Crime in suburbia

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

Holden

Monday, April 5

6:54 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at post office on Princeton St.
7:50 a.m. Suspicious incident on Wachusett St.
6:44 p.m. Report of female party walking on train tracks
6:57 p.m. Two male parties consuming alcohol in their work trucks on Princeton St.
9:54 p.m. Male party riding a bicycle is shining a flashlight into home on Reservoir St.
10:13 p.m. Report of yelling coming from building across from La Bussola

Tuesday, April 6

12:49 a.m. Open door at business on Main St.; ok, clerk is present
4:07 a.m. Lights on inside high school
10:43 a.m. Walk-in to speak with detective about suspicious incident
11:47 a.m. Traffic lights showing green in all directions at Salisbury and Main reported; ok for three cycles
3:30 p.m. Male sitting on the curb on Main St.; ok resting when walking home from school

5:50 p.m. Muskrat stuck in chain-link fence on South Wachusett St.
7:18 p.m. Worcester Reservoir Security reports several news media vehicles on Reservoir St.

Wednesday, April 7

4:41 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Princeton St.
4:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot on Main St.
8:43 a.m. Unwanted ammunition picked up for destruction
10:21 a.m. Suspicious trash bag wrapped with duct tape near Union Pond
1:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicles on River St.
3:28 p.m. 911 Pickup truck parked in the middle of Main St.
6:42 p.m. Neighbor reports other child took son’s ball, shouting profanity
9:09 p.m. Suspicious person at Eagle Lake

Thursday, April 8

12:08 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.
9:08 a.m. Student left Mountview without permission; found and returned to school
3:05 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout on Boyden Rd.
3:49 p.m. Jeep parked inside locked gate at Holden Reservoir; driver cooperative, unaware of search going on there
4:11 p.m. Stone House Hill Rd. resident inquiring about skull; has been away
5:18 p.m. Worcester Police officer wondering what happened to Bisnette memorial

Friday, April 9

8:14 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at Brattle St. and Fairhill Rd., unfamiliar to area; gone on arrival
8:33 a.m. Party spoken to about littering; went back and retrieved discarded items
8:57 a.m. Traffic congestion at estate sale on Bullard St.
9:32 a.m. Caller reports he was in accident yesterday
10:50 a.m. Caller asking for breakfast suggestions now that KP’s is closed
11:12 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Evans Rd. in West Boylston reported by their PD; no contact
5:29 p.m. Report of Bryant Rd. being washed away; DPW dropped off load of gravel to fill small hole

Saturday, April 10

12:35 a.m. State Police making sure officer on vehicle stop in front of barracks is alright
9:30 a.m. Drainage area on Dorothy Ave. overflowing
10:27 a.m. Caller inquiring if Reservoir St. is shut down
2:16 p.m. Report of car being punched by man jogging in area of Holden Pizza
3:11 p.m. 911 Mother reporting argument between teenage children
4:15 p.m. Lost cat flyer dropped off
6:08 p.m. Cat in a tree on Lovell Rd.
7:50 p.m. Possible sighting of coyote heading towards I-190
8:20 p.m. Suspicious person on track field at high school; no contact
8:25 p.m. Two skateboarders advised to vacate premises in lot on Main St.
8:33 p.m. Caller reports dog barking around 4:30 a.m.; thinks someone may have been in back yard

Sunday, April 11

8:22 a.m. Report of vehicle parked on fence on Nichols St.
12:18 p.m. Report of front entrance door of business open on Main St.
2:00 p.m. Caller regarding suspicious person; advised to speak with detective
3:36 p.m. 911 Caller reports someone jumped in through window above bulkhead then ran to front of house where resident of Fort Sumter Dr. was waiting; ok, family member
4:02 p.m. Kids reported hanging in parking lot on Main St.

Paxton

Monday, April 5

1:13 a.m. Person came to station regarding an overdue person, Pleasant St.

Tuesday, April 6

6:06 a.m. Caller concerned about a raccoon in a tree near her house that has been making screeching noises for a half hour, South St. Animal later freed itself
4:10 p.m. Report of male trying to hitchhike on Pleasant St.

Wednesday, April 7

2:18 P.M. Report of speeding school bus, Hill St.

Thursday, April 8

10:53 p.m. Caller advising someone is in his garage and banging on the door. All set, relative, Cutler Rd.

Saturday, April 10

9:23 p.m. Caller reports a vehicle driving over lawn, Streeter Rd.

April 11

4:43 p.m. Report of someone riding an ATV in the area, West St.
7:58 p.m. Male requesting officer to area of Mount View Dr. for a suspicious vehicle

Princeton

Monday, April 5

10:51a.m. Report of trees cut and someone has been burning on private property, Pine Hill Lane

2:56 p.m. Police remove trash barrel from roadway, Mountain Rd.
4:30 p.m. Vehicle locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.

Tuesday, April 6

8:03 a.m. Boxer type dog running in roadway, Hubbardston Rd.
3:20 p.m. Report of bucket trucks in roadway creating a traffic hazard, Sterling Rd.

Thursday, April 8

Police conducted several residential house checks

Friday, April 9

4:21 p.m. Caller reports annoying phone calls, advised to contact phone company, Osgood Rd.

Saturday, April 10

4:48 p.m. Police assist getting car out from behind locked gate, Mountain Rd.
5:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.

Sunday, April 11

4:52 a.m. Report of open car door and light on in vehicle, Calamint Hill Rd. S

Rutland

Monday, April 5

9:41 a.m. Complaint about illegal parking at the gate at the end of Skyline Dr.
10:54 a.m. Officer wanted to discuss a domestic issue, Tanglewood Circle
4:49 p.m. Potential issue over ownership of pit bull dog, Pommogussett Rd.

Tuesday, April 6

1:20 p.m. Caller wants to speak with an officer regarding his dog hit and killed at the end of his driveway, Campbell St.
4:06 p.m. Report of an ATV racing around the area, Fairview Ave.
4:21 p.m. Unfamiliar pickup truck parked near property on Pleasantdale Rd.
7:35 p.m. Report of suspicious person, Barre Paxton Rd.
7:44 p.m. Person came to station to report boxes in roadway, Main St. & Nancy Dr.

Wednesday, April 7

6:24 a.m. Report of a hazing incident on the radio regarding a family member, Athens Ave.
11:33 a.m. Caller believes someone may be in her home, states she does not have phone service, Milne Rd.
4:11 p.m. Assist citizen with directions, East County Rd.
9:30 p.m. Police disperse gathering of youths, Memorial Dr.

Thursday, April 8

9:30 a.m. Report of large black bear in yard on Bethany Dr. during the night

Friday, April 9

8:05 a.m. Report of trash on ground, damage to electrical box at the base of a lamppost, Memorial Dr.
3:29 p.m. Person came to station to speak with an officer, Main St.
4:16 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about a cat issue, Johnson Way
5:49 p.m. Vandalism to shed, Memorial Dr.

Saturday, April 10

4:21 a.m. Vehicle parked in middle of road, running, with door open, no occupants, Central Tree Rd.
9:01 a.m. Report of kids on ATV’s with no helmets on, Morris Lane
3:25 p.m. Caller reports finding strange bone in his yard, Irish Lane
8:24 p.m. Disturbance, male and female yelling at each other, one in car, one walking, Pleasantdale Rd.

Sunday, April 11

12:02 a.m. Disturbance, loud noise, East County Rd.
7:10 a.m. Large black bear in back yard of home on Barre Paxton Rd.
10:11 a.m. Suspicious male walking on Prescott St.
2:39 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious people coming to his door, Brintnal Dr.
3:06 p.m. Multiple reports of hunters in the area, Charnock Hill Rd.
5:01 p.m. Loose black dog, Tanglewood Circle
6:53 p.m. Police serve marijuana citation, Jamie Ann Dr.
6:54 p.m. Helmetless rider passing area of Tanglewood Circle
9:54 p.m. Caller wants to talk about an incident that happened pervious night, Pleasantdale Rd.

Sterling

Monday, April 5

10:03 a.m. Caller complaining about noise from large trucks, Redemption Rock Trl.
11:26 a.m. Report of dogs chasing cars in the roadway, jumped on cruiser, Hawkins Lane
2:13 p.m. Male, yellow Labrador has run off and is on Meetinghouse Hill
Rd. Dog later returned home

Tuesday, April 6

1:00 p.m. Report of dog causing a nuisance in neighborhood, Clemence Ave.
1:00 p.m. Two dogs loose and in yard on Redstone Hill Rd.
3:45 p.m. Report of suspicious vehicle on Stephanie Anne Lane

Wednesday, April 7

12:53 a.m. Caller states she is locked inside facility on Dana Hill Rd.
11:25 a.m. Report of suspicious male walking on Ashton Lane and Charles Patten Dr. Found to be checking hydrants for water department
12:48 p.m. Complaint about dog that wanders into yard on Justice Hill Rd.
10:22 p.m. Caller complaining about a barking dog, Riverview Rd.

Thursday, April 8

9:41 a.m. Report of dog running loose on John Dee Rd.
9:50 a.m. Report of large brown dog in yard on Redemption Rock Trl.
11:44 a.m. Report of abandoned bike over the banking on Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
3:53 p.m. Complaint about dogs on the street not under owners supervision, Taft Rd.
9:03 p.m. Disturbance, possible party in parking lot, Gates Rd.

Friday, April 9

5:58 p.m. Report of sick/elderly dog in roadway, police unable to locate, Bean Rd.
7:35 p.m. Caller reports he is towing a trailer and the axle has broken off, Redemption Rock Trl.
9:29 p.m. Report of youths running towards rear of school, Sherwood Dr.

Saturday, April 10

9:21 a.m. Report of motorist changing a tire, Leominster Rd.
12:06 p.m. Person wants to speak with an officer regarding neighbor issues, Leominster Rd.
1:20 p.m. Assist citizen with information regarding kids playing on private property, Leominster Rd.
2:22 p.m. Caller reports possible rabid skunk, Pratts Jct. Rd.

Sunday, April 11

12:30 p.m. “Nervous” looking dog loose on Albright Rd.
2:50 p.m. Caller reports an animal stuck in chimney, Princeton Rd.
4:12 p.m. Caller reports dirt bikes and ATV’s riding around the back of
property on Leominster Rd.
8:09 p.m. Suspicious male walking around on Bridge St.