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Emergency Incidents
Unknown medical emergency reported for elderly man
Medical Emergency
Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 84-year-old man at a residence near Cotton Street in Newton after his son reported that his father called saying he had an emergency and then disconnected.
Vehicle hits building near Chestnut Hill
Medical Emergency
Hammond Pond Pkwy, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews responded to a possible medical emergency at an apartment in a residential tower near Hammond Pond Parkway. An alarm company reported no contact with the resident, who was initially not in the building and may have been in a vehicle or left on foot. Police and fire units searched the area for the person.
Vehicle strikes Trader Joe’s building in West Newton
Traffic
Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report that a vehicle struck a Trader Joe’s building near Washington Street. Rescue and fire units were dispatched to check the building’s structural integrity, and the driver was reportedly no longer at the scene.
Female overdose with possible self-harm near Winchester Street
Medical Emergency
Winchester St A, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible suicide attempt involving a 26-year-old woman who reportedly took a large quantity of pills at a residence near Winchester Street (Unit A). Police and medics responded; the patient was described as possibly violent and may have access to a knife.
Person having medical emergency on tow truck at Newton plaza
Medical Emergency
MA-128, Newton, MA 02462
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a person on a tow truck at the Newton service plaza on the Turnpike, with Newton Fire already responding.
Person has medical emergency at Newton service plaza
Medical Emergency
MA-128, Newton, MA 02462
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving an individual at the Newton service plaza on the Turnpike, with Newton Fire already responding.
Minor vehicle incident at Lexington and Commonwealth
Traffic
Commonwealth Ave & Lexington St, Newton, MA 02466
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle incident near the intersection of Lexington Street and Commonwealth Avenue. One unit cleared while a car remained on scene and a small report was to be taken.
63-year-old man with chest pain in tractor trailer
Medical Emergency
MA-128, Newton, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a rest area along I-95 south near Circumferential Highway for a reported 63-year-old man inside a white tractor trailer who was conscious and breathing but experiencing chest pain.
Officer checks copper Nissan in front of business
Other Incidents
Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out in front of a location on Washington Street in Newton regarding a possible DMV-related vehicle complaint involving a copper-colored Nissan.
Workers investigate accidental fire alarm activation
Fire
Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a commercial building near Carlson Avenue and Boylston Street. Workers and a sprinkler technician were on scene investigating, and no hazard was found. Most responding companies were canceled, while one engine unit continued to check the alarm system.
Fire alarm reported near Carlson Avenue in Newton
Fire
Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Carlson Avenue in Newton, with multiple engines and a ladder truck responding.
Resident assaulted at Barry Price Center
Assault Report
Christina St, Newton, MA 02461
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported assault between two residents at a care facility on Christina Street in Newton, Massachusetts. A 61-year-old woman was evaluated for a possible head injury, and fire and EMS units staged for police before the scene was cleared.
Residential smoke alarm at Rosalie Road home
Fire
Rosalie Rd, Newton, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported residential fire alarm at a home near Rosalie Road. Crews investigated after a wireless smoke detector activation, found no answer at the front door, and conducted an exterior visual before some units were stood down.
Disabled car with flat tires on Kinmonth Road
Traffic
Kinmonth Rd, Newton, MA 02468
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible disabled black Volkswagen with two flat tires that has reportedly been sitting on Kenmont Road for several days.
Man aged 59 dizzy and conscious near Baldwin Street
Medical Emergency
Baldwin St A, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a medical call for a 59-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reported dizziness at a residence near Baldwin Street in Newton.
79-year-old woman with leg pain at housing unit
Medical Emergency
Hereford Rd, Waban, MA 02468
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at a housing complex on Hereford Road for a 79-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing and reporting leg pain.
Fire crew investigates report near Ward Street in Newton Centre
Fire
Ward St, Newton Centre, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire-related incident near Ward Street, where command reported they were investigating.
Smoke alarm on third floor of Ward Street home
Fire
Ward St, Newton Centre, MA 02459
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm at a building near Ward Street and Westbourne Road, involving a third-floor smoke detector activation.
Accidental 911 call at Tremont Street residence
Non-Crime Event
Tremont St, Newton, MA 02458
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible accidental 911 hang-up call from a location near Tremont Street, and units were asked to check on the caller.
66-year-old woman conscious but fading at Newton home
Medical Emergency
Watertown St, Newton, MA 02460
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a white house behind the first home on Watertown Street in Newton for a medical call involving a 66-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but reportedly going in and out of consciousness.
