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Emergency Incidents
Reported stolen SUV from library parking lot
Stolen Vehicle
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a stolen Land Rover Discovery in the parking lot of the Needham Public Library. The reporting party said they had left the vehicle there and returned to find it missing. Officers checked both parking lots and found a green 2017 Land Rover Discovery, but it was registered to a different person, so the situation was still being investigated.
Person unconscious at party on Highland avenue
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple 911 calls about a possible medical emergency involving a person who had passed out at a bar on Highland Avenue. The person was later reported to be conscious.
Residential fire alarm on Sand Dollar Lane
Fire
Pandolf Lane, Needham, Massachusetts 02494, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a possible residential fire alarm activation at a home on Sand Dollar Lane in Needham, Massachusetts.
Residential fire alarm near Pandolf Lane in Needham Heights
Fire
Pandolf Ln, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported residential fire alarm at a home near Pandolf Lane in Needham Heights. Crews found a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame house with the alarm sounding and windows open, and began investigating the situation.
10-year-old reported calm after throwing things
Medical Emergency
Howland St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to Howland Street for a reported disturbance involving a juvenile who was throwing things. The situation was reported calm, and Riverside was expected to conduct an evaluation. One responding unit was told to disregard.
Traffic stop at School Street and Warren Street
Traffic
School St & Warren St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near School Street and Warren Street in Needham involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts red license plate.
Traffic stop at Great Plain Avenue and Chestnut Street
Traffic
Great Plain Ave & Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the town square near Great Plain Avenue and Chestnut Street in Needham involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Gas odor checked at home on Paul Revere Road
Fire
Paul Revere Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported gas odor near Paul Revere Road. They found a slight odor around the appliances, no meter readings, and requested the utility company to respond and shut off the gas at the appliances.
Gas odor under stove at Paul Revere Road home
Fire
Paul Revere Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas odor under a stove at a home near Paul Revere Road in Needham Heights. A police unit acknowledged the call and arrived on scene.
Female patient evaluated near Chambers Street
Medical Emergency
Chambers St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Chambers Street, where police were with a female patient requesting an evaluation and possible transport.
10-year-old boy faints after vaccination at CVS store
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a juvenile male who reportedly passed out after receiving a shot at a CVS pharmacy on Highland Ave in Needham Heights. The child was reported conscious and breathing, and responders were directed to enter through the rear parking lot.
Person fainted but conscious at CVS pharmacy
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a CVS on Highland Avenue, where a son reportedly fainted near the pharmacy and was later reported conscious and breathing.
Well-being check for unwell woman looking into cars
Medical Emergency
Chambers St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman near Chambers Street in Needham after a caller reported she appeared unwell and was looking into cars. The caller said this may happen when she is off her medication.
Smoke detector alarm at Curtis Road residence
Fire
Curtis Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector sounding at a residence near Curtis Road. Responding units reported nothing visible and no odors, indicating a possible alarm issue.
Multiple patients at Needham incident with one transported
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a medical incident near Chestnut Street in Needham. One patient was transported to a local hospital, while two other people reportedly refused transport.
SUV crashes into building on Rosemary Street
Traffic
Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a white SUV that drove into a building on Rosemary Street. One passenger was reported inside the vehicle in the building area, and an elderly man had a minor injury. Responders reported no apparent structural damage to the building and continued investigating.
71-year-old male with minor injuries at Rosemary St
Medical Emergency
Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units respond to a possible medical emergency involving a 71-year-old man with minor injuries at a building on Rosemary Street, where a white Lexus is reported driving to the front.
Parking violation reported on Lincoln Street
Traffic
Lincoln St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a parking enforcement contact near Lincoln Street involving a vehicle with a tag issue. Other vehicles had reportedly been parked in violation of signs but moved before the officer arrived.
Officer checks lobby after report of person running
Suspicious Activity
2nd Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a building near Second Avenue to check on a person reported in the lobby, with a mention of someone running to a motorcycle. The officer also noted a possible parking violation near Lincoln Street, and the vehicles had moved by the time of the report.
Parking complaint about no parking zone
Traffic
Lincoln St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint near Central and Carlton involving vehicles parked in a no-parking area, as reported by a resident from a nearby address on Lincoln Street.
