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Emergency Incidents
Gas odor investigation near Savoy Road in Needham
Fire
Savoy Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported odor of gas near Savoy Road in Needham, focusing on a meter outside a residence. The gas company was also notified or responding.
Female with general weakness unable to stand near Chambers Street
Medical Emergency
Chambers St B, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a woman with general weakness who could not stand at an apartment on Chambers Street. A separate incident involved an appliance issue with gas shut off and utility personnel on scene.
Person with general weakness near Chambers Street in Needham
Medical Emergency
Chambers St B, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue involving a person with general weakness at an apartment near Chambers Street in Needham.
Commercial fire alarm activated near Highland Ave in Needham Heights
Fire
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible commercial fire alarm activation at a business near Highland Ave in Needham Heights.
CO alarm in assisted living kitchen on Highland Ave
Fire
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at an assisted living building on Highland Ave. Responders found no visible fire and later received a report of a carbon monoxide detector activation in a first-floor kitchen near the stove hood, apparently caused by a hood problem. Units were held to monitor the situation.
Male snorted prescription medication, conscious and breathing
Medical Emergency
South St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call on South Street for a 24-year-old man who reportedly snorted prescription medication. He is conscious and breathing and requests transport to a hospital.
Person snorted prescription medication, requests hospital transport
Medical Emergency
South St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on South Street in Needham for a possible medical issue after a person reportedly snorted prescription medication and requested transport to a hospital.
Burglar alarm at optical design business
Break-In
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Highland Avenue after an alarm company reported motion in a back hallway and no contact with the keyholder.
Traffic stop near Bank of America on Island Avenue
Traffic
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near a bank on Island Avenue involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Minor crash blocking road at Central and Walker
Traffic
Central Ave & Walker Lane, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported motor vehicle crash at Central Avenue and Walker Lane, with no injuries but the roadway apparently blocked.
Resident reports bright flashing light at home
Suspicious Activity
Damon Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Damon Road for a report of a very bright flashing light shining into the house every few minutes. The homeowner was unsure what was causing the light.
Elderly man needs lift assist near 1 Wingate Way
Medical Emergency
Gould St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist for an elderly man at an apartment in the Wingate Way area. Staff were notified to check on him upstairs.
Elderly woman passes out, then regains consciousness
Medical Emergency
Central Ave H402, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency involving an elderly woman at an apartment on Central Ave in North Hill. She was described as hypotensive and sweating, had briefly passed out, and was later conscious and breathing.
Residential fire alarm at Everland Road home
Fire
Evelyn Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential fire alarm activation at a home near Everland Road in Needham Heights, called in by an alarm company.
Fire and carbon monoxide alarms at Evelyn Road home
Fire
Evelyn Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a residential fire alarm activation at a home near Evelyn Road. A possible carbon monoxide detector activation was also reported at the same address. Crews investigated a two-story split-level home and reported nothing showing.
Report of erratic box truck on I-95 southbound
Traffic
I-95, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an erratic U-Haul-style box truck traveling southbound on I-95 near the 35 mile marker, with patrol following the possible unsafe vehicle.
Report of erratic driver on Central Avenue
Traffic
Central Ave & Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible erratic driver near the intersection of Central Avenue and Charles River Street, involving a black 2003 Camry with a Massachusetts license plate. The driver was reportedly making lane violations and driving at a slow speed.
Man flees hospital parking lot during alcohol visit
Substance Use
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a hospital emergency room parking lot where a man reportedly ran away while being brought in for alcohol counseling. He was described as an adult male wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt and (description withheld), with a beard and a (description withheld), and was later contacted near Lincoln and School streets.
Police check possible stolen vehicle at library
Suspicious Activity
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers at a library in Needham investigated a vehicle that another agency had reportedly entered as stolen about two months earlier. The reporting party said she had possessed the vehicle for about two months and had never reported it stolen, and officers worked to clarify the vehicle’s registration and identity information.
Woman passed out then regained consciousness in restaurant
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a restaurant near Highland Avenue for a female patient who reportedly passed out inside and was later conscious and breathing.
