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Emergency Incidents
Cooking sets off smoke alarm at Somerset Street home
Fire
Somerset St, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm and smoke detector activation at an apartment on Somerset Street in Watchung. Responders later reported only minor smoke conditions from cooking and no further problem.
Intoxicated man threatens to beat patrons after visit
Assault Report
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a restaurant where a manager reported an intoxicated man in his 30s who sat in a booth, approached another person, and reportedly threatened to beat them up after they left. The manager was waiting at the host station to speak with officers.
Traffic stop with black Cadillac at thrift shop
Traffic
Hillcrest Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in the parking lot of a thrift shop off Hillcrest Road involving a black Cadillac.
Complaint of erratic red Mazda driver on Route 22
Traffic
Terrill Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible erratic driver in a red Mazda near Route 22 West and Blue Star by Terrill Road. The caller reportedly wanted to file a formal complaint.
Motorcycles speeding on East Drive reported
Traffic
East Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near East Drive in Watchung for a report of motorcycles possibly being driven at high speed up and down the street.
Juveniles riding bicycles in roadway reported
Traffic
New Providence Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a second call about juveniles reportedly riding bicycles in the roadway on New Providence Road near Weldon.
Hit-and-run to parked vehicle at Ulta lot
Traffic
US-22 Building A, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to the Ulta parking lot to meet with a caller about a possible hit and run involving a parked vehicle.
Two-car crash on Route 22 East, no injuries reported
Traffic
Terrill Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 22 East near Terrill Road, with no injuries reported.
Two-car crash with no injuries on Route 22
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car crash with no injuries on Route 22 westbound near Watchung Square Mall. The incident involved an Acura and another vehicle, and license plates for both were broadcast over the radio.
Two-car crash with no injuries on Bonnie Burn Road
Traffic
Bonnie Burn Rd & Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car motor vehicle accident with no apparent injuries near Bonnie Burn Road and Valley Road, with the vehicles apparently moving off the roadway.
Injured deer reported on residential property
Other Non-Crime Event
Wolford Ct, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to respond to a report of an injured deer on a property near Wolford Court.
Guide rail damage on I-78 eastbound in Watchung
Road Closure
I-78, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, a public works crew is responding to possible guardrail damage on Interstate 78 eastbound near marker 4026.
Car overturns on Route 78 guardrail in Watchung
Traffic
I-78, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash on Route 78 in Watchung where a car was found on its side near the guardrail. The driver appears to have self-extricated, and units are waiting for a tow truck.
Traffic stop on Honda Odyssey on Brook Drive
Traffic
Brook Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Brook Drive involving a Honda Odyssey with a New Jersey license plate. The officer issued a mobile warning to the driver and then cleared the scene.
Dispute between rideshare driver and customer at gas station
Disturbance
Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute between an Uber driver and a customer at a gas station in Watchung. The officer reported that both parties were separated.
Woman treated for nosebleed at Brandywine, Watchung
Medical Emergency
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested to a facility on Mountain Boulevard for a possible medical issue involving a female patient with a nosebleed.
Woman with nosebleed in apartment at Mountain Blvd
Medical Emergency
Mountain Blvd Apt 208, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment on Mountain Boulevard, where a female was reported on her knees with a nosebleed and a nurse was with her.
Person experiencing chest pain near US-22 in Watchung
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a room at a business on US 22 in Watchung for a possible chest pain emergency, and the radio gate was later canceled.
Man aged 63 reports chest pain near Watchung
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a room on Highway 22 for a possible medical emergency involving a 63-year-old man with chest pain.
63-year-old man with chest pain near Highway 22
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 63-year-old man with chest pain at a business on Highway 22 in Watchung.
