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Emergency Incidents
Resident reports loud construction noise
Disturbance
Hill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint involving construction noise at a residence near Hill Road in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Noise complaint about landscapers on Clinton Lane
Disturbance
Clinton Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint about landscapers on Clinton Lane. The caller was anonymous and no longer in the area. An officer checked the location and did not find any landscapers, and the homeowner was to be advised if they return.
Complaint about early morning lawn equipment noise
Disturbance
Shackamaxon Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a country club on Shackamaxon Drive for a caller’s complaint about loud lawn equipment being used too early in the morning.
20-year-old male with abdominal pain at Canterbury Drive
Medical Emergency
Canterbury Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 20-year-old man with abdominal pain near Canterbury Drive in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Medical call near Canterbury Drive in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
Canterbury Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a residence on Canterbury Drive in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Neighbor reports screaming and running car at home
Suspicious Activity
Princeton Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were sent to a home near Princeton Avenue after a caller next door reported hearing screaming from a neighboring residence and a car running in the driveway.
Person with chest pain near East Second Street in Metuchen
Medical Emergency
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched for a possible chest pain emergency at a residence near East Second Street in Metuchen. Radio traffic indicates a medical assignment to a home in the area.
Medical call dispatched near East Second Street in Scotch Plains
Medical Emergency
E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near East Second Street in Scotch Plains.
Noise complaint for loud party at apartment
Disturbance
Tussel Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible noise disturbance at an apartment on Sussman Lane in Scotch Plains, where a caller reported loud music and too many people in one unit.
Vehicle broken into at Newark Avenue home
Break-In
Newark Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Newark Avenue in Scotch Plains for a reported vehicle break-in. The caller said someone may have entered his vehicle while he was away on vacation and he returned that afternoon.
Loose dog reported near cemetery on Forest Road
Animal Complaint
Forest Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near Bartell and Forest Road by a cemetery for a reported loose medium-to-large black long-haired dog that appeared uninjured and had no collar or leash.
Person having a stroke at apartment on Park Ave
Medical Emergency
Park Ave B, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to an apartment on Park Ave in Scotch Plains for a possible stroke.
62-year-old man fell near Park Ave in Highlander building
Medical Emergency
Park Ave B, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a building on Park Avenue for a reported fall involving a 62-year-old man in an apartment. The caller was identified as (reporter_name withheld).
Two-car crash on Route 22 westbound in Scotch Plains
Traffic
Bonnie Burn Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible two-car crash on Route 22 westbound near the Bonnie Burn ramp and a nearby business, with no injuries reported and one vehicle possibly disabled.
Man yelling on roadside near Lake Avenue
Disturbance
Lake Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near Martine Avenue Extension and Lake Avenue in Scotch Plains for a reported middle-aged man yelling on the side of the road.
Traffic stop of orange Volkswagen Beetle
Traffic
Grand St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near Grand Street and Franklin Street involving an orange Volkswagen Beetle with a New Jersey license plate.
Church alarm sounding from side door
Break-In
Morse Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a Baptist church near Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. The alarm reportedly came from a side door and had gone off twice.
Multiple vehicles reported broken into at home
Break-In
Jersey Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that additional vehicles on a property near Jersey Ave were apparently broken into, and requested to report the incident again.
Attempted break-in of parked Jeep reported
Break-In
Jersey Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible attempted break-in of a Jeep near Jersey Avenue. A case number was issued for the walk-in report.
Walk-in fraud report on 2nd Street apartment
Fraud Report
2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers handled a possible walk-in fraud report at an apartment on Second Street in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.