Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: there were 11 suspicious people or things.]

Holden

Monday, October 19

5:35 a.m. Loud music reported on S. Wachusett St.; from truck making deliveries; driver spoken to
8:21 a.m. MassHighway notified about crosswalk lights cycling at night
8:23 a.m. Vandalism to soccer fields at light department, car drove through fields
8:43 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. out
8:46 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle; no one with vehicle
9:16 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Quinapoxet St.
10:05 a.m. 911 Motor vehicle lockout on Mayo Dr.
10:24 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Manning St.
1:12 p.m. Kitten reported hit on Brattle St.
1:26 p.m. Suspicious incident on River St.
1:38 p.m. Construction crew causing traffic hazard on Brattle St.
1:56 p.m. Multiple papers in roadway, Blackberry by side of road; owner arrived
2:07 p.m. Driver struck corner of business on Reservoir St.
3:06 p.m. Caller concerned man denied access to her property for hunting is there
3:45 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Jackson St.
4:28 p.m. Sick cat on Highland St.
5:36 p.m. 911 Motor vehicle accident on Brattle Street
5:41 p.m. Suspicious man knocking on door on Jackson St.
10:16 p.m. 911 accidental dial

Tuesday, October 20

8:19 a.m. Possible bobcat sighting
8:29 a.m. Lockout on Main St.
8:56 a.m. Mutual aid to Paxton to take all their 911 calls as they move to new building
11:08 a.m. Holden St. man reported people in his home while he showered; left in pickup truck; truck stopped in West Boylston
2:28 p.m. Suspicious male fiddling with a car and possibly rolling joint on Shrewsbury St.
3:29 p.m. Caller reports she just hit dog
4:16 p.m. Dog found on Slipper Hill Lane
4:57 p.m. Damage to bird bath on Highland St.

Wednesday, October 21

2:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St. in McDonald's lot
7:31 a.m. Cable lines down on Mountview Drive, pulled down by tractor trailer unit
9:21 a.m. Contractor blocking one lane of traffic on Stanjoy St.
10:17 a.m. Contractor blocking traffic on Bullard St.
6:27 p.m. 911 Sheep in road on Salisbury St.; eventually contained
6:55 p.m. Report of gunshots heard on Chapel St.
7:27 p.m. Request for officer to speak to youths hanging around athletic department
8:35 p.m. Report of elderly gentleman driving 10 to 15 miles per hour on Salisbury St.
9:08 p.m. 911 Party involved in several verbal altercations at CRA; caller smelled alcohol

Thursday, October 22

8:37 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. not functioning properly
4:22 p.m. ATV and dirtbike reported driving up and down Fisher Rd.

Friday, October 23

12:26 p.m. 911 Man seen entering home with empty duffle and seen emerging with something in bag on Autumn Circle
4:20 p.m. Loose dog in road on Wachusett St.
5:33 p.m. Individuals reported in area of Dorothy Rd.
5:46 p.m. Request for well-being check on individual who hasn't been to work or picked up check; ok, will talk to employer
6:23 p.m. Male party selling oranges reported on Paugus Rd.
6:41 p.m. 911 Car on side of road backed into woods on Newell Rd.
6:59 p.m. Item sold on Internet, received payment in counterfeit check form

Saturday, October 24

1:22 a.m. 911 Caller heard footsteps by back door on Winfield Rd.; area secure
7:26 a.m. Caller heard gunshots by Dawson Pond; advised it is hunting season
1:05 p.m. Prank calls to residence on Wachusett St.
1:47 p.m. Neighbor's dog unleashed on Greenwood Parkway
7:55 p.m. Unknown car parked in driveway on Nola Dr.; owner will remove
10:23 p.m. Flooding problems at center intersection, under railroad bridge
10:48 p.m. Loud music on Colonial Dr.; residents advised to keep music down

Sunday, October 25

2:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in business lot on Main St.
3:00 a.m. Lockout of condo on Main St.
12:57 p.m. Resident lost plates
1:35 p.m. Complaint about dirt bike and two-wheelers trespassing on Stonehouse Road
4:19 p.m. Report of 15 kids on bikes and skateboards in Walgreen's parking lot; advised to move on
5:15 p.m. Citizen advised that dozens of skateboarders and kids on bikes used inappropriate language to passers-by
7:38 p.m. Children dropped off at 122 Shrewsbury St. without incident

Paxton

Saturday, October 24

9:09 a.m. Report of flat tire on vehicle, second time in a week, same tire, Spring Dr.

Princeton

Tuesday, October 20

1:09 p.m. Officer investigation, Town Hall Dr.
6:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
7:37 p.m. Disturbance, Main St.

Wednesday, October 21

1:16 p.m. Abandoned 911 call, investigated, Mountain Rd.
7:10 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Sharon Dr.

Thursday, October 22

8:14 p.m. Suspicious person, Sterling Rd.

Friday, October 23

12:40 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Worcester Rd.
2:40 a.m. Public service, Paugus Rd., Holden
10:43 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mountain Rd.

Saturday, October 24

9:42 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Bigelow Rd.
6:43 p.m. Annoying text messaging, Ball Hill Rd.
6:48 p.m. Publics service, Mirick Rd.

Sunday, October 25

10:57 a.m. Request for light dept., report of power out on Ball Hill Rd.
9:16 p.m. Caller from Colorado unable to contact husband; may be missing after hiking on the mountain. Husband contacted.
9:59 p.m. Assist Westminster PD with 911 hang-up call, Old Oak Ave.

Rutland

Monday, October 19

11:05 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about property boundary issues, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Assist other agency with information about individuals, Helen Ave.
1:32 p.m. Party upset about ongoing town issues, Main St.
4:49 p.m. Three dogs loose in neighborhood, Cameron Dr.
6:28 p.m. Person heard gunshots, Miles Rd.
6:35 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Tuesday, October 20

4:43 p.m. Complaint about four-wheelers, E. Hill Rd.
5:47 p.m. Caller reporting her dog was attacked by neighbor's dog, Maple Ave.
9:25 p.m. Person at station to file report about damaged tires, Main St.

Wednesday, October 21

9:28 a.m. Suspicious person at playground, Memorial Dr.
11:10 a.m. Report of two deer carcasses on side of road near cell tower, Campbell St.
1:44 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:48 p.m. Caller has collar that belongs to dog that is loose in neighborhood, Campbell St.

Friday, October 23

1:00 p.m. Report that someone may be stealing rocks from stone wall, Pleasantdale Rd.
1:02 p.m. Request for information regarding quarantine issue, Juniper Ln.
2:29 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:37 p.m. Caller reports golden retriever in her yard, Campbell St.
4:50 p.m. Person at station to discuss something taken from his yard, Main St.
5:12 p.m. Report that beagle escaped and was hit by car, then ran away. Owner looking for dog, Pommogussett Rd.

Saturday, October 24

5:08 p.m. Report of multiple gun shots coming from residence, Kenwood Dr.
7:20 p.m. Low hanging branch in Turkey Hill Rd.

Sunday, October 25

4:52 p.m. Report of two horses running down Rte. 56, Pommogussett Rd./Rebecca Ann Dr.
4:36 p.m. Welfare check on individual seen limping, Barre Paxton Rd.
10:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of beach, Victoria Ave.

Sterling

Monday, October 19

10:13 a.m. Loose dog, Belmont Dr.
1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding Halloween concerns
6:00 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Kendall Hill Rd.
7:38 p.m. Report of compressor running and loud music in area of new development. Sandy Ridge Rd.

Tuesday, October 20

12:10 p.m. Escort individual to Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
1:49 p.m. Caller reports dog followed him along the Rail Trail, Waushacum Ave.
4:00 p.m. Officer investigation, regarding missing pink bicycle, Newell Hill Rd.
10:26 p.m. Assist Mass. State Police with possible stolen truck, crashed on I-190, possibly from Ashton Ln.
11:45 p.m. Caller reporting a Mass. State Police trooper at his door inquiring about stolen vehicle, Ashton Ln.

Wednesday, October 21

8:23 a.m. Caller observed a male subject possibly trying to break into home, Beaman Rd. Found to be contractor replacing a window
12:30 p.m. Report of cat up tree, Sholan Ter.
3:31 p.m. Officer wanted, man trespassing in maintenance area, Leominster Rd.
4:24 p.m. Request for animal control officer about some type of animal damaging house, Princeton Rd.
9:48 p.m. Dog found on Muddy Pond Rd. Owner notified

Friday, October 23

8:50 a.m. Caller reports people in parking lot switching license plates, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:57 a.m. Bear roaming neighborhood Pamela Ln.
8:57 p.m. Officer wanted at school for student attending dance, Boutelle Rd.

Saturday, October 24

1L18 p.m. Missing St. Bernard dog from home, James Rd. Dog returned home

Sunday, October 25

1:59 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle parked at end of driveway, Redemption Rock Trl.
2:24 a.m. Person receiving several text messages and phone calls, Wilder Rd.
4:40 a.m. Someone punched large hole in inflatable pumpkin on caller's front lawn, Justice Hill Rd.
8:19 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding his mail box being lifted, Rowley Hill Rd.
10:25 a.m. Report of bull dog running, Rowley Hill Rd.
11:22 p.m. Report of people throwing eggs at vehicles, possibly around the light department, Main St.