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Emergency Incidents
Gas leak reported at Park Avenue apartment
Fire
Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible gas leak at an apartment building on Park Avenue in Rutherford. A caller in (number withheld) apartment reported a strong odor of gas coming from a stove, and police were already on scene while the fire department was notified.
Person fell near Washington Avenue
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a possible fall at a location on Washington Avenue in Rutherford, New Jersey.
80-year-old woman falls with head injury at apartment
Medical Emergency
Kip Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Kip Ave for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman who reportedly fell and suffered a head injury. Police and an ambulance were requested to respond.
Driver moves disabled vehicle off Grand Ave roadway
Traffic
Grand Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic-related vehicle incident on Grand Avenue, where a driver plans to move the vehicle off the roadway and arrange to take it home.
Patient having difficulty breathing at group home
Medical Emergency
Van Riper Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a group home near Van Riper Avenue for a reported medical emergency involving a person having difficulty breathing.
Loose small white dog reported on East Erie Ave
Animal Complaint
E Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible loose small white dog near East Area Ave.
Report of wrong-way vehicle on Route 17 south
Traffic
NJ-17, Rutherford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a small vehicle traveling the wrong way on Route 17 south near the Route 3 interchange in Rutherford. Units searched the area from Stanley Street toward East Hanover and Meadow but did not locate the vehicle.
Person sick near Ridge Road in Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Ridge Rd, Rutherford, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible sick person at a location on Ridge Road in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Man found unconscious on sidewalk at train station
Medical Emergency
E Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible medical emergency involving a man down on the sidewalk near the train station in Rutherford, with multiple units assisting.
Strong gas odor reported in Rutherford basement
Fire
Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a strong odor of gas coming from the basement of a home near Carmita Avenue in Rutherford, with fire and utility personnel responding.
Strong gas odor in basement of Rutherford home
Fire
Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported strong gas odor coming from the basement of a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame home near Carmida Avenue in Rutherford. The utility company was en route to assist.
Multi-car crash blocks right lane near Woodland Avenue
Traffic
Woodland Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible four- or five-car motor vehicle accident with the right lane shut about 200 feet before Woodland Avenue in Rutherford.
64-year-old man with respiratory distress in Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Washington Avenue in Rutherford for a reported 64-year-old man having respiratory distress. One ALS unit was later canceled while other ambulance units continued responding.
Smoke reported in apartment building on Union Avenue
Fire
Union Ave Apt 211, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible smoke condition in an apartment building near Union Avenue in Rutherford. The reported location was corrected to an apartment in the 100 block of Union Avenue.
Traffic stop on Park Ave in Rutherford
Traffic
Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Park Avenue in Rutherford near a local business involving a white 2025 Buick Encore with a New Jersey license plate. The reported violation is said to have occurred in Rutherford.
Carbon monoxide alarm on Hobart Avenue
Fire
Hobart Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near Hobart Avenue in Rutherford.
Traffic stop of black Mercedes at Broad and Hobart
Traffic
Hobart Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near Broad and Hobart involving a black Mercedes with a New York license plate.
Sick person reported near Hackett Street in Hackensack
Medical Emergency
Hackett Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a possible sick person near Hackett Street in Hackensack, and a unit transported the patient.
Patient with breathing difficulty reported in Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Eastern Wy, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem near Route 68 East in Rutherford.
Young man has difficulty breathing and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Eastern Wy, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 24-year-old man with difficulty breathing and vomiting near Eastern Way in Rutherford, New Jersey.
