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Emergency Incidents
Person experiencing a mental break at Dickinson Hill Road
Medical Emergency
Dickinson Hill Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to a home near Dickinson Hill Road in Russell to help a mother with her son who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. Police and the chief were also reported to be en route.
Person experiencing mental break in Russell home
Medical Emergency
Dickinson Hill Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible mental health crisis involving a son at a home near Dickinson Hill Road in Russell. Police, a chief, and an ambulance are responding, and a dog on the property is reportedly locked in a room.
Officer assists disabled car on blind corner
Traffic
General Knox Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a reported disabled vehicle on a blind corner near General Knox Road to check on the driver and provide emergency lights for traffic safety.
Officer checks on disabled car on blind corner
Traffic
General Knox Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is responding to a reported disabled vehicle on a blind corner near General Knox Road to check on the driver and provide emergency lights.
66-year-old male suspected stroke at General Knox Rd
Medical Emergency
General Knox Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on General Knox Road in Russell for a 66-year-old man with a possible stroke.
69-year-old man with shortness of breath at Woodland Way
Medical Emergency
Woodland Way, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance units were dispatched to a location near Woodland Way in Russell for a possible medical emergency involving a 69-year-old man with shortness of breath and a high heart rate.
83-year-old male with abdominal pain and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Blandford Stage Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Blandford Stage Road in Russell for a reported 83-year-old man with abdominal pain, vomiting, and high blood pressure.
Officers confirm backyard fire is controlled burn
Fire
US-20 & Raymur Dr, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a reported fire near Route 20 and Raymur Drive. They found one backyard fire that appeared to be a controlled burn and another nearby that was a smoky fireplace start, with no active fire problem found.
Controlled backyard fire and smoky fireplace checked
Fire
US-20 & Raymur Dr, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a reported fire or smoke complaint near Route 20 and Raymur Drive. They found a controlled backyard burn and a separate smoky fireplace fire a few houses away that was already out, and no fire department response was needed.
Ambulance attends to 66-year-old cancer patient not eating
Medical Emergency
General Knox Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance and rescue personnel are at a residence near General Knox Road for a 66-year-old man who is not eating or drinking and has cancer. The address was corrected from (number withheld) to (number withheld) General Knox Road.
66-year-old cancer patient not eating or drinking
Medical Emergency
General Knox Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near General Knox Road for a 66-year-old man with cancer who was reportedly not eating or drinking. Multiple tones were used to request additional personnel for the medical response.
(unit_number withheld) woman shows signs of stroke at apartment
Medical Emergency
Main St, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance units were repeatedly dispatched to a location near Main Street for a 27-year-old woman with apparent stroke symptoms in an apartment.
Attempted home break-in on Huntington Road
Break-In
Huntington Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Huntington Road in Russell for a reported attempted break-in. A man reportedly tried opening a window but could not get inside and then walked away on the sidewalk. The caller and her family, including an adult husband and a juvenile grandson, remained inside the residence.
Well-being check conducted at Russell residence
Medical Emergency
Blandford Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were asked to respond code 2 to a possible welfare check at a residence on Blandford Road in Russell.
Child injured hand caught in door near main street apartment
Medical Emergency
Main St, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Main Street in Russell for a reported medical emergency involving a juvenile male whose hand was caught in a door and was hemorrhaging.
77-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at Rocky Brook Rd
Medical Emergency
Rocky Brook Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Rocky Road in Russell for a 77-year-old woman reportedly having difficulty breathing.
Search for missing child near Frog Hollow in Russell
Missing Person
Frog Hollow, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of a missing child near Frog Hollow Road in Russell, close to the river. Local police are on scene, and air support or a drone is being requested to assist in the search. A lost person questionnaire is being completed by officers.
Fire reported at Montgomery and Russell
Fire
Montgomery Rd, Russell, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire near Montgomery Road and Russell, with the location possibly clarified as Montgomery and (number withheld).
Light smoke from fire alarm at Bridge Street home
Fire
Bridge St, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units responded to a reported fire alarm at a two-story residence near Bridge Street. Crews found a very light haze of smoke and began investigating the building.
Patient needs assistance after welfare check near Russell
Medical Emergency
Blandford Rd, Russell, MA 01071
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and ambulance units were repeatedly dispatched to stage near a home on Blandford Road in Russell for a possible welfare check, and a patient in need of assistance was later reported.
