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Emergency Incidents
Faulty bedroom fire detector on River Street
Fire
River St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm on River Street in Waltham. A faulty detector was found in a bedroom with no fire readings, and units returned to service after speaking with maintenance.
Fire alarm sounding in unit on Winter Street
Fire
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation in an apartment unit at a building on Winter Street in Waltham.
Female patient with abdominal and back discomfort at River St
Medical Emergency
River St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call in the rear parking lot near River Street for a 30-year-old woman in a silver Honda who was reported to have chest pain and later lower abdominal and back discomfort. Medics were directed into the rear lot to assess the conscious and alert patient.
Shoplifting suspects leave Market Basket store
Theft Report
Market Pl Dr, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a Market Basket on Market Place Drive, where loss prevention reported two people leaving with produce and heading toward a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
92-year-old man assisted to couch near Summit Street
Medical Emergency
Summit St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews responded to a reported medical call near Summit Street for a lift assist involving an elderly man. He was assisted to a couch, no further help was needed, and EMS obtained a refusal of further care.
Truck idling complaint behind Main Street business
Disturbance
Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to the rear of a location near Main Street for a reported truck idling in violation of a city ordinance.
Damage to building soffit and wall on Centre Street
Property Damage
Centre St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, units in Waltham reported possible vandalism damage to a soffit or wall on Centre Street. A supervisor was requested to take photographs, and a patient refusal was later cleared at the scene.
Car hits CVS building on Lexington Street
Traffic
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report that a vehicle struck a CVS building near Lexington Street in Waltham after an elderly driver apparently jumped a curb from a parking spot. Fire, EMS, and police units investigated, and the building department was notified. No rescue was needed.
Elderly driver blocking CVS building entrance
Traffic
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an elderly driver reportedly obstructing the entrance of a CVS store on Lexington Street in Waltham.
Police request psychiatric evaluation at bank location
Medical Emergency
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a bank on Moody Street in Waltham for a reported psychiatric evaluation, with police already on scene. A female patient was later reported to be conscious.
68-year-old woman found unconscious but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Bigelow Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on Bigelow Road in Waltham for a 68-year-old woman who was initially reported unconscious but breathing and was later reported conscious. A separate ambulance was sent to a business on Moody Street for a requested psychiatric evaluation.
68-year-old woman passed out and struggles to breathe
Medical Emergency
Bigelow Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Bigelow Road in Waltham for a reported 68-year-old woman who fainted and was having difficulty breathing.
Person reports feeling unsafe at bank lobby
Disturbance
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disorderly situation in the lobby of a bank on Moody Street in Waltham after a male caller reported that multiple people were making him feel uncomfortable and he did not want to speak with the officer on scene.
Unwanted person causing disturbance at hotel
Disturbance
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an unwanted man causing a disturbance in the breakfast room of a hotel near Winter Street. The man was described by clothing and was last seen near the front door. He was gone before officers arrived. A separate medical call was dispatched for a young child vomiting and not alert at a hotel on Winter Street.
Officer checks report of trash pickup violation
Other Non-Crime
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a reported trash truck picking up trash in violation of a city ordinance near a restaurant on Moody Street. The truck was believed to have already left the area before the officer arrived.
Strange wailing sounds reported in apartment building
Disturbance
Dale St B1, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a building near Dale Street in Waltham for a caller’s concern about possible wailing or unusual sounds coming from inside. Units were asked to check the entire building.
Person jumping in and out of dumpsters reported
Suspicious Activity
Middlesex Cir, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man jumping in and out of dumpsters near Middlesex Circle in Waltham. He was seen entering a blue van with a Massachusetts license plate. Officers contacted the man at a nearby address on Middlesex Circle and advised him to stay off the property.
Man aged 34 has chest and jaw pain at Francis St
Medical Emergency
Francis St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported medical emergency involving a 34-year-old man with chest and jaw pain and difficulty speaking between breaths at an apartment on Francis Street in Waltham.
Caller reports woman crying near Crescent Street
Suspicious Activity
Walnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were sent to a location near Walnut Street and Crescent Street for a possible welfare check after a caller reported hearing a woman crying in the area. The caller said they could point officers to where the sound was coming from.
Parking complaint for car in hash lines
Traffic
Adams St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a dark-colored sedan parked in hash lines near Adams Street in Waltham. A unit later requested the incident be marked clear and said they would take a report.
