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Emergency Incidents
Water leak in basement due to sump pump issue
Other Non-Crime Event
Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported water problem at a community council building near Hillside Avenue in Needham. Water was pouring into the basement, but it was determined to be a sump pump issue that was under control by on-site staff, with no hazards reported.
Minor crash on Prince Street, no injuries
Traffic
Prince St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a minor motor vehicle crash near Prince Street in Needham. The vehicle was moved to the breakdown lane, no injuries were reported, and the involved parties handled a paper exchange. EMS was refused and all lanes were reopened.
Elderly man has difficulty breathing at North Hill
Medical Emergency
Central Ave K306, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man with difficulty breathing at a senior living facility on Central Avenue in Needham.
Smoke detector alarm at Meredith Circle home
Fire
Meredith Cir, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched for a report of a smoke detector sounding near Meredith Circle in Needham.
Central station alarm on Hayden Street
Fire
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible central station alarm at a building near Hayden Street.
Elderly woman injured in fall at memory care facility
Medical Emergency
Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a memory care facility on Greendale Avenue for a reported elderly woman injured after a fall in a room.
Search near construction site for missing person
Missing Person
Heath St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area of Heath Lane near several houses under construction for a possible missing person.
Woman aged 50 reports head and shoulder pain at home
Medical Emergency
Coulton Park, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Coulton Park in Needham for a reported 50-year-old woman with head and shoulder pain. One engine unit took the call while another was stood down.
Woman experiencing intense shoulder pain at home
Medical Emergency
Coulton Park, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Coulton Park in Needham for a possible medical emergency involving a 53-year-old woman reporting intense shoulder pain, with the fire department and patrol involved.
Silent panic alarm reported on South Street
Suspicious Activity
South St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible silent panic alarm at a location on South Street in Needham. An additional police car was requested to respond.
Elderly female unable to walk at independent living facility
Medical Emergency
Central Ave C306, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an independent living facility on Central Avenue for an elderly woman who was reported unable to walk. The call was made through the residence, and the patient was later reported to have died.
Traffic cones placed at prior road obstruction
Road Closure
Maple St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible road obstruction earlier on Maple Street, where five cones were placed to mark the area.
Trailer blocking travel lane on Maple Street
Traffic
Maple St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported traffic hazard near Maple Street in Needham, where a trailer is blocking a travel lane.
Male injured after fall at Lincoln Street apartment
Medical Emergency
Lincoln St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical incident at Briarwood on Lincoln Street involving an adult male injured in a fall, with no loss of consciousness reported.
Officers check open door on South Street
Suspicious Activity
South St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and a partner are checking a possible suspicious situation involving an open door near South Street in Needham.
Cooking sets off fire alarm on Highland Avenue
Fire
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a two-story residential building near Highland Avenue. The alarm was sounding, but residents were outside and no fire was visible. The incident was later attributed to cooking, with no hazards found and command terminated.
Search for missing juvenile at Rosemary Woods
Missing Person
Rosemary St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched near Rosemary Woods and the Kent Malcolm site for a missing juvenile. They did not find the missing person, encountered one juvenile who was not the missing party, and the K-9 unit cleared the scene.
Minor two-car crash in McDonald's parking lot
Traffic
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash with no reported injuries was reported in a McDonald’s parking lot near Chestnut Street in Needham. The reporting party was described as Spanish-speaking and was driving a white Toyota Tacoma.
Search of nature trails behind school completed
Missing Person
White Pine Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews conducted a possible missing person search near the nature trails behind Newman and Newland, with a unit reporting they exited the woods on White Pine and completed the search before heading to Newland with an officer.
Car filling with smoke on Highland Avenue
Fire
May St & Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Avenue and May Street for a possible vehicle fire after a Tesla was reported to be filling with smoke, with no visible flames seen on initial report.
