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Emergency Incidents
Ongoing barking dog complaint on Irwin Street
Disturbance
Irwin St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported ongoing barking dog issue near Irwin Street, and animal control was to be notified.
Aggressive loose dog reported on Railroad Avenue
Animal Complaint
Railroad Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a loose aggressive pit bull near Railroad Avenue that reportedly tried to attack the caller. The dog was said to belong to a nearby residence, and animal control later responded to the area.
Hold-up alarm at Shiloh Manor in Phillipsburg
Break-In
Thomas St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible hold-up or panic alarm at a care facility on Brother Thomas Road. The alarm company could not reach anyone at the location and no specific room was identified.
Rail crossing signal malfunction blocks road
Traffic
Still Valley Rd & Municipal Dr, Pohatcong Township, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible rail crossing hazard near Still Valley Road and Municipal Drive, where the train signal was reportedly malfunctioning and the crossing gates were down without lights activated. A responder was sent to check the situation.
Customer reports suspicious employee at phone store
Disturbance
US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Verizon store near Route 22 for a customer complaint about an employee standing outside and reportedly staring at him. The caller said he had a prior bad experience with the employee and felt uncomfortable. The situation was later reported as resolved with nothing further needed.
Woman in constant pain near West Lincoln Street
Medical Emergency
Lincoln St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Lincoln Street for a possible medical emergency involving a 33-year-old woman in constant pain.
Man yelling into microphone and making death threats near Warren St
Disturbance
Warren St Apartment 1, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a disorderly man outside an apartment on Warren Street who was reportedly screaming into a microphone and threatening to kill the caller.
Burglary alarm at Lockheed Martin Astro Space
Break-In
River Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglar alarm at a business on River Road, with the alarm reportedly coming from a diesel room door.
Injured mother cat and kittens reported in backyard
Animal Welfare
Mercer St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported an injured mother cat with kittens in a backyard on Mercer Street. The animals had reportedly been there for a few days, and the caller had contacted an animal control officer who was unavailable.
Group of youths throwing rocks at playground
Property Damage
Mercer Street Park, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a juvenile complaint at Mercer Street Park near Ivy Alley and Mercer Street, where about 20 juveniles were reportedly throwing rocks at playground equipment and may damage property.
Hit-and-run crash at Phillipsburg post office
Traffic
Memorial Pkwy, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a hit and run crash with no injuries near the Phillipsburg post office on Memorial Parkway. A gold GMC pickup truck reportedly struck another vehicle and continued westbound, and the caller pulled over in a nearby turnaround. Dispatch asked the toll bridge to try to obtain the pickup’s license plate as it passed through.
Female fall victim found in lobby at Brgley Park
Medical Emergency
Red School Ln, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a care facility near Red School Lane in Phillipsburg for a reported fall involving an unknown-age female in the lobby.
Items stolen from parked vehicle on Dugan Alley
Theft Report
Chambers St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle burglary near Chambers Street in Phillipsburg. A dark gray Nissan Rogue parked on Dugan Alley overnight was found rifled through, with house keys, a wallet, and cards missing. The caller reported the vehicle doors were locked and there were no cameras.
Teen reports threats in apartment family dispute
Domestic Dispute
Fairview Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic dispute at an apartment in the Ravencroft complex on Fairview Avenue. A juvenile caller reported that his father was yelling at him, put a mop in his face, and later threatened to choke him. The caller was waiting outside while the mother was reportedly inside the apartment but afraid to come out.
Smoke alarm activation at Carpentersville Road home
Fire
Carpentersville Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were sent to a home on Carpentersville Road in Hackettstown for an activated smoke alarm. A key holder later reported he was changing or testing the alarm batteries and did not want a response, and a unit planned to check the residence.
White utility truck reported driving erratically
Traffic
Belvidere Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible erratic white utility truck swerving on Belvidere Road near Harmony Township and then turning onto Route 519 south. State police were also notified.
Officer unable to reach red Toyota Camry owner
Other Incidents
US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being unable to reach the owner of a red Toyota Camry after Walmart asked about the vehicle and was also handling another vehicle lockout at a nearby location.
Juveniles with e-bike waiting for parents at park
Missing Person
Coventry Dr, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two juveniles with an e-bike waiting at a park for their parents to pick them up.
Man falls near Henderson Street in Phillipsburg
Medical Emergency
Henderson St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a location on Henderson Street in Phillipsburg for a possible 53-year-old man who fell. The call was reported as basic life support only, with the man’s son reportedly on scene.
Officer responds to vehicle lockout at Walmart
Other Non-Crime Event
US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported clearing a possible motor vehicle accident in Greenwich and then responding to a store in Phillipsburg to assist with a vehicle lockout.