Crime in suburbia

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

Holden

Monday, December 7

12:36 a.m. Assisting lost motorist
9:29 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle Salisbury St.

11:39 a.m. Used syringe found in bathroom of restaurant; police will dispose of it properly
11:42 a.m. Dog in yard on Lincoln Ave.
3:21 p.m. Private lighting shot out and the rescue bags shot at the building at Eagle Lake Park
4:38 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Winter St.

Tuesday, December 8

1:58 a.m. Possible breaking and entering in progress on Mason Rd.; ok, homeowner attempting to gain entry via ladder and window
9:42 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.
10:12 a.m. Ammunition left at recycled resource center
10:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Shrewsbury St.
11:04 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.
12:55 a.m. Truck with hazards on Bullard St.
1:50 p.m. Car being donated on Hemlock Dr.
2:39 p.m. Report of trash in the road
3:52 p.m. Sizeable puddle at South Main St.
4:42 p.m. Delivery worker reports individual ran up stairs in garage to avoid him; house is dark; ok, individual climbing stairs was a cat
6:44 p.m. 911 Motor vehicle lockout, keys in trunk, on Reservoir St.
6:45 p.m. 911 Report of altercation near bridge on Salisbury St., one on foot, one in car; no contact

Wednesday, December 9

8:51 a.m. 911 from Oak Circle; child playing with phone
10:58 a.m. Neighborhood dispute regarding snow blowing onto other’s property
11:07 a.m. Car blocking plows on William St.
12:30 p.m. DPW requesting three vehicles be removed
12:50 p.m. Three cars backing up on South Rd. due to slippery conditions; one vehicle stuck
1:25 p.m. Request for vehicle to be removed on Vicksburg Circle
1:30 p.m. Homeowner on Reservoir St. warned not to put snow in the road
3:55 p.m. Vehicle in roadway on Heather Circle
4:26 p.m. Wrecker towing vehicle without drag lights on Highland St.
5:31 p.m. North Street resident reports DPW left snow at end of driveway when plowing road
6:08 p.m. Blue flashes from transformer on Marlen Rd.
6:43 p.m. Large body of water gathering in front of residence on Shrewsbury St. due to blocked catch basin
7:32 p.m. Water issue resolved but DPW left large chunks of snow in driveway when they plowed sidewalks

Thursday, December 10

6:20 a.m. Private investigator working on Willow Brook
6:44 a.m. Icy conditions at end of Causeway Street
7:28 a.m. Bus stuck on Causeway St.
8:05 a.m. Sex offender in to speak with officer
8:27 a.m. Loud bang heard, then power lost on Avery Heights
8:50 a.m. Young woman walking on Manning St., possibly missed bus to school; transported
8:23 p.m. Several calls regarding power outages
9:53 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Reservoir St.

Friday, December 11

1:18 a.m. 911 Report of vehicle on its roof at intersection of Bullard St. and Wachusett St.; nobody in vehicle; K-9 requested; Caller reports he flipped mother’s vehicle, not injured; advised to return to the scene
8:43 a.m. Caller reports one week ago noticed items missing from her home; believes caretaker might have taken them
8:44 a.m. Trash bag in middle of Main St.
10:54 a.m. Motor vehicle by the side of Wachusett St., possibly disabled; ok, motorist making a phone call, advised to move to safer location
12:04 p.m. Caller reports husband walks in early morning hours due to insomnia
2:44 p.m. Caller interested in car in apartment building parking lot, wants info on the license place; advised can’t give out that info
3:32 p.m. Mill Street bridge now open until spring, though there is ice on it; will be sanding tonight
5:08 p.m. Dog left outside all day on Putnam Rd.
5:55 p.m. Wife concerned about husband, left home at 3 p.m. and not back yet; found at 6:34 at gas station, wife will pick him up
8:57 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicles on Fisher Rd., one appears to be stuck
9:40 p.m. Unattended vehicle at Dawson Recreation Area
10:07 p.m. Caller reports that today is 50th birthday and husband is following her around with a video camera trying to frame her, just wants it on record
10:54 p.m. Caller reports will be spending the night at relatives after husband threw birthday cheesecake on the floor and attempted to frame her on camera; will speak with officer

Saturday, December 12

2:40 a.m. 911 Report of party locked out of home on Bullard St.
2:53 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Cedar Rd., one occupant
9:07 a.m. Snowman lawn ornament stolen on Anne St.
10:12 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout on Tamarack Circle
7:54 p.m. Three teen males stumbling into roadway on Main St., possibly drunk; they state one dropped cell phone into road and went to pick it up
8:06 p.m. Individual trying to take some wooden pallets from business in Industrial Dr.

Sunday, December 13

2:12 a.m. Two suspicious individuals on foot at Mountview; will wait while they call for rides home from parents
3:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicles at Dawson Recreation area
4:04 a.m. Family notification of operator involved with rollover with ejection
4:33 a.m. Suspicious person on foot on Main St.
11:15 p.m. Resident reports hit in parking lot this morning, driver who hit her upset and yelling, paperwork exchanged
11:50 a.m. Open concrete manhole on Dorothy Ave. reported; cone put there to mark it
7:06 p.m. West Boylston PD requesting assistance for fight in progress, one party involved in foot pursuit
7:46 p.m. Concerned resident calling about commotion at West Boylston/Holden line
8:38 p.m. Caller reports daughter involved in motor vehicle accident at jug handle; may stop at station

Paxton

Monday, December 7

3:30 p.m. Female locked out of home, Orchard Dr.

Tuesday, December 8

12:30 a.m. Police follow up report of past incident and complaint, Sunset Ln.
5:47 p.m. Person at station asking for directions to Shrewsbury

Wednesday, December 9

10:08 a.m. Assist with motor vehicle lockout, Pleasant St.
4:30 p.m. Power outage, Pond St.
4:40 p.m. 911 hang-up, child playing with phone, Orchard Dr.
5:03 p.m. Two young children walking along roadway wearing dark clothing. Caller concerned for their safety, Pleasant St./Crowningshield Dr.
7:18 p.m. Caller requesting officer regarding incident where person was struck by snowball, Sunset Ln.

Friday, December 11

1:16 a.m. Caller reporting family member out of gas at Paxton/Worcester line
12:29 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Brooks/ Richards Aves.

Sunday, December 13

6:43 p.m. Report of male sitting in vehicle beside road with lights off, Hemlock St.
8:09 p.m. Motorist reports hitting deer, damage to motor vehicle and deer is possibly dead, Pond St.

Princeton

Monday, December 7

1:20 p.m. Disturbance, gun shots, Hubbardston Rd.
2:20 p.m. Suspicious person, Old Colony Rd.

Tuesday, December 8

2:21 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Mountain Rd.

Wednesday, December 9

1:43 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Ball Hill Rd.

Thursday, December 10

12:52 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Mirick Rd.

Friday, December 11

1:10 a.m. Assist Westminster PD, Gatehouse Rd., Westminster
11:35 a.m. Property found, Main St.
3:44 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Houghton Rd.

Saturday, December 12

7:34 a.m. Request for light dept., Thompson Rd.
9:38 a.m. Disturbance, gun shots, Hubbardston Rd.
10:52 a.m. Public service, Westminster Rd.
3:00 p.m. Assist animal control officer, E. Princeton Rd.

Sunday, December 13

3:37 p.m. Request for highway dept., Mountain Rd.
3:42 p.m. 911 misdial, Mountain Rd., investigated
4:43 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Hubbardston Rd./ Boylston Ave.
5:18 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Ball Hill Rd.
10:58 p.m. Request for highway dept., Sterling Rd.

Rutland

Monday, December 7

7:10 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
7:21 a.m. Person at station for missing license plate paperwork, Main St.
10:30 a.m. Caller reports two boxers with matching collars at her home, Glenwood Rd. Dogs later returned to owner

Tuesday, December 8

8:53 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding illegal dumping on Main St.
12:48 p.m. Truck parked in area which caller claims is posted for no hunting, Paddock Rd.
1:28 p.m. Person wants to speak with officer regarding legal advice, Main St.
3:37 p.m. Report of two men selling meat out of motor vehicle, Bushy Ln.
8:25 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.

Wednesday, December 9

7:58 a.m. Car impeding snow removal, Orchard Hill Dr.
8:20 a.m. Person at station to file report, Main St.
8:52 a.m. Large Coke truck stuck across roadway blocking both lanes, Pommogussett Rd.
10:00 a.m. Wires arcing, tree on wires between poles, Hillside Ave.
10:47 a.m. Pickup truck doing “donuts,” Main St.
11:30 a.m. UPS truck sideways in road, Valley View Cir.
1:06 p.m. Downed tree blocking Pleasantdale Rd.

Thursday, December 10

6:53 A.M. Report that parking lot on Glenwood Rd is glare ice
8:12 a.m. Report that turkey was hit, Pommogussett Rd.

Friday, December 11

7:02 a.m. Suspicious parked motor vehicle, Wheeler Rd.
8:31 a.m. Medium-sized black dog running down middle of road, looks confused, Central Tree Rd.
12:01 p.m. Dead animal in caller’s backyard, Skyline Dr. Found to be a rabbit
12:43 p.m. Suspicious vehicle checking houses, Rte. 56
4:41 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Maple Ave.
5:34 p.m. Officer follow-up on earlier complaint, Rte. 68
6:54 p.m. Parking violation, Main St.

Saturday, December 12

3:25 a.m. Car out of gas, officer transports owner to home on Thurston Hill
8:44 a.m. Report that road is glare ice, Kosta Ave.
9:41 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, juvenile transported to station, Main St.

Sunday, December 13

8:24 a.m. Report of stray Labrador at house, Sassawanna Rd.
8:48 a.m. Power out and caller heard loud popping noise
1:34 p.m. Report of person burning box springs, Kyle Hunter Cir.
1:41 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Maple Ave.

Sterling

Monday, December 7

10:44 p.m. Suspicious male walking up Holden Rd.

Tuesday, December 8

12:14 a.m. Tan pit bull missing. Caller from Leominster found dog
10:28 a.m. Assist surveyors at intersection, Redemption Rock Trl./Princeton Rd.
6:35 p.m. Caller complaining about barking dogs, Heywood/North Row Rds.

Wednesday, December 9

1:27 a.m. Caller heard yelling or howl, Evergreen Cir.
8:49 a.m. Caller complaining about vehicles parked along James Rd., blocking person’s mailbox and interfering with plowing
5:29 p.m. Officer wanted at area where person has pushed snow from driveway onto roadway, Clinton Rd.

Thursday, December 10

3:02 a.m. Officer checks exterior of building where alarm sounding, Boutelle Rd.
12:0 p.m. Person at station to speak to officer about suspicious person hanging around property, Campground Rd.
4:54 p.m. Deer struck and killed by vehicle, Redemption Rock Trl.

11:26 p.m. Police check building where burglar alarm sounding, Boutelle Rd.

Friday, December 11

12:15 p.m. Request for officer escort while person retrieves funds from bank, Main St.
2:14 p.m. Attempt to deliver message, Palmer Ln.
3:29 p.m. Caller reports large amounts of snow pushed into driveway, Leominster Rd.
9:25 p.m. Motorist reports hitting something on Leominster Rd. Deceased animal in roadway in bad location
9:53 p.m. Complaint about snowmobiles in field behind duplexes, Riverview Rd.

Saturday, December 12

8:55 a.m. Caller reporting unknown animal stuck in pond, Osgood Rd.
11:14 a.m. Report of person bitten by stray cat, Maple St. Advised to go to hospital
5:28 p.m. Suspicious male in red truck, Redemption Rock Trl.

Sunday, December 13

4:39 a.m. Report that truck in driveway has doors open, Boutelle/Muddy Pond Rds.
4:31 p.m. Leominster PD reports person bitten by dog from Sterling
5:30 p.m. Report of limb down, Griffin Rd.