Crime in suburbia

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Holden

Monday, March 2

1:08 a.m. Motor vehicle with no plates on Main St.
1:21 a.m. Suspicious person in lot on Main St.; OK, just walking home
2:19 a.m. Vehicle obstructing snow removal on Wyoming Dr.
4:48 a.m. Several inquiries about school cancellations
8:54 a.m. Complaint about road conditions on Greenwood Parkway
9:08 a.m. Car parked in road on Arizona Ave.; car moved
12:51 p.m. Report of kids throwing snowballs on Princeton St.; parents spoken with
1:46 p.m. Plow driver pushing snow across road on Wachusett St.
3:52 p.m. Caller reports someone tried to steal license plate

Tuesday, March 3

2:58 a.m. Operator asleep in motor vehicle by the side of Shrewsbury St.; waiting for business to open
5:31 a.m. Homeowner on Marlen Rd. says there are footprints in the snow
9:47 a.m. Report of person taken from nursing home against his will by daughter; spoke with daughter and social services,
all set
2:11 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot on Shrewsbury St.
4:19 p.m. 911 Cable worker reports resident accusing him of stealing a laptop; laptop found during phone call
5:22 p.m. 911 Caller reports incident with cable worker from earlier call
6:12 p.m. Plate lost at WRHS retrieved
9:22 p.m. Caller regarding ankle bracelet son is wearing; router turned off
11:59 p.m. Suspicious person at church on Shrewsbury St.

Wednesday, March 4

1:56 p.m. Attempted warrant arrest on Nelson St.; mother says suspect hasn't been around for weeks
2:48 p.m. Suspicious vehicle blocking part of Highland St.; delivering phone books
6:51 p.m. House paintballed on Wachusett St.

Thursday, March 5

8:29 a.m. Coyote sighting on Lexington Circle; also, dead skunk on Malden St.
12:23 p.m. Male in van sitting in front of residence on Holden St.
3:21 p.m. Caller regarding beetles; advised to check Web site
4:32 p.m. House hit by paintballs
4:45 p.m. 911 Caller wants phone number for party from Hubbardston; advised to call 411

Friday, March 6

2:26 a.m. Dead cat on Heather Circle
12:05 p.m. 911 Caller just terminated, boss giving him a hard time
1:21 p.m. Resident returned home to Centerwood Dr. home, door open; says it was locked; house checked, no one in it
9:18 p.m. Deer hit on Salisbury St.

Saturday, March 7

12:58 a.m. Disturbance reported in parking lot on Main St.; animated conversation
12:53 p.m. 911 Report of person doing dancing/karate moves with stick behind business on Main St.
12:58 p.m. Kids hitting rocks with bats into road on Main St.
3:53 p.m. Seven-year-old boy returned home from school to find no one home; father confused about release time [Editor's note: Holden had school on Saturday, March 7, to make up for days lost during December ice storm.]
4:00 p.m. Deceased deer on Salisbury St.
6:10 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle accident on Main St.
10:24 p.m. Occupants of vehicle threw eggs at vehicle on Bjorklund St.; vehicle headed toward Holden

Sunday, March 8

8:57 a.m. 911 Railroad tie on Quinapoxet St.; removed from roadway, not a railroad tie
11:26 a.m. Caller reports discarded pole leaning on existing pole; explained this is common practice
11:53 a.m. Caller reports neighbor using chainsaw in an unsafe manner
12:09 p.m. Teen walking on sidewalk near Mountview
3:18 p.m. Dead deer on Salisbury St.
7:17 p.m. Caller inquiring about how to dispose of old ammunition
9:00 p.m. 911 Report of 20-year-old male stopping traffic and going door to door for money; needed fuel

Paxton

Monday, March 2

3:40 p.m. Car into pole, South St.
3:59 p.m. Walk-in to station regarding a plow truck that might be town owned, that caused her to spin out, Nanigian Rd. No damage to motor vehicle.

Tuesday, March 3

2:30 p.m. Loose beagle on Grove St.
3:28 p.m. Caller advising there was a coyote in her backyard on Saturday. Told to call back if animal appears again and appears aggressive.

Wednesday, March 4

8:59 a.m. Grandson is locked in car, Glenellen Rd.
11:25 a.m. Suspicious male walking near Dunkin' Donuts, driven to Worcester line.
4:57 p.m. Caller advising of turkey that was hit by a motor vehicle, Pleasant St.
7:27 p.m. Finance Committee member requesting an officer to the gym to ask that loud music be turned down. It is interrupting their meeting.

Thursday, March 5

5: 39 p.m. Caller advising of ongoing issue with loose Rotweiler, Howard St.

Friday, March 6

10:05 a.m. Caller requesting help with her water meter, Pleasant St.
1:48 p.m. Housekeeper, Shenandoah Dr., said burglar alarm went off but there is no emergency.
10:57 p.m. Suspicious auto, Paxton Marketplace. Party spoken to.

Saturday, March 7

3:30 p.m. Caller found dog without owner in Boynton Park. Said she will watch the dog until the owner can be contacted.
5:05 p.m. Caller reporting missing dog. Dog described as white mix with yellow polka dots
7:56 p.m. Paxton Sports Center requesting check on a car in their parking lot
11:00 p.m. Suspicious auto at Paxton Market Place

Sunday, March 8

1:21 a.m. Teens removed from in front of Paxton Liquor Store. Transported to Worcester line. Parents say it is okay to take cab from there

Princeton

Monday, March 2

12:03 a.m. Request for highway department
3:50 p.m. Request for light department, Mirick Rd./Pine Hill Rd.
11:24 p.m. Request for light department, Mirick Rd.

Tuesday, March 3

5:42 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Wheeler Rd./Ralph Rd.
7:34 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Brooks Station Rd.

Thursday, March 5

2:45 a.m. Lost person, Fitchburg Rd. Person located

Friday, March 6

9:32 p.m. Suspicious incident, Hubbardston Rd.

Saturday, March 7

3:43 p.m. Public service, Redwood Dr.
8:32 p.m. Request for light department, Worcester Rd.

Sunday, March 8

12:45 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Houghton Rd.
3:18 p.m. Request for light department, Esty Rd.

Rutland

Monday, March 2

5:45 p.m. Small black car parked in front of building, Johnson Way
9:32 p.m. Attempt to serve warrant, Campbell Ct.

Tuesday, March 3

10:37 p.m. Person reporting that someone towed vehicle into their yard and left it, Bushy Ln.

Wednesday, March 4

10:36 a.m. Caller''s dogs barked and she found footprints in snow close to her home, Prescott St.
5:12 p.m. Person asking police to check on vehicle parked on Johnson Way

Thursday, March 5

6:18 p.m. Person to speak with officer about suspicious male walking in area when children are waiting for bus, Watson Ln.

Friday, March 6

11:55 a.m. Complaint of poor business practices at business, Barre Paxton Rd.

10:20 p.m. Complaint of barking dog, Highland Park Rd.

Saturday, March 7

9:18 a.m. Two golden retrievers in the roadway, E. County Rd./Locke Rd.
6:22 p.m. Report of possible goings-on in Worcester involving family member, referred to Worcester PD
9:11 p.m. Caller concerned her dog may have fallen through ice, Finn Park Rd.

Sunday, March 8

5:56 a.m. Report of dog lying in roadway, Pommogussett/ East County Rds.
3:53 p.m. Elderly male out fishing on ice that doesn't look safe, Fisherman's Rd.

Sterling

Monday, March 2

5:16 p.m. Report that snow and debris are being pushed into middle of the road, Malvern Hill Rd.

Tuesday, March 3

9:30 a.m. Assist citizen, Worcester Rd.
7:45 p.m. Summons served. Leominster Rd.
9:51 p.m. Report that hatchet was thrown through the rear window of vehicle parked in driveway on Elliott Rd.

Wednesday, March 4

1:49 a.m. Report that street sign is missing, ripped from telephone pole, Gibbons Dr.

Thursday, March 5

9:30 a.m. Request to speak with officer about copies left at library, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
9:47 a.m. Person reporting footprints in the snow in field on John Dee Rd.
2:33 p.m. Loose dog, Johnson Rd.

Friday, March 6

8:54 a.m. Juvenile offenses, Boutelle Rd.
11:53 a.m. Child left school, Boutelle Rd.
1:51 p.m. Youth has taken off from school again, Boutelle Rd.
3:50 p.m. Black Labrador dog running down Kendall Hill Rd.
4:58 p.m. Cow running on Clinton Rd.
5:40 p.m. Black dog chasing vehicles, Kendall Hill Rd./Tara Lane

Saturday, March 7

8:45 p.m. Suspicious activity, Beverly Dr.

Sunday, March 8

3:53 p.m. General offenses, Leominster Rd.