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Emergency Incidents
Domestic dispute between mother and son
Domestic Dispute
Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible domestic dispute between a mother and son at a residence on Worcester Lane in Waltham, with no injuries or weapons mentioned.
Caller contact at Forest Street apartment lobby
Other Incidents
Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person who appeared asleep and unresponsive near a building lobby. They later confirmed the person was sleeping. During the same radio traffic, alarms were sounding and a building was being evacuated, with a first-floor smoke indication reported. A caller who had not entered the lobby later came outside for an unrelated reason and spoke with an officer, and the situation was cleared as accidental.
Cooking sets off smoke alarms at Bentley House
Fire
Old S St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building alarm and evacuation near Rock Road and Old South Street in Waltham. A panel indicated possible smoke on the first floor in a room, but the incident was confirmed to be smoke from cooking, and crews ventilated the building.
Unattended restaurant found open on Lexington Street
Suspicious Activity
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious unattended business near Lexington Street and Subway. The reporting party said the doors were unlocked, no one was inside, and a beeping sound was coming from the register. An officer later requested a callback and asked for the reporting party to meet in the lobby for access assistance.
Crash reported near Winter Street in Waltham
Traffic
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible 911-reported traffic accident at a building on Winter Street in Waltham, with a note that there are multiple permits associated with the location.
Multiple parties causing disturbance at residence
Disturbance
Townsend St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance involving many parties at a location on Townsend Street in Waltham.
Dorm smoke alarm set off by hair straightener
Fire
South St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at a Brandeis University building on South Street in Waltham. The alarm was later reported to be an accidental smoke detector activation caused by a hair straightener, and units cleared the scene.
87-year-old woman with breathing trouble in Waltham
Medical Emergency
Sibley Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units provide mutual aid to a reported medical emergency involving an elderly woman with breathing difficulty and reduced alertness near Sibley Road in Waltham.
CO detector alarm at Cushing Street apartment
Fire
Cushing St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a carbon monoxide detector activation at a unit on Cushing Street in Waltham.
Elderly woman reported not alert with breathing difficulty on Sibley Rd in Waltham
Medical Emergency
Sibley Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a medical emergency on Sibley Rd in Waltham for an elderly woman with difficulty breathing, reported as not alert. Units also discussed obtaining an out-of-town medic.
Minor with stomach pain declines transport near Worcester Lane
Medical Emergency
Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a juvenile female with stomach pain near Worcester Lane and Laurel Lane. The patient later reported she did not want to be transported after speaking with her father, and the unit cleared the scene.
SUV parked in no-parking zone near Adams St and Orange St
Traffic
Adams St & Orange St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were notified of a gray/black SUV parked in a no-parking zone near Adams Street and Orange Street. Units indicated the vehicle was still on scene when checked.
73-year-old woman falls with hip fracture at medical clinic
Medical Emergency
Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an urgent care facility on Main Street in Waltham for a 73-year-old woman who reportedly fell and has a hip fracture. The patient was transported to a hospital.
Male found sleeping with arm injury at ATM
Medical Emergency
Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and medical crews responded to a report of a man sleeping near an ATM at a credit union on Main Street in Waltham. Responders later reported the man may have an arm injury.
88-year-old man falls, is unresponsive at Middlesex Circle
Medical Emergency
Building 22, 22 Middlesex Cir #16, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 88-year-old man who fell and was unable to move at an apartment on Middlesex Circle in Waltham. Fire, medic, and police units were dispatched, and the call was noted as a repeat incident with prior refusals of care.
Fire response and injured woman at Dale Street home
Fire
Dale St #2-1, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire at an apartment near Dale Street in Waltham. Police were requested to check the area after the reporting parties had left before arrival. A medic was also requested for an elderly woman found on the ground for at least 12 hours, possibly up to 72 hours.
61-year-old woman falls, injures back in Waltham
Medical Emergency
Dale St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Dale Street in Waltham for a reported 61-year-old woman who fell and had a back injury. Rescue and ambulance units responded and arrived on scene.
People smoking marijuana in building stairwell
Substance Use
Pond St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of two men smoking marijuana in a rear stairwell near Pond Street, with concern that the smoke detectors might activate.
45-year-old woman found unconscious at urgent care
Medical Emergency
Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to an urgent care facility for a possible medical emergency involving a 45-year-old unconscious woman.
Report of stolen IDs and cards at hotel
Fraud Report
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft and fraud complaint at a hotel on Winter Street. A caller reported that a known man allegedly stole her identification and credit cards in Boston and may be using them. Officers attempted to locate the man at the hotel but were unable to make contact.
