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Emergency Incidents
Black SUV stopped in middle of Messenger Street
Traffic
Messenger St, Plainville, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black SUV parked in the middle of Messenger Street in Plainville, possibly waiting to pick someone up from a nearby party at a house on the Plainville and Foxborough line.
Two-car head-on crash near Target Plaza parking lot
Traffic
Taunton St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car head-on collision near Taunton Street by a restaurant. The vehicles reportedly moved to a nearby shopping plaza, and no injuries or airbag deployment were reported.
Suspicious person with flashlight was employee
Suspicious Activity
W Bacon St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person walking around with a flashlight near West Bacon Street in Plainville. The person was contacted and appeared to be a worker or employee at the location, and the scene was cleared.
Minor two-car crash in parking lot on Horton Street
Traffic
Taunton St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a two-car crash in a parking lot near an old drive-through window on Horton Street in Plainville. The vehicles were described as a red Ford Escape and a black Volvo sedan. No injuries, airbag deployment, or fluid leaks were reported, and fire response was canceled.
Report of planned underage drinking party near Berry St
Substance Use
Berry St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported a party with expected underage drinking planned for later near Berry St. The caller’s mother was on scene, and an officer planned to contact the reporting party.
Welfare check for man with mouth cancer at Melody Dr
Medical Emergency
Melody Dr, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a trailer park near Melody Road and Washington for a reported welfare check on an elderly man who has not been reached by phone for several days and is reported to have mouth cancer.
Officer directing traffic at road hazard
Traffic
W Bacon St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is directing traffic for a possible road hazard near West Bacon Street in Plainville.
Fire alarm sounding at town square tower
Fire
Taunton St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a reported fire alarm sounding at a tower near Taunton Street. No smoke or fire was reported, and the fire department was already on scene.
Traffic control at sinkhole on West Baker Street
Road Closure
West St, Plainville, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is directing traffic with DPW on West Baker while they inspect a reported sinkhole in the roadway.
Sinkhole closes lane on West Bacon Street
Road Closure
W Bacon St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a sinkhole on West Bacon Street in Plainville that required one lane to be blocked off with cones, forcing traffic into the oncoming lane. A contractor or public works crew was expected to handle the hazard, and units cleared after the cones were in place.
Road hazard blocked off on West Bacon Street
Traffic
W Bacon St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible roadway gap near West Bacon Street that could trap a tire or damage vehicles. Cones were requested to block traffic while DPW and a contractor were contacted to respond.
Large sinkhole reported on West Bacon Street
Road Closure
W Bacon St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported large sinkhole near West Bacon Street, where a previously patched area of the road had sunk several inches and created a significant gap. The public works department was notified to inspect the possible road hazard.
Minor parking lot crash at Piazza's in Plainville
Traffic
Taunton St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor motor vehicle collision in a business parking lot near Taunton Street. No injuries were reported and no fire response was needed. Two vehicles were involved, including one parked unoccupied vehicle.
Barricades set up for road hazard on Shepard Street
Road Closure
Shepard St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported road hazard near Shepard Street in Plainville and placed barricades and K-boxes to keep vehicles from entering the area.
Burglar alarm at auto repair shop on Washington Street
Break-In
Washington St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at an auto repair business on Washington Street in Plainville, with the alarm reported at a garage overhead door.
Report of driver unable to stay in lane
Traffic
MA-152 & Messenger St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dark-colored Kia driving erratically near Messenger Street and Route 152 in Plainville, possibly crossing into Route 1 and heading toward Route 106 near a liquor store. The caller lost sight of the vehicle, and units were assigned to check the area.
Elderly woman assisted from car to apartment
Medical Emergency
E Bacon St #9c, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a Hilltop Terrace apartment on East Bacon Street for a lift assist involving an elderly woman moving from her car to her second-floor apartment.
Elderly man having difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Garden Ln, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 82-year-old man having difficulty breathing near Garden Lane in Plainville.
Woman steals crystals and jewelry from shop
Theft Report
Man-Mar Dr Unit 9, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible theft of crystals and jewelry from a business on Manmar Drive around 3:00 p.m. The suspect is described as an older woman who was alone.
Street flooding at East Bacon and South Street
Any Other Non-Crime Events
South St & W Bacon St, Plainville, MA 02762
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible road flooding at the intersection of East Bacon Street and South Street, with a concern that a storm grate may be plugged. DPW was requested to be notified.
