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Emergency Incidents
Disabled vehicle at Broad Street and Denman Place
Traffic
Denman Pl & Broad St, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the intersection of Broad Street and Denman Place for a motorist assist involving a car that was reportedly having an issue and unable to move.
Suspicious man reported near senior building bench
Suspicious Person
Chestnut Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man sitting on a bench near a senior building by the railroad tracks. The caller said the man did not live there and was dressed in black. He was later reported walking toward the post office. A separate residential fire alarm was also reported at a guest suite on Farmstead Road.
Officers attempt to capture loose dog on Tanglewood
Other Non-Crime Event
Tanglewood Dr, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a loose brown dog near Joanna Way and Tanglewood Drive. The dog was later seen near Tanglewood and Dale, and an officer located it in front of a residence on Tanglewood Drive. Officers requested contact information for the address and a snare to help capture the dog, but no one answered at the residence.
Two-car crash at Hobart Avenue and Whittredge Road
Traffic
Whittredge Rd & Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor motor vehicle crash with no injuries involving a blue Tesla and a black Nissan near Hobart Avenue and Whittredge Road.
Traffic stop of white Mercedes near Bristol Myers
Traffic
Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the entrance of a business on Morris Avenue involving a white Mercedes G-Class with a New Jersey license plate. A records check on the vehicle reportedly returned negative, and the vehicle was associated with an adult man from Monroe.
Accidental 911 hang-up at Rotary Drive home
Non-Crime Event
Rotary Dr, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up call from a residence near Rotary Drive in Summit, New Jersey. It was reported as an apparent accidental dial with no signs of distress. An officer checked the home and was unable to make contact with anyone there.
Traffic stop with gray Range Rover in Summit
Traffic
Springfield Ave & Old Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Range Rover near Springfield Avenue and Old Springfield Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.
Injured animal reported in backyard on Broad Street
Animal Incident
Broad St, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible injured unidentified animal in a backyard near Broad Street in Summit. A unit was sent to check the situation.
Officers assist tractor trailer stuck near bridge
Traffic
Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motorist assist for a tractor-trailer just off Springfield Avenue that reportedly could not make a bridge and needed help backing out. A third-party caller had left the scene before units arrived.
Report of possible water main break on Washington Ave
Other Non-Crime
Washington Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible water main break and pipe issue near 6th Street and Washington Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.
Visitor refusing to leave hospital emergency room
Break-In
Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespassing incident at a hospital emergency room on Beauvoir Avenue, where security requested police to remove a visitor who was refusing to leave. The person was described as an older man wrapped in blankets.
Traffic stop on River Road ends with warning
Traffic
River Rd, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near River Road involving a 2020 Honda Civic with a North Carolina registration. The vehicle was checked and found not to be stolen, and the driver was given a warning.
Traffic stop for car with suspended registration
Traffic
Iris Rd, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near River Road and Iris Road involving a black Toyota Camry with a New York registration that was reported as suspended but not stolen. The officer later cleared the stop after determining a different driver had the proper paperwork and there was no issue.
Person fell and is conscious near Iris Road
Medical Emergency
Iris Rd, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall victim near Iris Road. The person was reported to be conscious and breathing normally, and units were advised to check access notes before responding.
Traffic check of gray Honda in DPW lot
Traffic
Chatham Rd, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic check on a gray Honda in a DPW parking lot on Shadow Road. The vehicle, with a Pennsylvania license plate, was reported as not stolen.
Medical transport with patient to hospital without unit contact
Medical Emergency
Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transport where a basic life support unit was transporting one patient to a local hospital with medics on board, and the reporting unit reported no patient contact.
Suspicious sedan repeatedly circling Linden Place
Suspicious Activity
Linden Pl, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a black sedan repeatedly driving slowly down Linden Place and stopping at multiple driveways, including the caller’s home.
Traffic stop of Lexus ends with warning
Traffic
Prospect St & Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Lexus near Morris Avenue and Prospect Street. The vehicle was checked and the stop was closed with a warning.
Active patient assisted at hospital emergency room
Medical Emergency
Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a hospital emergency department for a medical assist involving a very active patient who needed help moving from a stretcher to a bed. The request from another county was later canceled.
Patient assisted moving from stretcher at hospital
Medical Emergency
Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a hospital emergency department, where EMS requested help moving an active patient from a stretcher to a bed. Engine 4 responded and Union County dispatch was later canceled.
