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Emergency Incidents
Railroad crossing signal malfunction on Edgewood Road
Road Closure
Edgewood Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an apparent malfunction of an automatic grade crossing warning device at the Edgewood Road railroad crossing, affecting all tracks. No flaggers were reported.
Tow truck requested for road closure on Elm Street
Traffic
Elm St, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are managing a possible disabled or crashed vehicle on Elm Street in Montclair, with a tow truck responding and units keeping the road shut down temporarily.
Single-car crash near entrance on Orange Road
Traffic
Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible single-car incident near the entrance to an apartment building on Orange Road. The operator and resident reportedly went to an apartment, leaving the vehicle near the entrance. The resident is said to speak only Spanish.
Person threatening others in front of home
Assault Report
Trinity Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible verbal dispute with threats in front of a residence near Trinity Place in Montclair. A man was reportedly threatening others.
Man with shortness of breath near Pine Street in Montclair
Medical Emergency
Pine St, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a location on Pine Street for a reported 49-year-old man having shortness of breath.
Roommates report verbal dispute at James Street home
Disturbance
James St, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a second-floor residence near James Street for a reported verbal dispute between two female roommates and one male roommate. The disturbance was no longer occurring, but the women reported feeling unsafe and requested to speak with an officer.
Fire alarm at Kimberley Academy on Valley Road
Fire
Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm activation at a school on Valley Road in Montclair, involving zone 57 and door 202.
(number withheld) falls in apartment near Hawthorne Place
Medical Emergency
Hawthorne Pl Apt 4a, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible fall victim at an apartment on Hawthorne Place in Montclair. The county was notified and an estimated arrival time was pending.
Road closed for storm drain work in Montclair
Road Closure
Valley Rd & Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
As discussed during the dispatch call, units reported a possible road hazard on the one-way section of Watchung Avenue near the stairs and requested the area be closed off at Valley Road and Appleton Avenue. Cones or barricades were requested, and public works and a fire squad were sent to assist with storm drain cleaning.
Two-car crash at Watchung and Fairfield
Traffic
Watchung Plaza & Fairfield St, Montclair, NJ 07043
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash at Watchung and Fairfield involving a blue Chevy Malibu and a black unknown vehicle, with no injuries reported.
Flooded trestle closes Valley Road in both directions
Road Closure
Valley Rd & Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are closing Valley Road near Watchung Avenue in both directions due to a flooded trestle. A disabled vehicle is reported underneath the trestle, and a tow truck is being sent to assist.
Flooding closes Brookfield Road and nearby underpass
Road Closure
Brookfield Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports flooding on Brookfield Road in Montclair, with a resident trying to clear leaves from storm drains. Units later reported a flooded trestle and a disabled vehicle underneath, and requested that the road be closed in both directions with cones and other traffic control equipment.
Caller reports hearing traffic crash on Valley Road
Traffic
Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible traffic accident near Valley Road in Montclair. The caller reported hearing about the crash from witnesses but did not see it happen.
Report of possible crash on Watchung Avenue
Traffic
Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible traffic accident near Watchung Avenue in Montclair. A caller reported hearing the crash but did not see it, and officers planned to contact her to confirm the exact location.
Traffic light out at Highland and Locust
Traffic
Locust Dr, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a traffic light outage at the intersection of Highland and Locust, affecting all four directions. Stop signs are in place, and dispatch will contact the county.
Caller reports suspicious vehicles near her home
Suspicious Activity
Valley Rd & Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible suspicious activity near the intersection of Valley Road and Watchung Avenue in Montclair. A caller reported watching her home from the traffic lights, and officers checked the area and noted two vehicles associated with the call.
Traffic light out at Highland and Watchung intersection
Traffic
Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a traffic signal outage near Watchung Avenue. The lights were confirmed out in all four directions at the intersection with Highland Avenue, with stop signs placed at each approach and the county notified.
Father and son dispute near Stonebridge Road home
Domestic Dispute
Stonebridge Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible family dispute between a father and his juvenile son at a residence near Stonebridge Road in Montclair, with the juvenile reportedly locked in a bathroom.
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to the intersection of Llewellyn Road and Curtis Terrace in Montclair for a possible missing juvenile after a 911 caller reported the child was missing or being sought. The caller’s mother was also responding to the area, and one unit was cancelled while another arrived on scene.
Young female upset and wet near Curtis Terrace area
Medical Emergency
Curtis Terrace, Montclair, NJ 07042
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 caller reported being with a juvenile girl who was wet and visibly upset near Holland Road and Curtis Terrace in Montclair. The caller was unsure what was wrong and requested help for a possible medical emergency.
