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Emergency Incidents
Person transported with bruises on arms and legs
Medical Emergency
Lester St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a person was transported from a location on Lester Street to a residence for possible bruises to the arms and legs, and responding units then cleared the scene.
Pedestrian conscious after incident on Webster Street
Medical Emergency
Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical incident involving a recovered pedestrian near Webster Street. The patient was reported to be conscious and alert.
Police stop vehicle linked to hit-and-run report
Traffic
Morton St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer located and stopped a black Honda Odyssey near Morton Street after a report of a possible hit-and-run on Webster Street. The officer was speaking with the vehicle’s operator.
Person injured in dispute with driver on Webster Street
Assault Report
Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle near Webster Street in Needham. The vehicle, described as a black Honda Odyssey, reportedly left toward a nearby high school. On scene, officers clarified that the person apparently fell during an aggressive encounter with the motorist and was not actually hit by the vehicle. Fire and EMS were also sent for a minor arm injury.
Psych evaluation of elderly Alzheimer's patient at Needham home
Medical Emergency
Oak St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near Oak Street in Needham for a possible psychiatric evaluation of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease.
Minor crash with no injuries on High Rock Street
Traffic
High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash with no injuries near High Rock Street and Mock Tree in Needham. One officer handled the incident and a second unit was canceled.
Officer checks 911 open line on Webster Street
Suspicious Activity
Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near Webster Street in Needham for a possible 911 open line from a cell phone near the roadway.
Report of person yelling and breaking items on street
Disturbance
Maple St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible disturbance near Maple Street and Oak Street, where a caller heard a male yelling and smashing something. Units checked the surrounding area, including Linden Street, and found nothing unusual. The situation appeared to have quieted down and the call was cleared.
Traffic stop with no violations reported
Traffic
Great Plain Ave & Pickering St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Great Plain Avenue and Pickering Street. The stop was completed without any stop-sign violations and the officer cleared the incident.
Caller fears possible future swatting incident
Assault Report
Hoover Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Hoover Road reported that his company was hacked and that he had already filed a report with the FBI. He expressed concern that he might be a future target of possible swatting, and a police unit accepted the call.
Officer responds to wildlife complaint at home
Other Non-Crime Event
School St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible wildlife complaint near Cool Street in Needham.
Injury from fall at North Hill Vista Terrace, COVID positive
Medical Emergency
N Hill Dr, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported injury after a fall at a care facility on North Hill Drive in Needham. The patient is described as COVID positive.
Person assisted with lift near Greendale Avenue
Medical Emergency
Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist at a location near Greendale Ave in Needham, with a car unit and a tower unit assigned.
Woman fell at home on Greendale Avenue
Medical Emergency
Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a possible medical emergency after a woman reportedly fell at a residence on Greendale Ave in Needham.
Traffic stop on Chapel Street at May Street
Traffic
May St & Chapel St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Chapel Street and May Street in Needham involving a Massachusetts commercial vehicle.
Parking tickets issued for fire lane near Westfield
Traffic
Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported three parking violations involving vehicles parked in a fire lane near Webster Street in Needham.
Smoke reported in preschool stairwell on Highland Ave
Fire
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm at a preschool on Highland Avenue in Needham. Crews investigated possible smoke in a first-floor stairwell at the building.
Emergency medical response near Alden Road
Medical Emergency
Alden Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire dispatch sends Medic 2 to a possible medical emergency at a residence on Alden Road in Needham.
Elderly woman wheezing near Central Ave in North Hill
Medical Emergency
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical call for an elderly woman with congestion and wheezing at a building on Central Avenue in Needham. Responders were directed to meet security in the grand lobby.
Unwanted person reported sleeping in apartment lobby
Suspicious Activity
2nd Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the lobby of a residential building after an anonymous resident reported a man sleeping there who was not allowed to be present. The man was described only as wearing a sweatsuit.
