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Emergency Incidents
Cooking sets off fire alarm on Lowell Street
Fire
Lowell St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Lowell Street in Waltham. The alarm panel indicated a possible fire on the first floor near the rear stairs. Responding units found an activated detector outside a room caused by smoke from cooking, and no additional ventilation was needed.
Report of woman slapping dog in stroller
Other Incidents
Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible animal abuse near Main Street in Waltham. A woman in her 50s was reportedly seen pushing a dog in a stroller and possibly slapping it about 30 minutes earlier. The woman was no longer in the area when officers checked.
Person camping behind Moody Street building
Disturbance
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported party camping behind a building near Moody Street, Main Street, and Pond Street in Waltham. The caller was not on scene and requested that the party be moved along.
Complaint over unauthorized lockbox on property
Suspicious Activity
Oak Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible unauthorized lockbox on a rental property near Oak Road and requested to speak with a person by name.
Medical emergency near Chestnut Street, Waltham
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical emergency near Chestnut Street in Waltham, with police and medical units responding and arriving on scene.
(number withheld) woman with altered consciousness at Chestnut St
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and police were dispatched to a medical call near Chestnut Street in Waltham for a 70-year-old woman reported to have an altered mental status and not alert.
Traffic light stuck on red at Main and Linden
Traffic
Main St & Linden St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic signal problem at the intersection of Main Street and Linden Street, where the light from Main Street onto Linden Street appears to be stuck on red.
Report of past threats from former tenant
Assault Report
Elm St, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a front counter near Elm Street in Waltham reported past threats from a former tenant who previously lived at a residence on Harding Avenue.
Unattended dog tied to truck at Costco lot
Animal Welfare
2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store parking lot near Second Avenue in Waltham for a report of an unattended dog tied to a gray pickup truck. The situation was canceled after store staff contacted the owner and the vehicle left the area.
Distressed woman walking along highway ramp
Suspicious Activity
MA-117, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible distressed woman walking on the ramp at Route 117, who is expected to walk toward a nearby hotel and make her own arrangements while troopers are present.
Welfare check on elderly woman at Taylor Street home
Missing Person
Taylor St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a 70-year-old woman at an apartment near Taylor Street after a caller reported being unable to reach her and her not answering the door.
Wallet with $400 reported stolen at athletic club
Theft Report
Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a walk-in theft complaint at an athletic club on Waverley Oaks Road, where a reporting party said about $400 was stolen from a wallet the previous night.
Intoxicated man evaluated behind Moody Street lot
Substance Use
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance and police respond to the rear lot near Moody Street for a possible intoxicated man who needs a medical evaluation.
Elderly man injured hip after fall in Waltham apartment
Medical Emergency
Building 22, 22 Middlesex Cir #16, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Middlesex Circle for an 88-year-old man with a hip injury after a past fall.
Ongoing noise complaint about upstairs neighbors
Disturbance
Stearns Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible ongoing noise complaint from upstairs neighbors at a residence on Stearns Hill Road in Waltham.
Repeated motion alarm at fire and EMS building
Break-In
Clinton St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible front motion alarm at a fire and EMS building on Clinton Street after the alarm company reported multiple activations and a keyholder was expected to arrive shortly.
Disabled SUV leaking fluid on River Street
Traffic
River St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire units responded to a disabled black Ford Explorer near a supermarket on River Street in Waltham. The vehicle was reported to be leaking fluid, and a tow was requested at the updated address of (number withheld) River Street.
Mother and son dispute over screen time at home
Domestic Dispute
Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Worcester Lane in Waltham for a reported domestic dispute between a mother and son over screen time. The son reportedly said police were needed before he snapped at his mother again.
Report of possible camp at Candlewood Drive
Suspicious Activity
Candlewood Dr, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Candlewood Drive in Waltham for a report of a suspected homeless camp being set up. One unit was canceled while another handled the call.
Repeat 911 call near Worcester Lane
Suspicious Activity
Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible repeat 911 call at a residence on Worcester Lane in Waltham, where a party reportedly called 911 again and an officer went to intervene.
