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Emergency Incidents
Disruptive customer arguing at CVS pharmacy
Disturbance
Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a pharmacy line and yelling at employees at a CVS on Main Street. The situation may have involved a dispute over medication, and the man was reportedly associated with a gray Silverado.
Suspicious activity reported at high school
Suspicious Activity
Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a single call about possible suspicious activity at a high school, with officers noting they spoke to the involved man at the scene.
Domestic dispute reported at group home
Domestic Dispute
Strawberry Ln, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call from a resident at a group home on Strawberry Lane in North Reading reporting that his sister was threatening him and violating his rights. The two were reportedly arguing in an apartment when the caller disconnected, and units were sent to the location.
70-year-old female with breathing difficulty in North Reading
Medical Emergency
Arline Dr, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire responders are sent to a home near Arline Drive for a reported 70-year-old woman having difficulty breathing. She is conscious and alert with no chest pain, and a visiting nurse is on scene. Responders are asked to use the front entrance and avoid lights and sirens.
70-year-old woman with breathing difficulty in North Reading
Medical Emergency
Arline Dr, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home on R Line Drive in North Reading for a reported medical emergency involving a 70-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Tree branch causing road hazard on Winter Street
Traffic
Winter St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers were asked to notify the public works department about a possible road hazard involving a tree branch near the fog line on an eastbound road past a local church, with several cars possibly striking it.
Backyard bonfire reported as possible house fire
Fire
Gordon Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of smoke and visible flames in a backyard near Gordon Road in North Reading. Responders determined it appeared to be a somewhat contained backyard bonfire and continued with the fire department response.
67-year-old man falls at group home with no injuries
Medical Emergency
Country Club Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were requested to assist a 67-year-old man at a group home on Country Club Road after a reported fall with no injuries. Police were also asked to assist.
Domestic dispute reported at Main Street home
Domestic Dispute
Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 hang-up at a home near Main Street after a callback indicated a possible family dispute involving a husband and grandparents. The female caller later said the grandson was the caller and did not want police to respond.
False fire alarm at Martins Landing apartment
Fire
Martins Lndg, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm sounding at an apartment on Martins Landing. The resident reported no smoke or fire, and units later cleared the scene with no readings found.
Complaint about parked gray SUV on Elm Street
Other Incidents
Elm St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible DMV-related issue involving a gray GMC Acadia parked in front of a residence near Elm Street.
Welfare check request for resident at Lowell Road
Medical Emergency
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment complex on Lowell Road for a possible welfare check on a resident. A monitoring center requested that the resident be contacted and asked to call in, and clarified that a breathalyzer test was not needed.
Complaint over missed electronic monitoring check
Other Incidents
Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint from a monitoring center about a person who may have violated bracelet monitoring at an apartment on Lowell Road. Radio traffic also referenced a separate pediatric breathing emergency, a medical call on Maple Street, a possible firearm, and a tractor-trailer crash.
Report of possibly impaired driver on Route 28
Substance Use
MA-28, North Reading, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a black sedan traveling inbound on Route 28 from Reading toward North Reading. Units 75 and 41 checked the area for the vehicle.
Police assist with flooded roadway on Chestnut Street
Road Closure
Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to help control traffic near Chestnut Street while a DPW worker cleared water from a large flooded area of the roadway.
Driver reports brake checking by pickup truck
Traffic
Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a road rage complaint in North Reading about a blue or black Chevy pickup truck that was reportedly brake-checking a caller on Elm Street. The caller stayed on the 911 line and followed the truck as it drove past several local streets, including Riverside Drive, Park Street, Swan Pond Road, and Pleasant. The vehicle later appeared to be driving normally.
Disabled car blocking Central and Park intersection
Traffic
Central St & Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled motor vehicle at the intersection of Central Street and Park Street. The vehicle was reportedly out of gas and needed assistance to be moved from the intersection.
Residential fire alarm at Hannah Graves Way
Fire
Hannah Graves Way, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential fire alarm activation at a home near Hannah Graves Way in North Reading, called in by an alarm company.
Fire alarm activation checked on Meade Road
Fire
Meade Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported fire alarm activation at a building near Meade Road. The alarm is not currently sounding, and there is no reported smoke or fire. Crews are going to check the alarm system as a public assist.
19-year-old female with chest pain and numbness
Medical Emergency
Elma Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving a 19-year-old woman with chest pain and numbness near Elma Road in North Reading, Massachusetts.
