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Emergency Incidents
66-year-old female vomiting near Clark Lane
Medical Emergency
Clark Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 66-year-old woman who was vomiting near Clark Lane in Waltham.
62-year-old man has burning back pain after surgery
Medical Emergency
Lincoln St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on Lincoln Street in Waltham for a 62-year-old man reporting burning back pain after surgery.
Burnt food sets off alarm near South Street building
Fire
South St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential fire alarm at a building on South Street in Waltham. The alarm appeared to be triggered by cooking smoke, with detectors activated in the basement, ground level, and rear hall. The alarm had been silenced before crews arrived, and maintenance was requested to reset the system.
Fire alarm at Winter Street office building
Fire
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story office building near Winter Street. The alarm was traced to an activated detector with no apparent cause, and security was advised to reset the system.
Child with abdominal pain at Stearns Hill Road
Medical Emergency
Stearns Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic One was dispatched to a possible medical call for a juvenile female with abdominal pain near Stearns Hill Road.
Fire alarm and natural hazard at Bay Colony building
Fire
Winter St building 4, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm or natural hazard activation at a building on Winter Street in Waltham. Radio traffic indicates a box alarm was transmitted and a central station reported a zone activation without further details.
Roadkill reported on Trapelo Road in Waltham
Road Closure
Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a road hazard involving roadkill near Trapelo Road and Alderwood, and requested that the city be notified in the morning for removal.
Man needs lift assist for possible back injury
Medical Emergency
Grove St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews responded to a reported lift assist for a man with a possible back injury at an apartment near Grove Street in Waltham.
Man reported possibly having a heart attack near Hibiscus Ave
Medical Emergency
Hibiscus Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a possible heart attack involving a 46-year-old man at a residence near Hibiscus Avenue, with breathing status uncertain. In a separate call, police and medical units were sent to a location on Moody Street for a 26-year-old man reported to be feeling suicidal; a well-being check involved (name withheld), who was reported to be hearing voices telling him to kill himself.
Fire crews investigate outside smoke odor
Fire
Curve St & Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported outside odor of smoke near Curve Street and Lexington Street but were unable to locate the source.
Faulty fire detector on Cooper Street
Fire
Cooper St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm on Cooper Street and found a faulty detector. Management and maintenance were on scene to handle the issue, and command was terminated with companies returning to quarters.
Faulty fire detector on Cooper Street
Fire
Cooper St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation on Cooper Street. They found an apparent faulty detector, with maintenance on scene to handle it, and command ended with companies returning to quarters.
Male student falls and suffers head laceration at university
Medical Emergency
Miller Hall, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, North Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a third-floor bathroom in Miller Hall at Bentley University for a reported male student who fell, struck his head, and had a head laceration.
Ongoing neighbor dispute on Overland Road
Disturbance
Overland Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported ongoing neighbor dispute near Overland Road and spoke with the reporting party about the issue.
Motion alarm at Lexington Street liquor store
Break-In
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a liquor store near Lexington Street in Waltham, involving a reported motion alarm and two male parties in the loading area.
Hit-and-run crash at Lexington Street parking lot
Traffic
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a reported hit-and-run near a liquor store on Lexington Street in Waltham. A black Chevrolet pickup truck reportedly struck the caller’s vehicle and left the area northbound on Lexington Street, and an officer arrived to meet the reporting party in the parking lot.
Suspicious vehicle parked at street corner
Suspicious Activity
Adams St & Orange St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious Volkswagen Golf parked at the corner of Adams Street and Orange Street in Waltham for several days.
Two-vehicle crash at Banks Square intersection
Traffic
Banks Square, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash at Banks Square in Waltham involving an SUV and a Toyota, with the vehicles still in the middle of the intersection.
Traffic stop and parked vehicle complaints
Traffic
Highland St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near Highland Street in Waltham involving a Ford Escape. Radio traffic also referenced a possible traffic accident involving a Toyota and another vehicle near Salt and Palm Road, with an ambulance dispatched. A separate report mentioned a Volkswagen Golf parked at a corner near Adams Street and Orange Street for several days.
Harassment by text messages at Chestnut Lane home
Assault Report
Chestnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible harassment complaint near Chestnut Lane in Waltham after a caller reported that someone from a prior incident was sending harassing text messages.