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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on gray Toyota on Peach Court
Traffic
Peach Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a gray Toyota near Martinez and Peach Court in New Jersey.
Car hits curb and goes into woods on Mark Twain Extension
Traffic
Lake Ave & Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a single-vehicle crash on the Mark Twain Extension where a Toyota RAV4 reportedly hit a curb and went into the woods. An occupant reportedly jumped from the vehicle, and an ambulance with advanced life support was requested for a reported head injury. A tow truck was requested for the vehicle, which was about 12 feet off the roadway in the woods.
Car leaves roadway and goes into woods
Traffic
Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported motor vehicle crash near Martine Avenue Extension and Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, where a car reportedly went into the woods with no injuries reported.
Crash at Martin Avenue and Reeder Road
Traffic
Raritan Rd & Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible motor vehicle accident near Martin Avenue Extension and Reeder Road, with a patient reportedly located near Washington Street and one ambulance later stood down.
Car leaves roadway and goes into woods
Traffic
Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported motor vehicle accident near Martine Avenue Extension and Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, where a car went into the woods with no injuries reported.
Complaint of soliciting on Wood Road
Disturbance
Wood Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible soliciting near Wood Road. An officer later contacted two females in blue jackets outside a nearby address who were possibly involved in the soliciting complaint.
Marijuana confiscated from student at local school
Substance Use
Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a school on Plainfield Avenue after a person reported that marijuana was allegedly confiscated from a student.
80-year-old female fall victim at Wellington Downs
Medical Emergency
Wellington Downs, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence near Wellington Downs in Scotch Plains for a reported fall involving an 80-year-old woman.
Elderly woman falls near Wellington Downs neighborhood
Medical Emergency
Wellington Downs, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall involving an 80-year-old woman at a residence near Wellington Downs in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Traffic stop on Front Street and Farley Avenue
Traffic
Front St & Farley Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at Front Street and Farley Avenue involving a gray Acura with New Jersey registration (number withheld).
Elderly woman reports ransom call at local bank
Fraud Report
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is sent to a bank on Park Avenue to meet an elderly woman who reported a possible ransom call, and the bank is holding her there until police arrive.
Woman with alcohol poisoning found at Park Ave
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported medical call near Park Avenue for a 47-year-old woman with alcohol poisoning. Multiple units arrived at the scene.
Medical call near Park Place in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
Park Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a location near Park Place in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, with (unit_number withheld) 74 assigned to respond.
Medical call near Park Place in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
Park Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a location near Park Place in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Shoplifting reported at CVS on Park Ave
Theft Report
CENTER, 514 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a CVS on Park Ave for a possible shoplifting reported by the store manager, with the incident said to have occurred earlier in the day.
Minor crash at Park and Mountain in Scotch Plains
Traffic
Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident near Park and Mountain Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. One unit was already at the scene and another unit responded to assist.
Dog heard yelping at possibly abandoned house
Suspicious Activity
Maple Hill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possibly abandoned house near Maple Hill Road where a dog was reportedly yelping from the front area, possibly in nearby bushes. A unit was requested to check the situation.
Crash at Terrill Middle School causes head injury
Traffic
Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are responding to a reported motor vehicle accident with head pain at a middle school on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains.
Middle school crash with reported neck pain
Traffic
Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with reported neck pain at a middle school on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains.
Two-car crash outside Terrill Middle School
Traffic
Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in front of Terrill Middle School involving a gray Honda CR-V and a white minivan or SUV. Injuries were initially unknown, but an ambulance was later requested after a woman in one of the vehicles reported neck pain.