Crime in suburbia

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Holden

Monday, July 20

2:04 a.m. Caller heard gunshots or fireworks on Causeway St.
8:17 a.m. Suspicious vehicle not familiar to neighbors in the area of Laurel Hill Lane; okay, private investigator working in the area
10:20 a.m. Caller about an incident that occurred last week
3:20 p.m. Party asking about ticket issued and how many days to pay it
6:07 p.m. Request for officer to check wires that are down on Quinapoxet St. to see if they are live or not; lines are on driveway and nothing blocking road
9:47 p.m. Caller reports hitting a deer
10:10 p.m. Report of people driving back and forth between liquor stores after being turned away
10:29 p.m. Bat in house on Shrewsbury Street

Tuesday, July 21

12:15 a.m. Well-being check requested for employee who didn't show up for work; okay, she called in earlier and got no response
9:43 a.m. Youths playing around Wachusett Fitness
1:41 pm. Construction motor vehicle crossed over into southbound lane
4:58 p.m. Caller inquiring about any cats found
5:35 p.m. Caller inquiring about person arrested on Quinapoxet St.

Wednesday, July 22

9:32 a.m. Princeton PD advised of deceased dog on Rte. 31
9:32 a.m. Caller from WRHS found cat
9:41 a.m. Worcester resident reports harassing phone calls from Holden resident
10:01 a.m. Tree crew working without detail on Shrewsbury St.
12:02 p.m. Walk-in concerned about removal of animal carcass
12:20 p.m. Customs and border protection in town for local check
2:42 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Malden St; okay, Jehovah's Witnesses
4:25 p.m. Skunk in yard on Somerset Lane caught in trap
4:32 p.m. Tree down blocking portion of street; tree warden contacted
5:59 p.m. Teenagers gathered in front of business on Main St. dispersed
7:35 p.m. Senior citizen missing; found at Big Y
8:12 p.m. Smoke behind Big Y reported; kids lighting firecrackers

Thursday, July 23

12:20 a.m. Dogs barking on High Ridge Rd.
1:09 a.m. 911 Report of bright light and noises coming from house near parking lot of church on Brattle St.; Worcester informed
4:01 a.m. Dome light on in car on Wentworth Dr.
4:28 a.m. Vehicle reportedly broken into by newspaper delivery person on Shrewsbury St.
9:24 a.m. Coyote carcass removed on Wachusett St.
1:41 p.m. Caller concerned about youths loitering in lot on Main St.; group dispersed
1:49 p.m. Elevator phone hang-up from Starbard Building/town hall
6:37 p.m. Water coming up out of ground on Larkspur Rd.

Friday, July 24

7:58 a.m. Power outage on Parker Ave.; branch on wires, was on fire but now out
9:25 a.m. Flooding on Rte. 31
9:26 a.m. Red light out on Salisbury St.
11:06 a.m. Loose dogs on Rte. 68
12:43 p.m. Walk-in to report her Instant Message name compromised
9:17 p.m. Lost motorist on Main St.

Saturday, July 25

7:48 a.m. Several calls about cars parking on both sides of street for yard sale on Main St.
6:37 p.m. Holden resident's property left in Dartmouth

Sunday, July 26

8:30 a.m. Tree limb removed from Chapel St.
9:40 a.m. Caller having trouble with neighbor regarding property boundary
4:01 p.m. Walk-in with complaint about daughter
7:41 p.m. Vehicle parked in roadway on Main St.

Paxton

Monday, July 20

3:56 p.m. Person at station to report being attacked by a cat in her back yard, Pleasant St.
11:46 p.m. Elderly male upset over sleeping arrangements, Maple St.

Tuesday, July 21

No calls for service

Wednesday, July 22

8:14 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, West St.
1:48 p.m. Stray dog running in and out of traffic, Sawmill Rd.
5:57 p.m. Caller's washing machine broke, water flooding basement, needs assistance, Grove St.

Friday, July 24

12:07 p.m. Person on bike weaving in and out of traffic, Pleasant St.

Saturday, July 25

7:54 a.m. Caller reports dog on his porch looks lost, Pleasant St.
9:20 a.m. Assistance with motorcycle ride coming through town, Rte. 56 to Rte. 122
10:16 a.m. Caller concerned that stray dog in road may get hit, Pleasant St.
5:38 p.m. Dog running in and out of traffic, West St./ Holbrook Ln.
8:39 p.m. Person locked out of residence, Village Rd.
11:49 p.m. Caller complaining about loud party, Pond St.

Sunday, July 26

7:59 p.m. Someone putting items into Dumpster, West St.

Princeton

Monday, July 20

7:50 a.m. Request for animal control officer, Beaman Rd.
10:05 a.m. Assist other town department, Connor Ln.
3:06 p.m. Abandoned call, Esty Rd.; investigated
5:37 p.m. Suspicious incident, Goodnow Rd.

Tuesday, July 21

5:36 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hobbs Rd.

Wednesday, July 22

8:00 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mirick Rd.
10:05 a.m. Assist light department, Westminster Rd.
4:48 p.m. Assist fire department, Worcester Rd.
8:41 p.m. Disturbance, gun shots, Coal Kiln Rd.
9:25 p.m. Assist fire department, Worcester Rd.

Thursday, July 23

7:36 a.m. Request for animal control officer, Mountain Rd.

Friday, July 24

8:24 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Coal Kiln Rd.

Saturday, July 25

9:22 a.m. Request for light department, Sterling Rd.
3:36 p.m. Public service, Town Hall Dr.
5:29 p.m. Request for traffic control, Worcester Rd.
6:01 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.

Sunday, July 26

8:31 a.m. Summons served, Coal Kiln Rd.
8:37 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mirick Rd.
4:05 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
4:08 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
4:30 p.m. Fire investigation, Hickory Dr.

Rutland

Monday, July 20

6:24 p.m. Person at station to discuss bicycle received from neighbor, Tanglewood Cir.
6:49 p.m. Report of small raccoon in yard periodically, Maple Ave.

Tuesday, July 21

1:01 p.m. Tree across the road, Pleasantdale Rd.
4:31 p.m. Small tree limb sticking out into Barre Paxton Rd.
4:50 p.m. Branches sticking out into roadway, Barre Paxton Rd.

Wednesday, July 22

2:04 a.m. Youths walking in between homes on Marjorie Ln.
6:06 p.m. Caller advising that individual is now at home on Tanglewood Cir.
9:49 p.m. Assist motorist out of gas, E. County Rd.

Thursday, July 23

9:28 a.m. Officer wanted to discuss ongoing neighbor issues, Main St.
9:30 a.m. Person heard banging at door, no one there, Heritage Hill Dr.
10:46 a.m. Small German shorthair dog running down Rte. 68
2:38 p.m. Officer wanted, man trying to flag down motorists, Main/Maple Sts.
9:07 p.m. Missing dogs without collars, golden retriever and Labrador, Paddock Rd.

Friday, July 24

6:03 a.m. High water alarm, Miles Rd.
7:21 a.m. Irish setter running down Pommogussett Rd.
8:33 a.m. Officer wanted, Inwood Rd.
8:34 a.m. Report of incident with two dogs during night, Clealand Cir.
3:15 p.m. Dog on porch won't let person get near it, Marjorie Ln.
5:04 p.m. Person says she has evidence for police, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester
11:33 p.m. Caller reporting loud party, Skyline Dr.

Saturday, July 25

8:00 a.m. Stray chocolate Labrador in yard, Proprietor's Place
12:38 p.m. Report of man walking around boat ramp just staring at people, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:12 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, car hung up on hydrant, Miles Rd.
6:15 p.m. Parakeet found at swimming pool, Main St.
9:01 p.m. Water bubbling up from roadway, Beechwood Dr.

Sunday, July 26

1:15 a.m. Erratically driven vehicle with three girls "hooting and hollering" traveling from Hubbardston to Rutland, E. County Rd.
12:46 p.m. Missing cocker-poo, Prospect St.
7::49 p.m. Lost black dog with red collar, Summerhill Dr.
11:47 p.m. Hubbardston PD requesting back-up, Gardner Rd.

Sterling

Monday, July 20

7:35 a.m. Open window at building, Clinton Rd.
8:35 a.m. Report that tree company has traffic backed up on Kendall Hill Rd.
12:39 p.m. Officer wanted, Hall Ave.

Tuesday, July 21

3:39 a.m. Caller reports suspicious activity around house, Jill Ln.
8:43 a.m. English pointer broke leash and is loose, Lucas Rd. Very timid; later found

Wednesday, July 22

7:59 a.m. Window shot out by BB, Boutelle Rd.
10:45 a.m. Injured cat near dance studio, Leominster Rd.
11:00 a.m. Request for officer for obstinate child, Gates Rd.
2:34 p.m. Stray dog in yard, Newell Hill Rd.
4:13 p.m. Caller concerned about pile of tree debris close to travel lane, N. Row Rd.
6:29 p.m. Two people bitten by dogs, Justice Hill Cutoff. Dogs up-to-date on shots, will be quarantined

Thursday, July 23

9:06 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Boutelle Rd.
9:35 a.m. Report of large turtle in yard, Matthew Ln.
10:58 a.m. Caller concerned about baby skunk in yard, Chace Hill Rd.
12:58 p.m. Suspicious male on bicycle; went into business that caller thought was closed, Worcester Rd.
2:12 p.m. Truck parked on sharp curve, Upper N. Row Rd.
3:06 p.m. Caller locked out of residence, Wiles Rd.

Friday, July 24

1:13 p.m. Report that television was taken off wall of home, Wiles Rd.
1:41 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer, Boutelle Rd.

Saturday, July 25

8:19 a.m. Stray bloodhound in yard, Albright Rd.
8:57 p.m. Caller reports front door suddenly opened, Mellon Hollow Rd.

Sunday, July 26

2:56 p.m. Complaint about tree vehicles blocking Osgood Rd.
6:41 p.m. Caller reports her cat is salivating at the mouth, Muddy Pond Rd.
8:57 p.m. Woman with long red hair cutting through caller's yard, Kendall Hill Rd.
9:24 p.m. Officer investigation follow-up, Kendall Hill Rd.