10/12/2008:

A little over a month ago – I did a Hoboken411 experiment “An hour in the life of Hoboken.” A transcript of sorts – of what is overheard on the Hoboken411 Police and Fire action channel… I picked a rather tame time-period, but it was interesting nonetheless.

I chose a more “active” time the second go around – and here’s pretty much exactly what happened just a short while ago in your favorite town (no formatting this time – I’m too tired!!!):

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Hoboken Happenings 02:43 – 03:44 hours 10/12/2008:

2:43am – “Postman” announces that Lounge11 closed up early – no issues tonight
2:44 – Officer that was on duty at Lounge11 “goes back into service”
An officer calls in a car tow from an earlier accident (I think – just started listening)
2:45 – An officer gives a warning to a lost vehicle that obviously did something wrong – driver was “sent on their way”…
2:46 – a cop is at 10th and Washington “with one” (i.e., either a pull-over or an investigation)
Lana Lounge is reported to be closing up and “OK” at this moment
2:47 – (Ambulance Call) 514 Madison St. – Elderly 78 year old male feeling sick
2:48 – dispatcher provides case number and time to an officer that was on a previous case…
2:49 – two officers communicate about status – one cop is “taking a break” (i.e., bathroom duty)
2:50 – (Parked Vehicle Check) WPP-84E – 2008 Toyota – no action taken – vehicle removed…
2:51 – Ambulance arrives at Madison Street job
2:53 – Dispatch calls officers for 1132 Clinton Street – disorderly group on balcony
Officer gives a “courtesy 50” to someone (a ride) – to the PATH station
2:54 – Officer reports that a summons is issued to a party somewhere for “disturbing the peace”
2:59 – 61 Newark Street – burglary alarm – appears to be delivery people.. Incorrect security code was entered
3:00am – unit 111 shows up at 14th Street to observe closing time at uptown bars – and ensure order is maintained
(411 commentary – Somehow, the unruly behavior at various “trouble spots” around town have been paid attention to lately – which is good news for city residents – hopefully it continues)

See what happened the next 45 minutes after the jump!!

(Hoboken happenings, continued…)

3:05 – Officer issues a taxicab a ticket – to a Bayonne cab company – in front of Madison Bar & Grill – Hmm….
Unit 110 inquires about the status of a tow
3:06 – Unit 236 calls in about a routine detail check
3:08 – reports of a “BIG FIGHT” at 3rd and Park – “Several calls coming in about that”…. Cops arrive on scene
Multiple cars report the fight is “under control” – and for all units to “slow down” their response
(411 Note: sounded like catty hollering – an obvious alcohol related incident – and idiotic humans who shouldn’t consume booze)
3:09 – Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) near the fire house on Washington between 13th & 14th – an officer requests a field sobriety officer to the scene
3:11 – the 3rd and Park incident was just “a verbal” – one of the parties was “GOA” (gone on arrival) and no complaints were needed
3:12 – one officer says “you learn quick” over the air – sounds like it was a senior officer responding to a newbie cop – rookie cop says “yeah…”
3:13 – (Ambulance response) – taking Elderly male at previous call to HUMC
An additional officer arrives at the scene of the uptown MVA
3:16 (Hoboken411 hears loud boisterous dimwits hollering and hooting outside – “welcome to Hoboken on the weekends!”)
3:17 – An officer (I believe the MVA uptown) reports that he’s “not needed” and will be back in service…
3:18 – a patrolman reports that a vehicle was successfully towed – and is back in service
3:19 – unit 293 and 206 are doing a detail check in the southwest…
3:20 – Morse code beeps on radio –
3:21 – unit 111 reports the plates in the uptown MVA – NJ RPT47P and NJ WSM73B – Dispatch doesn’t report vehicle details over the air…
3:23 – Dispatch asks unit 123 to “make a 12” (which means – report to headquarters)
3:24 – (Ambulance Call) – 610 Adams – Man passes out on stoop – dispatch requests an additional unit..
3:25 – 119 reports that there’s a “Male down” on 2nd and River
Unit 111 asks for “time and case” on the MVA uptown… 3:05am case number 53990…
3:26 – unit 118 reports they’ve arrived on scene – the 2nd and River guy was “a little 29” (which means intoxicated) and had to “take a little nap” – he seems to be on his way now…
3:27 – unit 127 is at Newark and Washington YAV76R 1999 GMC Wagon on of Clifton, NJ – all valid
3:29 – unit 123 is going to the tow yard and reports their mileage for the police log
3:31 – unit 110 goes on a detail check of Pier A Park….
Unit 118 says “he’s on his way home – waiting for a friend – assumes they’re not coming – and is on his way…”
3:32 – Ambulance says – “Requesting Medical Assistance by Action” – dispatcher acknowledges… I think this was the 610 Adams call – but uncertain
3:34 – unit 111 chimes in and says: “one half sent on way – info taken for MVA report – tow is on way for the other half – bumper on wheel and undriveable (the WSM car)
3:35 – Another unit was called in to HQ (but he’s at the downtown CVS with “The Sarge” and is a bit delayed…)
(411 Commentary: Ever since 411 started the “Hoboken Police and Fire Action Channel” – The police are much less communicative “over the air” and request landline calls to
3:37 – 118 – Observer and Harrison – YIKES! A male called HPD saying “his vehicle is on cinder blocks – missing two wheels!!!”
3:38 – unit 110 says “Pier A detail check complete – log us out at Sinatra Park” – (411: isn’t it great they keep our city safe?)
3:39 – unit 123 says the transportation to the tow yard is complete – logs vehicle mileage.
Unit 118 says they arrived at the cinder block scene plate of car is – NJ WVL23K – and reports that the exact address is 51 Harrison St.
3:40 – unit 108 reports they’re bringing in a “10-25” to HQ (an arrest)
(411 Note: My hour is up in about 2-3 minutes…)
3:41 – Dispatch asks unit 123 to “make a 12” (report to HQ)
3:43 – unit 118 asks Mile Square Towing to pick up – victim is willing to pay for tow storage fees until they can obtain replacement tires – Officer notes that car jack was left behind and they will keep it as evidence…
3:44 – bonus – (one minute past my limit) previous vehicle stop gets a ticket – and apparently the passenger was a loud mouth – and received a summons for disturbing the peace.

I’m done with the hour – As always – listen to all exciting Hoboken Police and Fire action on the Hoboken411 Police and Fire Action Channel!!!

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