Crime in suburbia

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Holden

Monday, June 29

1:21 a.m. 911 Suspicious pickup truck in driveway on South Rd.
2:04 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in light department parking lot
8:45 a.m. 911 Uncontrollable teen on Wachusett St.
9:59 a.m. Loud explosion heard on Duxbury Dr., then on Quinapoxet/Windy Ridge. Light Dept. aware
11:06 a.m. Assessors will be going around town this week
12:05 p.m. Suspicious people selling magazines or books on Avery Heights Dr.
1:10 p.m. Injured hawk on Reservoir St.
2:28 p.m. Two boys reported selling books/ magazines on Courtney Dr.
3:54 p.m. Complaint of suspicion of person siphoning gas
4:10 p.m. Bullet found in father's old belongings

10:32 p.m. Music too loud on Dorothy Ave.

Tuesday, June 30

1:17 p.m. Caller concerned about check written to kids collecting donations and selling magazines
12:21 p.m. 911 Skateboarders refuse to leave Mountview School
12:59 p.m. 911 hang-up from Main St.; trying to reach bank
5:31 p.m. Multiple calls of tree down on Putnam Rd.
7:02 p.m. 911 Suspicious motorcycle and truck at end of Mason Rd.
11:06 p.m. Fox seen on Putnam Rd.

Wednesday, July 1

10:22 a.m. Disabled tractor trailer in front of library
11:35 a.m. 911 Two-car motor vehicle accident on Main St.
1:48 p.m. Two car motor vehicle accident on Main St.
3:44 p.m. 911 Two-car motor vehicle accident on Main St.
5:59 p.m. Question about military/medical leave from individual being reported AWOL by his employer
7:15 p.m. Turtle crossing road in front of Police Department

Thursday, July 2

1:16 a.m. Report of several teens running through yard on Pinecroft Ave.
1:20 a.m. 911 Report of lawn chair set up in the middle of Salisbury St.
5:48 a.m. Inquiry about noise ordinance; someone emptying a dumpster at 5:30 a.m. every Thursday
7:24 a.m. Dog barking all night, Woodland Rd.
9:20 a.m. Camelot Circle resident reports fox problem
9:43 a.m. Tree crew blocking lane of Main St.; told to move off road
10:12 a.m. Youths moving cones and barrels at town pool on Salisbury St.; items placed in road during overnight shift
10:12 a.m. Complaint regarding dumpster on Fairview Ave. being emptied at 5:30 a.m.
11:35 a.m. Timber Lane resident concerned about foxes
11:51 a.m. Missing cat reported
1:00 p.m. Large dog on sidewalk near Mountview; belongs in neighborhood
1:38 p.m. Fox reported walking around on Driftwood Dr.
4:00 p.m. Report of individual lighting off fireworks
6:37 p.m. Suspicious person asking employees strange questions in Friendly's parking lot
9:50 p.m. 911 Someone moved traffic barrel into roadway to disrupt traffic on Salisbury St.
10:45 p.m. Loud offensive music reported from Mayflower Circle

Friday, July 3

2:17 a.m. Loud music and fireworks reported on Mayflower Circle
3:35 p.m. Caller asking what time parade starts; told no parade in Holden
7:36 p.m. Loose dog reported at Jefferson School
8:30 p.m. Youths skateboarding at Senior Center
11:25 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle coming from Paxton toward Holden

Saturday, July 4

1:26 a.m. Fireworks reported near cemetery on Main St.
4:38 a.m. 911 Report of neighbor lighting off fireworks on Paugus Rd.
9:00 a.m. 911 Report of black bear on Slipper Hill Lane
9:38 a.m. Large limb on tree near Bailey Rd.
12:34 p.m. Walk-in reports seeing black bear on Main St. two hours ago
8:30 p.m. Traffic light-crosswalk being triggered when no one's around at Subway on Main St.
9:19 p.m. Fireworks going off on Fox Hill Rd.
10:02 p.m. Family of foxes reported in yard
10:08 p.m. Fireworks reported on High St.

Sunday, July 5

1:46 a.m. Report of noisy gathering on Homestead Rd.
12:07 p.m. Citizen wondering if there's a band concert today
2:41 p.m. Small puppy missing from Malden St.
4:06 p.m. Caller asking about e-mail from IRS regarding refund; advised call IRS directly rather than sending info via e-mail
5:06 p.m. Propane tank missing from home; will contact gas company to see if they're responsible
9:04 p.m. 911 Report of kids throwing fireworks in road on Wyoming Dr.
9:56 p.m. Barking dog reported on Putnam Rd.
10:48 p.m. 911 Report of four sheep in road on Salisbury St.

Paxton

Thursday, July 2

8:16 p.m. Leicester Police advising of suspicious auto with four males wearing black gloves, Laurel St.

Saturday, July 4

12:24 p.m. Report of bull mastiff on Lawrence St.

Sunday, July 5

6:54 p.m. Suspicious pickup trucks, Pleasant St.

Princeton

Monday, June 29

4:25 p.m. Public service, Town Hall Dr.
6:20 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Houghton Rd.

Tuesday, June 30

10:10 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Gregory Hill Rd.
3:36 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Rte. 140 North
6:11 p.m. Suspicious incident, Allen Hill Rd.
7:54 p.m. Suspicious person, Mountain Rd.

Wednesday, July 1

5:16 a.m. Assist other police department, Main St.

Thursday, July 2

7:07 a.m. Suspicious person, Brooks Station Rd.
10:40 a.m. Lost/missing person, Bullard Rd.
2:45 p.m. Officer investigation, Town Hall Dr.
9:19 p.m. Request for light department, Westminster Rd.

Friday, July 3

12:30 a.m. Disturbance, Ball Hill Rd.
9:28 a.m. Assist other police department, Wachusett St., Holden
12:52 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Ridge Rd., Rutland
12:52 p.m. Assist other town department, Ridge Rd., Rutland

Saturday, July 4

2:26 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Brooks Station Rd.
3:56 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mountain Rd.
4:03 p.m. Request for animal control officer, East Princeton Rd.
6:08 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Sterling Rd.

Sunday, July 5

2:00 a.m. Assist Westminster Police Department, Wachusett Dr.
9:08 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Hubbardston Rd.
6:25 p.m. Suspicious person, Ball Hill Rd.
9:28 p.m. Open door/window, Worcester Rd.

Rutland

Tuesday, June 30

7:49 a.m. Complaint about trucks using "Jake brake" not in a natural way, Pleasantdale Rd. and Prospect St.
2:04 p.m. Person stole wood from side of garage, Barre Paxton Rd.

Wednesday, July 1

8:05 p.m. Caller reports hitting a deer, car is damaged, Pommogussett Rd.
8:10 p.m. Caller reports family of skunks has moved into garage, Fairview Ave.

Thursday, July 2

9:53 a.m. Complaint about loose dog, constantly barking, Highland Park Rd.
1:33 p.m. Snake in basement, Vista Circle
1:55 p.m. Resident upset with the conditions at the playground, equipment is being damaged by youths, Memorial Dr.
3:03 p.m. Caller reporting that someone used his Dumpster, Central Tree Rd.
8:02 p.m. Person came to station to report cars blocking other cars behind town hall, Main St.

Friday, July 3

8:25 a.m. Person came to station to speak with officer about suspicious behavior of contractor, Main St.
10:23 a.m. Report that vehicles are driving on lawns in the area and leaving tire marks, Ten Rod Rd.

Saturday, July 4

12:05 a.m. Report that dog fled during fireworks, Sassawanna Rd.
8:42 a.m. Homeowner reports that well pump is broken due to silt from the road and water is running into yard, Sassawanna Rd.
7:46 p.m. Loose cows, Pommogussett Rd.
11:30 p.m. Caller reports hitting dog that then took off, Pommogussett Rd.

Sunday, July 5

6:54 p.m. Paxton Police reports receiving calls about three pickups playing tag on Barre Paxton Rd.

Sterling

Tuesday, June 30

10:13 a.m. Escort requested, Worcester Rd.
1:22 p.m. Report of stray dog at beach, Hall Ave.
3:24 p.m. Person came to station to pick up paperwork, Leominster Rd.

Wednesday, July 1

8:36 a.m. Man sleeping under bridge, Muddy Pond Rd.

Thursday, July 2

9:33 a.m. Lost black and white dog, possibly sprayed by skunk, Worcester Rd.
12:05 p.m. Report of lost cat, Laurelwood Rd.

Friday, July 3

7:49 a.m. Report of baby falcon in back yard, appears to be injured, Boutelle Rd.
5:18 p.m. Missing black cat, Squareshire Rd.
8:54 p.m. Report of fireworks going off at house on Redstone Hill Rd.

Saturday, July 4

3:54 a.m. Person talking very loudly on cell phone, Charles Patten Dr.
9:38 a.m. Young hawk on the side of the road, unknown whether injured, Boutelle Rd.
9:07 p.m. Officer wanted, report of fireworks, Newell Hill Rd.
9:12 p.m. Officer requested for fireworks, Redstone Hill Rd.
9:19 p.m. Officer wanted, fireworks, Lakeshore Dr.
9:25 p.m. Request for officer regarding fireworks, Newell Hill Rd.
9:28 p.m. Request for officer, Heywood Rd.
9:28 p.m. Requesting officer assistance with fireworks, large boat loaded with fireworks ready to be lit, North Cove Rd.
9:32 p.m. Officer requested for fireworks in area of Osgood Rd.
9:43 p.m. Officer wanted, fireworks, Redstone Hill Rd.
10:36 p.m. Lancaster Police requesting assistance to Bolton fairgrounds for multiple fights in progress at rodeo, Route 117, Bolton

Sunday, July 5

7:34 a.m. Report of fireworks debris in yard, Blueberry Lane
8:07 a.m. Officer wanted, Blueberry Lane
9:24 p.m. Loose German shepherd, Worcester Rd./Boutelle Rd.
9:26 p.m. Report of people in orchard, Chamberlain Rd.