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Emergency Incidents
Traffic cones blocking road near Walgreens
Road Closure
Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported road hazard near a pharmacy on Kempton Street, where traffic cones were knocked over in the middle of the roadway and traffic was described as out of control. One unit took over the call and another was cleared.
Missing daughter reported and later found safe
Missing Person
Katherine St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported missing person at an apartment on Catherine Street. The missing person was later reunited with the complainant. Separately, traffic cones were reported knocked over near a pharmacy on Kempton Street, creating an apparent road hazard.
Teen female has breathing difficulty near Sycamore Street
Medical Emergency
Sycamore St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Sycamore Street near Wood Street in New Bedford for a reported medical emergency involving a juvenile female having difficulty breathing.
Missing person located on County Street
Missing Person
County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported locating a missing person near County Street and advised that the earlier BOLO could be disregarded.
Man in diabetic shock with breathing difficulty at Holly St
Medical Emergency
Holly St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 53-year-old man in diabetic shock with breathing difficulty and chest pain at an apartment on Holly Street in New Bedford. Medic 3 was assigned advanced life support, and another EMS unit was later told to disregard because basic life support was already on scene.
Police search for man last seen near County Street bar
Suspicious Person
County St, New Bedford, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a bulletin about a suspicious man last seen around 7:30 near a bar on County Street, walking north on foot and possibly accompanied by another person.
Officer attempting to serve restraining order
Other Incidents
Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is reported to be at a location on Phillips Road in New Bedford attempting to serve a possible restraining order.
Abandoned property reported at Brandon Woods
Suspicious Activity
County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible abandoned item or vehicle near Brandon Woods on County Street in New Bedford.
66-year-old woman has difficulty breathing at New Bedford hotel
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hotel on Pleasant Street in New Bedford for a possible breathing problem involving a 66-year-old woman.
Man with low blood pressure and lethargy near County Street
Medical Emergency
County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a facility on County Street in New Bedford for a male patient with low blood pressure and lethargy, after an initial report of a urinary tract infection complaint.
Fire alarm at three-story building on Princeton Street
Fire
Princeton St, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story wood-frame building near Princeton Street. Units checked the interior and reported nothing visible from the outside. A separate medical call involved a male at a location on Colony Street with low blood pressure and lethargy.
Welfare check for elderly male with dementia
Medical Emergency
Theodore Rice Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a welfare check at New England Farms on Seward Rice Boulevard for an elderly man with dementia. His daughter is reportedly on the way, and a black Ford F-150 is associated with the situation.
Restraining order service at South Coast Condominiums
Other Incidents
Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were directed to pick up a restraining order and serve it at a condominium complex near Phillips Road in New Bedford.
Officer notified of missing person complaint
Missing Person
County St, New Bedford, MA 02744
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was flagged down by a citizen near County Street in New Bedford regarding a possible missing person complaint.
66-year-old male with arrhythmia at veterans transition house
Medical Emergency
Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a veterans housing facility on Purchase Street for a 66-year-old man with heart rhythm and catheter issues. One medic unit was assigned and another was later told to disregard.
Two women arguing at Cherry Tree Lane home
Disturbance
Cherry Tree Ln, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance near Cherry Tree Lane in New Bedford involving two females arguing with each other.
Officers return man home on Reynolds Street
Other Incidents
Reynolds St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are transporting a man to his home near Reynolds Street in New Bedford after a possible welfare check, with one officer carrying a bicycle.
Truck blocking access to Chancery Street
Traffic
Tilton St & Chancery St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a traffic hazard near Chancery Street and Tilton Street, where a U-Haul was reportedly blocking access to Chancery Street.
Intoxicated boyfriend in domestic dispute outside home
Domestic Dispute
Belleville Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute between a girlfriend and boyfriend at an apartment on Belleville Avenue. The male was reportedly intoxicated, and a man in black was waiting outside for police. The incident location was later updated to a different address on Pierce Street.
Police search for 21-year-old man after family dispute
Domestic Dispute
Chancery St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are looking for a 21-year-old man last seen fleeing on foot near Maxfield Street and Chancery Street in New Bedford. He is reportedly wanted in connection with unclear household-related matters.
