Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: 28 suspicious items and one suspiicious item]

Holden

Monday, October 26

3:50 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle near Peter Carr Pond
6:25 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle blocking driveway to Alden Labs; out of gas
7:58 a.m. Caller concerned about gun being removed from former residence
10:18 a.m. Kids screaming at resident, Reservoir St.
10:20 a.m. Driver hit from behind, Raymond St.
2:27 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on street for third day
3:59 p.m. House hit with paint balls, Brattle St.
4:38 p.m. Person hitchhiking, Main St.
4:51 p.m. Father requesting help with teenage daughter
6:05 p.m. Loose pit bull almost attacked homeowner, Wyoming Dr. area
7:24 p.m. Check area of Princeton St. for piercing noise from vacant home
9:31 p.m. Purse found at laundromat

Tuesday, October 27

12:03 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot, Main St.
1:06 a.m. Suspicious truck with keys in ignition and back door open, Main St.
4:25 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, River St.
10:50 a.m. Caller reports three missed calls from PD
3:38 p.m. 911 abandoned call, Colorado Dr.; child playing with phone
7:17 p.m. Suspicious moving truck in neighborhood, South Rd.

Wednesday, October 28

8:55 a.m. Suspiciious vehicle with lights on and door lights flickering at high school
2:48 p.m. Desk in road, Bullard/Harris Sts.
3:16 p.m. 911 caller reports name logged in as committing sex crime in 1997; says he didn't commit crime
3:40 p.m. Strong odor in the air, Sunnyside Ave.
10:46 p.m. 911 elderly female caller says call button not working at nursing home

Thursday, October 29

1:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Holden St.
7:22 a.m. Five-gallon drum on side of Bailey Rd.
8:43 a.m. Dog complaint, Jamieson Rd.
11:19 a.m. Suspicious car parked in driveway, Pilgrim Dr.
3:00 p.m. Youth in costume pretending to pull line in street to get motor vehicles to stop
5:34 p.m. Party on Winter Hill advised to remove vehicle from roadway, impeding traffic
6:19 p.m. Walk-in reports hunters on property with permission

Friday, October 30

7:47 a.m. Suspicious individual in car, not sure if sleeping or unconscious
1:11 p.m. Report that bushes at Shrewsbury St./Doyle Rd. island are too tall and driver can’t see over them
1:13 p.m. Blocked fire hydrant; homeowner advised debris will have to be removed
1:51 p.m. Individual observed sitting on railroad tracks
3:28 p.m. Wandering dog in neighborhood, John Alden St.
6:12 p.m. Large dead fox or coyote, Reservoir St.
6:39 p.m. Altercation with girlfriend’s mother, Wachusett St.
10:21 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.

Saturday, October 31

1:55 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Mason Rd.
2:01 a.m. Bathroom fixtures dumped on Sterling Rd.
7:45 a.m. Truck moved off road for traffic safety, Holden St.
8:23 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot, Salisbury St.
10:00 a.m. Illegal hunters on Eagle Lake
11:01 a.m. Two motor vehicles in parking lot, drivers having heated argument
2:06 p.m. Cab company from Worcester reports caller requested cab, gave credit card number, which came back lost/stolen; it won’t be sending cab
3:45 p.m. Report of harassing phone calls stemming from pizza delivery assault
4:23 p.m. Caller will be having scavenger hunt with teens
6:53 p.m. Well-being check on daughter, Valley Hill Dr.; daughter fine, out trick-or-treating
9:49 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Shrewsbury St., two parties in back seat
10:45 p.m. Deer in the middle of Manning St.

Sunday, November 1

1:31 a.m. Several suspicious individuals in lot, Main St.
1:48 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
1:49 a.m. Suspicious individuals, Main St.
11:04 a.m. Caller says ex-wife trying to get him in trouble with restraining order; advised to deal with matter at court date
2:18 p.m. Party trying to start mini-bike in street
4:24 p.m. Report of snake in shed; advised to call Critter Control
7:14 p.m. Banging heard at company, Industrial Dr.

Paxton

Monday, October 26

12:36 a.m. Report of two males walking in area of the common, Richards Ave. Transported to Worcester line
6:57 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, small white car, operator getting out and walking up driveways, Glen Ellen/Forestdale Rds.

Tuesday, October 27

7:12 p.m. Person wants to speak with officer, Pleasant St.

Wednesday, October 28

9:23 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Pleasant St.
9:28 a.m. Vehicle traveling on Rte. 122 with two flat tires
11:53 a.m. Tree limb in roadway, Pleasant St.

Thursday, October 29

8:40 p.m. Female reporting suspicious phone call, Pleasant St.

Friday, October 30

10:07 a.m. Two suspicious males in area, claiming to be cleaning chimney, Brigham Rd.; had wrong address

Saturday, October 31

3:42 p.m. Loose black Labrador in roadway, Rte. 31 at Moore State Park
6:35 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Howes Fruit Stand

Princeton

Monday, October 26

4:10 p.m. Public service, Westminster Rd.
4:32 p.m. Public service, Mirick Rd.
8:32 p.m. Open gate, Worcester Rd.
9:05 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Fitchburg Rd.
9:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, E. Princeton Rd.

Wednesday, October 28

7:57 a.m. Traffic control duty, Sterling Rd.
8:37 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Hubbardston Rd.

Thursday, October 29

4:09 a.m. Suspicious incident, Beaman Rd.
12:53 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
3:28 p.m. Public service, Sterling Rd.

Friday, October 30

1:15 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Sterling Rd.
10:26 p.m. Suspicious incident, Bullard Rd.

Saturday, October 31

8:34 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Ball Hill Rd.
11:35 a.m. Request for light department, Rte. 140N
4:38 p.m. Assist other PD, Mile Hill, Westminster
5:50 p.m. Assist fire dept., Ball Hill Rd.
6:14 p.m. request for light dept., Esty Rd.
6:18 p.m. Assist light Dept., Mirick/Pine Hill Rds.

Sunday, November 1

11:40 a.m. Lost/missing person, Thompson Rd.
12:39 p.m. Public service, Thompson Rd.
3:40. p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Town Hall Dr.
6:14 p.m. Request for animal control officer

Rutland

Monday, October 26

10:38 a.m. Person picked up golden retriever, E. County/Pommogussett Rds.; no collar
11:26 a.m. Suspicious truck driving through neighborhood, Wildbrook Dr.
8:38 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Tuesday, October 27

1:03 a.m. Complaint of neighbor banging on walls, screaming profanities, Maple Ave.
1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
3:21 p.m. Caller reporting someone is going door-todoor in reference to census, Campbell St.
6:04 p.m. Vehicles in driveway of vacant home, Wachusett St.
7:07 p.m. Person looking for officer, Main St.

Wednesday, October 28

9:27 a.m. Report of vehicle traveling on Rte. 122 with heavy front-end damage and missing tire
12:35 p.m. Report that above vehicle was parked near Dumpster on Memorial Dr. the previous night
3:28 p.m. Caller found woman in her kitchen, claiming she was selling something, Naquag St.
7:54 p.m. General police services, Pommogussett Rd.
8:12 p.m. Person at station asking officer to check under her car; thought she hit an animal, Main St.

Thursday, October 29

10:15 a.m. Three people in to speak with officer about case he is working on, Main St.
12:45 p.m. Missing black sheperd mix dog, Lewis St.; owner located dog
2:30 p.m. Person at station to file report with officer, Main St.
4:12 p.m. Small car parked beside road all day, Fisherman’s Rd./Rte. 122
4:13 p.m. Someone left kitten in box in front of mailboxes, Maple Ave.

Friday, October 30

12:16 a.m. Caller reports neighbors arguing for hours, Sunnyside Ave.
4:23 a.m. Male with flashlight going around cars, Edson Ave.
3:41 p.m. Young child driving in Watson Ln. on a go-cart
4:37 p.m. Stray dog in yard, Emerald Rd.
6:17 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious vehicle, River Rd.
6:38 p.m. Caller complaining that dog across street is putting her in fear, Bethany Dr.
8:34 p.m. 911 hang-up, misdial, Miles Rd.

Saturday, October 31

9:30 a.m. Person at station with hunting arrows found on Rail Trail, Charnock Hill Rd.
9:55 a.m. Person wants to speak with animal control office about threatening dog, Bethany Dr.
8:27 p.m. Caller concerned about female who went out walking and hasn’t returned, Main St.; returned

Sunday, November 1

10:24 a.m. Caller reports that landlord changed locks on residence, Johnson Way
11:32 a.m. Report of gunshots, Charnock Hill Rd.
2:36 p.m. Person reporting neighbor put up large sign that has upset the neighborhood, Carly Cir.
3:30 p.m. Community service, Prison Camp Cemetery

Sterling

Monday, October 26

1:12 a.m. Vehicle operator not responding to people knocking on his window, in a very heavy sleep, Clinton/Chace Hill Rds.
8:45 a.m. Officer investigation, Boutelle Rd.
9:25 a.m. Officer investigation, Main St.
12:25 p.m. Golden retriever found at home, Hilltop Dr.
12:28 p.m. Caller found chocolate Labrador with underground fence collar in his yard, Hilltop Dr.
2:31 p.m. Caller found collie on Central Ave, very thin, no tags, placed in emergency shelter; owner later found
3:01 p.m. Caller reporting vehicle drove across yard and took down apple tree, Justice Hill Rd.
7:32 p.m. Install car seat, Leominster Rd.

Tuesday, October 27

10:15 a.m. Animal control officer checked on underground fence at home, Clinton Rd.

Wednesday, October 28

9:18 a.m. Officer wanted, person found what appears to be drug paraphernalia in yard, Waushacum Ave.
2:17 p.m. Large tree limb across Beaman Rd. DPW notified
3:52 p.m. Person at station to report suspicious check she received, not legitimate, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
5:37 p.m. Fight between caller’s dog and raccoon, possibly rabid, that had contact with a porcupine, Fox Run Rd. Raccoon will be tested
6:14 p.m. Motorist reports hitting animal, Leominster Rd. Damage to vehicle but can’t find animal
11:06 p.m. Caller requesting assistance with vehicle repossession, Clinton Rd.

Thursday, October 29

8:26 a.m. Possible rabid skunk trapped in window well at home, Rugg Rd.
10:30 a.m. Two West Highland terriers loose, Leominster Rd.
11:56 a.m. Escort services requested, Main St.
4:01 p.m. Puppy, poodle/cockapoo mix, all black, found on Leominster Rd.
6:00 p.m. 911 hang-up, officer checked, Chocksett Rd.

Friday, October 30

1:11 a.m. Officer transporting female to Elliott Rd.
9:48 a.m. Small dog going through trash, Waushacum Ave.
10:07 a.m. Suspicious parked motor vehicle, Fitch Farm Rd.
5:26 p.m. Golden retriever chased cruiser, trying to bite tires, S. Nelson/Rowley Hill Rds.
5:40 p.m. Vandalism. Kiosk in parking lot had glass broken and white supremacist literature posted, Gates Rd.
5:57 p.m. Injured hawk in middle of road, possible broken leg, officer unable to find, Heywood Rd.
6:28 p.m. Report of pickup parked on DCR land, John Dee/Muddy Pond Rds.
7:00 p.m. Officer dispersed group of teenagers from behind school, Boutelle Rd.
7:19 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, beer truck versus car in parking lot, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:58 p.m. Parent wants to speak with officer, Leominster Rd.

Saturday, October 31

12:06 a.m. Report of loud yelling and trucks peeling out, Newell Hill Rd.

Sunday, November 1

8:30 a.m. Person wants to speak with officer, Squareshire Rd.
2:48 p.m. Possible rabid raccoon walking across Rte. 140
10:22 p.m. Walker growled at by dog, Griffin Rd.

More on food, medicine, and health

I just finished Barbara Ehrenreich's Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America, in which he takes apart the Happiness Industry. In brief, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Ehrenreich found herself surrounded by people with pink ribbons whose relentless cheeriness alerted her to something more sinister.
Being 'positive' will bring health and prosperity, we're told. More often, however, it misdirects our thoughts away from a understanding of our facts and any real attempt to effect change in our lives.
Recent research, Chronically ill people 'happier if they abandon hope', say docs • The Register, shows that we might wind up truly happier if we accept our condition than if we struggle against it.
In the meantime, however, our food industry tried to bolster our immune system by touting the Medicinal Effects Of Cocoa Krispies. To their credit, after being outed by USA Today, Kellogg pulls immunity claim. Now we can have our breakfasts in peace, so that we can worry about what else we're eating.
The 10 Weirdest, Grossest Ingredients in Processed Food | Health and Wellness | AlterNet
In case you hadn't suspected by now, All Medicines Are Poison!. Meaning, of course, that all medicines have side effects, with some more severe for some people. We can't know, with any measure of certainty, however, how those percentages apply to us. If we do experience side effects, sometimes there are treatments for those symptoms. There, too, you have to take your chances.



One more thing. You might be tempted to research your symptoms on the web, also known as Medicine by Google.

There's a good chance, however, that you'll wind up another disease instead. A London Times reported defined cyberchondria as "the deluded belief you suffer from all the diseases featured on the [I]nternet."

What's eating you?

There have been several stories in the news regarding diet and one's risk for depression. This isn't surprising. Depression, at its most severe, is one of the most debilitating, intractable, and expensive conditions to treat. In its milder forms, it's often treated successfully with various therapies and/or medications.
Wouldn't it be great, then, if we could find ways to reduce its severity and duration or, even better, prevent depression before it starts. Adding or removing some foods from our diets, it would seem, might be an answer.
We've long heard that oils from fatty, typically cold-water fishes are rich in omega-3s which, it's believed, can relieve depressive symptoms. It turns out, though, that it's not quite that simple. There are, we learn (Nutrition and health: Food, glorious food | The Economist), two types of omega-3 oils - long-chain and short-chain. The long-chain, primarily from fish, are the ones that do us the most good and are also the more expensive. Short-chain omega-3 oils, derived from plant oils, aren't nearly as effective.
A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry concludes

that people who ate a diet high in Mediterranean-style foods, such as pulses, fruits, nuts, cereals, fish and olive oil were 30% less likely to develop depression than those who ate less healthy foods.
via Mediterranean diet 'can help stave off depression' | Society | The Observer

(Pulses is another word for beans.)
It seems simple to conclude that a Mediterranean diet supplement with cold-water fish ought to be part of a depression prevention program.
Except that, olive oil includes omega-6 which can negate the beneficent effects of long-chain omega-3 oils. The Economist concludes " those who buy omega-3 supplements that also contain omega-6s are probably wasting their money."

Another study released this week shows how junk food diet 'can give you depression' | Mail Online. Well, it doesn't quite say that. The study says that people who eat more processed foods have a higher risk of depression. The researchers conclude that these dietary habits are predictive of depression and imply that the processed foods themselves are causing depression. I'm not sure. (The full text of the study is behind a subscription wall, so I can only rely on the news reports.)
For example, I'm having a heck of time parsing this item

Although the researchers cannot totally rule out the possibility that people with depression may eat a less healthy diet they believe it is unlikely to be the reason for the findings because there was no association with diet and previous diagnosis of depression.

via BBC NEWS | Health | Depression link to processed food

I suspect that the study's authors and certainly the reporters are confusing causation with correlation. It's not surprising that people with depression would have bad eating habits. When in the middle of depressive episodes, most folks are lucky to put on clean clothes, let alone make sure that they're getting enough veggies.
And, while we're at it, another study indicates that happiness is overrated anyway.

An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly.

via BBC NEWS | Health | Feeling grumpy 'is good for you'

You might have wondered ...

A few weeks ago, some of my wife's co-workers remarked that I'd been cranking out a lot of commentary on Facebook. By way of explanation, things that I post in this blog and commentary that I send via Twitter are also posted on my Facebook page. So, it's not as though I sit in Facebook all day and night, writing stuff. That would be creepy.
Any way, that stream has slowed considerably during the past couple of weeks for a number of reasons.

• I picked up some contract work. Although the amount of work that I've needed to do has been modest, I've had to invest some time in infrastructure:
• selecting and installing a source code control system (settling on Mercurial).
• getting virtual images of various other operating systems, including Windows 7, running on my laptop.
• writing a few scripts to handle routine tasks. I'm not a programmer, so progress is slow.
• tripping over an annoying bug in the latest version of Ubuntu (the Linux operating system that I use on my laptop). The mouse will stop responding to left-clicks at seemingly random times. There's some evidence that there's a problem with Flash, but there's been no definitive diagnosis, let alone a fix or workarond.
  
• We've been sick. We didn't go in for tests, but we're pretty sure it's the thing that everyone's talking about. Last night, I heard a Massachusetts public health official state that they hadn't found any cases of any strain of flu other than h1n1.
• I'm taking a course on business law. We had our mid-term exam a little while ago and the pace of assignments has picked up. We have a quiz this morning. Note that I'm writing instead of studying. Easily distracted? Me?
• Adding to the distraction, we've pulled a couple more boxes of our old stuff, stuff from my mother, and stuff from my father. It's interesting to dig through those old pictures and papers, to see the world from that perch again, to try to look forward at what might happen, instead of looking back at what the heck happened.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Those are my excuses and I'm sticking to them.

Hapy 5th Birthday, Miss Cassie

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: there were 11 suspicious people or things.]

Holden

Monday, October 19

5:35 a.m. Loud music reported on S. Wachusett St.; from truck making deliveries; driver spoken to
8:21 a.m. MassHighway notified about crosswalk lights cycling at night
8:23 a.m. Vandalism to soccer fields at light department, car drove through fields
8:43 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. out
8:46 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle; no one with vehicle
9:16 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Quinapoxet St.
10:05 a.m. 911 Motor vehicle lockout on Mayo Dr.
10:24 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Manning St.
1:12 p.m. Kitten reported hit on Brattle St.
1:26 p.m. Suspicious incident on River St.
1:38 p.m. Construction crew causing traffic hazard on Brattle St.
1:56 p.m. Multiple papers in roadway, Blackberry by side of road; owner arrived
2:07 p.m. Driver struck corner of business on Reservoir St.
3:06 p.m. Caller concerned man denied access to her property for hunting is there
3:45 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Jackson St.
4:28 p.m. Sick cat on Highland St.
5:36 p.m. 911 Motor vehicle accident on Brattle Street
5:41 p.m. Suspicious man knocking on door on Jackson St.
10:16 p.m. 911 accidental dial

Tuesday, October 20

8:19 a.m. Possible bobcat sighting
8:29 a.m. Lockout on Main St.
8:56 a.m. Mutual aid to Paxton to take all their 911 calls as they move to new building
11:08 a.m. Holden St. man reported people in his home while he showered; left in pickup truck; truck stopped in West Boylston
2:28 p.m. Suspicious male fiddling with a car and possibly rolling joint on Shrewsbury St.
3:29 p.m. Caller reports she just hit dog
4:16 p.m. Dog found on Slipper Hill Lane
4:57 p.m. Damage to bird bath on Highland St.

Wednesday, October 21

2:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St. in McDonald's lot
7:31 a.m. Cable lines down on Mountview Drive, pulled down by tractor trailer unit
9:21 a.m. Contractor blocking one lane of traffic on Stanjoy St.
10:17 a.m. Contractor blocking traffic on Bullard St.
6:27 p.m. 911 Sheep in road on Salisbury St.; eventually contained
6:55 p.m. Report of gunshots heard on Chapel St.
7:27 p.m. Request for officer to speak to youths hanging around athletic department
8:35 p.m. Report of elderly gentleman driving 10 to 15 miles per hour on Salisbury St.
9:08 p.m. 911 Party involved in several verbal altercations at CRA; caller smelled alcohol

Thursday, October 22

8:37 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. not functioning properly
4:22 p.m. ATV and dirtbike reported driving up and down Fisher Rd.

Friday, October 23

12:26 p.m. 911 Man seen entering home with empty duffle and seen emerging with something in bag on Autumn Circle
4:20 p.m. Loose dog in road on Wachusett St.
5:33 p.m. Individuals reported in area of Dorothy Rd.
5:46 p.m. Request for well-being check on individual who hasn't been to work or picked up check; ok, will talk to employer
6:23 p.m. Male party selling oranges reported on Paugus Rd.
6:41 p.m. 911 Car on side of road backed into woods on Newell Rd.
6:59 p.m. Item sold on Internet, received payment in counterfeit check form

Saturday, October 24

1:22 a.m. 911 Caller heard footsteps by back door on Winfield Rd.; area secure
7:26 a.m. Caller heard gunshots by Dawson Pond; advised it is hunting season
1:05 p.m. Prank calls to residence on Wachusett St.
1:47 p.m. Neighbor's dog unleashed on Greenwood Parkway
7:55 p.m. Unknown car parked in driveway on Nola Dr.; owner will remove
10:23 p.m. Flooding problems at center intersection, under railroad bridge
10:48 p.m. Loud music on Colonial Dr.; residents advised to keep music down

Sunday, October 25

2:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in business lot on Main St.
3:00 a.m. Lockout of condo on Main St.
12:57 p.m. Resident lost plates
1:35 p.m. Complaint about dirt bike and two-wheelers trespassing on Stonehouse Road
4:19 p.m. Report of 15 kids on bikes and skateboards in Walgreen's parking lot; advised to move on
5:15 p.m. Citizen advised that dozens of skateboarders and kids on bikes used inappropriate language to passers-by
7:38 p.m. Children dropped off at 122 Shrewsbury St. without incident

Paxton

Saturday, October 24

9:09 a.m. Report of flat tire on vehicle, second time in a week, same tire, Spring Dr.

Princeton

Tuesday, October 20

1:09 p.m. Officer investigation, Town Hall Dr.
6:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
7:37 p.m. Disturbance, Main St.

Wednesday, October 21

1:16 p.m. Abandoned 911 call, investigated, Mountain Rd.
7:10 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Sharon Dr.

Thursday, October 22

8:14 p.m. Suspicious person, Sterling Rd.

Friday, October 23

12:40 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Worcester Rd.
2:40 a.m. Public service, Paugus Rd., Holden
10:43 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mountain Rd.

Saturday, October 24

9:42 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Bigelow Rd.
6:43 p.m. Annoying text messaging, Ball Hill Rd.
6:48 p.m. Publics service, Mirick Rd.

Sunday, October 25

10:57 a.m. Request for light dept., report of power out on Ball Hill Rd.
9:16 p.m. Caller from Colorado unable to contact husband; may be missing after hiking on the mountain. Husband contacted.
9:59 p.m. Assist Westminster PD with 911 hang-up call, Old Oak Ave.

Rutland

Monday, October 19

11:05 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about property boundary issues, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Assist other agency with information about individuals, Helen Ave.
1:32 p.m. Party upset about ongoing town issues, Main St.
4:49 p.m. Three dogs loose in neighborhood, Cameron Dr.
6:28 p.m. Person heard gunshots, Miles Rd.
6:35 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Tuesday, October 20

4:43 p.m. Complaint about four-wheelers, E. Hill Rd.
5:47 p.m. Caller reporting her dog was attacked by neighbor's dog, Maple Ave.
9:25 p.m. Person at station to file report about damaged tires, Main St.

Wednesday, October 21

9:28 a.m. Suspicious person at playground, Memorial Dr.
11:10 a.m. Report of two deer carcasses on side of road near cell tower, Campbell St.
1:44 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:48 p.m. Caller has collar that belongs to dog that is loose in neighborhood, Campbell St.

Friday, October 23

1:00 p.m. Report that someone may be stealing rocks from stone wall, Pleasantdale Rd.
1:02 p.m. Request for information regarding quarantine issue, Juniper Ln.
2:29 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:37 p.m. Caller reports golden retriever in her yard, Campbell St.
4:50 p.m. Person at station to discuss something taken from his yard, Main St.
5:12 p.m. Report that beagle escaped and was hit by car, then ran away. Owner looking for dog, Pommogussett Rd.

Saturday, October 24

5:08 p.m. Report of multiple gun shots coming from residence, Kenwood Dr.
7:20 p.m. Low hanging branch in Turkey Hill Rd.

Sunday, October 25

4:52 p.m. Report of two horses running down Rte. 56, Pommogussett Rd./Rebecca Ann Dr.
4:36 p.m. Welfare check on individual seen limping, Barre Paxton Rd.
10:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of beach, Victoria Ave.

Sterling

Monday, October 19

10:13 a.m. Loose dog, Belmont Dr.
1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding Halloween concerns
6:00 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Kendall Hill Rd.
7:38 p.m. Report of compressor running and loud music in area of new development. Sandy Ridge Rd.

Tuesday, October 20

12:10 p.m. Escort individual to Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
1:49 p.m. Caller reports dog followed him along the Rail Trail, Waushacum Ave.
4:00 p.m. Officer investigation, regarding missing pink bicycle, Newell Hill Rd.
10:26 p.m. Assist Mass. State Police with possible stolen truck, crashed on I-190, possibly from Ashton Ln.
11:45 p.m. Caller reporting a Mass. State Police trooper at his door inquiring about stolen vehicle, Ashton Ln.

Wednesday, October 21

8:23 a.m. Caller observed a male subject possibly trying to break into home, Beaman Rd. Found to be contractor replacing a window
12:30 p.m. Report of cat up tree, Sholan Ter.
3:31 p.m. Officer wanted, man trespassing in maintenance area, Leominster Rd.
4:24 p.m. Request for animal control officer about some type of animal damaging house, Princeton Rd.
9:48 p.m. Dog found on Muddy Pond Rd. Owner notified

Friday, October 23

8:50 a.m. Caller reports people in parking lot switching license plates, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:57 a.m. Bear roaming neighborhood Pamela Ln.
8:57 p.m. Officer wanted at school for student attending dance, Boutelle Rd.

Saturday, October 24

1L18 p.m. Missing St. Bernard dog from home, James Rd. Dog returned home

Sunday, October 25

1:59 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle parked at end of driveway, Redemption Rock Trl.
2:24 a.m. Person receiving several text messages and phone calls, Wilder Rd.
4:40 a.m. Someone punched large hole in inflatable pumpkin on caller's front lawn, Justice Hill Rd.
8:19 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding his mail box being lifted, Rowley Hill Rd.
10:25 a.m. Report of bull dog running, Rowley Hill Rd.
11:22 p.m. Report of people throwing eggs at vehicles, possibly around the light department, Main St.