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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman with low blood pressure requests transport
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical call at a nursing facility on Route 22 for an 84-year-old woman requesting transport due to low blood pressure. She is reported to be conscious and alert.
Vehicle left hanging after bridge collapse
Traffic
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle incident was reported near Mountain Boulevard and Shawnee Drive after a bridge appeared to give way, leaving a car angled partly off the bridge and onto the pavement. A heavy-duty tow response was requested.
Vehicle strikes bridge in parking lot
Traffic
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible motor vehicle accident in a rear parking lot off Shawnee, where a vehicle apparently hit a bridge. The driver may no longer be on scene.
Traffic stop on Somerset Street in Watchung
Traffic
Somerset St, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Somerset Street near headquarters involving a silver Honda Fit with one occupant. The unit later cleared the stop.
80-year-old woman with breathing difficulties in Watchung
Medical Emergency
Nottingham Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman with difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing near Nottingham Drive in Watchung. Basic and advanced life support were requested.
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty at Nottingham Drive
Medical Emergency
Nottingham Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Nottingham Drive for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman with difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing.
Disabled cement truck in center lane eastbound
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled cement truck in the center lane of a highway eastbound near Washington Square, called in by the fire department.
Alarm activation at Anderson Road residence
Break-In
Anderson Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a residence near Anderson Road. Units later reported being out at the location.
Car hits divider in parking lot off Route 22
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident in the parking lot of a business off Route 22, where a caller reportedly struck a divider after pulling in with a white Hyundai Sonata.
Police respond to shoplifting at Target store
Theft Report
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a retail store for a possible male shoplifter, and the complainant planned to sign a complaint.
68-year-old male fall victim conscious and breathing
Medical Emergency
Shawnee Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Shawnee Drive in Watchung for a medical call involving an adult male initially reported as unresponsive. Updates indicated the patient was breathing and later conscious and alert, with the call revised to a fall with no reported loss of consciousness. Advanced life support resources were notified and units arrived on scene.
68-year-old male unresponsive but breathing at Shawnee Dr
Medical Emergency
Shawnee Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near Shawnee Drive for a reported 68-year-old man who was initially unresponsive but later reported to be breathing.
Officer reports dead deer blocking roadway
Traffic
Century Ln, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported an injured deer in the roadway near Hamill Road and Century Lane and requested traffic control. The situation was later updated to a dead deer, and a pickup was requested. A separate call reported a possible medical emergency at a residence on South Ledge Road, where a caller said her father appeared incoherent and unable to speak properly.
Burnt popcorn sets off store smoke alarm
Fire
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm at a furniture store on Route 22 West in Watchung. Follow-up information indicated that popcorn in a microwave in the break room likely triggered the alarm, and no fire was found. Units continued the response non-emergency.
Traffic stop on white Cadillac near old Foot Locker
Traffic
US-22 East, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Cadillac near a shopping area on US 22 East in Watchung, New Jersey. The stop appears to be related to a parking offense dated October 31.
Confused caller requests help near Deer Run in Green Brook
Medical Emergency
Deer Run, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a possible welfare check near Deer Run in Green Brook after a caller sounded confused and repeatedly asked if everything was okay.
Person with heart problem near Mountain Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location on Mountain Boulevard for a possible cardiac complaint involving a heart problem.
29-year-old female post-surgery with fever and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible medical emergency at a residence on Mountain Boulevard in Watchung involving a woman a couple hours after surgery who reportedly has a high fever, elevated heart rate, vomiting, and breathing concerns.
Officers respond to burglary call on Deer Run
Break-In
Deer Run, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary at a residence near Deer Run in Watchung, with the basement area mentioned in the call.
Report of erratic driver near Diamond Hill area
Traffic
Plainfield Ave & Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an erratic white Land Rover driven by a man in his 40s near Diamond Hill, Valley Road, and Plainfield Avenue. Units checked the area and reported no vehicle found.
