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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop near Elia Church in Salem
Traffic
Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Elia Church involving a Massachusetts vehicle with a reported plate number. A female officer was requested to assist with the stop.
Dog struck by car on Lawrence Street
Traffic
Lawrence St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a dog that was apparently hit by a car and injured near Lawrence Street in Salem, Massachusetts.
Female transported to hospital under mental health section
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel requested an ambulance for a medical evaluation, and a female was transported to Salem Hospital on a section 12, with an officer riding in the ambulance and another officer following.
Suicidal male with headache near Washington St shelter
Medical Emergency
Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched for a report of a suicidal male outside a shelter on Washington Street. Caller reported he was not feeling well and had a headache.
Person transported to ER from Appleton St
Medical Emergency
Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews made a possible medical pickup from a location on Appleton Street and transported one person to the ER. Radio traffic also referenced a fall report and a reduced-response fire dispatch in the area.
Officer reports earlier dog bite at residence
Other Incidents
Osborne St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is going to a location on Osborne Street to check on a possible dog bite that reportedly happened earlier.
Hit-and-run crash reported near Bridge Street in Salem
Traffic
Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a generated call for a possible hit-and-run accident reported by a man near Bridge Street in Salem.
Resident reports past suspicious activity
Suspicious Activity
Linden St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence near Linden Street in Salem requested to speak with an officer about prior suspicious activity.
Reported drug use near Appleton Bridge
Substance Use
Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported possible drug use near the Appleton Bridge on the Chow Circle side of the street.
Engine companies respond to working fire
Fire
Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible working fire near Lafayette Street in Salem, with an engine sent directly to the scene and a second company requested to respond.
Engine sent for Salem fire station coverage
Fire
Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine crews were sent to provide mutual aid for a reported working fire at a city station near Lafayette Street in Salem, with police patrol requested to assist.
73-year-old male lifeline activation at Green Street
Medical Emergency
Green St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 73-year-old man after a Lifeline activation at a residence on Green Street in Salem.
Search for armed robbery vehicle in Salem
Robbery Report
Congress St & Palmer St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a possible armed robbery report involving a gray Honda with three males in black clothing and at least three firearms. Phone tracking placed the vehicle near Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street in Salem, and Salem police reportedly stopped it near Palmer and Congress streets.
Police locate gray Honda Accord in Salem
Traffic
Congress St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, police in Salem were attempting to locate and stop a vehicle, with locations reported near Loring Avenue, Lafayette Street, Dow Street, and Congress Street. The vehicle was described as a gray Honda Accord with Massachusetts registration, and officers reportedly had it in sight and were preparing to stop it.
Search for armed robbery suspect vehicle near Loring Ave in Salem
Robbery Report
Loring Ave, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch broadcast a BOLO for a vehicle possibly involved in an earlier armed robbery (possible firearm mentioned). Suspect vehicle described as a 2020 Honda sedan (model/color unclear in radio traffic), occupied by three males wearing black. Units were advised the vehicle was being located/pinged in the area of Loring Ave and toward Lafayette St in Salem.
Fire alarm at Life Bridge on Margin Street
Fire
Margin St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a facility near Margin Street in Salem, with one unit responding.
Suspicious activity at Salem tow yard
Suspicious Activity
Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a tow yard near Boston Street in Salem for a report of suspicious activity and arrived on scene.
Muffler blocking lane on Route 21 northbound
Traffic
West Ave, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from state police about a possible road hazard on Route 21 northbound before West Avenue, with a muffler in the left-hand lane.
Working structure fire prompts mutual-aid station coverage in Salem
Fire
Waite St, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, a working structure fire was reported in Salem. Mutual-aid engine and ladder companies were requested to cover fire headquarters, with incoming units directed to use a bypass road to avoid passing the fire building on First Street.
Person found unconscious in garage near Salem
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical incident where a person was reportedly found laid out on the ground in a garage and was then taken by ambulance to a hospital in Salem.
