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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm mutual aid at Somerville laboratory
Fire
Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched for mutual aid to a reported fire alarm on Somerville Avenue in Somerville.
Open fire reported near Talbot Avenue in Somerville
Fire
Hodgdon Hall, 100 Talbot Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Medford were sent to assist Somerville with a reported open fire at a building on Talbot Avenue in Somerville.
Elderly person having mental health episode at Lowell St
Medical Emergency
Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02145
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an elderly couple on Lowell Street in Somerville, where one person was apparently experiencing a mental health episode. The call was transferred to police.
Traffic stop of Honda Pilot with deployed airbag
Traffic
Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
As discussed during the dispatch call, police conducted a traffic stop near a grocery store on Broadway in Somerville for a red-light violation involving a white Honda Pilot. The vehicle may have been involved in a crash, with an airbag deployed and a female driver present.
Traffic stop of damaged vehicle after red light
Traffic
Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a grocery store on Broadway in Somerville for a red light violation involving a white Honda Pilot with a deployed airbag, possibly connected to a recent crash or hit-and-run.
Driver runs red light and nearly hits police car
Traffic
Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Broadway in Somerville after a driver reportedly ran a red light and nearly hit an officer’s cruiser. The vehicle appeared to have recently been in a crash with an airbag deployed, and officers requested a check for possible hit-and-run reports in the area.
94-year-old male struggling to walk in Somerville
Medical Emergency
R Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment building on Cedar Street in Somerville for a possible medical issue involving a 94-year-old man having trouble walking.
Debris removed from I-93 near Hovey Lane
Traffic
I-93, Somerville, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported road hazard near the start of Hovey Lane, south of the Medford line area. The debris was later identified as a large trash bin and removed. One person was transported to a hospital and another reportedly refused medical care.
Officer checks delivery vehicle at ball field
Suspicious Activity
Stone Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a blue Acura with one occupant at a ball field near Stone Avenue. The occupant reported they were making overnight deliveries and taking a break. The vehicle, identified by a Massachusetts license plate, was cleared and left the area.
Traffic stop involving Tesla sedan on Fellsway
Traffic
Shore Dr & Fellsway, Somerville, MA 02145
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Tesla sedan on the bridge near Fellsway and Shore Drive, with a request for a city-side response.
Train smoke reported near brake area at East Somerville
Fire
East Somerville, Somerville, MA 02143
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a train near East Somerville with visible smoke and a small flame near the B truck or brake area. Service was held, the train was stopped and placed in standby neutral, and it was later moved into the yard with no visible smoke or flame reported.
Transit worker assaulted at Davis Square station
Assault Report
Davis Square, Somerville, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a transit employee was reportedly assaulted inside the Davis Square station in Somerville. The employee later said they were fine and did not want to press charges.
Group refuses to leave Davis Square station
Disturbance
Davis Square, Somerville, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were redirected from Wellesley to Davis Square in Somerville for a report of several people on the platform who were reportedly refusing to leave the station.
Man drinking and acting disorderly at Davis Square
Substance Use
Davis Square, Somerville, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Davis Square for a possible intoxicated man acting belligerently on the platform. The call was later disregarded.
Intoxicated person on train at Union Square
Substance Use
Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possibly intoxicated person on a train near Union Square in Somerville. The person was not bothering others, but the caller was concerned about the risk of a fall. The situation was later reported clear.
Woman in wheelchair feels unwell on train platform
Medical Emergency
Assembly, 499 Foley St, Somerville, MA 02145
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a woman in a wheelchair on the Orange Line platform at the Assembly station in Somerville who was feeling unwell. EMS was notified for a possible medical emergency.
Traffic crash at Shore Drive and Bailey Road
Traffic
Shore Dr & Bailey Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible traffic incident near Shore Drive and Bailey Road in Somerville, with injuries and towing needs still unclear.
Traffic stop in Stop & Shop parking lot
Traffic
41-67 Blakeley Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in a store parking lot involving a white Mitsubishi Outlander with a Massachusetts license plate. The vehicle was reportedly located and the officer advised they had it.
Traffic stop of slow-moving vehicle on Shore Drive
Traffic
Shore Dr & Fellsway, Somerville, MA 02145
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Shore Drive involving an occupied vehicle that was slow to stop. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and reportedly appeared on an officer’s list.
Stalled elevator reported at Falls Square station
Other Non-Crime Event
Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible stalled elevator at the Falls Square station on Broadway, with Medford notified and response considered.