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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious person seen in driveway on High Tor Drive
Suspicious Activity
High Tor Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious person near High Tor Drive. A caller reported seeing an unknown masked male in her driveway by her vehicles, and he then walked down the driveway toward another nearby address. Officers checked the area and one officer stepped out at the residence.
Dead end of Redmont Road closed for fresh paving
Road Closure
Redmont Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports that the dead end section of Redmont Road is blocked off, apparently due to fresh blacktop or roadwork.
Erratic driver reported on Route 22 east
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible erratic driver on Route 22 East near Crystal Ridge, described as a silver Ford driving on the shoulder and repeatedly sounding the horn.
Car hits utility pole, driver has forehead cuts
Traffic
Somerset St, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a single-car crash involving a white Prius that struck a utility pole near Somerset Street. The driver reportedly had cuts to the forehead with slight bleeding but was reported to be okay.
Elderly resident reports harassing phone calls
Assault Report
Nottingham Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Nottingham Drive in Watchung for a possible harassing and threatening phone call complaint reported by an elderly resident.
Disabled vehicle on Hillcrest bridge
Traffic
Hillcrest Rd, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled vehicle at the top of Hillcrest Road on a bridge in Watchung, New Jersey.
Person found unconscious at Miller's Ale House
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a restaurant in Watchung for a report of an unconscious person near Route 22.
Person having difficulty breathing near Route 22 in Watchung
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible medical issue near Route 22 in the Watchung or Warren area. The exact nature of the medical complaint is unclear from the radio audio.
23-year-old male faints at Miller's Ale House
Medical Emergency
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a restaurant near US-22 in Watchung for a possible fainting incident involving a 23-year-old man in the takeout area. The man was reported to be conscious when responders arrived.
92-year-old man falls, reports arm and leg pain
Medical Emergency
Fox Chase Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Fox Chase Drive in Watchung for a reported 92-year-old man who fell and has apparent arm and leg pain.
92-year-old male falls with multiple pains in Watchung
Medical Emergency
Fox Chase Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical incident near Fox Chase Drive involving a 92-year-old man who reportedly tripped and fell, with pain in his arm, leg, and hip.
92-year-old man trips and falls with injuries
Medical Emergency
Fox Chase Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Fox Chase Drive for a reported 92-year-old man who tripped and fell and was experiencing arm, leg, and hip pain.
Driver reports laser pointed from nearby vehicle
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07060
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a black Jeep Renegade reported that a small Honda on the highway was allegedly using a green laser pointer to shine at their vehicle before pulling into a mall area near Marshalls.
Elevator fire alarm with burnt odor at Crystal Ridge
Fire
Crystal Ridge Dr, Watchung, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, units investigated a fire alarm at a building on Crystal Ridge Drive in Watchung. An audible alarm was reported near the second-floor elevator, and responders found no visible smoke but noted a burnt smell in the elevator room on the first floor. The elevator was confirmed empty, and the fire department was en route.
Report of erratic black Ford Explorer driver
Traffic
Somerset St & Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an erratic driver near Somerset Street and Circle involving a dark Ford Explorer. The vehicle was checked and was no longer in the area when officers arrived.
Dispute over vehicle service at Liccardi service area
Disturbance
Liccardi service area, Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported dispute at a service area where a woman was arguing with employees about not servicing her husband’s vehicle. The incident was referred to Plainfield, which already had a report and was aware of the situation.
Two-car crash in store parking lot, no injuries
Traffic
US-22, Watchung, NJ 07060
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car crash in a store parking lot near US-22 in Watchung, involving a red Kia and a Range Rover, with no injuries reported.
90-year-old woman falls, altered near Mountain Blvd
Medical Emergency
Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a room at a facility on Boulevard for a possible 90-year-old woman who reportedly fell and is altered.
Utility work reduces Somerset Street to one lane
Road Closure
Somerset St, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports possible utility work near Somerset Street South, with traffic reduced to one lane.
Stalled vehicle creating line-of-sight hazard
Traffic
Bayberry Ln & Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a stalled vehicle on the side of the road near Valley Road and Bayberry Lane, creating a line-of-sight hazard for vehicles turning from Bayberry Lane onto Valley Road.
