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Emergency Incidents
77-year-old male needs lift assist at Waltham Crossing
Medical Emergency
Smith St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a care facility near Smith Street in Waltham for a possible medical lift assist involving a 77-year-old man in a room at the facility.
Man aged 52 has difficulty breathing on River St
Medical Emergency
River St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and police responded to a medical call on River Street in Waltham for a 52-year-old man who was conscious and alert but having difficulty breathing. He was assessed by EMS and transported to a hospital.
54-year-old man dizzy and breathing difficulty at home
Medical Emergency
Middlesex Cir, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded with police to an apartment on Middlesex Circle in Waltham for a reported medical emergency involving a 54-year-old man who was dizzy and having difficulty breathing.
86-year-old female feeling dizzy and sweating
Medical Emergency
Lakeview Terrace, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to two separate medical calls in Waltham. One call involved an elderly woman feeling dizzy and sweating near Lakeview Terrace, and another involved a middle-aged man with dizziness and difficulty breathing at an apartment on Middlesex Circle.
Loud alarm noise reported near Moody Street
Fire
School St, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a very loud noise, possibly an alarm, near Moody Street and School Street in Waltham, possibly between Fifth Avenue and Bacon Street.
Fire alarm at Brandeis University pool complex
Fire
Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and police responded to a reported fire alarm at a university pool in Waltham, Massachusetts. Multiple fire companies arrived, investigated the alarm, and set up hydrant operations.
Coyotes reported running around Waltham Common
Other Non-Crime Event
Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of three coyotes running around on the town common. People in the area were told to leave, and the unit later cleared the scene.
Report of coyotes at Waltham Common unfounded
Suspicious Activity
Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported coyotes rolling around on the common and expressed concern for people’s safety. An officer checked the area and found no coyotes, and the call was cleared as unfounded.
Psych eval call for 12-year-old male canceled
Medical Emergency
Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible psychiatric evaluation involving a juvenile male at a residence on Worcester Lane. Medic 3 and Ambulance 1 staged nearby, but police later advised that no EMS response was needed and units were cleared.
Medical call for a young male near Winsom Avenue
Medical Emergency
Winsom Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported medical issue involving a juvenile male at a residence near Winsom Lane, with his mother present. Medic 3 is dispatched and staging at the location.
Dog barking complaint at Beaver Street home
Disturbance
Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported noise complaint about a dog barking for about 40 minutes at a residence near Beaver Street, with the caller believing no one is home.
Car briefly blocking driveway on Howard Street
Traffic
Howard St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible white Hyundai blocking a driveway near Howard Street. The call was later disregarded after the reporting party said the vehicle had moved.
Fire alarm activation on 4th floor at Pine Street
Fire
Pine St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation on the fourth floor of a building near Pine Street, where staff were having trouble resetting the system. Squad Five arrived on scene to assist.
Male inmate with head injury in PSF cell block
Medical Emergency
Stoneman/Golding Building, 415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a medical call at a jail cell block for a 52-year-old man with a reported head issue. Another unit was reassigned to a separate smoke detector activation at a nearby address, where a person reportedly smelled something.
Fire alarm activation near Pine Street in Waltham
Fire
Pine St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm and possible fire at a building on Pine Street in Waltham. Radio traffic indicated a central station alarm and water flow on an upper floor, with multiple units dispatched and some later told to return available.
Two people injured in Newton Street car crash
Traffic
Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a vehicle crash on Newton Street where one person was removed from a car and transported, followed by a second transport. A separate fire response was dispatched to a building near Pine Street and Hall Street after a central station alarm indicated a possible fire on an upper floor.
Male with stomach pain at police station cell block
Medical Emergency
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 1 was dispatched to a medical call at the police station cell block on Lexington Street in Waltham for a male with stomach pain.
Minor injury vehicle crash on Pleasant Street
Traffic
Pleasant St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle crash near Pleasant Street in Waltham, with the driver apparently having minor injuries and a tow from Plymouth requested to remove the vehicle.
Car rolls onto its side at Newton and Oak streets
Traffic
Oak St & Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported single-vehicle crash at Newton Street and Oak Street in Waltham, where a car was on its side and an elderly woman was apparently trapped inside but conscious. Fire, EMS, and police units arrived on scene.
Oxygen sensor alarm at business on First Avenue
Fire
1st Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a central station alarm at a business on First Avenue in Waltham. The alarm indicated an oxygen sensor activation, and employees were on scene. The alarm company reported that oxygen had been removed the previous day but the sensors were still activating.
