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Heard on: Arlington Police Operations · 1/16/2026 08:50 AM
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could you respond to (number withheld) Water Street? It's going to be in the parking lot.
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There is a handicap van there having some sort of issue with the ramp.
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Vehicle ramp problem in parking lot on Water St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist with a van experiencing an apparent mechanical issue with its wheelchair ramp in a parking lot near Water Street in Arlington. The caller sought help from police after reporting the problem.

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Water St, Arlington, MA 02476
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