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Emergency Incidents
Officer assists disabled vehicle at gas station
Traffic
Station St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer assisted a disabled vehicle at a mobile station on Station St in Needham. The vehicle reportedly had a burst tire, and the operator was waiting for roadside assistance and a friend.
Smoke alarm sounding at Hawthorn Avenue home
Fire
Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police responded to a reported smoke alarm sounding at a home near Hawthorn Avenue. Occupants were out of the house, and the responding officer reported no smoke or fire on arrival.
Smoke alarm and reported smoke at Hawthorne Avenue
Fire
Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke detector alarm at a residence on Hawthorne Avenue in Needham. Radio updates indicated no fire seen, with later reports mentioning smoke and a panic alarm.
Unanswered 911 call reported near Pershing Road in Needham Heights
Suspicious Activity
Pershing Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 drop call from a location near Pershing Road with no answer on callback. A unit was assigned to check the area, and another responding unit was canceled after it was determined to be in the same area. Radio traffic also mentioned a vehicle wedged near a utility pole that may need to be pulled by a tow truck.
Car wedged on pole requires tow at Pershing Road
Traffic
Pershing Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a vehicle wedged on a pole near Pershing Road in Needham Heights. A tow truck is requested to pull the vehicle off, and there is no apparent emergency need to notify the utility company at this time. A 911 drop call was received from the area, but no one answered the callback.
Car hits utility pole on Damon Road, no injuries
Traffic
Damon Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported single-car crash into a utility pole near Damon Road in Needham Heights. No injuries were reported, and the driver apparently walked home to a nearby residence and notified a family member before returning to the scene.
Lift assist for 90-year-old woman near Needham
Medical Emergency
Stonehurst Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible medical lift assist for a 90-year-old woman at a residence near Stonehurst Road in Needham.
Police search for missing teenager near Rosemary Street
Missing Person
Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a BOLO for a missing juvenile who reportedly ran away near Rosemary Street in Needham and may be traveling by train to Rhode Island to meet their mother.
Driver reported crossing center line on Webster Street
Traffic
Central Ave & Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a report of a blue SUV or ambulance driving slowly and crossing the center line on Webster Street near Central Avenue in Needham.
Report of juveniles weaving through traffic on bikes
Suspicious Activity
Kendrick St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked Kendrick Street in Needham toward the Newton line after a report of four juveniles riding bicycles and weaving through traffic. The area search found no one.
Person with Parkinson's disease transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 transported one person with police on board to a hospital in Needham for a possible medical issue.
Residential fire alarm with smoke on second floor
Fire
Webster St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported residential fire alarm activation at a home near Webster Street in Needham, with smoke indicated on the second floor in two alarm zones.
Smoke detector alarm investigation on Whiting Way
Fire
Whiting Way, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a smoke detector sounding at a residence near Whiting Way, with no smoke or fire reported.
Traffic stop for speeding at Charles River and Locust
Traffic
Locust Ln & Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Charles River Street and Locust Lane involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate. The driver received a verbal warning for speeding.
Police assist fire crew at school fire alarm
Fire
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to assist fire units responding to a possible fire alarm at a school on Central Avenue in Needham.
Person yelling after setting off fire alarms
Disturbance
Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Dedham Ave for a possible disorderly person, reportedly associated with the nearby fire station, who allegedly set off fire alarms and was yelling on a picnic table.
Woman climbing on fire truck in station driveway
Disturbance
Station St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a woman climbing on a fire truck in the driveway of a station on Station Street in Needham. She was reported to be cooperative, and officers were checking whether she needed any services.
Lane closure on Harris Avenue westbound at Fair Oaks
Road Closure
Harris Ave & Fair Oaks Park, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a lane closure and traffic diversion on Harris Avenue westbound near Fair Oaks, between Fair Oaks and Dedham Avenue, while eastbound traffic remains unaffected.
Domestic violence incident at Rosemary rectory
Domestic Dispute
Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible domestic violence incident at a recreation center on Rosemary Street in Needham and requested another unit to pick someone up in the driveway.
Report of past vehicle break-in on Charles Street
Break-In
Charles St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible past motor vehicle break-in reported near Charles Street in Needham.
