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Emergency Incidents
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.
Female with possible dislocated knee at university center
Medical Emergency
Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a university campus on Beaver Street in Waltham for a woman with a possible dislocated knee. One patient was transported by ambulance, and command was later terminated.
Person showing signs of ketamine withdrawal at police station
Medical Emergency
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a police station cell block on Lexington Street in Waltham for a person with possible ketamine withdrawal.
Person briefly trapped in elevator on Worcester Lane
Fire
Worcester Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm on Worcester Street in Waltham, where one person was reported trapped in an elevator between the first and second floors and not in distress. Maintenance was requested, and responders later reported getting into the elevator car.
Toddler locked inside vehicle on Lexington Street
Medical Emergency
Lexington St, North Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire units responded to a report of a toddler locked inside a vehicle near Lexington Street in North Waltham. The call also referenced a separate elevator problem at another location.
Person reported stuck in elevator near Winter Street building
Rescue / Entrapment
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 and Tower 1 were dispatched for a reported person stuck in elevator number (number withheld) at the Broadstone building near Winter Street.
Clinician reports unwanted male near Taylor Street
Medical Emergency
Taylor St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, police units were sent to a location on Taylor Street to meet a clinician regarding a possible medical issue involving an unwanted male.
Female with medical complaint by fence at Brookway and Lexington
Medical Emergency
Brookway Rd & Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were staged near Lexington Street and Brookway Road in Waltham and then directed to enter the scene where police had cleared the area. A woman was reported to be waiting by a fence, but the specific medical complaint was not stated.
Fall alert from Apple Watch near Castle Street
Medical Emergency
Castle St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and ambulance crews respond with police to a possible fall alert from a smartwatch at a location on Castle Street, with no contact made.
Woman with shortness of breath near Dale Street
Medical Emergency
Dale St B5, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue and medical crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving a 65-year-old woman with shortness of breath at an apartment near Dale Street in Waltham.
Burnt food triggers fire alarm on Moody Street
Fire
Moody St, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm on Moody Street in Waltham. Command confirmed the alarm was caused by burnt food and directed the responding units to reset the system and return to service.
Fire crews investigate alarm at Brandeis campus
Fire
South St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to the Brandeis Science Center area in Waltham to investigate a reported issue. On arrival, crews reported nothing visible. Access was delayed by a gate that appeared to malfunction, and police were requested to assist with opening it but were later canceled after units relocated to another entrance.
Traffic light malfunction on Lake Street
Traffic
Lake St, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic signal malfunction near the highway exit ramp on Lake Street in Waltham, where traffic was backed up. A unit arrived on Lake Street and Wyman Street to check the signal.
Belligerent guest causing disturbance at hotel lobby
Disturbance
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a belligerent woman in the lobby of a hotel on Winter Street. The caller requested that she be removed, and the situation was reported to be escalating with the woman swearing at people in the lobby.
Traffic stop on Lexington Street exit
Traffic
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near the exit to Lexington Street involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate.
Brown and golden terrier found with no tag
Animal Control
Warren St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control was dispatched to report a found brown and golden terrier with no tag near Warren Street.
Two-car crash on High Street with no injuries
Traffic
High St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with no injuries involving a black Toyota and a dark gray Toyota near Calvary Cemetery on High Street.
Resident needs help with locked bedroom door
Resident Assist
Garden Cir #2a, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible resident-assist call at an apartment on Garden Circle, where a woman reportedly walked out of a bedroom and maintenance said they did not have a key to help her.
