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Emergency Incidents
Intoxicated man assaults woman at Grand Avenue home
Assault Report
Grand Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault on Grand Avenue involving an adult woman who was reportedly struck in the face by an intoxicated man. The parties were separated by others on scene, and an ambulance was requested for the woman. The involved man also reportedly had a nose laceration and a bruised eye.
Caller reports unknown man with court papers at door
Suspicious Person
3rd St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near 3rd Street in Palisades Park for a report of a suspicious man who identified himself as (person_name withheld) and claimed to have court papers for the resident. The caller reported prior stalking concerns and issues with an ex-husband, and the man was reportedly still at the residence when officers arrived.
Two-car crash near East Brinkerhoff and Route 46
Traffic
Brinkerhoff Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car crash involving a Nissan Rogue and a Toyota Prius near East Brinkerhoff and Route 46, with the vehicles described as eastbound and above Route 46.
Down electrical wire reported on Fourth Street
Fire
4th St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were sent to a location near Fourth Street in Palisades Park for a reported downed electrical wire. Police were already on scene, and the utility company was notified. Fire crews later reported no fire or sparks and no fire response was needed, with police remaining to assist the utility company.
Downed power line reported on Fourth Street
Fire
4th St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a wire or power line touching the ground near East Essex Boulevard and Fourth Street. The line was reported to be extending toward a nearby address, with no sparking or smoke observed, and the utility company was requested to respond.
Car blocking driveway on 3rd Street
Traffic
3rd St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible vehicle blocking a driveway near 3rd Street, and a unit was asked to respond.
Stolen license plate reported on 6th Street
Theft Report
6th St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted the parents and updated a report to a possible stolen license plate near 6th Street in Palisades Park.
Car blocking driveway on 11th Street
Traffic
11th St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported parking complaint near 11th Street in Palisades Park, where a caller reported a black Kia blocking her driveway and requested that the vehicle be ticketed.
Elevator entrapment call at Commercial and Union
Other Non-Crime Event
Union St & Commercial Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to a possible elevator entrapment near Commercial Avenue and Union Street. It was later reported that no one was trapped and phones were involved in the elevator issue.
Report of possible person stuck in elevator
Rescue/Entrapment
Commercial Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and the fire department were sent to check a possible elevator entrapment near Commercial Avenue after an elevator notification, but no one was contacted and no entrapment was confirmed.
Two-car crash on Route 5 with no injuries
Traffic
NJ-5, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle crash on Route 5 involving a Toyota and a Nissan, with no injuries reported.
Intoxicated man causing disturbance at supermarket
Disturbance
Roosevelt Pl, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store near Roosevelt for a report of a possibly intoxicated man causing difficulty. Units later arrived on scene.
Kitchen smoke sets off fire alarm, no fire found
Fire
Broad Ave & E Central Blvd, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported kitchen smoke alarm near Broad Avenue and East Central Boulevard. The alarm was reportedly activated by steam from cooking and was reset before the fire department arrived.
Commercial fire alarm at Clarita's Deli
Fire
Broad Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported activated commercial fire alarm at a deli near Broad Avenue in Palisades Park.
Fire alarm call reveals woman asking for help
Fire
Highland Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders went to a residential fire alarm near Highland Avenue. They reported no activated alarm and found a woman who only speaks Korean sitting on the floor and asking for help, prompting a request for additional assistance.
Activated fire alarm at Highland Avenue home
Fire
Highland Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm at a home near Highland Avenue in Palisades Park.
Disabled car causing parking congestion
Traffic
E Oakdene Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported parking congestion involving a blue Acura that is unable to start near East Oak Lane in Palisades Park. The occupant is attempting to jump-start the vehicle.
Bus fire shuts Broad Avenue in Palisades Park
Fire
Broad Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported bus fire on Broad Avenue in Palisades Park. The bus was reported to be on fire with no passengers aboard and the driver out of the vehicle. Broad Avenue was closed in both directions between Central and Powell.
Bus reported on fire on Broad Avenue
Fire
Broad Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near Broad Ave in Palisades Park for a reported bus on fire.
Single-car crash blocks East Homestead ramp
Traffic
E Homestead Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible single-vehicle crash near 5th and East Homestead Avenue involving a red Mercedes, with traffic reportedly being blocked from the highway ramp.
