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Emergency Incidents
Medical call at daycare center in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a daycare on East Second Street in Scotch Plains.
Commercial fire alarm at East 2nd Street business
Fire
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm activation near East 2nd Street and the Willow Avenue and Myrtle Avenue area in Scotch Plains.
Reported fire near Park Avenue
Fire
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible fire reported near Park Avenue in Scotch Plains.
Officer added to criminal mischief case on avenue
Property Damage
Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed reopening a possible criminal mischief case on Plainfield Avenue and requested to be attached to the case.
Patient conscious after hemorrhage at healthcare center
Medical Emergency
Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible hemorrhage at a nursing facility on Raritan Road. The patient was later reported to be conscious, and advanced life support was canceled.
Medical emergency at Autumn Lakes on Raritan Road
Medical Emergency
Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a senior living facility near Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.
Criminal mischief at DPW parking lot on Plainfield Ave
Property Damage
Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible criminal mischief incident at a DPW auxiliary parking lot across from the yard on Plainfield Avenue.
Fire alarm at police department, nothing showing
Fire
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at the police department near Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. The responding fire unit reported nothing showing on arrival.
False fire alarm at Park Avenue headquarters
Fire
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers sent units to check a fire alarm sounding at a headquarters building, where no smoke, flames, or odors were reported and work was being done in the apartment lobby. The fire department was later cleared from the scene.
Person fell and needed lift assist at Rahway Road
Medical Emergency
Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical alarm at a residence on Rahway Road after a woman reported she had fallen and needed help getting up, with no injuries indicated.
Traffic stop involving black Nissan on South Avenue
Traffic
South Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Nissan just past the Wendy’s parking lot on South Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Fire alarm at Scotch Plains home with disabled occupant
Medical Emergency
Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a fire alarm sounding at a residence on Westfield Road, where a caller indicates a disabled husband cannot be removed from the house. Union County police are expected to handle the call.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Westfield Road home
Fire
Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation at a residence near Westfield Road in Scotch Plains.
Two-vehicle crash on Mountain Ave with no injuries
Traffic
Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with no injuries near Mountain Avenue involving a white van and a white pickup truck. Units later cleared the scene.
Traffic stop on Lake Avenue at Farmingdale Road
Traffic
Lake Ave & Farmingdale Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Lake Avenue and Farmingdale involving a white Toyota RAV4.
Officers check construction traffic hazard on Park Ave
Traffic
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible traffic hazard near the Park Avenue overpass, reportedly caused by construction after several caller complaints.
63-year-old man feeling lightheaded at Sunnyfield Lane
Medical Emergency
Sunnyfield Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 63-year-old man feeling lightheaded near Sunnyfield Lane in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
(unit_number withheld) man feeling lightheaded at Sunnyfield Lane
Medical Emergency
Sunnyfield Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Sunnyfield Lane for a 63-year-old man who is feeling lightheaded.
39-year-old woman with respiratory distress at Cook Ave
Medical Emergency
Cook Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 39-year-old woman with respiratory distress near Cook Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Road work closes ramp and lane on Park Avenue
Road Closure
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible road closure and traffic hazard near Park Avenue and Mountain due to road work, with the southbound ramp and right southbound lane reportedly shut down.