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Emergency Incidents
58-year-old male with general weakness at Winthrop apartment
Medical Emergency
Wave Way, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and ambulance crews responded to a medical call for a 58-year-old man with general weakness at an apartment on Waveway Avenue in Winthrop.
Truck parked in no-parking zone at intersection
Traffic
Pleasant St & Girdlestone Rd, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a flatbed truck parked in a no parking area at the intersection of Girdlestone Road and Pleasant Street. Units were notified and then told to stand down.
Argument over suspected package theft on Crest Ave
Disturbance
Crest Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute near Crest Ave and Crescent Shore in Winthrop, where a woman said a man was possibly stealing her packages. The man, described as a white male in a (description withheld) and (description withheld), reportedly left on foot toward the beach area, and units searched the nearby shore for him.
School fire alarm with report of smoke, no fire found
Fire
Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm at a school on Ocean View Street in Winthrop. An alarm company later reported possible rear smoke on the third floor, but crews arrived and found nothing showing. Command was set up on Ocean View Street and some units were released.
Fire alarm from sprinkler pressure issue at marina
Fire
Pleasant St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a fire alarm at a marina on Pleasant Street in Winthrop, where a possible sprinkler low air pressure issue was reported. Crews investigated and reported that all systems were normal. Another unit was then sent to a school on Ocean View Street for a separate report of an alarm sounding.
Traffic stop for unreadable temporary plate
Traffic
Elliot St & Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Elliot Street and Shirley Street involving a white Audi Q5 with an unreadable temporary license plate. The temporary plate was checked against registration and driver records, and prior warnings for speeding and failure to stop were discussed.
Woman falls in bushes during dog walk, no bite
Other Incidents
Revere St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dog-related incident near Revere Street, where a woman apparently fell into bushes while a neighbor’s dog was being walked. The dog reportedly did not bite her, and officers checked to confirm the dog was up to date on vaccinations.
Animal control follow-up about dog on Revere Street
Other Incidents
Revere St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers followed up on a possible dog-related complaint on Revere Street. An officer spoke with a nurse, and the message was forwarded to another person who may contact a friend. Animal control was advised to follow up the next day.
Parking complaint at Winthrop pizza shop
Traffic
Walden St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, an employee reported a parking complaint at a business near Walden Street, where three vehicles were said to have stayed in a 15-minute parking spot longer than allowed.
Woman bitten by brown pit bull near Revere Street in Winthrop
Medical Emergency
Revere St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a woman at a medical clinic in Winthrop said she was bitten about an hour and a half earlier by a brown pit bull near Revere Street. Animal control was notified and will follow up the next day.
86-year-old male ill after flu shot at Grovers Ave
Medical Emergency
Grovers Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a home near Grover's Avenue in Winthrop for an 86-year-old man with general illness and a possible complication from a flu shot.
Construction vehicle blocking home entrance
Traffic
Wilshire St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident reported a red construction vehicle blocking the entryway near Wilshire Street and Kay Street, interfering with a washing machine delivery. An officer was assigned to respond to the complaint.
Traffic stop for hands-free phone violation
Traffic
Atlantic St & Winthrop St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Winthrop Street and Atlantic Street in Winthrop involving a black Nissan Rogue. The stop resulted in a verbal warning for a hands-free driving violation.
Vehicle ticketed for corner parking violation
Traffic
Short St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint at the corner of Cutler and Short Drive, where a vehicle with a Massachusetts registration was reportedly issued a ticket for no parking at the corner.
Mother cannot reach children's father before emergency surgery
Medical Emergency
Cutler St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were asked to check on and notify a parent at an apartment on Cutler Street after the caller reported she was about to undergo emergency surgery in Worcester and could not reach him while children were with her.
Intoxicated man needing aid in parking lot
Substance Use
Revere St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible intoxicated man needing medical aid in a parking lot near Revere Street in Winthrop, with state police and local police already on scene.
False fire alarm at mental health facility
Fire
Pleasant St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported portable fire alarm sounding at a mental health facility on Pleasant Street in Winthrop. The alarm company reported a general fire alarm and pull station activation on the first floor front hallway. Responding units found nothing on scene and determined it was an accidental activation.
Fire crews investigate basement water issue
Other Non-Crime Event
Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a building near Shirley Street in Winthrop for a reported water issue in a basement apartment. The caller requested to meet the crews in the lobby, and the specific apartment number was not known.
Parking dispute over blocked driveway on Argyle St
Traffic
Argyle St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint near Argyle Street in Winthrop, where a resident reported vehicles parked against a house and blocking access from a gravel driveway onto the street.
Moving truck blocks traffic on Ocean Ave
Traffic
Ocean Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint on Ocean Ave involving a moving truck blocking a driveway. They moved other vehicles to create a path for oncoming traffic, and the moving truck reported it would leave shortly.
