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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious person reported in YMCA lobby
Suspicious Person
Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a YMCA on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains for a report of a suspicious man sitting in the lobby and watching activity on his phone. The caller, concerned about the man, left the scene before officers arrived.
Juvenile left outside without shoes or coat
Medical Emergency
Country Club Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a juvenile reported outside near Country Club Lane with no shoes or coat and possibly having a mental or medical condition. The caller was waiting in a white Cadillac truck.
Resident reports person with flashlight seen near home
Suspicious Activity
Hetfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent near Hetfield Avenue for a suspicious activity report. A resident said that about 45 minutes earlier, her daughter (in the back room) saw a flashlight and a hand/arm, and someone was walking around the back area; the caller wanted to file a report.
Vehicle door causes damage in parking lot
Traffic
Park Ave b, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business on Park Avenue for a reported property damage incident where another vehicle’s door apparently struck and damaged a caller’s car. Both drivers were reported to be on scene.
Child with cut above right eye after fall at residence
Medical Emergency
Evergreen Blvd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Evergreen Boulevard for a reported medical issue involving a young child who fell and sustained a cut above the right eye.
75-year-old woman falls near Westfield Road
Medical Emergency
Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Westfield Road for a reported medical emergency involving a 75-year-old woman who had fallen.
75-year-old woman falls near Westfield Road in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location on Westfield Road in Scotch Plains for a possible fall involving a 75-year-old woman.
Car hits deer at Rowan and Greenbrier, no injuries
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle collision involving a car and a deer near the intersection of Rowan and Greenbrier, with no injuries reported.
Son requests welfare check on mother at home
Missing Person
Shackamaxon Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near Shackamaxon Drive after a juvenile caller reported concern about his mother because her phone or location was off. Responders spoke with the caller, who was on the phone with his mother, and reported no apparent issues.
Medical call involving person with weapons history
Assault Report
King James Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a residence on King James Court in Scotch Plains. Police and basic life support were already on scene, and dispatch noted the person has a history of assaulting first responders with a BB gun and reportedly has several knife collections at the home.
Man with abdominal pain treated in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
King James Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a 41-year-old man with abdominal pain near King James Court and Front Street in Scotch Plains.
Man blocking resident from entering apartment building
Disturbance
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a possible homeless man outside an apartment building on East Second Street who is reportedly trying to get into the building and preventing the caller from entering the apartment. The man is described as wearing baggy pants, a windbreaker, and carrying a backpack.
Downstairs smoke alarm at Princeton Avenue home
Fire
Princeton Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm with smoke reported downstairs at a building near Princeton Avenue in Scotch Plains.
Unconscious man breathing near Clydesdale Road in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
Clydesdale Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a report of an unconscious but breathing adult male at a residence on Clydesdale Road near Lancer Drive and Rippling Brook Drive.
Response to medical call near Cooper Road
Medical Emergency
Cooper Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS personnel are responding to a possible medical issue near Cooper Road in Scotch Plains.
Ex-partner threatens to come to home in phone dispute
Domestic Dispute
Country Club Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Country Club Lane for a possible domestic dispute. A caller reported an ongoing phone argument with an ex-partner who allegedly threatened to come to her home. The caller remained on the line while officers responded.
Tow truck reported in parking complaint
Traffic
Princeton Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint near Princeton Ave in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, after a caller reported a tow truck parked in front of a home for over 24 hours. The officer checked the vehicle and found it was parked legally with no issues.
Vehicle reported stolen from Canterbury Drive
Stolen Vehicle
Canterbury Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Canterbury Drive reported a possible stolen blue Subaru sedan. The reported license plate was not found in the system, and there may be conflicting information about the vehicle being a Mazda with a different color.
Teenagers apparently setting off fireworks behind home
Disturbance
Briarcliffe Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence near Briarcliff Drive, where a caller reported someone banging on a door. Officers later observed teenagers apparently setting off fireworks behind the home, which may have been the source of the loud noises heard.
Fireworks complaint on Prospect Avenue
Disturbance
Prospect Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near Prospect Avenue after a caller reported fireworks being set off from a house across the street, possibly at a nearby address.
