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Emergency Incidents
Juveniles on mopeds sought in malicious destruction investigation
Property Damage
Main St & Moody St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two juvenile suspects on mopeds, wanted/PC in a malicious destruction investigation. They were last reported eastbound on Main St in Waltham near the Bank of America area and then near Main St & Moody St; one had a black moped and they may have also taken/picked up a blue scooter/moped while traveling from Watertown toward Waltham.
Fire alarm trouble signals reported near Second Ave in Waltham
Fire
2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel investigated a possible fire alarm trouble at a building near Second Ave in Waltham, where trouble signals were reported in multiple zones while the panel later appeared normal.
74-year-old man with heart issue at urgent care
Medical Emergency
Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and medic units were dispatched to an urgent care clinic on Main Street for a possible heart-related emergency involving a 74-year-old man.
Female patient vomiting at Thermo Fisher, Waltham
Medical Emergency
3rd Ave floor 7, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes several medical calls in Waltham, including a vomiting woman at a business on Third Avenue, a heart issue at an urgent care on Main Street, and a possible elevator problem. Fire crews also respond to fire alarms at a Moody Street parking garage and a Main Street building, where a workman is on scene and alarms are being investigated.
Fire alarm in parking garage found to be system issue
Fire
Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to multiple fire alarms at a parking garage near Moody Street in Waltham. Crews investigated several alarms, including one in a riser in the retail area, and the incident was determined to be system trouble with an alarm company or workman on scene.
Man possibly ingests rat poison at hotel room
Medical Emergency
Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hotel room on Winter Street in Waltham for a 60-year-old man who may have ingested rat poison. Units were later canceled or updated in the area.
Fire alarm at Francis Street residence
Fire
Francis St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Francis Kelly Road. A1 and Engine 5 arrived, and command was established with the caller reporting the side door as the best access point.
Man outside unit reports kidney pain at Middlesex Circle
Medical Emergency
Middlesex Cir, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical activation at an apartment on Middlesex Circle in Waltham for a man who reportedly needed medical attention and was later found outside complaining of kidney pain.
61-year-old man with chest pain treated in Waltham
Medical Emergency
Cedar St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a building on Cedar Street in Waltham for a reported 61-year-old man with chest pain and atrial fibrillation. The patient was reported to be outside at the rear of the building.
Alarm at school office after motion detected
Break-In
Leasing, 15 Dolores Ave, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire units responded to an alarm at a school or office area near Middlesex Avenue, where motion was reported from a vice principal’s office and responders checked to make sure no one was inside. Separate medical calls were also dispatched for a 54-year-old man with ankle pain near Middlesex Avenue, a 50-year-old woman with high blood sugar near North Street, and a 62-year-old woman with breathing difficulty near Pleasant Street.
College-aged female medical emergency at university dorm
Medical Emergency
South St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Two was dispatched to a university residence hall on South Street in Waltham for a possible Section 12 involving a college-aged female, with a request to respond without lights or sirens.
Smoke from cooking at Brandeis University dorm
Fire
South St, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a dormitory at Brandeis University on South Street in Waltham. The alarm was later confirmed to be caused by cooking smoke, and the university handled the situation with all responding companies returning to quarters.
Domestic argument reported on Pond Street
Domestic Dispute
Pond St, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic dispute near Pond Street after a distraught man called 911 about an argument with his wife over messages she was sending to another man. The woman may have left in a vehicle, and multiple patrol units arrived in the area.
Vehicle check on northbound Waverley Oaks Road
Traffic
Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a tan sedan on the northbound side of Waverley Oaks Road near the C Street entrance, with a request for a DMV or vehicle check.
Dryer incident at home on Kings Way in Waltham
Fire
Kings Way, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible dryer-related household fire at a residence on Kings Way in Waltham. The area was ventilated, and the homeowner was advised to repair the dryer and replace the smoke detectors before units cleared the scene.
Low carbon monoxide from disconnected dryer vent
Fire
Kings Way, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Waltham responded to a reported low carbon monoxide level near Kingsway, caused by a disconnected dryer vent, and ventilated the building.
Police seek person with warrant at Garden Circle
Other Incidents
Garden Cir, Waltham, MA 02452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an apartment on Garden Circle in Waltham for a possible arrest related to an outstanding warrant after a friend reported the person was wanted when stopped while driving a car.
Burned food triggers fire alarm at Bright Nights
Fire
Coffman Residence Hall, 150 Charles River Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment building on Charles River Road in Waltham. Investigation found burned food in a stairwell area, the alarm was reset, and units returned to quarters.
Fire alarm sounding near Kings Way in Waltham
Fire
Kings Way Unit 36, Waltham, MA 02451
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at an apartment on Kings Way in Waltham. Engine 7 and Ladder 2 responded, and crews later reported no entrapment and that the elevator had opened before they arrived.
