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Emergency Incidents
Woman with suicidal thoughts at urgent care in Waltham
Medical Emergency
Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible psychiatric emergency involving a 57-year-old woman with abnormal behavior and suicidal thoughts at an urgent care facility on Main Street in Waltham. Fire and EMS units staged nearby while police also responded, and one unit was later told to disregard.
Person causing disturbance at Lexington Street store
Disturbance
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store near Lexington Street for a reported unwanted man causing a disturbance. One officer arrived to check the situation.
Group of kids on bikes blocking roadway
Traffic
Grove St & Gore St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were asked to respond to Gore Street and Grove Street in Waltham for a reported group of about 20 kids riding bicycles in the middle of the roadway.
Fire crews on standby for repeated elevator issues
Other Non-Crime Event
Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are standing by near Trapelo Road in Waltham due to repeated elevator issues at a building on that street.
73-year-old man with numbness and possible stroke
Medical Emergency
Galen St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Galen Street in Waltham for a 73-year-old man with numbness and a possible stroke. Access to the residence was reported to be via a long driveway off a cul-de-sac.
Police search for tall man near Forest Street in Waltham
Suspicious Person
Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, police broadcast a report of a possible suspicious person, described as a tall, skinny man wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld), last seen heading toward Moody Street and Forest Street.
Man throws brick at apartment building door
Disturbance
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disorderly incident at a building on Crescent Street, where a man reportedly threw a water bottle at an officer and then a brick at the front door before leaving on foot. The reporting party was in the lobby with a concierge, and officers later looked for the man near a nearby pizza restaurant.
Hotel fire alarm triggered by renovation work
Fire
4th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a hotel on 4th Avenue in Waltham. The alarm was apparently triggered by workers or cleaners renovating on the third floor, and the system was reset by management. In a separate call, officers were sent to a disturbance near Crescent Street involving a man reportedly throwing a water bottle and a brick at an officer and a door, and they searched for him in the area.
Smoking tractor trailer escorted to parking lot
Fire
Market Pl Dr, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a tractor-trailer that was smoking but not on fire, escorted by state police off Route 128 and stopped behind a Market Basket near Main Street while waiting for a tow. Separate fire units were dispatched to a central station alarm at an Extended Stay America on Fourth Avenue, and police were sent to a disturbance at 25 Crescent Street involving a person reportedly throwing objects at an officer and a building door.
Tractor trailer fire reported on Route 128 south
Fire
Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible tractor trailer fire on Route 128 southbound near the Waltham line, with the location later reported as possibly closer to Route 20. Units from neighboring towns responded to assist Waltham, but the fire was not immediately located.
Panic alarm at Social Security office in Waltham
Suspicious Activity
Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible panic alarm at a Social Security Administration building near Beaver Street in Waltham.
44-year-old female with post-procedure abdominal bleed
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a fertility clinic on Second Avenue in Waltham for a reported 44-year-old woman with a post-procedure abdominal bleed. Crews were directed to use rear access to reach the patient.
Two-car crash on I-95 southbound in Waltham
Traffic
I-95, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car crash in the median of I-95 southbound near exit 43B in Waltham. The crash was reported to have no personal injuries, and the drivers exchanged information. One vehicle was initially considered for towing, but the tow was canceled after the other vehicle left after providing registration information.
Traffic stop for car with revoked insurance
Traffic
Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in front of a diner involving a gray Mazda SUV with revoked insurance. A tow was requested for the vehicle.
Minor vehicle crash with paper exchange on Beaver St
Traffic
Beaver St, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a possible minor motor vehicle accident on Beaver Street near an entrance in Waltham. Backup was requested, but the situation was determined to be very minor and only a paper exchange was needed before the officer cleared the scene.
Car parked on private road on Middlesex Road
Traffic
Middlesex Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a report of a vehicle parked in the road near Middlesex Road. Dispatch confirmed there was an existing CAD call involving a private tow and that the location is a private road.
Apartment lockout with food left cooking in oven
Fire
Lexington St #10-10, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire crews responded to a reported apartment lockout with something cooking in an oven at an apartment building on Lexington Street in Waltham. Units checked nearby addresses and the call was placed on file after residents at another nearby address said they did not make the call.
Tires deflated on truck at Silver Hill Lane
Property Damage
Silver Hill Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a location near Silver Hill Lane for a report that all four tires of a Ford F-150 were found deflated, possibly as an act of vandalism.
Accidental 911 call on Stearns Hill Road
Non-Crime Event
Stearns Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 open line near Stearns Hill Road in Waltham. A male was possibly heard trying to speak, and units responded to check the location. The call was later confirmed to be accidental.
Caller reports emergency at towing company
Suspicious Activity
Prospect St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a possible emergency call from a Turkish-speaking man at a towing business on Prospect Street, which was later linked to an earlier issue at another auto body shop. Units were canceled before responding.
