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Emergency Incidents
93-year-old woman vomiting at Brandywine residence
Medical Emergency
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and rescue squad are dispatched to a facility on Mountain Boulevard in Watchung for a possible medical emergency involving a 93-year-old woman who is vomiting.
Search for distressed woman near quarry ends safely
Missing Person
Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched for a missing woman near New Providence Road and Valley Road by a quarry and dam. She reportedly said she was near a body of water and threatened to jump when her phone battery died. She was later found conscious and alert near the S curves, and the missing person call was canceled.
Deer moved from property to roadway, not blocking
Traffic
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard involving a deer on the roadway near a residence on Johnston Drive, with the animal not blocking traffic.
Dead deer blocking driveway on Johnston Drive
Road Closure
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident reported a possible dead deer blocking the roadway near a driveway on Johnston Drive and asked that it be moved to the side for removal.
Report of accidental vehicle damage in parking lot
Property Damage
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported possible accidental damage to her vehicle in a handicap parking spot at a BJ’s Wholesale Club parking lot, possibly occurring the previous day.
Disabled car waiting for tow on Route (number withheld) east near ramp
Traffic
East Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled gray Jaguar with an antifreeze leak on Route (number withheld) near a ramp junction. The motorist had already arranged a tow and declined assistance with adding water to the vehicle.
Residential alarm with first floor motion sensor
Break-In
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential alarm at a home near Johnston Drive, with a first-floor motion alarm reported.
Two vehicles stopped in Route 22 right lane
Traffic
Terrill Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic incident on Route 22 East near Terrill Road, where two vehicles were reportedly stopped in the right lane. The vehicles were moved to a nearby cinema parking lot, and the drivers declined tow truck assistance in connection with a minor incident.
Traffic jam at Phillips Field wooden bridge
Traffic
Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist with traffic congestion and parking problems at Phillips Field, where vehicles were reportedly unable to enter or exit over a wooden bridge and were having difficulty turning around.
Disabled car on Route 78 eastbound near mile 39
Traffic
I-78, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a disabled red Mercedes on Route 78 eastbound near mile marker 39, with active contact with the driver.
84-year-old woman experiencing breathing difficulty in Watchung
Medical Emergency
High Tor Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS squad was dispatched to a location near High Tor Drive for a possible medical emergency involving an 84-year-old woman having difficulty breathing, with a nurse present.
Natural gas leak reported on Will Lane
Fire
Will Ln, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible natural gas leak reported outside near Will Lane in Watchung, New Jersey.
Officer checks ATM with open access panel
Suspicious Activity
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a reported security issue at an ATM inside Watchung Square Mall, where the bottom door of the machine was reportedly open and mall security was to be contacted.
Road closure and delays near Watchung Lake for 5K
Road Closure
Watchung Lake, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a road closure on Brookdale for a 5K run, with possible traffic delays near the circle and Watchung Lake area.
19-year-old female possibly had a seizure at Chipotle
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and patrol respond to a restaurant in Watchung for a possible seizure involving a conscious 19-year-old woman.
Person found unconscious at Chipotle on Route 22
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a restaurant on Route 22 in the Watchung/Watertown area for a possible unconscious person.
19-year-old female having a seizure at restaurant
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a restaurant in Watchung for a young woman who was initially reported as a fall victim and later described as unresponsive, then conscious and alert after a seizure.
18-year-old female unresponsive after fall at Route 22
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a restaurant on Route 22 in Watchung involving an 18-year-old woman who reportedly fell and later became unresponsive. The exact location in the parking lot or inside the building was still being determined.
Hit-and-run crash on Route 22 West in Watchung
Traffic
Blue Star Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash on Route 22 West near Blue Star Drive. A white Hyundai Sonata reportedly fled the scene toward Green Brook, leaving its bumper and license plate behind. No injuries were reported.
