case_number,datetime,date,time,address,street1,street2,intersection,speed_limit,hit_run,violation_cited,narrative,keywords,dcc,dcc_code,report_url,image_url,geocoded_address,latitude,longitude,manual_geocode,retrieved
1900000410,2019-04-24T01:59,2019-04-24,01:59,BEACON ST & HAMMOND ST,WEST BEACON ST,NORTH HAMMOND ST,1,30,0,1,"On April 24, 2019, while assigned to N496, I was called by Dispatch to respond to the area Beacon Street and Hammond Street for a motor vehicle crash. This was called in by Boston College Police Department. Upon arrival MV #1 was on Beacon Street just past Hammond Street at the Island with considerable vehicle damage. MV#1 stated while traveling westbound on Beacon St, while approaching the intersection of Hammond he stated he started to feel strange and not like himself. MV#1 stated he then struck the curb with his front right tire, not believing his accident was very serious at this time. He reversed his vehicle off the sidewalk and proceeded to travel westbound on Beacon St. After passing through the intersection he stated his car felt very off at which point he initiated his hazards and pulled over to the right. MV#1 stated he has a history of epilepsy and currently takes Oxcarbazepine twice a day for his condition. He stated he did not believe he had a seizure or lost consciousness but did not recall the incident very well. Boston College Ofc. Cadogan witnessed the incident, and stated the following, while conducting a directed patrol at the intersection of Beacon and Hammond St he saw MV#1 traveling westbound on Beacon St. Ofc. Cadogan stated MV#1 then took a sudden tight turn on to the curb striking the metal fence surrounding the BC facility. MV#1 was then seen / heard revving his engine while still in drive before reversing his vehicle off the curb and attempting to continue on Beacon St westbound. The fence surrounding the BC Facility sustained moderate damage. Tire marks in the grass show the path of MV#1 in direct line to the damaged property. While on scene, I spoke at length with Vanhorne. I did not detect or any alcohol from his breath as he spoke. Vanhorne reported he only consumed one beer tonight at roughly 2030hrs and smoked a little marijuana at 2200hrs. Vanhorne's eyes did not detect any signs of alcohol and he walked with no signs of any impairment. Sgt. Devine administered a horizontal nystagmus test which revealed no signs of impairment. Vanhorne reported he was at a work event and then visited a friend in Brookline. Vanhorne reported his last seizure from epilepsy occurred a little over two years ago. Pictures of the scene were taken and submitted to IT to be attached to this report. MV#1 operator stated he was not injured at this time. MV#1 was towed from the scene by Todys's due to heavy front end damage. Vanhorne was picked up from the scene by Paul Miller his step father. A towed MV form was filled out and placed in the traffic box. Witnesses Cassandra Williams and Bill Peirce observed the crash and stated identical narratives to Ofc. Cadogan's. An Immediate Threat form was filed with the RMV (via Fax and E-mail at approximately 0650hrs 4/24/19)due to his medical history and his explanation with this crash. All streets mentioned are public ways in the City of Newton. It should be noted that the road was wet from rain on this night. Update: on 4/27/19 Sgt.Devine was able to watch the video of the incident from Boston College Police. The video confirmed the statements given by BCPD and witnesses's. Due to the aforementioned statements and the video surveillance of the incident, MV#1 Operator will be cited with Marked Lanes Ch89/4a (MA Uniform Citation #T1441792. Vanhorne will be notified via phone he will be receiving the ticket in the mail.","[""Alcohol"", ""Citation"", ""Crash"", ""Impairment"", ""Marijuana"", ""Moderate"", ""Night"", ""Phone"", ""Pictures"", ""Rain"", ""Severe"", ""Walk""]","[""History heart/epilepsy/fainting""]",[17],/static/reports/1900000410.pdf,/static/images/1900000410.png,"Beacon St & Hammond St, Newton, MA 02467, USA",42.3328654,-71.1727828,0,2020-10-06T16:46:48.521136
2100000825,2021-10-13T21:54,2021-10-13,21:54,WASHINGTON ST & PUTNAM ST,16 NORTH WASHINGTON ST,NORTH PUTNAM ST,1,25,0,1,"MV1 and MV2 were involved in a road rage incident in the area of City Hall on Commonwealth Ave. Commonwealth Ave is a public way that is owned and maintained by the City of Newton. Stated by MV2 operator, James DAVIS: MV1 was operating his vehicle erratically behind and tailgating closely behind MV2. MV1 turned on his flashing white lights that were mounted in front of his driver and passenger side visors. MV2 believed that he was being pulled over by law enforcement so he turned right onto Chestnut St in order to pull over safely. MV2 operator, DAVIS observed the flashing light vehicle continue straight on Commonwealth Ave. MV2 continued his drive from Chestnut St to Temple St to Putnam St where he observed that same vehicle, MV1, driving around the rotary on Washington St over the Mass Pike heading in his direction. DAVIS stated that MV1 pinned MV2 by the driver's side door (B pillar). DAVIS was exiting his vehicle when MV1 closed in on his leg, injuring DAVIS with the car door and HELMS front bumper. Damage was visible on MV1 passenger side front bumper and MV2 driver's side door. DAVIS did not want medical treatment for his leg. Stated by operator HELMS in MV1: MV1 was being followed by MV2 in a dangerous manner in front of City Hall on Commonwealth Ave. MV2 operator, DAVIS, exited his vehicle when MV1 was stopped at the red light (Commonwealth Ave/Chestnut St). MV2 operator, DAVIS, threatened HELMS and brandished a knife. HELMS stated that he was scared for his life. At some point in the interaction, DAVIS got out of his vehicle again and brandished the knife again. HELMS was able to escape DAVIS and continue driving until he reached the backyard of the police station. During my interview with HELMS in the backyard I observed him trembling uncontrollably. I asked if he took anything tonight to which he said no, he was just cold. I asked if he smoked anything and he said he smoked a little marijuana earlier this afternoon but nothing since. HELMS is physically unable to complete field sobriety due to his past injuries including a TBI from a motorcycle accident, a rollover car accident and a bicycle accident where he was not wearing a helmet. He stated that he has multiple pins and plates in various parts of his body and does not feel safe doing field sobriety. I did not observe any odor of alcohol and HELMS stated that he has been sober for 10 years now. A MV search was conducted as well as pat frisk of DAVIS for officer safety. No knife was found on his person or in his vehicle. A MV search was conducted of HELMS vehicle due to arrest. Tody's towed HELMS' vehicle. Theodore Helms is being charged with the following: 90/7E - Improper Display of Flashing Lights (HELMS' mounted white light bar that flashes oscillating lights when turned on). 265/15A - Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (HELMS' vehicle pinning DAVIS' leg between his driver's side car door). UPDATE: 0030hrs DAVIS returned to the front desk of headquarters to claim that his leg was throbbing (the leg that was pinned between his car door by HELMS' vehicle). Pictures were taken of his knee and the SD card was sent to IT.","[""Alcohol"", ""Bike"", ""Crash"", ""Helmet"", ""Marijuana"", ""Pictures""]","[""Reckless driving""]",[10],/static/reports/2100000825.pdf,/static/images/2100000825.png,"Putnam St & Washington St, Newton, MA 02465, USA",42.3476127,-71.2288569,0,2021-10-16T16:27:06.767374