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Emergency Incidents
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.
Follow-up after prior road rage incident
Traffic
Crystal Ridge Dr, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a possible follow-up contact at an apartment on Crystal Ridge Drive in Watchung, New Jersey, related to a prior road rage incident.
Driver reports liquid thrown at car in parking lot
Disturbance
In My Paws parking lot, Watchung, New Jersey
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking lot for a possible road rage incident where a caller reported that another driver threw liquid at her vehicle and she was waiting with hazard lights on.
Person with heart complaint near Johnston Drive
Medical Emergency
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible heart-related medical issue at a residence near Johnston Drive in Watchung, New Jersey.
Man with heart palpitations treated at Johnston Drive
Medical Emergency
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on Johnston Drive for a male reporting heart palpitations and a possible heart problem. The patient was later reported to be conscious, alert, breathing, and feeling somewhat better.
54-year-old man with heart palpitations at Johnston Drive
Medical Emergency
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Johnston Drive in Watchung for a possible medical issue involving a 54-year-old man with heart palpitations.
Elderly male with heart palpitations at Johnston Drive
Medical Emergency
Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on Johnson Drive in Watchung for an elderly man reporting heart palpitations. The caller could not be reached, and responders later reported patient contact and handling the situation.
75-year-old woman at Oakwood Drive received shots
Medical Emergency
Oakwood Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical incident involving a 75-year-old woman near Oakwood Road in Watchung, New Jersey, after reports that shots were made.
Dispute over services and payment at car dealership
Disturbance
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute at a car dealership involving a caller and staff over services and payment. The caller was contacted near the rear or services area of the building.
Cars parked in handicap spots without permits
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to respond to Unique Thrift Store regarding a report of vehicles parked in handicap spaces without placards and to check the vehicles.
Burglary reported at home on Johnston Drive
Break-In
Johnston Drive, Somerset County, New Jersey
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary at a residence on Johnston Drive, where an unlocked back door was reported and someone was asked to watch the door.
Officers check home after unlocked back door
Break-In
Johnston Drive, Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary check at a home on Johnston Drive in Watchung after a report of an unlocked back door.
Unwanted person reported at thrift store
Disturbance
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to speak with a store manager about an unwanted person who had already left the thrift store. The person was described as a man wearing a blue coat with the hood up.
Disabled sedan blocking roadway on Valley Road
Traffic
Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disabled older beige sedan in the roadway near Valley Road.
Basement alarm and frightened resident at Deer Run
Break-In
Deer Run, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a residential alarm near Deer Run in Green Brook after a basement motion detector activated. A female caller was reportedly scared, and it was unclear if anyone else was inside the home.
Report of erratic driver near Plainfield Avenue
Traffic
Plainfield Ave & Drift Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the Plainfield Avenue and Drift Road area in Watchung for a report of a vehicle being driven erratically. The vehicle’s registration reportedly returns to an address on Johnston Drive.
Toddler locked inside closet near Valley Road
Other Non-Crime
Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a request for assistance at a home on Valley Road in Watchung, where a resident reported that a young child had locked himself inside a closet and needed help getting out.
Complaint of man panhandling near Marshalls store
Disturbance
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07060
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man panhandling near a store area. An officer later contacted the man and requested a records check.
Shoplifting suspects leave store in black minivan
Theft Report
1701-12 US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting walkout from a Kohl’s store, where suspects reportedly left in a black Dodge Caravan with a New Jersey temporary tag and were believed to be traveling eastbound on Route 22.
Elderly person reported wandering in neighborhood
Missing Person
High Tor Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an elderly person wandering near High Tor Drive. The person was described as wearing a long black coat, light gray sweatpants, slippers, and a COVID mask. Units checked the area and reported that everyone appeared to be accounted for.
