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Emergency Incidents
Updated road closure and lane changes on Fillmore
Road Closure
Morris St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure on Fillmore, with Main Street closed from Bennett to Morris on both sides and one lane open from Bennett to Burwell Alley. The rest of Fillmore remains open.
Man seen looking into home and taking photos
Suspicious Activity
Hudson St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity near Hudson Street, where a neighbor said an older man was looking inside a house and taking photos before possibly leaving in a pickup truck. The caller was not on scene and was on the way home.
Road closed between Claremont and Madison
Road Closure
Logan St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a road closure near Cedarwood and Logan, reportedly extending from Claremont to Madison, with an out-of-town officer present and traffic being managed.
36-year-old man with abdominal pain at Hillside Ave
Medical Emergency
Hillside Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue units were dispatched to a location near Hillside Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a 36-year-old man with abdominal pain.
Burglar alarm at credit union on Hillcrest Boulevard
Break-In
S Hillcrest Blvd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglar alarm at a bank on Hillcrest Boulevard, with the alarm indicating the entry door.
EMS dispatched for unresponsive male at Phillipsburg intersection
Medical Emergency
Anderson St & Fisher Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to the intersection of Anderson Street and Fisher Avenue in Phillipsburg for a reported medical issue involving a male party. The caller did not identify himself and was not answering callback, and a squad was sent to the area.
Winter Road closed from 700 block
Road Closure
Winters Rd, Pohatcong Township, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure on Winter Road from the 700 block, with an operator and sheriff mentioned in the advisory.
Pursel Street closed from Wilbur to Columbus
Road Closure
Pursel St & Wilbur Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure on Parcel Street between Wilbur and Columbus, with emergency vehicles advised if needed.
Officer checks vehicle near Schaefer Avenue in Phillipsburg
Suspicious Activity
Shafer Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible suspicious vehicle check near Shafer Avenue in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, involving a New Jersey license plate.
Shawmut Boulevard closed between St. James and Center
Road Closure
Center St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure on Shawmut Boulevard between St. James and Center, with traffic able to continue around the area.
Shimer Boulevard closed between Center Street and St. James
Road Closure
Center St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure on Shimer Boulevard from Center Street to St. James, with the closure possibly being moved later.
Vehicle taken without consent on Heckman Street
Stolen Vehicle
Heckman St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the Heckman Street area for a gray Nissan Sentra that was reportedly taken without the owner’s consent and is being driven by a boyfriend without permission.
Reported struck deer leaves area on Grand Boulevard
Traffic
Grand St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible struck deer on the shoulder near Grand Boulevard by Flexport. A caller in a silver SUV said they did not hit the deer and later reported the deer had left the area. Radio traffic also mentioned a gray Nissan Sentra reportedly taken without permission near Heckman Street and a separate medical call for a (number withheld) man with chest pain on Dale Avenue.
Front entry alarm at Aldi on Route 22
Break-In
US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a store on Route 22 in Phillipsburg, with a front entry alarm and a disarm log reported by the alarm company.
Repeated 911 calls from house at Washington and Chambers
Disturbance
Chambers St & Washington St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible disturbance at a house near Washington Street and Chambers Street, where occupants are reportedly repeatedly calling 911 and someone is on the phone with them.
56-year-old male with possible medication overdose at park
Medical Emergency
Shappell Park, 353 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a park on South Main Street in Phillipsburg for a 56-year-old man with a possible medication overdose.
Suspicious woman with child leaves in white sedan
Suspicious Activity
S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious woman and a young child in a white Chevy sedan near South Main Street. The caller said the woman removed items to sleep in, asked if they had a gun, and then drove away toward North Main Street and Route 173. The vehicle was described as a possible white sedan with a possible plate number of (number withheld).
Vehicle broken into on Bates Street
Break-In
Bates St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle break-in near Bates Street in Phillipsburg. A white Kia Sportage was reportedly broken into overnight, with the ignition damaged and wires exposed.
75-year-old male with altered mental status in Phillipsburg
Medical Emergency
John Mitchell Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near John Mitchell Avenue in Phillipsburg for a possible medical emergency involving a 75-year-old man with altered mental status.
75-year-old male with altered mental status after surgery
Medical Emergency
John Mitchell Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on John Mitchell Avenue in Phillipsburg for a reported 75-year-old man with altered mental status after recent kidney stone surgery. A fiancé was reported to be with him.
