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Emergency Incidents
Child recovered from river at Totowa and Hillery
Medical Emergency
Totowa Rd & Hillery St, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews requested an ambulance near Totowa Road and Hillery Street for a possible child who was reportedly in the river following a missing-child search.
Officer checks gray Volkswagen on Route 46 shoulder
Traffic
Riverview Dr, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on a gray Volkswagen Jetta on the right shoulder near Route 46 and Riverview Drive. The officer checked the area and then continued to look for the vehicle.
Child found in river after extensive search near Totowa Road
Missing Person
Totowa Rd & Hillery St, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews searched for a missing three-year-old autistic nonverbal child near Totowa Road and Hillery Street. Responders used spotlights and searched on foot along the river line before the child was reported in the river and located.
Young child found in river near Totowa shopping center
Missing Person
Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews conducted a search for a missing young autistic nonverbal child near Totowa Road and Riverview Drive along the Passaic River. The child, last seen wearing a (description withheld) and no shoes, was later reported in the river near a shopping center, with fire and police responding to assist.
Search for missing nonverbal autistic child near Lincoln Ave and river
Missing Person
Lincoln Ave, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a missing nonverbal autistic child (about 3–5 years old) last seen running toward the river in the Lincoln Avenue area of Totowa. The child reportedly climbed out a window, and the mother was on scene searching while officers checked the neighborhood. A resident on Lincoln Ave reported the child pulling on their door and may have camera video.
Minor crash on Route 46 entrance ramp
Traffic
Riverview Dr, Totowa, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible motor vehicle crash on the Route 46 eastbound entrance ramp from Riverview Drive, with no injuries reported and vehicles on the ramp.
Ambulance requested for crash with injuries
Traffic
Christopher Columbus Hwy, Totowa, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested an ambulance for a reported motor vehicle crash with injuries near mile marker 54.6 on Christopher Columbus Highway in Totowa, New Jersey.
Person found unconscious near Union Boulevard in Totowa
Medical Emergency
Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS 12 was dispatched to a possible unconscious person near Union Boulevard in Totowa, New Jersey.
86-year-old female medical call at Union Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Union Blvd 2nd floor, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics and Atlantic responded to a medical call for an 86-year-old woman on the second floor of a building near Union Boulevard. The patient was reported to be alert and conscious.
Unwanted person complaint at Lewis Place home
Disturbance
Lewis Pl, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported unwanted person on private property near Lewis Place in Totowa. The situation involves an active harassment case, but no restraining order is in place.
Burglar alarm at home on Continental Circle
Break-In
Continental Cir, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglar alarm at a location near Continental Circle, with a level one alarm possibly related to a window issue.
Road work partially blocking traffic on Jersey Drive
Road Closure
Riverview Dr, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a camera activation near Jersey Drive, where three companies are working and one is operating partially in the roadway. Operations were adjusted to improve traffic flow.
79-year-old woman falls down stairs in Totowa
Medical Emergency
N Winifred Dr, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 79-year-old woman who reportedly fell down a set of stairs near North Winifred Drive. She was reported to be alert and conscious.
Shoplifting report and suspect detained in Totowa
Theft Report
Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, police investigated a reported shoplifting incident near Totowa Rd in Totowa. A store manager planned to contact officers after completing a loss prevention report and gathering receipts, and officers reported having one person with the suspected stolen proceeds near Totowa and Emerson.
Shoplifting suspect flees CVS toward QuickChek
Theft Report
Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible theft at a CVS, where a male suspect was seen leaving with a bag of items and walking toward a nearby QuickChek on Union, last seen near a mechanic shop.
Female child reported in distress near William Place
Medical Emergency
William Pl, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported medical emergency involving a minor girl in distress at a home near William Place in Totowa. The caller reported it was not the first time this had happened. Officers checked the area and could not initially find anyone outside, but later indicated the call was coming from inside the house and that an officer was with her.
Elderly man sick all day near Minnisink Road
Medical Emergency
Minnisink Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old man who had been sick all day at a home near Minnisink Road in Totowa. An Atlantic ambulance was reported inbound.
Teen with difficulty breathing at Atlantic Health Urgent Care on Route 46
Medical Emergency
US-46, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Atlantic Health Urgent Care at 225 Route 46 for a 17-year-old with difficulty breathing.
Person experiencing breathing problems on Route 46
Medical Emergency
US-46, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible breathing problem near Route 46 in Totowa, New Jersey.
Teen with breathing difficulty at urgent care center
Medical Emergency
US-46, Totowa, NJ 07512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency at an urgent care facility on US 46 West involving a minor with difficulty breathing. Multiple EMS units and nearby departments were requested to assist.
