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Emergency Incidents
Person with hypertension treated near Lois Lane in Townsend
Medical Emergency
Lois Ln, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, townsend Fire EMS was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a patient with hypertension near Lois Lane in Townsend. The call was reported directly to the station, and units were directed to the medical location.
Woman has allergic reaction to tomatoes at home
Medical Emergency
Pierce Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to a medical call near Pierce Road in Townsend for a 33-year-old woman reportedly having an allergic reaction to tomatoes and who had taken two epinephrine doses. Responders were directed to a grayish side addition of the home rather than the main house.
Animal hazard on roadway near mailboxes
Traffic
Fitchburg Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an animal-related roadway hazard near the mailboxes on Fitchburg Road. Highway personnel are expected to remove the animal, and an apparently abandoned fleet vehicle with New Hampshire tags was previously seen near the mailboxes but is no longer there.
Suspicious sedan reported at Mason Road home
Suspicious Activity
Mason Rd, West Townsend, MA 01474
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a suspicious dark-colored sedan seen in a resident’s driveway on a home camera while the resident was away. The caller later reported that the vehicle left the area heading northbound.
Loose horses reported along roadway
Other Non-Crime Event
Wallace Hill Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two loose horses, one white and one brown, along the side of the roadway near Wallace Hill Road. Animal control was to be contacted for the possible loose animal situation.
Two trucks collide in lower dock parking area
Traffic
Scales Ln, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible collision between two tractor-trailers at a lower dock near Scales Lane in Townsend. One truck reportedly backed into another, with no injuries reported and airbags not deployed.
Commercial fire alarm at Elm Street business
Fire
Elm St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a one-story building near Elm Street. An employee on scene also called, and the first unit found the alarm sounding while holding another engine in quarters pending investigation.
Verbal dispute at McDonald’s in Townsend
Disturbance
Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible verbal disturbance involving a woman at a fast food restaurant near Main Street in Townsend.
Medical alarm triggered by 86-year-old woman at home
Medical Emergency
Beech St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units responded to a medical alarm activation at a home near Beach Street in Townsend for an 86-year-old woman. Initial attempts to contact her were unsuccessful, but she later reported by phone that she was fine and did not know what caused the alarm.
Woman reports credit card fraud at station
Fraud Report
Brookline St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, a woman in the station lobby reported possible credit card fraud, and an officer was asked to return while another unit was sent to assist.
Traffic stop with verbal red light warning
Traffic
Brookline St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Brookline Street involving a Ford vehicle. The stop concluded with a verbal warning for a red light violation.
Minor falls and strikes head near Horseshoe Drive home
Medical Emergency
Horseshoe Dr, West Townsend, MA 01474
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Horseshoe Drive in Townsend for a reported medical emergency involving a juvenile male who fell and struck his head and is in the garage. The patient is reported to have a history of epilepsy.
Elderly woman falls and injured near Apple Drive
Medical Emergency
Apple Dr, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Apple Avenue for an 85-year-old woman who reportedly fell, could not get up, and had an injury.
Traffic stop for stop sign violation on Main Street
Traffic
Main St, West Townsend, MA 01474
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop near Main Street in Massachusetts. The driver received a verbal warning for a stop sign violation and the vehicle was cleared.
Report of aggressive driver near Brookline
Traffic
Brookline St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a motor vehicle complaint about possible road rage near Brookline. A caller reported a vehicle was tailgating and passing her, and an officer went toward the state line but was unable to contact the driver.
Loose ill dog running in Barker Hill area
Other Non-Crime Event
Canal St, Townsend, MA 01474
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of an ill dog running loose in the streets near Barker Hill and Canal Street, causing vehicles to stop as people tried to catch it. An officer contacted a possible owner and identified the dog as Rocky, with the owner reportedly living on Turnpike Road.
Male patient with heart issue at high school main entrance
Medical Emergency
Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a high school on Main Street for a reported male with a heart issue near the main entrance. Ambulance, medic, and police units responded to the scene.
Medical aid provided near Main Street for middle-aged female
Medical Emergency
Main St, West Townsend, MA 01474
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 43-year-old woman near Main Street in West Townsend.
Woman wakes with kidney pain, medical aid sent
Medical Emergency
Main St, West Townsend, MA 01474
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a location on Main Street in Townsend for a reported medical emergency involving a 43-year-old woman who woke up with pain around her kidneys.
Unresponsive patient reported at Dogwood Circle
Medical Emergency
Dogwood Dr, Townsend, MA 01469
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to assist with a possible unresponsive patient near Dogwood Drive in Townsend.
