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Emergency Incidents
Hit-and-run crash reported near New Providence Road
Traffic
New Providence Rd & Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier near New Providence Road and Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. The suspect vehicle was described as a black sedan with a silver scratch on the side and a partial New Jersey license plate, last seen heading toward a nearby quarry.
Hit-and-run crash on overpass at Park Avenue
Traffic
New Providence Rd & Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash on the overpass near Park Avenue and New Providence Road. A black four-door sedan reportedly fled toward the quarry, and a silver Subaru remained at the scene for officer contact.
Three-vehicle crash on Route 22 cleared
Traffic
US-22, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a three-vehicle crash on Route 22 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Three vehicles were towed, speed dry was applied to the roadway, and fire units cleared the scene.
Route 22 West closed during patient extrications in Scotch Plains
Traffic
US-22, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews assisted multiple patients on Route 22 West in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The roadway was shut down, a juvenile was assessed, and two patients were extricated. A backboard was requested, and county EMS was later told not to enter the highway and to return to service, possibly staying in town for additional calls.
Suspicious blue sedan parked on Tussle Lane
Suspicious Activity
Tussel Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possibly suspicious blue sedan parked near Tussle Lane in Scotch Plains. The caller could not provide a license plate number or additional details about the vehicle.
Report of agitated man walking on Dutch Lane
Suspicious Activity
Dutch Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of Martin Avenue and Dutch Lane for a report of a possibly suspicious and agitated man walking down the street and flailing his arms. The caller reported the man was an adult male wearing jeans and a do-rag.
Fire alarm activation at Terrill Road building
Fire
Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a building near Terrill Road in South Plainfield, with a smoke detector reported as number twelve.
Schizophrenic man off medication at home requests police talk
Medical Emergency
W Broad St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are requested to speak with a caller about a family member with schizophrenia who is reportedly off medication at a residence near West Broad Street. The person is described as not mobile and possibly bedbound, with no immediate danger reported and no EMS requested.
Dirt bike riders reported driving erratically
Traffic
Shady Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported two males riding dirt bikes erratically on a road near Shady Lane in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Units advised they were not in pursuit.
Reckless dirt bike riding reported on Shady Lane area
Traffic
Shady Ln & South Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an information-only report of two males riding dirt bikes erratically near Shady Lane or Hetfield Avenue off South Avenue in Scotch Plains. Units were notified but no pursuit was initiated.
Dumpster at construction site filled with dumped trash
Suspicious Activity
Evelyn St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a construction site on Evelyn Street reported that a dumpster was filled with other people’s garbage and that a receipt was found inside. The caller requested to make a report.
Neighbor accused of stealing recycling container
Theft Report
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence on East Second Street in Scotch Plains reported that a neighbor may have stolen their recycling container, with the incident reportedly captured on video.
89-year-old female with leg swelling at assisted living
Medical Emergency
Spruce Mill Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical issue involving an 89-year-old woman with leg swelling at an assisted living facility on Spruce Mill Avenue.
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible collision between a GMC and a commercial vehicle near Lambert's Mill Road and West Broad Street, with no injuries and no airbag deployment mentioned.
27-year-old woman with possible stroke at Cooper Rd
Medical Emergency
Cooper Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving a 27-year-old woman near the pond at a service yard on Cooper Road. She reportedly had numbness throughout her body and was shaking, and basic life support was requested.
Person reported ill inside vehicle at Ponderosa Farm Park
Medical Emergency
Ponderosa Farm Park, 1600 Cooper Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a person reportedly in a vehicle at the service yard of Ponderosa Park near Cooper Road.
Female in respiratory distress at West Broad Street
Medical Emergency
W Broad St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near West Broad Street for a reported medical emergency involving a 32-year-old woman in respiratory distress. Two dogs were reportedly on the premises, with their security status unknown.
Person with difficulty breathing at West Broad Street
Medical Emergency
W Broad St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near West Broad Street in Scotch Plains.
86-year-old woman with fever and altered state at home
Medical Emergency
Beechwood Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Beechwood Place for a reported medical emergency involving an 86-year-old woman who was altered and had a fever.
Medical emergency near Beechwood Place
Medical Emergency
Beechwood Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Beechwood Place in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
