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Emergency Incidents
Cars parked in no-parking area near Tom's Pizza
Traffic
Lexington St, Auburndale, MA 02466
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking complaint involving three vehicles parked in a no-parking area near Lexington Street across from a pizza restaurant.
Report of dogs fighting near river clubhouse
Other Non-Crime Event
Dedham St, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a dog in distress, possibly a pack of dogs fighting, near a clubhouse on Dedham Street. An officer checked the area.
Family dispute over medical care at home
Domestic Dispute
Moffat Rd, Waban, MA 02468
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 hang-up at a home near Moffat Road. They found a family disagreement between a daughter and her parents about gender-affirming care. No suicidal statements were reported, and the mother and daughter went for a walk together to talk things out.
Cars parked on grass and pathway at Farlow Park
Traffic
Farlow Pk, 129 Church St, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking complaint at Farlow Park near Church Street in Newton, where cars were reported parked on the grass and in a pathway.
Two-car crash at Commonwealth Avenue and North Street
Traffic
Commonwealth Ave & North St, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-car crash involving a Honda and a Volvo near Commonwealth Avenue and North Street in Newton. No injuries or airbag deployment were reported, and one vehicle later required a tow.
Person left Newton-Wellesley Hospital with IV in arm
Missing Person
Newton, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are checking for a person who reportedly left Newton-Wellesley Hospital against medical advice around 4:05 p.m. and may still have an IV in his arm. The person was described as wearing jeans, sneakers, and a blue long-sleeve shirt and may have left on foot or by vehicle. If located, EMS is requested to remove the IV.
Person leaves hospital with IV still in arm
Police Matter
Caldon Path, Newton, Massachusetts 02459, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a police-related incident near Colvin Path where a medic unit staged and was later cleared to return to service. Separately, officers responded to a two-car crash at Commonwealth Avenue and North Street involving a Honda and a Volvo, with no reported injuries or airbag deployment.
No issue found after 911 hang-up call
Suspicious Call
North St, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 hang-up near Caldwell Avenue and North Street and reported nothing found. They also handled a two-car crash at Commonwealth Avenue and North Street involving a Honda and a Volvo, with no reported injuries or airbag deployment.
Burglar alarm at business on Walnut Street
Break-In
Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a burglar alarm at a business on Walnut Street in Newton. The alarm involved motion at the reception and front door. Units checked the building and nearby locations, and the building appeared to be secure with no issues found.
EMS stages for police at domestic welfare call
Medical Emergency
Caldon Path, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to stage for police near Caldon Path in Newton for a possible medical call related to a prior domestic or welfare incident.
Juvenile leaves after argument, later returns home
Domestic Dispute
Caldon Path, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal domestic dispute involving a juvenile who had just left home. They searched nearby streets and locations, and the juvenile apparently returned home and was found outside a residence near Caldon Path in Newton.
Patient transported to BI hospital from near William St
Medical Emergency
William St, West Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a medical call near William Street where a patient was apparently transported to BI hospital with PRO, and Squad 2 remained at the hospital.
Fire crew remains with patient after alarm call
Fire
William St, West Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical call involving Squad 2 near William Street, with the patient later reported to be at a local hospital.
Police search for missing hospital patient
Missing Person
Washington St, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report that a male patient apparently eloped from a hospital near Washington Street in Newton. The patient, described as a white adult male with gray hair, about five foot seven and 180 pounds, wearing a long-sleeve blue sweater and with an IV line in his arm, was reported missing from the unit. Officers searched nearby streets and the train station area and requested that police in Wellesley check a relative’s address.
Woman with abdominal pain and dizziness at residence
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Newtonville, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 4 and Medic 5 were dispatched to a community residence near Walnut Street for a reported 55-year-old woman with abdominal pain and dizziness.
Cooking sets off commercial fire alarm on Union Street
Fire
Union St, Newton Centre, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a building near Union Street in Newton Center. The alarm involved smoke detectors on the second floor of a mechanical room. Responding units reported nothing showing and determined the activation was likely caused by cooking, with one engine handling the incident and other companies returning to service.
Dumpster smoke at construction site on Rose Street
Fire
Rose Dr, Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dumpster fire near Rose Street in Newton. They found a large dumpster in a driveway with a smoke condition, but it appears the smoke was caused by construction workers throwing plaster from a second-floor window, creating a dust condition rather than an active fire.
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being near Wetherell Street in Newton with one vehicle that appears to match a description in the notes. The officer also provides a license plate number for the vehicle.
Man assaults mother and flees on bicycle
Domestic Dispute
Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported family disturbance near Thaxter Road, where a male reportedly assaulted his mother and then left on a bicycle toward California Street.
Vehicle stop at Centre Street and Commonwealth Ave
Traffic
Commonwealth Ave & Centre St, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Centre Street and Commonwealth Avenue involving a gray BMW X3. A registration check indicated the vehicle was registered to a person at a specific address, with an active license and no warrants.
