Aggressive customer at store entrance
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to a store near US-22 in Watchung for a reported unwanted and aggressive man near the front entrance who was reportedly bothering staff.
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DisturbanceTwo-car crash at Valley Road and Oak Way
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash at Valley Road and Oak Way involving two cars that were completely totaled, and tow trucks were requested.
Two-car crash at Valley extension and Oak
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Valley extension and Oak Way in Watchung, New Jersey. No injuries were reported at the time of the call.
Truck spilling debris on Route 22 eastbound
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check Route 22 eastbound near a restaurant for a possible road hazard involving an apparently overloaded truck dumping debris, possibly clothing, onto the roadway.
Parking lot crash with vehicle fluid leak
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a motor vehicle crash with no injuries in the Walmart receiving dock area behind Watchung Square Mall on Route 22 West. One vehicle was reportedly leaking an unknown substance between two delivery trucks, and fire units were requested to assess the hazard.
Disabled vehicle or tow truck needing assistance
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an off-duty unit reported a possible disabled vehicle or flatbed tow truck needing assistance on Diamond Hill Road near the New Providence border.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Old Somerset Road home
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a home near Old Somerset Road for a reported carbon monoxide detector activation in the living room and basement, and police were notified.
Crash on driveway leading to BJ’s lot
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a crash on the driveway leading to BJ’s, between Aldi’s and a vitamin shop. A silver Honda Accord and a white SUV were involved. The SUV headed toward the lot, but the caller lost sight of it. No injuries were reported.
Minor crash in Target parking lot, no injuries
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor motor vehicle crash in a Target parking lot. No injuries were reported, and both drivers declined to file a crash report.
Female suffering asthma attack on Valley Road
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible asthma attack involving a woman on Valley Road in Watchung. She had used her inhaler multiple times without relief and was on oxygen. EMS 10 arrived and transported her to a hospital with medics requested for the rest of the trip.
Welfare check near Deer Run in Green Brook
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Deer Run in Green Brook Township for a welfare check after a caller was rambling and concerned about family members, including a son and a second son.
60-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at church parking lot
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a church parking lot for a 60-year-old woman having difficulty breathing. She was reported alert and conscious with a history of COPD and high blood pressure, and oxygen was being administered while EMS and medics responded.
68-year-old woman struggles to breathe at church
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a church on Seven Valley Road for a reported 68-year-old woman having trouble breathing in the lower-level parking lot, with access from the Hillcrest Road side.
68-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at church
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a church on Seven Valley Road for a 68-year-old woman with breathing difficulty who was not relieved by her inhaler, reportedly in the lower parking lot.
Second parking violation at Home Depot lot
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported second parking violation in front of a Home Depot involving a gray Ford F-150 with a New Jersey license plate.
Parking violation involving black Toyota Highlander
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking violation involving an unoccupied black Toyota Highlander near a large retail store in Watchung, New Jersey.
Man upset over lost glasses yells and hits himself
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a man yelling and hitting himself in a store parking lot near a tire center. The man reported he was upset after losing his glasses and was okay afterward.
Traffic light flashing yellow on Ridge Road
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a malfunctioning traffic light on Ridge Road, with one signal flashing yellow. The officer requested that road maintenance be notified to check and reset the light, noting there was no immediate hazard.
Traffic stop of gray Kia on Mountain Boulevard
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Boulevard near Rock Avenue involving a gray Kia with a New Jersey license plate for a parking offense.
Minor crash at Washington Rock and Mountain Boulevard
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor traffic crash near Washington Rock Road and Mountain Boulevard in Watchung. No injuries were reported, and both drivers declined to file a report.
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