Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 20 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, November 30

9:57 a.m. Party out of gas on Main St.
4:39 p.m. Stolen tree stand on Mill St.; two cars in area at the time
6:22 p.m. Mother requesting assistance for 16-year-old who is out of control

Tuesday, December 1

5:49 a.m. Physical dispute between mother and daughter on Newell Rd.
8:36 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Malden St.
1:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.
3:26 p.m. Business in Big Y Plaza left open; owner will respond to close it
5:28 p.m. Male hunting off North St. is lost
8:00 p.m. Loose dog in yard on Shrewsbury St., leash still attached

Wednesday, December 2

8:25 a.m. Caller searching for lost dog
8:29 a.m. Lights at Main St. and Shrewsbury St. flashing; MassHighway contacted
12:10 p.m. Report of individuals rolling joint in parking lot on Main St.
1:31 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Salisbury St.
5:05 p.m. 911 Report of possible pedestrian accident; car owner under car looking for area to attach tow
7:29 p.m. Lights at crossing on Industrial Dr. may be stuck
7:30 p.m. Car with flat tire found in driveway on Raymond St.
8:46 p.m. Loose dog on Salisbury St.
9:21 p.m. Caller reports two cars tried to hit him while walking his dog on High St.
11:14 p.m. Report of person with all black clothing on High St.; door open at residence there, but unit appears vacant; OK, resident in driveway

Thursday, December 3

7:51 a.m. Abandoned bicycle on railroad tracks on Salisbury St.
10:15 a.m. 911 Blown transformer and power outage on Parker Ave.
10:22 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.
2:18 p.m. Missing dog found
7:29 p.m. Tree limb removed from road on Harris St.
7:46 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at end of driveway on Sterling Rd.; vehicle later exited toward Sterling

Friday, December 4

8:05 a.m. Vehicle parked in handicapped spot on Main St.
8:26 a.m. Neighbor reports neighbor pumping water into street at Cook and Stoneleigh; afraid the water will freeze
9:51 a.m. Landscaping trailer blocking one lane of travel on Main St.
11:45 a.m. RV stuck in road blocking one lane of travel on Quinapoxet St.
1:17 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Harris St.
3:11 p.m. 911 Vehicle stuck on rock on Mason Rd.
6:30 p.m. Car with flashers on stopped at bad corner on Wachusett St.
7:09 p.m. Caller requests well-being check on four children at home alone on Salisbury St.
10:20 p.m. Report of middle school males throwing spitballs outside business on Main St.; mother arrived and will speak to individuals
10:45 p.m. Water pipe burst on second floor on Walnut St.; tenant can’t get landlord; squad will shut off water
11:06 p.m. Kids reported screaming from vehicle on Surrey Lane; no contact
11:08 p.m. Caller regarding incident with spitballs earlier; youths spending the night at her home
11:35 p.m. Suspicious kids in area of Towle Dr.

Saturday, December 5

10:07 a.m. Caller regarding which hunting season it is, wanting to post her property to prevent hunting there
11:22 a.m. Stubborn child reported on Sandy Glen Drive
12:22 p.m. 911 Caller about tree lighting in town; advised to use business line
2:26 p.m. Yellow lab from Wachusett St. found wandering
3:53 p.m. 911 Caller concerned about unlocked cars at residence on Mayflower Cir.
6:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at vacant property on Centerwood Dr.
11:50 p.m. Vehicles parked in handicapped spot on Mayo Dr.

Sunday, December 6

12:57 a.m. 911 Abandoned call; on callback, party said domestic occurred earlier, and reported long night of drinking; two taken into protective custody
3:21 a.m. Suspicious person on foot on Main St.
4:43 a.m. Report that individuals got out of vehicle and ran toward restaurant on Reservoir St.
9:25 a.m. Caller reports mother having problem with pump, water backing up; advised to contact plumber
4:34 p.m. Cars parking in travel lane for party on Bullard St. causing traffic problem
6:44 p.m. Suspicious person in 20s driving Thunderbird; acting strange and causing disturbance at gas station

Paxton

Monday, November 30

8:55 a.m. Assist other agency, Marshall St.
10:53 a.m. Assist citizen, Pine Acre
6:40 p.m. Assist fire dept., Asnebumskit/Ridgewood Rds.
8:39 p.m. Assist at scene of chimney fire, West St.
8:50 p.m. Tractor trailer truck partially blocking roadway, Marshall St.

Tuesday, December 1

4:52 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Monticello Dr.
6:45 p.m. Caller found dog, Ridgewood Rd. Owner found
7:15 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Monticello Dr.

Wednesday, December 2

2:25 a.m. Assist Leicester PD with motor vehicle stop, Reservoir Rd.
9:20 a.m. Assist fire dept., Tanglewood Rd.
4:59 p.m. Gunshots behind home, Wildwood Dr.
6:19 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Monticello Dr.
6:47 p.m. Summons delivered, Monticello Dr.
11:32 p.m. Report of suspicious motor vehicle and occupants going through trash in front of home, Richards Ave.

Thursday, December 3

5:13 a.m. Transport individual to Spencer Police Station for holding
7:26 a.m. Tree limb in roadway, Pleasant St.
12:30 p.m. Open door at building, Pleasant St.
3:19 p.m. Officer collects evidence, Sunset Ln.
11:28 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Brooks Rd./Pleasant St.

Friday, December 4

9:11 a.m. Residential lockout, Bel Arbor Dr.
2:45 p.m. Two females at station to speak with officer, Pleasant St.
5:36 p.m. Report of ATV speeding up and down Camp St., no headlights
11:49 p.m. Assist Holden PD at large gathering of youths, Reservoir Rd.

Saturday, December 5

9:11 a.m. Residential lockout, Grove St.
10:55 a.m. Caller reports no power. Multiple other calls from area of Grove, Orchard and Holden Rd.
12:17 p.m. Assist fire dept., Sunset Ln.
12:53 p.m. Report of deer hit, Holden Rd./Bel Arbor Dr.
3:54 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle spilling oil, Richards Ave.
4:21 p.m. Report of missing shih tzu, Pine Acre

Sunday, December 6

7:31 a.m. Motor vehicle accident. Report of vehicles damaged due to snow plows, Highland St.

Princeton

Monday, November 30

6:45 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Fitchburg Rd.
7:53 a.m. Aggressive operation of motor vehicle, Rte. 140 N
1:54 p.m. Officer investigation, Mountain Rd.

Tuesday, December 1

5:54 p.m. Request for light dept., Sterling Rd.
6:12 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Main St.
6:33 p.m. Suspicious incident, Merriam Rd.
10:21 p.m. Disturbance, Leominster Rd.

Wednesday, December 2

3:37 p.m. Disturbance, motor vehicle, Old Colony Rd.
3:46 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Clearings Way

Thursday, December 3

7:49 a.m. Request for animal control officer, Worcester Rd.
11:15 a.m. Public service, Brooks Station Rd.

Friday, December 4

11:55 p.m. Assist Holden PD, Towle Dr., Holden

Saturday, December 5

9:00 a.m. Medical assist, Boylston Ave.
6:46 p.m. Request for highway dept., Fitchburg Rd.

Sunday, December 6

3:30 p.m. Traffic control duty, Town Hall Dr.

Rutland

Monday, November 30

9:30 a.m. Hunter reports loose dog in camps, Prison Camp Rd.
11:51 a.m. Probation check, officer wanted, Main St.
3:07 p.m. Officer on road where complaint was received about speeding bus, Bigelow Rd.
3:48 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Tuesday, December 1

6:42 a.m. Caller reports hunter in her back yard, Pleasantdale Rd.
4:02 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
7:14 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Wednesday, December 2

7:27 a.m. Dog ran off while owner was visiting home at Princeton/Rutland town line. Dog is a beagle/boxer mix
9:39 a.m. Attempt to serve papers. Person has moved, Miles Rd.
12:30 p.m. School bus stuck under low-hanging wires, Turkey Hill Rd.
6:27 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, child in car, Maggies Way

Thursday, December 3

12:08 a.m. People hearing strange noises, Maple Ave. Want officer to check
7:00 a.m. Caller reports gray car in her driveway, has happened two other times, Wheeler Rd.
7:45 a.m. Large branch blocking half of Campbell St.
9:04 a.m. Repo company advising it is picking up vehicle, Cameron Dr.
1:26 p.m. Suspicious parked motor vehicle, Watson Lane
2:28 p.m. Person at station to be fingerprinted for employment, Main St.
3:49 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle behind buildings, Maple Ave.

Friday, December 4

7:24 a.m. Request for officer to respond for repeated trespassing incidents, Cameron Dr.
7:26 a.m. Call about young black Labrador running in roadway, Fisherman’s Rd.
10:40 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Maple Ave.
11:20 a.m. Complaint about two dogs loose in yard, Summerhill Dr.
11:29 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about accident that happened two years ago, Main St.
12:30 p.m. Report of loose terrier, Wachusett St. Owner later found
1:49 p.m. Caller asking about beaver control for pond on Pommogussett Rd.
2:34 p.m. Wallet found, Main St.
3:11 p.m. Report that people in Atlantic Beef truck were in her yard, kept coming closer to house after being asked to leave, Wheeler Rd.
7:25 p.m. Report of dead dog on Pommogussett Rd.

Saturday, December 5

12:04 p.m. Person at station to have officer check on dollar bill he thinks isn’t real, Main St.

Sunday, December 6

9:16 a.m. Report of missing license plate, Pleasantdale Rd.
10:42 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding security system, E. County Rd.
4:28 p.m. Report of disturbance. People reacting verbally to New England Patriots loss, Maple Ave. Rd./Main St.

Sterling

Monday, November 30

11:00 a.m. Missing bearded collie, Squareshire Rd. Dog later retuned home
11:31 a.m. Public service, Plantation St.
3:57 p.m. Officer wanted, damage to lawn, Leominster Rd.

Tuesday, December 1

7:32 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Gates/Campground Rds.
9:27 a.m. Deer hit, Redemption Rock Trl./Beaman Rd.
10:45 a.m. Missing German short-haired pointer, Boutelle Rd.
12:54 p.m. Altercations between movers, Patriots Way
4:09 p.m. Window missing from top of snack bar, Holden Rd.
4:14 p.m. Report of husky in yard, Holden Rd.
5:26 p.m. Assist motorist with flat tire, Leominster Rd.
11:50 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Leominster Rd.

Wednesday, December 2

10:54 a.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Riverview Rd.
1:04 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Riverview Rd.
3:54 p.m. Attempt to deliver restraining order, Riverview Rd.
5:42 p.m. Deer struck, Princeton Rd.
6:37 p.m. Attempt to deliver restraining order, Riverview Rd.
8:34 p.m. Restraining order served, Riverview Rd.

Thursday, December 3

8:38 a.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Newell Hill Rd.
12:00 p.m. Assist with funeral procession from Princeton to Lancaster, Redemption Rock Trl./Princeton Rd.
12:05 p.m. Officer out with DCR Ranger, Waushacum Ave.
12:37 p.m. Suspicious activity, Pamela Ln.
1:15 p.m. Suspicious activity, Pikes Hill Rd.

4:28 p.m. Report that male boxer dog was hit and is deceased, Metropolitan Rd.

Friday, December 4

7:09 a.m. Report that wind took down sign, Worcester Rd.

Saturday, December 5

11:44 a.m. Loud bang, found to be mailbox bomb, Chocksett Rd.
11:52 a.m. Complaint of chocolate Labrador ripping up trash and digging in yard, Justice Hill Rd.
8:04 p.m. Person requesting escort home, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
8:33 p.m. Disabled vehicle, broken key, has to be towed, Fitch Farm Rd.

Sunday, December 6

2:43 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about ongoing incident, Beaman Rd.
11:00 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer regarding deer hit, damage to vehicle, Riverview Rd.