Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):

Monday, July 13

9:41 a.m. Caller wants officer to witness damage to vehicle in parking lot
10:36 a.m. 911 hangup from Pleasant St.; accidental
10:38 a.m. Well-being check on senior on Wachusett St.; all is well
10:27 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle leaving car dealership

Tuesday, July 14

4:59 a.m. Fox in area of Salisbury St. and Putnam Rd.
8:47 a.m. Someone throwing rocks into bottom of pool on Mason Rd.
9:05 a.m. Bike in the road on Main St.
9:47 a.m. Caller reports people having a hard time crossing crosswalk
3:19 p.m. Loose German shepherd on Nola Dr.
5:43 p.m. Caller asking if driver is responsible for passenger drinking alcohol in the vehicle
6:12 p.m. Individual taken into protective custody
8:17 p.m. Caller reports someone cut down hammock in back yard on Princeton St.
10:13 p.m. Two windows open at high school

Wednesday, July 15

1:51 a.m. Caller reports vehicle struck cone on Highland St.
4:06 a.m. Dog barking for an hour on Bullard St.
5:41 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle with person who appears to be asleep at high school; person waiting for building to be opened
10:22 a.m. Paving crew blocking lane on Highland Street
12:05 p.m. Underground cable torn up at Fox Hill Dr. and Salisbury St.
1:13 p.m. Wachusett St. resident reported vehicle seen near house heading out of town
3:32 p.m. 911 teenage boy hit by motor vehicle on Highland St.
4:49 p.m. 911 motor vehicle accident in front of residence on Highland St.
5:38 p.m. Inquiry regarding whether anyone found a cat

Thursday, July 16

2:25 a.m. Dog barking in Doyle Rd. area
2:48 a.m. Dog barking incessantly on Birch Ave.
8:38 a.m. Attempt to speak with resident regarding trash on Main St.
9:47 a.m. Peace restored on Lincoln Ave.
11:39 a.m. 911 Kids banging on windows at Main St. business
8:28 p.m. Kids skateboarding off steps into Rte. 31 in front of library

Friday, July 17

1:29 a.m. Two suspicious individuals on bikes on Main St.
1:40 a.m. Purse reported thrown out of vehicle at light at Rte. 31 and Rte. 122
6:27 a.m. Suspicious parties on Wachusett St. picking up rocks
1:40 p.m. Animal problem on Parker Rd.
3:36 p.m. Reservoir security requests assistance with two boaters on Quinapoxet Reservoir
9:42 p.m. Fireworks in area of Wachusett St. reported
11:33 p.m. Injured porcupine found

Saturday, July 18

1:26 a.m. Party going through vehicle with flashlight on Main St. reported; ok, vehicle belongs to individual
5:31 a.m. 911 Power outage on Miles Ave. after loud pop heard; wire appears to be down; light dept. informed
12:26 p.m. Teens soliciting adults to buy them tobacco products at Main St. businesses
1:00 p.m. Report of firecrackers in the area on bikes behind Honey Farms; unfounded
6:08 p.m. 911 Dog in road on Salisbury St.
7:23 p.m. Youth fell off bike in Subway lot
9:54 p.m. Loud music on Fox Hill Dr. reported
11:05 p.m. Second report of loud music on Fox Hill Dr.
11:26 p.m. Suspicious person walking on Salisbury St., wearing all black, carrying backpack
11:52 p.m. Power outage on Mill St., blown transformer

Sunday, July 19

12:25 a.m. Suspicious individual with backpack behind light dept.
9:06 a.m. Debris in roadway on Shrewsbury St.
12:40 p.m. Suspicious person on Brattle St. walked into yard, confused
1:37 p.m. Lockout of home on Wilde Willow Dr.
4:16 p.m. Tree and wire down on Salisbury St. blocking lane of travel
7:55 p.m. Caller reports cat attacked by another cat; question about rabies
8:23 p.m. 911 Report of fireworks in area of Eagle Lake Beach
10:06 p.m. Lines sparking on side of Mountview School
10:40 p.m. Elderly caller having battery issues with CO detector
10:59 p.m. Woodridge Rd. resident reports phone call from young person saying mother fell down; said she was from Shrewsbury; Shrewsbury Police advised

Paxton

Monday, July 13

8:07 p.m. Caller concerned about two individuals going door-to-door selling books, Crowningshield Dr.
8:22 p.m. Report of vehicle driving around behind school, West St.

Tuesday, July 14

4:28 p.m. Chocolate Labrador found on West St. Owner contacted
9:14 p.m. Wire with cans tied to it and rocks placed across road, Sunset Ln.

Wednesday, July 15

10:00 a.m. Fire department rescued cat from tree near Grove St. fields; cat back home
11:57 a.m. Vehicle damaged from falling branch from work done by tree workers, West St.
3:10 p.m. Suspicious white truck in driveway of pumping station, Pleasant St.

Friday, July 17

4:38 p.m. Person at station for follow-up, West St.

Saturday, July 18

11:16 a.m. Erratic operator heading from Rutland to Paxton, Richards Ave.

Sunday, July 19

1:29 a.m. Report of man "flipped out" and heading toward Paxton, Rte. 56N
10:25 a.m. Person locked out of residence, Richards Ave.
11:57 p.m. Loud bang and kids yelling at Jefferson Dr./Burtenmar Cir.

Princeton

Monday, July 13

9:06 a.m. Request for animal control officer, Hobbs Rd.
9:31 a.m. Assist fire department, Brooks Station Rd.
3:04 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Administration Rd.
3:15 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Worcester Rd.

Tuesday, July 14

9:31 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Calamint Hill Rd. S
6:20 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle, Hubbardston Rd.

Wednesday, July 15

12:35 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hickory Dr.
2:44 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Mirick/ Pine Hill Rds.
6:59 p.m. Assist fire department, Mountain Rd.
9:16 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Bullard Rd.

Thursday, July 16

1:54 p.m. Disturbance, Sterling Rd.
4:39 p.m. Trash/litter complaint, Worcester Rd.
8:01 p.m. Disturbance, gun shots, Sam Cobb Ln.

Friday, July 17

4:46 p.m. Suspicious person, Lovers Ln.

Saturday, July 18

6:32 p.m. Property found, Calamint Hill Rd. N
7:01 p.m. Narcotics, E. Princeton Rd.
7:52 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
10:19 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Sterling Rd.
10:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, E. Princeton Rd.

Sunday, July 19

6:58 a.m. Request for animal control officer, Hobbs Rd.

Rutland

Monday, July 13

7:32 a.m. Report of someone living in display shed at business, Main St.
10:27 a.m. Suspicious person in front of used car lot, Pommogussett/Bigelow Rds.
1:06 p.m. Report that family of birds was hit crossing Main St./Pleasantdale. Unable to find them
3:11 p.m. Person at station to meet with officer, Main St.
10:23 p.m. Motor vehicle hit moose, East County Rd./Wachusett St.
11:04 p.m. Report of loud music. Police break up party behind restaurant, Barre Paxton Rd.

Tuesday, July 14

4:05 p.m. Stray cat at home, Charnock Hill Rd.
9:25 p.m. Male sleeping in vehicle, Maple Ave.

Wednesday, July 15

10:35 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
10:50 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about merchandise ordered and not received, Pommogussett Rd.
3:53 p.m. Complaint about four-wheeler speeding through neighborhood. Also vehicle speeding on Juniper and Blueberry Lanes

Thursday, July 16

1:56 p.m. Caller wants animal control officer to keep neighborhood dogs and cats from using her backyard as a bathroom, Irish Ln.
2:06 p.m. Person complaining about loud drumming, Colonial Dr.
6:53 p.m. Erratic operator heading into center of town, Main St.
8:56 p.m. "Floor mop" dog loose in Barre Paxton Rd. area

Friday, July 17

12:29 a.m. Disturbance, Campbell St.
1:39 p.m. Caller concerned about well-being of caged dog, River Rd.
7:13 p.m. Jacket found in woods, Brunelle Dr.

Saturday, July 18

1:18 p.m. Dead cat in middle of Maple Ave.
4:46 p.m. Request for animal control officer for wounded dog, Miles Rd.
8:39 p.m. Possible gun shots or fireworks, Barre Paxton Rd.

Sunday, July 19

5:54 p.m. Family of foxes living in foreclosed home, Athens Ave.
6:20 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
7:58 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
10:09 p.m. Loose cow, Glenwood Rd.
10:58 p.m. Loud music in Highland Park Rd. area
11:38 p.m. Person shooting off fireworks, Laurelwood Rd.

Sterling

Monday, July 13

4:01 p.m. Tractor trailer versus sedan, Chocksett Rd./George Peeso Way. Truck rear-ended car
11:38 p.m. Two suspicious males wearing dark clothing, Maple St.

Tuesday, July 14

3:10 p.m. Report that Pomeranian-type dog attacked another dog, Matthew Ln.
3:45 p.m. Caller removed skateboard from middle of Goulding Rd.
7:20 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about no-trespass letter person won't accept, Leominster Rd.
9:04 p.m. Caller wants advice on what to do about fox at end of his driveway, Pamela Ln.

Wednesday, July 15

6:10 a.m. Low-hanging wire, Justice Hill Rd.
8:19 p.m. Caller concerned about daughter who hasn't returned from concert in Boston, Princeton Rd. Daughter located.
11:48 a.m. Report of worker turning around in driveway, Heywood Rd. Homeowner doesn't want them to.
1:48 p.m. Vehicles parked on both sides of Upper N. Row Rd. on bad curve; parking citations issued
2:29 p.m. Loose yellow Lab dragging leash, Ashton Ln.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious activity, car parked near gate to reservoir, kids walking up road with sleeping bags, Upper N. Row Rd.

Thursday, July 16

6:52 a.m. Ferret found in cage in front of station. Note attached: "Ffind me a home and a box of food," Main St.
12:41 p.m. Caller reports raccoon living under porch at home, Rowley Hill Rd.
4:37 p.m. Caller reports person sitting in vehicle on
Redemption Rock Trl./Burpee Rd. Has permission to do traffic count.
7:26 p.m. Report of non-resident vehicle parked in town beach lot, officer requested, Hall Ave.

Friday, July 17

8:26 a.m. Caller concerned about activities at home across the street, Redstone Hill Rd.
1:35 p.m. Report of fight in progress behind police station, Leominster Rd.
2:26 p.m. Assist citizen who lost load of mattresses, Worcester Rd.
4:17 p.m. Possible non-resident parked in lot at town beach, Hall Ave.

Saturday, July 18

10:37 a.m. Citizen calling about tree work on Osgood Rd., had hard time getting by in his vehicle
2:36 p.m. Tree work, vehicle blocking road, hard for vehicles to get by, Meetinghouse Hill/Stuart Rds.
3:00 p.m. Person bitten by dog and wants to know what to do, Lakeview Ave.
3:50 p.m. Report of giant turtle on front steps of home, Maple St.

Sunday, July 19

9:55 a.m. Injured hawk near swimming pool, Mellon Hollow Rd.
10:29 a.m. Dog loose, scared by bikes, Bird St.
3:21 p.m. Husky found at Crazy Corners, dog brought to station, Leominster Rd.
6:18 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about his car egged on N. Row Rd.
8:03 p.m. Officer wanted, three people went into woods on N. Row Rd.
1:06 p.m. Motor vehicle hit deer, Redemption Rock Trl.
11:12 p.m. Caller reports intruder in building at Sterling Country Club; employee returning for something, Albright Rd.

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