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Arlington Public Safety Dispatch Summary: October 6, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Arlington on or around October 6, 2026.

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Compiled from emergency dispatch communications by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Arlington on or around October 6, 2026. These reports are derived from unconfirmed emergency radio communications and have NOT been independently verified. Details may be incomplete or inaccurate. This summary is provided for informational purposes only.


Monday, October 5, 3:00 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A two-car crash with reported injuries occurred on Massachusetts Avenue.

Monday, October 5, 4:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Dispatch communications reported an unresponsive child with a high fever near Massachusetts Avenue; accounts varied between a toddler and an infant.

Monday, October 5, 4:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A person experienced an allergic reaction or difficulty breathing near Spy Pond Parkway; dispatch accounts varied.

Monday, October 5, 5:00 p.m. — Traffic: A crash affected traffic at Appleton Street and Richardson Avenue.

Monday, October 6, 12:00 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: A resident reported concern about a parked gray sedan on Dorothy Road.

--- Source: USCrimeRadar emergency dispatch feed (https://www.uscrimeradar.com/arlington-ma). Townbrief has not independently verified these incidents.

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