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Emergency Incidents
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.
Elderly woman having trouble walking near Central Ave
Medical Emergency
Central Ave & Reservoir St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an elderly woman who appeared unwell and had trouble walking near Central Avenue and Reservoir Street, last seen crossing Echo Bridge toward Needham while wearing a purple fleece.
Report of smoking Tesla on Highland at May
Fire
May St & Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire crews responded to a report of a Tesla reportedly smoking in the roadway near Highland Avenue and May Street in Needham. On arrival, an officer reported no active smoke visible.
Search for missing child in Needham neighborhood
Missing Person
Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a possible search for a missing child in Needham, checking cold leads and areas including a Dunkin’ Donuts near Hancock Street, nearby tracks, the northern perimeter, and nearby complexes.
Missing teen from Needham may be traveling by train
Missing Person
Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a BOLO for a missing juvenile from Needham who reportedly left home the previous night, made suicidal statements, and may be traveling by train. The juvenile is described as a 17-year-old male with reddish-brown hair, wearing (description withheld) and a (description withheld) or jacket.
Fire response on South Street in Needham
Fire
South St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a fire reported on South Street, with command coordinating notification and an estimated arrival time through Metro Fire, possibly involving a boat unit.
Search for missing 18-year-old in Needham
Missing Person
South St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible missing 18-year-old reported near South Street in Needham. Dispatch is requesting additional details such as age, gender, and state information.
Man smashing glass during phone call at home
Medical Emergency
Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Charles River Street in Needham for a possible welfare check after a caller reported her father was smashing glass while on the phone and requested a check on him and the animals at the residence.
50-year-old woman reported with no respiratory distress
Medical Emergency
Webster St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Webster Street in Needham for a reported 50-year-old woman with no respiratory distress.
17-year-old male with head laceration after fall
Medical Emergency
Highland Ct, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Highland Court for a juvenile male who reportedly fell, struck his head, and has a head laceration. He was reported to be conscious and breathing while on blood thinners.
Elderly man falls and hits head at Highland Court
Medical Emergency
Highland Ct, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who fell and struck his head near Highland Court. He is reported to be conscious and breathing and is on blood thinners with a laceration.
Residential alarm at Highland Avenue home
Break-In
Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a reported residential burglar alarm at a home near Highland Avenue after a bedroom motion sensor was activated and the key holder could not be reached.
Elderly woman yells and bangs on window at home
Medical Emergency
Brentwood Cir, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check near Brentwood Circle after a caller reported an elderly woman inside a house banging on the glass and yelling. The situation appears to involve a possible disturbance at a residence, and officers checked the area and reported being out on Brentwood.
Report of juvenile on railroad tracks behind TV station
Missing Person
Tv Pl, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller from Gould Street reported seeing someone on the railroad tracks behind a nearby channel who possibly matched the description of a missing juvenile, and an officer was asked to check the area.
Residential alarm at Stratford Road home
Break-In
Stratford Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a residential burglar alarm at a home on Stratford Road, with a kitchen glass sensor activated and no contact with the key holder. Fire units are also requested to respond to a separate address on South Street.
Truck blocking traffic on Haven Street
Traffic
Haven St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor vehicle blocking traffic on Haven Street in Needham. A truck was to be towed with an estimated arrival time of about 25 minutes. Later, officers reported speaking with both involved parties and clearing the scene, with one person apparently waiting for help.
Police search for missing juvenile from Needham
Missing Person
Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, police units were advised of a report of a missing juvenile male last seen the night of November 11 at his residence in Needham. Units were instructed to stop and hold the individual if located and contact Needham police.
Two-car crash on I-95 northbound near the 36 marker
Traffic
I-95, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash was reported on I-95 northbound just before the 36 marker, with no injuries reported and a silver Toyota Corolla involved. The other vehicle, described as a silver Toyota Camry with Massachusetts plates, continued on and reportedly took Exit 38. The caller attempted to follow and was passing the 37 marker.
Woman with swollen wrist after fall at home
Medical Emergency
Glendale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Glendale Road for a reported medical call involving a woman who fell the previous night and now has swelling on her side and wrist.
Elderly woman fell, suffers right side and wrist pain
Medical Emergency
Glendale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Glendale Road for an elderly woman who reportedly fell the previous night and is now experiencing pain and swelling in her right side and right wrist. Responders were advised to use the back door and that she may use a wheelchair.
