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Emergency Incidents
40-year-old male feeling unwell near Goble Avenue
Medical Emergency
Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 40-year-old man who felt unwell and requested transport to a hospital near Goble Ave in Ridgewood.
Two-car crash involving parked vehicle on Franklin Ave
Traffic
Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible two-car crash on Franklin Avenue, where a moving vehicle apparently struck a parked black Ford. Injuries and airbag deployment were reported as unknown.
Woman feeling unwell and lethargic at Ridgewood Library
Medical Emergency
N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a 40-year-old woman feeling unwell and lethargic at the Ridgewood Library on North Maple Avenue near Robinson Lane and Marshall Street.
Welfare check for elderly man at Fairmount Road
Medical Emergency
Fairmount Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on an elderly man at a home near Fairmount Road after a nurse reported no answer at the door. An officer later made contact with the man, who said he had not heard the doorbell and would follow up with the nurse.
Two-car crash with driver reporting shoulder pain
Traffic
Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a two-car crash on Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood near a grocery store. The vehicles were initially described as two Volvos and later as a Cadillac and a Jeep, with a woman in the Jeep reportedly complaining of shoulder pain.
Fire alarm activation in master hall on Fairmount Road
Fire
Fairmount Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a fire alarm activation at a building near Fairmount Road, with the alarm company later providing the proper passcode and indicating the alarm was self-reporting.
Fire alarm activation at school on North Maple Ave
Fire
N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported activated fire alarm at a school on North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, with the alarm associated with a basement office or smoke-room area.
Fire alarm sounding at Franklin Avenue business
Fire
Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a fire alarm sounding at a business near Franklin Ave, with the caller stating there are no visible signs of smoke or fire.
Elderly woman vomiting and feeling faint at residence
Medical Emergency
Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a home near Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood for a 93-year-old woman who was vomiting, pale, sweaty, and felt like she might pass out.
Fire crews investigate gas odor in apartment kitchen
Fire
Van Buren St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported odor of gas near a stove at an apartment on Van Buren Street in Ridgewood, New Jersey. A gas utility was notified to respond as a precaution.
Church evacuated after fire alarm activation
Fire
S Monroe St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police respond to an activated fire alarm at a church on South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. People are evacuating the building, and nothing is showing inside at the time of the report.
Person possibly unconscious near Franklin Avenue
Medical Emergency
Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location on Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood for a reported possible unconscious person, with fire units also responding.
Intoxicated man needs ambulance transport
Substance Use
E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a shop on East Ridgewood Avenue near North Walnut and Oak for a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving an intoxicated man, with police requesting an ambulance transport.
Police search for man after pursuit near Ridgewood
Suspicious Activity
W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast information about a possible pursuit involving a thin white man in a blue jacket and jeans carrying a white bag, last seen near Ridgewood Avenue.
Jacket theft reported near 1 Garber Square
Theft Report
Garber Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss a possible theft of a jacket near Garber Square in Ridgewood, with the person possibly heading toward a nearby street. They ask whether an officer in Ridgewood is in a foot pursuit related to the incident.
Elderly woman found unconscious at bus terminal
Medical Emergency
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a bus terminal in Van Nuys involving an 80-year-old woman who was initially reported unconscious and not breathing, with CPR in progress. Later radio traffic indicated she appeared alert and conscious.
Crash on Route 17 north with two injured people
Traffic
Racetrack Rd, Ridgewood, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and ambulance units responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Route 17 northbound near Racetrack Road involving a 66-year-old patient with knee and neck pain and a secondary patient.
Person falls from platform at Ridgewood station
Medical Emergency
Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a person fell from a platform at the Ridgewood station and responders are tending to them. Rail movement may be delayed until the scene is cleared.
Elderly man falls on train tracks in Ridgewood
Medical Emergency
Garber Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a station plaza near Garber Square for an elderly man who reportedly fell on the train tracks. He was reported alert and conscious and was later moved to a platform on the New York side near the Broad Street area.
94-year-old woman possibly having a stroke in NJ
Medical Emergency
Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood for a 94-year-old woman with a possible stroke, near Hampton Place and Fairfield Avenue.
