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Emergency Incidents
Report of past harassment at school
Other Incidents
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible past harassment incident at a school in the area, with unit 168 asked if available and another unit queried about being sent there.
Reported threat/harassment involving students at Nettingham
Assault Report
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to Nettingham for a report about a threat/harassment involving students that reportedly occurred yesterday (exact involved parties unclear from the radio traffic).
83-year-old female with altered mental status at home
Medical Emergency
Alton Way, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving an 83-year-old woman with altered mental status who could not stand up near Alton Way in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Rollover dump truck stopped near service yard
Traffic
Ashbrook Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Wheaton Road near the Ashbrook Service Yard involving a rollover dump vehicle with a New Jersey license plate.
Road on Park Avenue reopening after work
Road Closure
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates roadwork on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains is expected to be completed, with the roadway reopening.
Traffic stop on silver Hyundai in Scotch Plains
Traffic
Elizabeth Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in Scotch Plains, south of Elizabeth Avenue, involving a silver Hyundai with New Jersey registration. The number of occupants is unknown.
Officers check report of fireworks on Magnolia
Disturbance
Magnolia Circle, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to the area of Magnolia and Toll Road in Scotch Plains to check for reported fireworks.
Lane closures for road work near Park Avenue
Road Closure
New Providence Rd & Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are conducting road work with reported lane closures on New Providence Road and Park Avenue, including the westbound lane of Mountain from Park Avenue. Emergency vehicles can still pass, and signs and cones will be placed shortly.
Parent accused of threatening child at Freedom Lane
Assault Report
Freedom Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a home near Freedom Lane in Scotch Plains for a report that a child was threatened earlier in the day by another parent, with multiple children possibly involved.
Alarm at overhead door on Greenbriar Lane
Break-In
Greenbriar Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home on Greenbriar Lane, with the alarm reported from an upper zone and an overhead door sensor.
Traffic stop on Martine Ave by swim club
Traffic
Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Martine Ave near Highland Swim Club involving a blue Hyundai with a New Jersey license plate.
Car crash with knee injury on Martin Avenue
Traffic
Cooper Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle crash with a reported knee injury near Martin Avenue and Cooper Road in Scotch Plains.
Injury crash on Front Street in Scotch Plains
Traffic
Front St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries on the 1500 block of Front Street in Scotch Plains.
Minor crash between car and motorcycle on Park Ave
Traffic
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor motor vehicle crash on Park Ave near a bank, involving a Ford Mustang and a motorcycle. The motorcycle apparently bumped into the Mustang, and no injuries were reported.
Smoke condition at Evergreen School in Scotch Plains
Fire
Evergreen Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a school on Evergreen Avenue for a reported smoke condition, possibly coming from a compressor on the roof.
Fire response at Evergreen Avenue building
Fire
Evergreen Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire at a building near Evergreen Avenue. Command was established, and crews coordinated access through the front entrance while one unit went to the roof.
Smoke from rooftop compressor at Evergreen School
Fire
Evergreen Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to Evergreen School for a loud noise from a rooftop compressor with apparent smoke. Responders were directed to use door four on the front left side of the building, and it was reported that no more smoke was visible and students were out of the school.
Mental health screening for woman brought home in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
Everts Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, police requested a mental health screening for an adult woman near Everts Avenue in Scotch Plains after she reportedly ran away from home and was later found and brought back.
BOLO issued for missing adult woman in Scotch Plains area
Missing Person
Everts Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a BOLO for a missing adult woman who reportedly walked away from a residence near Everts Ave on the “Scotts Run side.” She was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants and is described as having mental health issues; police said she is not violent or suicidal.
Two-year-old reported unresponsive but breathing at daycare; ALS requested
Medical Emergency
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Tiny Toes Daycare on East Second Street in Scotch Plains for a reported medical emergency involving a two-year-old who was unresponsive but breathing. The incident was handled as an advanced life support (ALS) response.
