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Emergency Incidents
Parking violation in fire lane at Home Depot
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking violation in a fire lane in front of a retail store parking lot, involving a vehicle with a New Jersey license plate.
Crash on I-78 east near mile marker 42.6
Traffic
I-78, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle crash on Interstate 78 east near mile marker 42.6, with unit 1721 assigned to the incident.
Multiple car crash on Route 22 bridge, no injuries
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible multi vehicle crash on Route 22 near the bridge between Watchung and Berkeley Heights. Responders checked the vehicles and occupants and reported no injuries, and some medical units were canceled.
Suspicious sedan parked outside nursing facility
Suspicious Activity
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible suspicious black sedan parked under an awning at a care facility, reportedly there for about half an hour to an hour, after being reported by nursing staff.
Report of phone damage in store parking lot
Other Incidents
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property damage incident in a Target parking lot involving a caller and an Uber driver. The caller said a child passenger took a phone and threw it on the ground, apparently damaging the screen, but it was later reported there was no actual damage and the call was a misdial.
Traffic stop on Route 202 in Watchung
Traffic
Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 202 near Jersey Ridge in Watchung involving a silver Toyota with a New Jersey license plate.
Parking lot property damage at Watchung Walmart
Property Damage
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible property damage in a Walmart parking lot. Radio traffic indicated that a car door may have struck something, but it was later clarified that no person was hit and the incident involved damage to the parking lot area.
Person hit in face by car door at Walmart lot
Assault Report
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible assault in a Walmart parking lot on Route 22, where a caller said someone opened a vehicle door and struck their face. The caller wanted to speak with patrol and declined medical assistance. The situation was still being confirmed and may have involved a crash.
Teen girl has seizure at school gymnasium in Watchung
Medical Emergency
Valleyview Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible seizure involving a juvenile female at a school gymnasium in Watchung. Police, rescue, and EMS units arrived, and the patient was later reported to be conscious, alert, and no longer having seizures.
50-year-old woman having seizure in school gym
Medical Emergency
Valleyview Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a school gymnasium in Watchung for a reported 50-year-old woman having a seizure and unconscious.
Burst pipe flooding area on Watchung Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire units were dispatched to a possible burst pipe causing flooding near Watchung Avenue in Watchung, New Jersey.
Disabled truck in middle lane on Route 22 East
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible traffic hazard involving a disabled pickup truck in the middle lane of Route 22 East near a restaurant.
Disabled vehicle blocking Johnston Drive roadway
Traffic
Johnston Dr & Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle in the roadway near Johnston Drive and Watchung Avenue in Watchung, New Jersey. The vehicle was found without lights on and appeared to have a possible snapped front axle or control arm.
Traffic stop of Hyundai Elantra on Somerset Street
Traffic
Somerset St, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Elantra on Somerset Street near a local business. The stop was later cleared by unit 122.
Parking dispute outside Freshmart store
Traffic
Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported parking violation involving a man in a uniform in front of a store near Watchung Avenue.
Two-car crash with no injuries at Bonnie Burn Road
Traffic
Bonnie Burn Rd & Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near Bonnie Burn Road and Johnston Drive involving a Toyota RAV4 and a Kia, with no injuries reported.
Traffic light out on Mountain Ave eastbound
Traffic
Mountain Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic signal malfunction on Mountain Avenue, where the eastbound light was not cycling or illuminating properly. The Department of Transportation was notified, but no estimated arrival time was provided.
Person conscious after possible epileptic seizure at home
Medical Emergency
Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a location near Stirling Road for a possible unconscious patient. The patient was later reported to be conscious, alert, and breathing, with a possible epileptic seizure mentioned.
Car crash near Wilson Memorial Church
Traffic
Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash near Wilson Memorial Church in Watchung, New Jersey, involving a silver Toyota with one occupant.
84-year-old woman with low blood pressure needs transport
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a nursing facility on Route 22 in Watchung for an 84-year-old woman who reportedly requested transport due to low blood pressure and was conscious and alert.
