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Emergency Incidents
Trespassing disturbance at SRTA bus terminal
Disturbance
SRTA Terminal, New Bedford, MA, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance and trespassing at a bus terminal on Elm Street in New Bedford involving a man who was refusing to leave.
Welfare check on missing child at North Street home
Missing Person
North St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near North Street in New Bedford for a possible welfare check on a juvenile who was reportedly expected to be at the residence. The request came from a child welfare agency in Fall River.
Woman with heart palpitations and breathing difficulty at clinic
Medical Emergency
Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a community health center on Purchase Street in New Bedford for a reported 22-year-old woman with heart palpitations and difficulty breathing in a hospital room.
Dog struck on Route 18 near I-195 in New Bedford
Traffic
I-195, New Bedford, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers responded to a report of a dog struck by a vehicle on Route 18 northbound near the I-195 ramp in New Bedford. The dog, which appeared to be on a leash and likely came from the nearby Pulaski Commons or park area, was taken to an emergency veterinarian while animal control and local assistance were requested.
Disabled vehicle blocking road on Rockdale Avenue
Traffic
Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disabled white Jeep Cherokee blocking the road near Rockdale Avenue and Amethyst Street in New Bedford.
90-year-old woman fell and has arm pain, slurred speech
Medical Emergency
Collette St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Collette Street in New Bedford for a possible medical emergency involving a 90-year-old woman who reportedly fell, remained on the floor for two days, and had left arm pain and slurred speech.
66-year-old man with breathing and walking difficulty at apartment
Medical Emergency
Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on Phillips Road for a reported 66-year-old man having difficulty breathing and walking. A caller also requested medics for a woman at the same location.
66-year-old man has difficulty breathing at apartment
Medical Emergency
Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment at Colonial Apartments on Phillips Road in New Bedford for a 66-year-old man having difficulty breathing.
Emotionally disturbed woman makes suicidal statements at DTA/MRC office
Medical Emergency
Kilburn St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to DTA/MRC at (number withheld) Kilburn Street for an emotionally disturbed female in the waiting room who reportedly stated the only option was to kill herself. The subject’s name was provided over the radio but is withheld here; medics were requested and the chief complaint was otherwise unknown.
Intoxicated man at Whitman Street residence
Substance Use
Whitman St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible intoxication involving a 47-year-old man near Whitman Street in New Bedford. One unit was later told to disregard after another unit took the call.
Intoxicated person leaves car after street disturbance
Disturbance
Orchard St & Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near Union Street and Orchard Street involving an intoxicated man who was reportedly refusing to get out of a car and then left on foot toward County Street. He was described as wearing black pants and a gray and black shirt.
Driver blocks driveway and threatens to shoot caller
Weapons
Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a threat involving a gray Nissan that reportedly blocked a driveway near Acushnet Avenue. The driver allegedly told the caller he would shoot him.
Welfare check on intoxicated man at apartment
Medical Emergency
William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on an older man reported to be extremely intoxicated and covered in urine at an apartment on Women’s Street in New Bedford after a delivery driver called it in.
Medical alarm activated for elderly man at Birchwood Drive
Medical Emergency
Birchwood Dr, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a residence near Birchwood Drive in New Bedford involving an 82-year-old man after a sudden activation of a medical alert system with no contact made.
69-year-old man having difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Watson St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 69-year-old man having difficulty breathing near Watson Street in New Bedford. Fire and medical units were dispatched, and the patient was later found in the backyard with patient contact made. Radio traffic also referenced a separate welfare check at an apartment on Women’s Street involving an intoxicated older man, and a separate report of a vehicle blocking a driveway where the driver reportedly threatened to shoot the caller.
Disoriented woman reported in room 9 at care center
Medical Emergency
Meadow St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving a 49-year-old woman reported as disoriented in a room at the Great Meadow Hill Center on Meadow Street in New Bedford.
Traffic stop on Route 140 south in New Bedford
Traffic
MA-140, New Bedford, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 140 South involving a red Mini Cooper with a Massachusetts license plate. A DMV or paper check was requested for the driver.
Couple reported for lewd acts in theater stairwell
Disturbance
Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a couple possibly doing tricks in a stairwell at the Zeiterion Theater parking garage on Purchase Street, with a cushion reported outside the side of the building.
Disabled vehicle moved to breakdown lane on Route 140
Traffic
US-6 & State Hwy 140, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a disabled vehicle in the right travel lane on Route 140 southbound, later moved to the breakdown lane with assistance from a roadside service. The incident also mentions road debris and two vehicles involved.
Harassment complaint over messages from ex-partner
Domestic Dispute
Dawson St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to meet with a woman near Dawson Street in New Bedford about a possible harassment complaint involving messages from an ex-boyfriend.