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Emergency Incidents
Caller reports strange vehicle outside home
Suspicious Activity
Spruce Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Spruce Road reported a possible suspicious vehicle parked in front of a home in the Ohio Ridge area. An officer acknowledged the information.
Child awake after fall with head injury at Lindor Road
Medical Emergency
Lindor Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a home near Lindor Road for a young child who was initially reported unconscious after a fall with a head strike. The child was later reported awake, crying, conscious, and breathing.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Mount Vernon Street home
Fire
Mt Vernon St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police respond to a possible fire alarm activation at a building on Mount Vernon Street in North Reading, involving a first-floor carbon monoxide detector alarm.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Mount Vernon Street home
Fire
Mt Vernon St Unit 4, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residential carbon monoxide alarm activation at an apartment on Mount Vernon Street in North Reading. A keyholder on scene reported headaches and feeling lightheaded, and the alarm company advised the occupants to evacuate.
Package stolen from porch on Crestwood Road
Theft Report
Crestwood Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible package theft reported on Crestwood Road, where a caller has camera footage of a person taking a package from a porch.
Tree falls onto parked car on Haverhill Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Haverhill St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a tree that fell onto a resident’s car near Haverhill Street in North Reading. The tree also struck communication wires and knocked them into the driveway, and an accident report was requested.
Fire alarm issue near Haverhill Street in North Reading
Fire
Haverhill St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm issue at a building near Haverhill Street in North Reading.
Welfare check at residence on Wolf Road
Medical Emergency
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in North Reading conducted a possible welfare check on a person at a residence on Wolf Road, with another unit assisting. Dispatch noted this was an apparent repeat contact at the same address.
Wood fire reported near Edwards Apartments in North Reading
Fire
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible wood fire at an apartment complex on Lowell Road, with Engine 3 requesting police response.
Reckless driving complaint involving small dark SUV
Traffic
Haverhill St & Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible road rage incident involving a dark SUV that was tailgating and flashing high beams near Haverhill Street and Park Street in North Reading. The vehicle reportedly continued toward Middleton, and the operator may have struck a house on Elmwood. A partial license plate was checked and linked to a black Jeep Compass registered to a resident in North Reading.
Smoke detector activation in basement on Oakland Road
Fire
Oakland Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm activation in the basement of a home near Oakland Road. Dispatch reported no smoke, fire, or ill effects on scene.
Man with altered mental status and leg wound at home
Medical Emergency
Look Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Look Road for a 56-year-old man with altered mental status, slurred speech, and a leg wound, with possible stroke-like symptoms. A separate domestic-related scene was reported at a location on Canal Street.
Juveniles riding in truck bed and driving recklessly
Traffic
Winter St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Winter Street reported juveniles with a motorbike and a white pickup truck, including a possible reckless-driving incident in a nearby church parking lot. The vehicles were last seen heading from the church toward the police department.
Boy appearing faint near Main Street in North Reading
Medical Emergency
Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a business near Main Street for a medical call involving a juvenile male who appeared pale and might lose consciousness. The reporting party was waiting in the front parking lot.
Medical aid for child with possible loss of consciousness in North Reading
Medical Emergency
Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Cowabunga’s on Main Street in North Reading for a 10-year-old male reported at risk of losing consciousness; he was reported conscious, alert, and breathing at the time of dispatch.
Dirt bikes driving erratically on Lowell Road
Traffic
Lowell Rd & Berry Wy, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported two to three dirt bikes with no headlights driving erratically and crossing the double yellow line near Lowell Road and Berry Street, coming from the Wilmington area.
Woman shaking with chills near Lindor Road
Medical Emergency
Lindor Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Lindor Road for a 47-year-old woman reported to be shaking with chills.
Woman with shaking and chills treated in medical call
Medical Emergency
Lindor Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency near Lindor Road in North Reading for a 47-year-old woman who was conscious, alert, breathing, and experiencing shaking and chills.
Vehicle damaged by nearby car fire in Reading
Fire
Orchard Dr, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, police requested contact with a resident near Orchard Drive after their vehicle was reportedly damaged while parked next to a car fire in Reading. The contact request was later canceled after Reading officers reportedly reached the person.
Counterfeit bills case linked to store loss prevention
Fraud Report
Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinate with Walmart loss prevention to retrieve counterfeit bills and related evidence, including two laptops, as part of a reported fraud investigation.
