Possible disturbance involving fire near Hereward Rd, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to the area near Hereward Road after a caller reported an emergency possibly involving a fire in Brockton. The caller was evasive and appeared erratic during the conversation. Officers noted a prior history with the individual, who was later taken into custody on suspicion of assault and battery. The report appears to reflect a possible disturbance and fire-related concern requiring police and emergency response.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
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01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Near Hereward Road, the Weeks Housing.
00:02
We're on the phone with a (name withheld) who said she had an emergency in Brockton trying to report some type of a fire.
00:10
She’s being very evasive on the phone.
00:12
We’ve first searched the phone (number withheld) and it comes up as near Hereward Road to a (name withheld).
00:20
We just don’t know what unit number.
00:29
Roger.
00:40
Control the 492.
00:45
Sorry, she's secured at (number withheld).
00:49
Roger. Control the 493.
00:54
We're on three.
00:57
Near Fountain Street for your emotional up.
01:02
Roger.
01:09
Three fire alarm.
01:23
Ible (number withheld).
01:35
What is it, (name withheld)? Can you go with six car to near Hereward Road?
01:42
This person is talking completely erratic.
01:47
We have a history with this person.
01:50
Arrested her for assault and battery in the field.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Hereward Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459
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