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Emergency Incidents
Parking dispute over blocked driveway on Benefit Street
Disturbance
Benefit St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking dispute on Benefit Street involving a blocked driveway and verbal arguing. An additional unit was requested to help direct traffic while the first officer could not assist immediately. The situation was later described as voluntary, and an officer planned to take a report.
Patient transported after fall at Kendall Park, Waltham
Medical Emergency
Kendall Park, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible past fall at Kendall Park in Waltham. Two patients were initially involved, command was terminated, and one patient was transported by ambulance to Newton Wellesley Hospital.
Family dispute at group home on Trapelo Road
Domestic Dispute
Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a reported argument outside a group home near Trapelo Road in Waltham involving staff and a family member trying to remove an adult resident from the home. An ambulance staged nearby and was later cleared to another nearby location before leaving the scene.
Runaway client reported from group home
Missing Person
Irving St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medical crews responded to a possible runaway client from a group home near Irving Street in Waltham. Units searched the surrounding area and a medic unit was staged for police to evaluate a male party in the area.
Officers check 911 open line on Rosemont Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Rosemont Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near Rosemont Ave in Waltham after a 911 open line with continuous ringing and a large callback radius, possibly indicating a problem at a residence.
Unfounded 911 open line at Rosemont Avenue home
Suspicious Call Investigation
Rosemont Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a 911 open line with continuous ringing near Rosemont Avenue in Waltham. They checked the area and spoke with residents, and the call was determined to be unfounded. In a separate incident, emergency crews responded to an unknown medical call at Kendall Park involving an 85-year-old man with a laceration to his arm. Another call reported a woman who may have run away from a group home near Irving Street.
85-year-old male with arm laceration at Kendall Park
Medical Emergency
Kendall Park, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a lifeline activation at a residence near Kendall Park in Waltham for an 85-year-old man with an unknown medical condition and no initial response. The situation was later updated to involve a laceration to his arm, and police were also responding.
Officers retrieve abandoned rabbit at Jones Road
Other Incidents
Jones Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near a parking garage on Jones Road for a report of a suspected abandoned domesticated white rabbit. The caller waited by the garage while officers took possession of the rabbit and cleared the scene for a report.
Washer belt issue prompts utility shutoff at home
Fire
Whitman Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible washer belt problem at a unit on Whitman Road in Waltham. Power and gas were shut off to the unit, and occupants and the homeowner were advised. Engine 3 was released and command returned to available status.
Fire crew checks washing machine odor in home
Fire
Whitman Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a residence near Whitman Road for a possible rubber odor from a washing machine, where elderly residents needed help unplugging and moving the appliance.
Police check vehicle registration on Clinton Street
Traffic
Clinton St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Clinton Street in Waltham involving a black Jeep Wrangler and requested a registration status check.
Small fire extinguished on Trapelo Road
Fire
Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Waltham reported a possible fire near Trapelo Road that was extinguished and the area was wet down, with companies making up on scene.
27-year-old male dizzy with low blood pressure after blood work
Medical Emergency
Waltham Medical Office Building, 20 Hope Ave Ste 311, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a Quest Diagnostics office on Hope Avenue in Waltham for a 27-year-old man who became dizzy with low blood pressure after blood work and later had abnormal breathing and a possible panic attack.
Brush fire contained near Trapelo and Hobbs roads
Fire
Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush fire on Trapelo Road near Hobbs Road in Waltham. Multiple engines and a medic unit were dispatched to assist with wetting down the area. A police cruiser was requested to help manage traffic near the intersection while the fire was being controlled.
Brush fire in woods near Chapel Road building
Fire
Chapel Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police responded to a report of an outside brush fire in the woods near the administrative building at a location on Chapel Road in Waltham. The caller, who did not speak directly with responders, said they would stand by to point out the fire. Units later reported an active brush fire in the wooded area and began investigating its size and extent.
Person suffering cardiac arrest near Dale Street
Medical Emergency
Dale St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire, EMS, and police units were dispatched to a reported cardiac arrest at a residence on Dale Street in Waltham, with CPR in progress.
Motorbike without plates weaving through traffic
Traffic
Main St & Linden St, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked the area near Linden Street and Main Street for a small bike or motorbike with no license plates that was reportedly weaving in and out of traffic. The rider was described as wearing a heavy helmet and a mask.
Damaged car left parked on Bishops Forest Drive
Property Damage
Bishops Forest Dr, North Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a silver Mercedes parked near Bishops Forest Drive that had a smashed window and had been there for about a week. The officer contacted the owner, who was at work and planned to retrieve the vehicle later, and the situation was cleared. The incident may be related to a prior medical call.
False alarm from pull station at apartment building
Fire
Middlesex Cir, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Middlesex Circle in Waltham. Units investigated the third floor and found no visible fire. The alarm was later determined to be a pull station, and maintenance personnel were sent to handle the issue.
Two juveniles wanted for malicious destruction and attempted moped theft in Waltham area
Property Damage
Main St & Moody St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, watertown units broadcast a BOLO for two juvenile males on mopeds/scooters wanted in connection with malicious destruction and an attempted larceny/larceny of a moped. Suspects were reported leaving the Sefton Field area and last seen eastbound on Main St near Bank of America, then at Main St & Moody St.
