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Emergency Incidents
Bicyclist yelling at traffic on Washington Street
Disturbance
Lowell Ave & Washington St, Newton, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man on a bicycle near Washington Street and Lowell Avenue who was reportedly yelling at cars, cursing, and riding against traffic. The man was later located and the BOLO was canceled.
Broadcast for Honda with lane violation on Boylston
Traffic
Boylston St, Newton, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast information about a black 2013 Honda Fit traveling eastbound on Boylston Street from Wellesley for a reported marked lane violation.
Fraud report for $10,000 loss at Cotton Street home
Fraud Report
Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fraud incident at an apartment building on Cotton Street, where a reporting party stated she lost about $10,000.
Slippery tracks reported near Newton Highlands
Road Closure
Newton Highlands, Newton, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports slippery road conditions between Waban and the Newton Highlands area, with operators advised to use extra caution and increased braking distance when approaching the platforms.
Person fell in apartment near Washington Street
Medical Emergency
Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at an apartment on Washington Street in Newton.
Bottle thrown at truck on Brookside Avenue
Assault Report
Brookside Ave, Newton, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible assault near Brookside Avenue, where someone allegedly threw a bottle at a truck and then left in a blue-black Toyota Camry. No residents were reported to be at the address.
Leaves on tracks create slippery rail conditions
Rail Hazard
Waban, Newton, MA 02468
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible rail hazard near the Newton Highlands and Waban stations, where a cleaning crew allegedly left leaves in the track area, creating slippery conditions and concerns about trains sliding. Units were asked to check the area and train operators were warned to use sanders.
Three-car crash with one person taken to hospital
Traffic
Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible three-vehicle crash near Walnut Street in Newton, with one person reportedly transported to a local hospital.
Man complains of right hip pain at Walnut Street
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, police requested a medic to meet them near Walnut Street and Centre Street in Newton for a man reporting right hip pain.
Four-car crash with one leg injury on Adams Street
Traffic
Adams St, Newton, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported four-car crash on Adams Street in Newton. Three vehicles needed towing and one could be driven away. One adult woman with a left leg injury was transported to a hospital, and three other people refused transport.
Person falls near River Street in West Newton
Medical Emergency
River St, West Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall at a location on River Street, with Engine 4 and Medic 5 dispatched and Engine 4 taking command. A separate possible motor vehicle crash with minor injuries was reported near Adams Street and Washington Street, with Medic 2 and Medic 3 assigned.
Gas line struck and contained on M Roadway
Fire
M Roadway, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas line strike near Osborne Path and M Roadway. The line was reported to be contained, and the gas company was requested to respond. In a separate incident, medics were sent to a minor-injury motor vehicle crash at Adams Street and Washington Street, and another unit was dispatched to a fall at a location on River Street.
Complaint about leaf blower noise near church
Disturbance
Highland St, Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a possible noise complaint about leaf blowers near a church on Highland Street. Units 492 and 493 responded to the area.
Daughter seeks car keys from mother at town hall
Domestic Dispute
Woodland Rd, Auburndale, MA 02466
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller is reportedly waiting outside a town hall in a silver Cadillac with hazard lights on, seeking the return of keys after a family dispute involving a vehicle. Police are being notified, and another nearby jurisdiction is also being informed.
Landscaping truck blocking road on Brooklyn Ave
Traffic
Brookline St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible traffic issue near Brooklyn Avenue involving a landscaping vehicle reportedly blocking the road and refusing to move.
Passenger refusing to leave Riverside train yard
Disturbance
Riverside Rd, Newton, MA 02466
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a passenger refusing to leave the right-of-way near Riverside Road in Newton. Transit police were sent to the area, and the local police department was notified about the individual walking around in a yard.
Caller unhappy with police response at playground
Other Incidents
Hawthorn St, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, a reporting party called back and requested that officers return to a playground after being unhappy with the prior outcome of the incident.
Woman with abdominal pain reported near Florence Street in Hillside
Medical Emergency
Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a residence in the Chestnut Hill area for a person reported to be conscious and breathing while experiencing abdominal pain in a building lobby.
Teenagers damaging batting cages at playground
Property Damage
Tyler Terrace, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Center Playground for a vandalism complaint. A reporting party on the Little League board reported that teenagers were climbing on and damaging the batting cages.
