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Emergency Incidents
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.
Disabled vehicle on westbound Massachusetts Turnpike
Traffic
Massachusetts Turnpike, Newton, Massachusetts 02465, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle in the right lane westbound near mile marker 127.4 on the Massachusetts Turnpike, with flatbed assistance en route.
Loose dog reported on Stanley Road
Animal Complaint
Stanley Rd, Waban, MA 02468
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal complaint about an unleashed black lab running around near Stanley Road in Waban.
Caller hangs up on 911 while driving on Hanson Road
Suspicious Activity
Hanson Rd, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up call from a person reportedly in a vehicle on Hanson Street, who may still be driving.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Farwell Street
Traffic
Farwell St, Newton, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a vehicle completely blocking a driveway near Farwell Street. A responding unit was later advised they could cancel.
Car parked without permit on Beacon Street
Traffic
Beacon St & Crescent Ave, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, parking control unit 1308 was dispatched to a reported vehicle parked without a permit near Beacon Street and Crescent Avenue in Newton.
87-year-old man falls conscious at care center
Medical Emergency
Herrick Rd, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 87-year-old man who reportedly fell at an assisted living facility on Herrick Road. The man was reported conscious and breathing, and responders established command at the scene.
Unknown medical emergency at Avalon Chestnut Hill unit
Medical Emergency
Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to an unknown medical reported at an apartment in a building on Boylston Street, called in by a medical alarm company.
Elderly woman evaluated after accident at chestnut hill address
Medical Emergency
Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical evaluation of an elderly woman after a reported accident near Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill.
Road rage incident outside Walnut Street liquor store
Disturbance
Walnut St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible fight at a liquor store near Walnut Street, but it was later determined there was no fight and it may have been a road rage incident. All involved parties were reported calm and in their vehicles. A separate medical evaluation was requested for an elderly woman after an accident near Boylston Street.
911 hang-up at Watertown Street therapy center
Other Incidents
Watertown St, Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible accidental 911 hang-up from a therapy center on Watertown Street and requested verification.
False fire alarm at Trader Joe’s on Washington Street
Fire
Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a grocery store on Washington Street. The building was evacuated, and responders reported no smoke or fire. The alarm was later believed to have been accidentally triggered by workmen, and one engine unit remained to handle the situation.
Adults yelling at young children in apartment
Domestic Dispute
Brookside Ave, Newtonville, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment on Brookside Avenue after an anonymous report of adults yelling at young children living there.
Woman with heart problem at gym locker room
Medical Emergency
Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Life Time Athletic on Boylston Street for a report of a conscious, breathing adult woman having a heart problem in the women’s locker room on the first floor.
Tenant reports apartment rental scam
Fraud Report
Concord St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible rental scam near Concord Street apartments, where a reporting party said she paid money for an apartment that reportedly does not exist and was waiting outside to meet officers.
Female found near woods on Saco Street in good spirits
Medical Emergency
Saco St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a woman found out of the woods near Saco Street. Medics and police guided responders through a wooded path and condo parking area to reach her, and she was reported to be in good spirits.
Fire response near Saco Street parking area
Fire
Saco St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a medic unit responded to a possible fire alarm near Saco Street. Units were directed into a nearby parking lot and later cleared to roll in.
Evaluation of previously missing female near Saco Street
Medical Emergency
Saco St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the area near Saco Street in Newton Upper Falls for a possible medical evaluation of a previously missing female party.
Unconfirmed report of person near Lowell train tracks
Suspicious Activity
Eliot, 248 Lincoln St, Newton, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible unauthorized person near the transit track area around Lowell and Eliot. A later check found two men standing on the west outbound side but not in the track area, and the report remained unconfirmed.
Police locate woman near river off Saco Street
Missing Person
Saco St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible missing person search near Saco Street and the river after a live cell phone ping indicated the person might be in the nearby woods. A behavioral health facility was checked and reported the person was not a patient. Police later confirmed they had located the individual and other units were told to stand down.
