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Emergency Incidents
Parking violation on Spring Street
Traffic
Spring St, Vernon Township, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a parking violation on Spring Street in Vernon Township, New Jersey, involving a vehicle with a New Jersey license plate.
Resident reports SUV parked outside nightly
Suspicious Activity
NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible suspicious SUV parked across from a residence on Route 94 with its headlights on for several hours. An officer was assigned to check the vehicle and the property.
Assist EMS with lifting near Highland Lakes
Medical Emergency
Breakneck Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from Highland Lakes and Vernon were requested to assist EMS with lifting a patient at a location near Breakneck Road. Units were already on scene when the request was made.
Two occupants with headache and hip injury at Muscotah Rd
Medical Emergency
Muscotah Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a home near Muscatat Road in Highland Lakes for two people reporting headaches. Responders later reported that a patient in the basement was moved into a chair and appeared to have a hip injury rather than a lower leg injury.
Fire standby on Moscatello Road with two patients
Fire
Muscotah Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible fire standby call near Muscotah Road in Highland Lakes involving two patients, with unit 292 assigned and a northern supervisor en route.
73-year-old man with leg injury at home
Medical Emergency
Breakneck Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Breakneck Road for a 73-year-old man with a leg injury. His wife reported he had been in the basement and was moaning and complaining about his leg, but the cause of the injury was unknown.
Burning odor from HVAC after small fire at home
Fire
Muscotah Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a home near Muscatel Road for a reported burning smell coming from the HVAC system. The homeowner reported a headache, and a small fire in the system was reportedly put out earlier. The HVAC system was turned off while crews investigated.
Two-car crash with no injuries on Cedar Ridge Drive
Traffic
Cedar Ridge Dr & County Rd 517, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
As discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash was reported near Cedar Ridge Drive and Route 517 in Vernon Township. Responders indicated there were no reported injuries, and the vehicles may include a Chevy Malibu and a Subaru Forester.
Loose dog reported near Paddock and Pine Street
Other Incidents
Paddock Ln & Pine St E, Vernon Township, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near Paddock Lane and Pine Street East for a reported loose gray medium-sized mixed-breed dog with no collar or tags. The area check reportedly found no contact with the dog.
Gravel spill blocking southbound lane on Water Street
Traffic
Water St, Vernon Township, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible road hazard on Water Street in Vernon Township, where excess gravel appears to have spilled under the roadway and nearly covered the southbound lane.
Traffic stop on Route 94 in Vernon Township
Traffic
NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 94 in Vernon Township involving a vehicle with a New York license plate.
Male in 70s with possible agonal breathing at Barberry St
Medical Emergency
Barberry St, Glenwood, NJ 07418
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are dispatched to a location near Barberry Street in Glenwood for a man in his 70s with possible agonal breathing.
Car off road on Warwick Turnpike, no injuries
Traffic
Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white BMW that went off the road on Warwick Turnpike near the 800 block, with no injuries reported and the driver contacted.
Officers check open 911 line at business
Welfare Check
Pond Eddy Rd, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received an open 911 line from a landline near Pond Eddy Road, with possible breathing heard but no one speaking. A unit checked the location and reported that everything appeared fine at the business.
Off-road vehicles and roadway fire reported
Traffic
Barry Dr N, Vernon Township, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes two possible motor vehicle crashes near Barrett Drive North and the Barrett and Hudson area. Units report two cars off the road and are checking the area, but no vehicle is found at the intersection.
Two-vehicle crash reported near Breakneck Road
Traffic
Breakneck Rd, Vernon Township, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a two-vehicle crash near Breakneck Road in Vernon Township. A plow truck was stuck on a difficult turn, and crews arranged to close Breakneck Road near a church, with one unit approaching via Route 638. One person in a vehicle reported back and neck pain, and emergency crews requested road maintenance assistance because EMS was having difficulty getting out.
Head-on crash on Breakneck Road hill section
Traffic
Breakneck Rd, Vernon Township, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible head-on vehicle collision on Breakneck Road in Vernon Township, in a difficult section of the hill. One vehicle was disabled and another vehicle coming downhill reportedly struck it head-on. People involved reported chest and neck pain, and the road was shut down while waiting for a tow truck.
Vehicle stuck off roadway on Route 515
Traffic
Co Rd 515, Vernon Township, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle slid down a hill near Terrace Drive and struck a tree, with a woman injured by the airbag and EMS dispatched. A separate call reported a vehicle stuck on Route 515 near Mountaintop, later observed off the road and waiting for a plow.
Car slides off road and hits tree on Terrace Drive
Traffic
Terrace Dr, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle accident on Terrace Drive near Old Homestead Drive, where a car reportedly slid down a hill and struck a tree. A female driver is reported to have chest and face injuries from the airbag, and EMS has been dispatched to the area.
Vehicles off road on Route 515 during bad weather
Traffic
County Road 515, Vernon, New Jersey 07462, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports multiple vehicles off the road on Route 515 between Mountaintop and Thorndike during severe weather, including a vehicle in a ditch that needs a tow. Local road crews and schools are being advised about hazardous conditions on the mountain.