A woman in a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants was reported to flag down a cruiser and provide information about the incident.
Red SUV driving recklessly on Deering Avenue
Traffic
Deering Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible erratic red Hyundai Tucson driving up and down the roadway near Deering Ave in Methuen.
Erratic silver Honda reported near Hampstead Street
Traffic
Hampstead St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a silver Honda driving erratically near Hampstead Street and a nearby farm, heading toward Salem, New Hampshire. The vehicle was possibly operating on Massachusetts plates.
Traffic stop on Walton Street in Methuen
Traffic
Walton Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Walton Street involving a specific vehicle. The subject was reported clear and may be going to a station or office.
96-year-old woman fell at home in Methuen
Medical Emergency
Walton Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence on Walton Street for a reported 96-year-old woman who apparently fell and said she did not believe she was injured, with the door locked.
Shoplifting suspect leaves in gray pickup toward Target
Theft Report
Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, a home improvement store reported that a male shoplifting suspect left in a gray pickup truck with fence company signage, last seen heading toward Target on Pleasant Valley Street.
Vehicle fire blocks I-93 north in Methuen
Fire
I-93, Methuen, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle fire on I-93 northbound near exit 2 and Route 213 in Methuen. Fire crews and an ambulance are on scene, the fire is reportedly re-igniting, and all lanes are blocked while traffic is diverted. An electrical wire connected to a pole is also involved.
Work van fire on Route 213 eastbound
Fire
MA 213, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle fire on Route 213 eastbound near Exit 3 in the Amesbury area. A Ford Transit work van was reported to be heavily smoking, with the undercarriage burning and later completely engulfed. Units took control of a lane while the fire was being handled.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Oak Knoll Road
Traffic
Oak Knoll Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a motor vehicle blocking a driveway near Oak Knoll Road in Methuen and requested police to check the situation.
Report of identity theft near Albert Street
Fraud Report
Albert St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible identity theft involving a man associated with a residence near Albert St in Methuen. An officer attempted to contact the person at the address but received no answer.
Intoxicated 18-year-old evaluated by ambulance
Substance Use
East St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, staff reported a possible intoxicated 18-year-old female at a facility near East St in Methuen, with an ambulance involved and follow-up to Holy Family.
Officers assist man retrieving property from phone
Other Non-Crime Event
Gordon St, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested another unit to go to a convenience store on Gordon Street in Methuen to help a man retrieve possible property from a cell phone.
Robberies reported on Route 110 in Methuen area
Robbery Report
MA-110, Methuen, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic mentions a possible robbery along Route 110 in Methuen, with a nearby armed robbery also reported at a business on the same route.
Robberies reported on Route 110 in Methuen area
Robbery Report
MA-110, Methuen, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible robbery on Route 110 in Methuen and a separate possible armed robbery near a business on the same route.
Officer checks Subaru Outback on Route 213
Traffic
MA-213, Methuen, MA 01844
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit requested a check on a Subaru Outback while traveling on Route 213 near an exit in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Attempt to serve harassment prevention order
Other Incidents
Field Avenue, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to serve possible harassment prevention order paperwork on a person near Field Avenue in Methuen, Massachusetts.
