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Emergency Incidents
Female patient having difficulty breathing in New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Washington Avenue and Pearl Street for a possible medical emergency involving a 46-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Windows and camera damaged at Ashley Street home
Property Damage
Ashley St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible vandalism incident near Ashley Street in New Bedford, where a caller reported someone outside allegedly pulling two back bedroom windows from their hinges and removing a camera.
Loud music complaint on Covell Street
Disturbance
Covell St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported loud music complaint near Covell Street in New Bedford. The noise was said to be ongoing, but it was unclear if it was coming from a vehicle or a house.
Driver nodding off, red Toyota RAV4 spotted in New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Coggeshall St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised to look for a red Toyota RAV4 after a caller reported a woman in her early 30s nodding in and out at a fast food drive-through near Coggeshall Street before driving toward another restaurant. Units were told to stop the vehicle and check her welfare if located.
Domestic dispute reported on Mosher Street
Domestic Dispute
Mosher St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a home near Mosier Street after an open phone line captured a woman saying, “Get out of my house.” Units were directed to enter through the rear door. A separate possible welfare check was requested for a woman in a red Toyota SUV reportedly seen near a fast-food restaurant and driving away.
Abandoned 911 call with open line at business
Suspicious Activity
Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received an abandoned 911 call from a location on Purchase Street in New Bedford. There was some caller activity heard, including rustling and talking, but no one answered the callback, and the call may have been accidental.
Loud music complaint near Covell Street
Disturbance
Covell St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible noise complaint involving loud music near Covell Street in New Bedford, reportedly coming from a vehicle.
Report of missing person linked to prior juvenile call
Missing Person
Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complainant in a police department parking lot who wanted to report someone missing. The situation was later linked to an earlier call involving a juvenile who had been sleeping behind a building. Units coordinated and one officer handled the follow-up with the juvenile.
81-year-old female with uterine prolapse at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic units were dispatched to a nursing home on Hathaway Road for an 81-year-old woman in a room on the west side with a reported uterine prolapse.
Noise complaint between neighbors on Earle Street
Disturbance
Earle St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance and noise complaint at an apartment building near Earle Street. The caller requested to speak with police in another apartment, and one unit was later told to disregard.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Yale Street
Traffic
Yale St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible traffic issue near Yale Street in New Bedford, where a vehicle was reported blocking a driveway.
Teen male with altered mental status at family center
Medical Emergency
Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a family center on Shawmut Drive for a possible medical issue involving a juvenile male with a change in mental status.
Loud party disturbance at Acushnet Avenue apartment
Disturbance
Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance involving loud music from a party at an apartment on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. The anonymous caller requested that officers use the rear entrance.
Woman with COPD has difficulty breathing in New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Dawson St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Dawson Street in New Bedford for a reported 51-year-old woman having difficulty breathing and with a history of COPD.
Missing juvenile reported on Katherine Street
Missing Person
Katherine St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported missing juvenile near Katherine Street while another unit is sent to a separate call about a possible stolen vehicle near South Second Street.
Recovered stolen car found on South Second Street
Stolen Vehicle
S 2nd St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers located a black Cadillac that had been reported stolen, parked unoccupied near South Second Street. They checked the vehicle, contacted the owner, and learned she was on her way to retrieve it or arrange a tow.
Minor found sleeping outside family center in New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a family center on Shawmut Avenue for a welfare check on a reported minor sleeping behind the building.
Disturbance over unreturned stolen vehicle
Disturbance
New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported disturbance at a playground in New Bedford, where a caller says males who reportedly stole her black Mercedes are refusing to return the vehicle.
Fire alarm investigation at Popeyes restaurant
Fire
Coggeshall St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a restaurant. Ladder and engine units checked the building, found nothing showing, and later returned to service.
Fire alarm sounding at Oakdale Street property
Fire
Oakdale St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a property on Oakdale Street.
