Friday, September 11, 2009

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):

Holden

Monday, August 31
12:12 a.m. Suspicious person on bicycle on Main St.
8:19 a.m. Deceased cat removed from Main St.
8:40 a.m. Caller with stray cat problems
9:21 a.m. House on Highland St. hit with eggs last night
9:58 a.m. Work crew blocking road on Chapel St.
10:07 a.m. Called residence to request removal of tree debris from road
3:05 p.m. Main St. business asking police to speak with boys asking them to leave parking lot; ongoing problem
3:09 p.m. Motorcycle knocked over during traffic stop
3:26 p.m. Caller requesting radar on Chapel St.
6:37 p.m. Traffic barrels in lane of travel on Salisbury St.
6:48 p.m. Youths on Bascom Parkway being loud and obscene; asked to move along
7:35 p.m. Large party with kids riding bicycles through yards
9:17 p.m. Mother calling about encounter her son had with officer earlier in the day
9:56 p.m. Three suspicious females on Johnson St.
10:59 p.m. 911 Report of suspicious vehicle driving around development slowly, passenger getting in and out
Tuesday, September 1
6:32 a.m. Patrol officer flagged down by pedestrian to complain about speeders on Birchwood Dr. and Brattle St.
11:57 a.m. Caller concerned about neighbor having a person sleep in back yard in tent for a few weeks
12:40 p.m. Party called regarding cone being in middle of the road on Main St.
2:53 p.m. Gunshots heard on rail trail
3:14 p.m. Report of a raccoon near town hall; gone on arrival
5:29 p.m. Neighbor dispute regarding signs on Colonial Rd.
5:44 p.m. Loose dog followed person on the rail trail
6:17 p.m. Kids on bikes acting suspiciously on Mason Rd.
Wednesday, September 2
12:53 a.m. Suspicious party with backpack on Shrewsbury St.
7:56 a.m. Caller about kitten in the neighborhood
10:26 a.m. Report of tree truck blowing through red light while fire department was trying to respond to an alarm
4:01 p.m. 911 Report of suspicious male near business on Main Street for past few days, looking in windows and vehicles
8:47 p.m. 911 accidental; meant to dial 411
Thursday, September 3
12:26 a.m. Report of loud gathering in apartments near Senior Center, someone screaming intermittently
10:38 a.m. Workers doing construction on Main St. causing traffic problems
11:27 a.m. Homeowner asking if he can enter house he rents to close windows; hasn't heard from tenant in a week
11:31 a.m. Complaint about cars parked over railroad tracks by Sunnyside Ave.
12:01 p.m. Branches covering stop sign at Chapel and Malden
1:28 p.m. Rutland reports erratic operator headed to Holden
6:57 p.m. Tree branches on Parker Ave. in roadway
8:04 p.m. Caller about friend possibly involved in bicycle accident
9:25 p.m. Cars reported speeding on Chapel St.
Friday, September 4
6:00 p.m. Neighbor problems on Holden St.
8:39 p.m. "International issue"
9:44 p.m. Sump pump alarm going off on Nelson St.
Saturday, September 5
12:10 a.m. Dog loose on Main St.
9:25 a.m. Bike reported missing
9:26 a.m. License plate missing
11:18 a.m. Suspicious person with metal detectors on Highland St.
1:29 p.m. Neighbor set up chairs on wrong side of property line on Holden St.
1:30 p.m. Caller from Nelson St. upset about response of water department to his complaint
4:05 p.m. Info regarding stolen bike
5:51 p.m. Two highly intoxicated teenagers reported on Quinapoxet St.
7:34 p.m. Report of fireworks, possibly on Mason Rd.
8:08 p.m. Woman reports bat in the house; referred to Critter Control
11:14 p.m. Two suspicious persons on Reservoir St.; okay, girls having sleepover
Sunday, September 6
2:14 a.m. 911 Caller reports hearing pops, possibly gun shots, on Wachusett St.
7:51 a.m. Caller inquiring when would be good time on Sunday during holiday weekend to start up chainsaw
2:25 p.m. Branch removed from road on Malden St.
7:55 p.m. 911 Twinbrooke Dr. resident heard gunshots; neighbor heard scream prior to gunshots; kids nearby say they heard shots but no scream
8:21 a.m. Youths on Main St.
9:44 p.m. 911 Brennan Way resident reports 40-50 gunshots
10:06 p.m. Report of gunshots near Holden St.

Paxton

Monday, August 31
5:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicles on Brooks Rd.; owner of property advised first that they do not have permission to be there, then said it's okay
6:24 p.m. Caller inquiring if Rutland has its own fire department; given number
10:02 p.m. Wilde Wood Dr. resident reports no water; water in bathrooms but not in kitchen; internal problem
Tuesday, September 1
1:26 p.m. Large branch hanging on Pleasant St.
2:00 p.m. Tractor trailer speeding on Rte. 56
6:50 p.m. Suspicious vehicle unattended in DPW lot
Thursday, September 3
8:40 a.m. Syringe found on West St.
Friday, September 4
8:36 p.m. 911 from Streeter Rd.; child playing with phone
Saturday, September 5
7:38 a.m. 911 Small dog in road on Pleasant St.
8:54 p.m. Fireworks reported on Lancelot Dr.
10:53 p.m. Lookout requested by Hubbardston PD

Princeton

Monday, August 31
6:04 a.m. Assist animal control officer, Sterling Rd.
10:43 a.m. Assist fire dept., Beaman Rd.
Tuesday, September 1
10:25 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Town Hall Dr.
8:03 a.m. Caller says she's locked behind gate at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, Mountain Rd.
Wednesday, September 2
7:28 a.m. Traffic control duty, Sterling Rd.
1:14 p.m. Public service, Beaman Rd.
Thursday, September 3
7:30 a.m. Traffic control duty, Sterling Rd.
9:01 a.m. Request for animal control officer, Redwood Dr.
Friday, September 4
6:23 p.m. Assist fire dept., Ball Hill Rd.
6:44 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Thompson Rd.
Saturday, September 5
11:09 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Matthews Ln.
4:01 p.m. Traffic control duty, Brooks Station Rd.
5:26 p.m. Public service, Rocky Pond Rd.
7:30 p.m. Traffic control duty, Mountain Rd.
Sunday, September 6
3:28 p.m. Public service, Goodnow Rd.
4:50 p.m. Public service, Rte. 140 N
6:15 p.m. Public service, Fitchburg Rd.
7:20 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
7:43 p.m. Suspicious person, Rte. 140 N

Rutland

Monday, August 31
12:13 p.m. Suspicious males in white pickup truck attempting to sell meat, Campbell St.
12:42 p.m. Report of injured possum, Kenwood Dr.
7:35 p.m. Gate open to Mass Highway sand pits
Tuesday, September 1
12:57 p.m. Request to speak with dog officer, Central Tree Rd.
3:56 p.m. Caller says someone left a litter of kittens in her driveway, Helen Ave.
4:23 p.m. Person came to station to speak with an officer, Main St.
5:34 p.m. Complaint about parking, Central Tree School
8:51 p.m. Person reports being contacted by individual who isn't the landlord and wants rent money, Maple Ave.
Wednesday, September 2
2:55 a.m. Transformer making a loud humming noise, Athens Ave.
11:32 a.m. Person came to station to speak with an officer, Main St.
1:42 p.m. Missing shepard puppy, Bushy Lane
2:14 p.m. Caller has Labrador mix dog in yard, has collar with rope attached, East County Rd.
Thursday, September 3
3:47 p.m. Report of a naked male sunbathing on his front porch, and kids are walking by on way to school, Maple Ave.
6:43 p.m. Person came to station to report losing a GPS system, Main St.
7:14 p.m. Person complaining about a neighbor banging on the walls, Maple Ave.
10:00 p.m. Report of small kitten in yard, Maple Ave.
11:51 p.m. Complaint about loud noise, Maple Ave.
Friday, September 4
8:36 a.m. Bank employee reports receiving crank calls, Main St.
8:45 a.m. Shitzu escaped from car on Rte. 68. Dog is pregnant, has no collar. Dog found later in day
4:22 p.m. Lost wallet and FID card, Main St.
6:16 p.m. Cars blocking road, Central Tree driveway
7:13 p.m. Juveniles brought into station to speak with officer, Main St.
Saturday, September 5
1:06 a.m. Report of loud party, threats overheard, Main St.
2:11 a.m. Fight at party, Main St.
8:02 a.m. Assist other police department with motorist who didn't pay for gas in Hubbardston, East County Rd.
4:47 p.m. Small dog found on East County Rd.
7:35 p.m. Person came to station to speak with officer, Main St.
7:43 p.m. Report of bus with lights left on, Rte. 68
9:37 p.m. Disturbance, Bethany Dr.
Sunday, September 6
7:15 p.m. Loud bang coming from house on East County Rd.
8:21 p.m. Report of people making threats, Main St.

Sterling

Monday, August 31
12:19 p.m. Caller concerned about bobcat that sits on her door step at night, Twine Rd.
Tuesday, September 1
9:25 a.m. Dead raccoon in roadway, Malvern Hill Rd.
1:53 p.m. Dog off leash and in neighbor's yard disturbing her dog, Sunset Dr.
6:55 p.m. Large male German shepherd with no collar in yard, Mellon Hollow Rd.
7:24 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about property (wood chipper) she wants returned to her, Leominster Rd.
Wednesday, September 2
7:53 a.m. Ongoing problem with cars parking at corner at school bus stop, person would like no-parking sign installed, Riverview Rd.
8:31 a.m. German shepherd loose in area of Legate Hill Rd.
12:58 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious activity at Oak Hill Cemetery, several men with large Ryder truck, Clinton Rd.
1:00 p.m. Escort individual to Osgood Rd.
1:36 p.m. 911 hang-up, officer confirmed accidental, Waushacum Ave.
3:16 p.m. Transport student to residence from school on Boutelle Rd.
9:46 p.m. Motorist reports suspicious activity by male climbing over gate, Metropolitan Rd.
Thursday, September 3
7:29 a.m. Three motor vehicles parked in posted "no parking" area, Riverview Rd./Greenland Rds.
Friday, September 4
8:07 a.m. Parking complaint, Riverview/Greenland Rds.
10:05 a.m. Skunk in yard, Newell Hill Rd.
8:50 p.m. Suspicious activity, car alarm sounding, Kitchener Rd.
Saturday, September 5
7:11 a.m. Horses running around near Albright and Country Club Blvd.
7:59 a.m. Possible scam for Publisher's Clearing House, Rowley Hill Rd.
9:13 a.m. Large loose dog, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
10:47 a.m. Assist citizen with car seat installation, Leominster Rd.
12:10 p.m. Complaint about large yard sale sign obstructing view, Gates/Worcester Rds.
1:31 p.m. Report of vehicle being driven very slowly, Redemption Rock Trl.
1:52 p.m. Suspicious activity, possible shooting, Acorn Way
3:01 p.m. Person at station reporting men in area asking people for $400, telling them they'll receive $2.5 million in return, Albright Rd.
4:53 p.m. Group of youths in back of school, Boutelle Rd.
8:41 p.m. Group of kids playing guitars at gazebo, Main St.
Sunday, September 6
5:37 a.m. Officer wanted to check out strange noise in home, Wilder Rd.
2:37 p.m. Caller reports someone running a dirt bike near pond, Lucas Rd.
5:25 p.m. Disturbance/noise complaint, Westland Farm Rd. Parties making noise on Stuart Pond. Loud band, snowmobiles/4-wheelers run by people without helmets, open containers on the street, homeowner advised of infractions
8:28 p.m. Caller requesting to speak with officer regarding threats, Holden Rd.
8:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in front of home, Holden Rd.
9:32 p.m. Caller reports loud noise, possibly shotgun, John Dee Rd.
9:45 p.m. Loud noise, possibly fireworks or gun shots, Main St.

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