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Emergency Incidents
Leaves creating road hazard near Roosevelt School
Road Closure
Summit Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers request that the public works department perform a prioritized leaf pickup near Roosevelt School on Summit Avenue because the leaves are becoming a road hazard.
Security alarm triggered by cleaners at Apple Burger
Suspicious Activity
Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a security alarm at a restaurant on Main Street after the system reported a possible intruder inside. The person was described as a man wearing black clothing and gloves. Officers contacted the individuals and determined they were contracted cleaners, and the situation was checked and found to be okay.
96-year-old man with bleeding sores and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Center Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near Center Avenue for a 96-year-old man with bleeding bed sores and vomiting, with his daughter on scene and transport requested.
Elderly man with dementia agitated at home
Medical Emergency
Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Bogart Road for a welfare check involving an elderly man with dementia who was reportedly very agitated. His wife was said to be staying with a neighbor on Windsor Road while officers were asked to calm him down and assess his needs.
Residential alarm with person at front door
Break-In
Princeton Dr, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible residential burglary after an alarm activated at a home near Princeton Drive in River Edge, with a report of someone at the front door.
Motor vehicle accident on Broad Avenue in Ridgefield
Medical Emergency
Elm Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical dispatch near Elm Avenue in Ridgefield, followed by a motor vehicle accident near Broad Avenue and Shadeland Boulevard.
Dead deer in roadway on Reservoir Avenue
Traffic
Reservoir Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a dead deer in the roadway near Reservoir Avenue, creating a possible roadway hazard.
Report of suspicious men and car on Elm Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Elm Ave & Wayne Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two suspicious males walking near Elm Avenue and Wayne Avenue, with an occupied black car also reported on Elm Avenue. The caller believed the situation was suspicious, and officers checked the area for possible involvement.
Welfare check for person missing five hours
Missing Person
Gainsborough Terrace Apt 1a, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on Gainsboro Terrace for a welfare check after a resident had not been located for about five hours and was last seen in Teaneck. The caller, the resident’s mother, requested contact to rule out that the person was at the residence.
Long-term parked vehicle complaint on Deis Ave
Traffic
Gates Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a parking complaint on Deis Ave in River Edge involving a silver Toyota Highlander reportedly parked in front of a house for several weeks.
Smoke alarm activation on Woodland Avenue
Fire
Woodland Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a building near Woodland Avenue and Fifth for a possible first-floor smoke detector alarm reported from the police department desk.
Dumpster left in roadway near middle school
Traffic
Woodland Ave, River Edge, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a dumpster left in the roadway on Woodland Avenue near a middle school, possibly related to a house under construction. An officer checked the situation and planned to speak with those involved before school ended.
Two-car crash closes part of Pascack Road
Traffic
Washington Ave & Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car motor vehicle crash near Washington Avenue and Kinderkamack Road with no injuries reported. A road closure is requested on Pascack Road between Saddlewood and Jolene Drive because emergency vehicles cannot get through.
Elderly man with dementia shows aggressive behavior
Medical Emergency
Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and medical crews were sent to a location on Bogert Road in River Edge for a report of an elderly man with dementia who was reportedly acting aggressively, with BLS also dispatched to assist.
Suspicious man at Affinity Credit Union
Suspicious Activity
Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious man at a credit union on Kinderkamack Road in River Edge. The man was described as tall with curly hair and wearing a face mask.
Home fire alarm activation on Bogart Road
Fire
Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were sent to a home near Bogart Road in River Edge for a possible activated fire alarm that had been intermittently sounding, after the homeowner requested a residence check.
False alarm from smoke detector on Bogert Road
Fire
Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported activated smoke alarm at a building on Bogart Road in River Edge. They reported no visible smoke or hazardous materials and said the alarm appeared to be malfunctioning while awaiting fire command.
Car and deer collision with no injuries
Traffic
Washington Ave & Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible collision between a white Honda and a deer near Washington Avenue and Kinderkamack Road, with no injuries reported.
Elderly man with dementia aggressive toward wife
Domestic Dispute
Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic disturbance near Bogert Road in River Edge involving an elderly man with dementia who is reportedly acting aggressively toward his wife. No weapon is reported.
Two-car crash near Roosevelt School, no injuries
Traffic
Summit Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car crash near Boulevard and Lamb by Roosevelt School involving a dark gray Camry and a white Honda, with no apparent injuries.
