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Emergency Incidents
Daughter reports assault by boyfriend at Chambers St
Domestic Dispute
Chambers St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported domestic assault at a residence near Chambers Street in Phillipsburg. The caller reports that her daughter was assaulted by her boyfriend the previous day and wants to press charges and obtain a restraining order. The boyfriend is reportedly not currently at the location.
Father locates previously missing juvenile son
Missing Person
Mercer St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible missing juvenile near Mercer Street in Phillipsburg. The father had been checking nearby parks and businesses, and later confirmed that his son was found.
76-year-old male fall victim at care facility
Medical Emergency
Red School Ln, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a medical facility on Red School Lane for a 76-year-old man who apparently fell in a room at the facility.
Fireworks noise complaints near South Main Street
Fire
S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to an Echo alert near South Main Street. Crews investigated loud fireworks reported near a condominium party around William Street and determined the noise was likely outside their jurisdiction before clearing the scene.
Suspicious vehicle reported in parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Chambers St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious car in a parking lot across from a location on Chambers Street, with its lights on and apparently not belonging there.
Welfare check for woman who left medical center
Missing Person
Trubeck Ln, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check near Trubeck Lane after a 35-year-old woman reportedly left a medical center during discharge and may have left with an IV still in place.
Fuel leak from car in Walmart parking lot
Fire
US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a Walmart parking lot on Route 22 for a reported fuel leak from a blue Subaru in the far back area near Stone Tavern. Security was with the vehicle when the call was made.
Neighbors arguing outside after custody dispute
Disturbance
Green St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported verbal dispute near Green Street, where neighbors were reportedly fighting after a custody dispute and continued arguing outside. No weapons were reported.
Suspicious person reported on Lewis Street
Suspicious Activity
Lewis St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man hiding between houses near Lewis Street and Dugan Alley. The man was later determined to be working with a news station and looking for food donations, and the situation was cleared.
Welfare check after harassment report at Hudson Street
Other Incidents
Hudson St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to help Northampton and Bethlehem Township contact a man at a residence on Hudson Street regarding a reported harassment incident, as he was not answering the phone.
Report of child running off along Mercer toward Fox
Missing Person
Mercer St & Fox St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an 8-year-old juvenile ran outside alone without shoes or a jacket, heading down Mercer toward Fox. Caller indicated it occurred earlier this morning and the child was reportedly brought back, but they are calling due to ongoing concerns; units were sent to check the area.
Aggressive off-leash dog reported on Rose Avenue
Animal Complaint
Rose Hill Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a large black dog off leash and acting aggressively near Rose Avenue. The caller said the dog attacked her dog, threatened to shoot it, and then chased her to her car. Animal control was notified and planned to contact the owner’s son.
Sexual assault report at local hospital
Sex-Related Incident
Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to respond to the emergency room at a hospital on Roseberry Street for a possible sexual assault report requested by a nurse.
Neighbor reports ongoing loud music complaint
Disturbance
Summit Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a neighbor’s ongoing noise complaint about loud music being played inside or outside a residence near Summit Avenue.
Juveniles accused of harassing family at local park
Disturbance
Wildew Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a harassment complaint at Lopatcong Park involving juveniles allegedly bothering a man and his family. The man was contacted near the pool after an officer requested a meeting at the storage shed.
Female fall victim found at CVS Pharmacy
Medical Emergency
Memorial Pkwy, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a CVS pharmacy on Memorial Parkway in Phillipsburg for a reported female fall victim. A separate medical call in White Township involved a 65-year-old woman having difficulty breathing at a residence on Willow Drive.
Report of erratic school bus on Route 22 westbound
Traffic
US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of an erratic school bus last seen turning from Rosemary Street onto Route 22 westbound in Phillipsburg. The caller said the bus, carrying juveniles, ran a stop sign and nearly tipped over; the bus number was reported as (number withheld). Units checked the Route 22 area and nearby school but did not locate the bus and cleared the call.
Disabled vehicle blocking traffic near Union Square
Traffic
Union Square, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle partially blocking traffic near Riverside Way and Union Square. The driver reportedly had no gas, and a tow truck was arranged to remove the vehicle.
Verbal dispute over handicap parking spot
Disturbance
Union Square, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal dispute at a hot dog stand near Union Square in Phillipsburg. A disabled caller said a man placed cones to block a handicap parking spot and told him he could not park there. The caller was waiting in a blue Honda when units arrived on scene.
65-year-old female with open wound unable to open door
Medical Emergency
Fisher Ave Apt 218, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to an apartment at a housing complex on Fisher Avenue for a 65-year-old woman with an open wound on her rear end. The caller reported that the apartment door was locked and she could not open it.
