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Emergency Incidents
Man reports being hit in face at Greenbriar condo
Domestic Dispute
Greenbriar Dr, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a condominium on Greenbriar Drive for a reported domestic assault. A male caller said a female hit him once in the nose or face, with a possible head injury, but there was no active ongoing physical assault at the time of the call.
20-year-old male has mental health episode on porch
Medical Emergency
Greene St & Carriage Way, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Carriage Way and Green Street for a reported mental health crisis involving a 20-year-old man who was crying, praying, and saying he did not know why he felt this way. The incident appears to involve a house facing Green Street with access through Carriage Way. Radio traffic also mentioned a missing juvenile who was later found and a separate report of someone sitting on a woman’s front porch.
20-year-old man having mental health episode at Carriage Way
Medical Emergency
Carriage Way, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are staging near Carriage Way in North Reading for a reported mental health crisis involving a 20-year-old man who is crying, screaming, and possibly combative, with no weapons reported.
Traffic stop for red light violation on Main Street
Traffic
Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, police conducted a motor vehicle stop at an auto shop on Main Street in North Reading for an apparent red-light violation. The driver was issued a written warning and the unit cleared.
Physical domestic dispute reported near Lowell Road in North Reading
Domestic Dispute
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute between a husband and wife at a residence on Lowell Road in North Reading. The man was outside in a vehicle and the woman was upstairs inside the apartment. The situation was described as possibly physical, and the parties were separated.
Man found outside with altered mental status at Lowell Rd
Medical Emergency
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to a medical call for a 48-year-old man found outside near Lowell Road in North Reading, reportedly shivering and not making sense, with a possible altered mental status and possible diabetic issue. A unit was also reported en route.
Man with seizure disorder found outside apartment, altered
Medical Emergency
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 48-year-old man outside an apartment building on Lowell Road. He was reported to be shivering, confused, and unable to stand or follow directions, with a reported seizure disorder and diabetes. The incident appears to involve a resident from an upper-floor apartment at the Edgewood Apartments complex.
Odor of gas reported inside home
Fire
Whitcomb Way, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas odor inside a building near Whitcomb Way in North Reading.
Person with heart condition feeling unwell at Park Street
Medical Emergency
Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that a man near Park Street said he had a heart condition and was feeling unwell, and the fire department was being continued to evaluate him.
Basement glass-break alarm at Red Hill Road home
Break-In
Red Hill Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a residential panic alarm with a basement glass-break activation on Red Hill Road in North Reading, reported by an alarm company. The alarm was later canceled. Radio traffic also referenced a separate possible mental health-related disturbance near Aldersgate and Chestnut Street involving a reportedly combative woman, with no weapons reported but a knife collection in the home.
Mental health disturbance with possible combative person at home
Medical Emergency
Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health disturbance at a residence on Park Street near Aldersgate and Chestnut. A caller reported their partner was acting erratically and then stopped responding. The female involved was believed to be in a downstairs bedroom, and the reporting party was at the front door. The girlfriend reportedly left the property before responders arrived, and officers continued gathering information.
Smoke alarm activation near Hickory Lane in North Reading
Fire
Hickory Ln, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Hickory Lane for a possible smoke alarm activation, with no hazards reported.
Traffic stop on Elm Street in North Reading
Traffic
Elm St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Elm Street in North Reading, Massachusetts, involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Traffic stop for expired registration on Chestnut St
Traffic
Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Chestnut Street involving a white Chevrolet pickup with an apparent expired registration.
21-year-old woman with acute stomach pain at home
Medical Emergency
Westward Cir, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are dispatched to a location on Westward Circle for a 21-year-old woman with acute stomach pain. She is reported to be conscious, alert, and breathing, and may have Down syndrome.
Recurring carbon monoxide alarm at residence
Fire
Berridge Way, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential carbon monoxide alarm activation at a home near Barracks Way and North Street in North Reading. The alarm had reportedly gone off overnight and again in the morning but was not sounding when dispatch received the call, and the owner was responding to the location.
Suspicious person walking in Sandspur Lane area
Suspicious Activity
Sandspur Ln, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man walking up and down Sandspur Lane and in the middle of the street, possibly talking to himself. The caller reported he was wearing a black jacket and pants and was last seen heading toward Park Street. No weapons were seen.
Person from group home requests ambulance but no emergency
Medical Emergency
Stewart Rd & Putnam Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the intersection of Stewart Road and Putnam Road in North Reading for a possible medical transport involving a person from a group home who reportedly did not feel safe. The situation was later clarified as no emergency.
92-year-old woman with facial swelling in North Reading
Medical Emergency
Cobblers Ln, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are responding to a medical call near Cobblers Lane for a 92-year-old woman who is reported to have face swelling but is conscious, alert, and breathing.
Welfare check at apartment finds person safe
Medical Emergency
Martins Lndg Apt 302, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman at an apartment on Martins Landing in North Reading after a caller reported hearing a television but no response. The caller later said the woman texted that she was okay, and police were told no further response was needed.
