Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):

Editor's notes:

There were 19 suspicious items this week.

Details of arrests are omitted. To paraphrase Pogo, people are presumed innocent until caught.

Holden

Monday, November 2

12:35 a.m. Motor vehicle in parking lot with dome light on, Main St.
1:58 a.m. Well-being check at Colony Retirement Home; resident heard bump upstairs
6:36 a.m. Two vehicles in area of Eagle Lake; gunshots heard
7:17 a.m. Dog hit and killed, Anderson Ave./Clark St.
8:34 a.m. Large dog found at Holden Recreation, Salisbury St.
10:43 a.m. Suspicious person riding bike, Harris St.
2:45 p.m. Large explosion, Mayflower Cir.; transformer blew
3:12 p.m. Bathroom fixtures on Sterling Rd.
4:37 p.m. Report of person at business requesting someone fax painkiller prescriptions, Main St.; became agitated when questioned and left
5:01 p.m. Bicycle left on property all day at Light Dept., Holden St.
9:04 p.m. Nursing home resident reports call button not working; nurse’s station advised

Tuesday, November 3

8:06 a.m. 911 hang-up from doctor’s office; accidental
12:21 p.m. Caller reports operator of motor vehicle yelled at him because of tailgating; headed toward Paxton; Paxton PD advised
3:33 p.m. 911 hang-up from town pool phone; no one around
4:18 p.m. Vehicle reportedly parked in handicap zone at WRHS every Tuesday and Thursday
5:57 p.m. Driver struck large rock in road on Reservoir St. causing damage to vehicle; no large rock found on Reservoir, but found on Bailey Rd.; moved rock
7:03 p.m. Lost dog
10:54 p.m. Female causing disturbance at Main St. apartment; sent on her way

Wednesday, November 4

8:27 a.m. Water main break, Nola Dr.
8:59 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with individual sleeping in it, Wachusett St.
9:29 a.m. Walk-in regarding gun ownership transfer
11:41 a.m. Dog found
12:26 p.m. Resident successfully reunited with dog, and extremely happy about it
12:33 p.m. Suspicious incident on Shady Ln.; truck in area selling food
12:46 p.m. Individual picking decorative berries, Shrewsbury St.
12:54 p.m. 911 alarm from WRHS; student stuck in elevator, escaped unharmed

Thursday, November 5

1:20 a.m. Caller reports neighbors leave dogs out all night and they bark, Raymond St.
2:18 a.m. Vehicle repossession, Sterling Rd.
8:10 a.m. Female driving erratically, Main St.; also exited vehicle and threatened another driver
1:16 p.m. Vehicle parked in oncoming traffic lane on River St.; just looking at the view
1:18 p.m. Suspicious truck with stove in back on side of road
2:33 p.m. Report of coyote in field near Arizona Ave.
5:00 p.m. Small fight in front of senior center

Friday, November 6

2:02 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle behind business, Main St.
3:12 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Zottoli Rd.
3:17 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle behind Holden Pool; waiting to make a pick-up
4:21 a.m. Worcester PD officer’s personal vehicle broken into
11:14 a.m. Party struck hawk, Wachusett St.; bird in road, injured
1:54 p.m. Sign blocking view, Colonial Rd.
5:03 p.m. Complaint regarding NSTAR construction area not well marked or lit, Holden St.
8:19 p.m. Group of kids behind senior center, Main St.; in back field, ran when cruiser pulled up. Officer found about seven kids and advised it was OK to hang out as long as they aren’t dong anything wrong, and to stay away from gazebo

Saturday, November 7

11:17 a.m. American flag wrapped around flag pole, may rip off, Big Y Plaza; fire dept. notified
12:11 p.m. Delivery business warned for second time, about parking in handicapped spot
1:55 p.m. Mountain bike in pile of leaves on side of road near Dawson Rec. Area, Salisbury St.
2:40 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Alden Hill, Blair Rds.
3:23 p.m. 911 hang-up, Honey Farms pay phone, Main St.; no answer on call back
4:35 p.m. Paxton PD calling about truck parked at Preservation Ln., looks like hunters; advised seems to be suitable area for hunting
6:14 p.m. Rail Trail walker found business card left on his windshield for North East White Pride group, River St.; left card at police station

Sunday, November 8

1:13 a.m. Father posting bail
2:55 a.m. Prisoner released
9:47 a.m. Family issue, Main St.
12:34 p.m. Suspicious incident, someone drilling neighbor’s door; OK, winterizing bank-owned property

Paxton

Monday, November 2

3:54 p.m. Female reporting man at her home attempting to sell windows, Sherbrooke Dr.

Tuesday, November 3

10:35 a.m. Large dog, possibly Great Dane or dalmatian, ran into woods near Moore State Park

Wednesday, November 4

11:15 a.m. Caller’s dog attacked by unknown animal or animals and died from its injuries, Brigham Rd.

Thursday, November 5

No calls for service

Friday, November 6

1:13 a.m. Assist fire dept., Sunset Ln.
1:45 a.m. Follow-up investigation, Sunset Ln.
4:50 a.m. Follow-up investigation regarding fire alarm at school, Sunset Ln. Arrest: ... setting false alarm, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct
10:13 a.m. Caller wants to know if town has ordinance regarding dog defecating on his lawn, Camp St.; referred to animal control

Saturday, November 7

10:05 a.m. Fifteen-year-old Oxford male inquiring if his parents has right to bring him home should he leave; subject did not want to talk to Oxford PD, seemed nervous. Advised Oxford PD of call
1:51 p.m. Burglar/holdup alarm, Nanigian Rd.; front door and kitchen glass broken. False alarm; front door blown open by wind.
4:20 p.m. Large amount of hunters assembling on roadway; caller does not believe they should be hunting in area, Preservatrion Rd.; Holden PD advised
5:18 p.m. Vehicle hit deer, Rte. 56; no injuries
8:04 p.m. Report of five or six juveniles playing in traffic, Pleasant St.

Sunday, November 8

8:26 p.m. Caller received call from Wachusett Pop Warner Football, believes it could be a scam; Holden PD reports organization is fundraising in manner described

Princeton

Monday, November 2

7:47 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Ball Hill Rd.
7:50 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Worcester Rd.

Tuesday, November 3

7:45 a.m. Traffic control duty, Sterling Rd.
7:46 p.m. Officer investigation, Ball Hill Rd.

Wednesday, November 4

11:23 a.m. Request for traffic control, Ball Hill Rd.
3:13 p.m. Traffic control duty, Ball Hill Rd.

Thursday, November 5

6:35 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.

Friday, November 6

5:00 p.m. Public service, Town Hall Dr.

Saturday, November 7

4:04 p.m. Suspicious incident, Whitaker Ln.
5:50 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Worcester Rd.
7:13 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Town Hall Dr.

Sunday, November 8

6:48 a.m. Burglar alarm, Calamint Hill Rd. N
Princeton Police assisted at one emergency medical call.

Rutland

Monday, November 2

10:12 a.m. Assist Stoneham PD trying to locate individual regarding illegal dumping, Edith Ln. No longer lives there
10:17 a.m. Caller reporting suspicious incident regarding his dog. Two tags missing from collar, Peters Ave.
10:41 a.m. Person at station for fingerprinting, Main St.
8:04 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Tuesday, November 3

7:52 a.m. Tractor trailer hasn’t covered its full load of wood chips and they’re blowing all over Main St.
8:40 a.m. Report of large number of people living in home, yard full of trash, put up large sign with spotlight. Caller concerned about animals living there, Carly Cir. Referred to building inspector and board of health
9:55 a.m. Officer provided with information from school, Main St.
12:50 p.m. Golden retriever in yard, Campbell St.
2:17 p.m. Wire across road, power line, dangerous for motorists, Main St. National Grid advised
4:03 p.m. Caller reporting someone trespassing on his property, Maple Ave.
4:15 p.m. Suspicious activity, two males asked to leave area behind building, Main St.
4:44 p.m. Doctor’s office reporting dog bite that occurred Nov. 1, Main St.
9:36 p.m. Report of gunshots behind house, Glenwood Pl.
11:31 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle, Main St.

Wednesday, November 4

8:31 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about getting his guns back, Main St.
9:15 a.m. Quarantine notice served, Main St.
1:46 p.m. Sray dog on property at Main St./Kenwood. Same dog loose several times
3:37 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
4:02 p.m. Assist with key to DPW lot so person can pick up wood chipper, Pommogussett Rd.
4:51 p.m. Report of gun shots fired behind house, Karen Way
7:42 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
9:00 p.m. Report that someone is working on a house and making lot of noise, Marjorie Ln.
9:34 p.m. Report of lots of yelling, Maple Ave.

Thursday, November 5

9:03 a.m. Abandoned blue bicycle behind Community Center, Glenwood Rd.
2:08 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Muschopauge Rd.
3:01 p.m. Bus company requesting assistance with student causing disturbance, Clealand Cir.
6:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer Main St.

Friday, November 6

6:10 a.m. Report of loose cows, Pommogussett Rd.
8:00 a.m. Assist other PD with information on individual, Main St.
8:24 a.m. Loose cows in road, Main St.
9:01 a.m. Report of canister on side of road, Main St./Nancy Dr.
10:29 a.m. Assist other PD about an individual.
Accompany two officers to Maple Ave. with warrant
3:36 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
6:07 p.m. Assist fire dept., Sassawanna Rd.

Saturday, November 7

9:25 a.m. Person reports losing three hunting arrows on Rail Trail
6:50 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Sunday, November 8

10:25 a.m. Request that police observe activity at location, East County Rd.
Rutland Police responded to two automated burglar alarms.

Sterling

Monday, November 2

12:16 a.m. Report of two vehicles driven around with lights off and four individuals walking under street light, Redstone Hill Rd.
8:30 a.m. Dead cat on side of Maple St.
9:54 a.m. Neighbor’s dog in yard and in the trash, Waushacum Ave.
4:36 p.m. Fraud. Caller receiving calls from Jamaica regarding $1 million win, Kitchener Rd.
10:58 p.m. Caller found chocolate Labrador in his driveway. Will keep overnight, Mortimer Rd.

Tuesday, November 3

9:33 a.m. Concern about puppy left outdoors in the cold, Kendall Hill Rd.
10:57 a.m. Golden retriever wandering neighborhood, Sandy Ridge Rd.
4:37 p.m. Loose husky running through yard, Holden Rd.
6:45 p.m. Parking violation, Meetinghouse Hill
7:21 p.m. Caller hit deer, Princeton/Beaman Rds.
8:08 p.m. Request that officer check building because of burglar alarm and lights on where there shouldn’t be any lights on, Chocksett Rd.
9:12 p.m. Suspicious activity, caller heard glass breaking, Osgood Rd.

Wednesday, November 4

9:32 a.m. Barking dog complaint, Holden Rd.
9:38 a.m. Suspicious male walking around house, Pineview Rd.
4:02 p.m. Suspicious parked grey/black pickup truck, John Dee Rd.
5:30 p.m. Caller asking for reports of injured dog in area of Redemption Rock Trl.; is looking for dog she hit

Thursday, November 5

11:00 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer; someone threw pumpkin at truck, North Row Rd.
3:47 p.m. 911 hang-up, Sunset Dr. Confirmed accidental
3:49 p.m. Caller reports hole in picture window from pellet gun; pellet stuck in window, Justice Hill Cutoff Rd.
6:48 p.m. Residential lockout, Kendall Hill Ln.
9:07 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, car versus deer, property damage, I-190

Friday, November 6

10:05 a.m. Officer investigation, Boutelle Rd.

Saturday, November 7

7:58 a.m. Assist citizen with summons at wrong address, Gates Rd.
10:43 a.m. Golden retriever on front porch of home, Upper North Row Rd.
5:48 p.m. Officer wanted, Mellon Hollow Rd.
6:10 p.m. Caller thinks she ran over a cat, Muddy Pond Rd.
Sterling Police responded to seven automated burglar alarms.