Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, May 31

1:04 a.m. Loud party on Jackson St.; advised to quiet down
6:52 a.m. Question about parade and what time Main St. will close
7:34 a.m. Question about what time construction can start in a.m.; advised 7 a.m.
9:23 a.m. Caller for directions to flea market in Hubbardston
9:46 a.m. Bicycle stolen, Main St.
12:03 p.m. Caller wants name of pet shop on Main St.
8:56 p.m. Large fish thrown on side of Lincoln Ave.; similar occurrences with other animal carcasses

Tuesday, June 1

8:58 a.m. Three calls from person attempting to identify Asian longhorned beetle; referred to other office
11:42 a.m. Dog loose, Bailey Rd.
12:33 p.m. Request for drug sniffing dog for laptop caller’s been asked to deliver to Thailand; advised to try state police
5:51 p.m. Possible disabled motor vehicle, Main St.; OK, dropping off laundry at dry cleaners
7:35 p.m. Two young men on bikes looking in windows, Main St.
8:09 p.m. Caller reports neighbor shot BB gun at husband yesterday, Arizona Ave.
9:44 p.m. Walk-in to talk to officer about something she found online
10:02 p.m. Caller asking where to bring cat struck by car
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle behind business, Main St.
11:42 p.m. Animal near neighbor’s pool growling, Shrewsbury St.

Wednesday, June 2

12:03 a.m. Suspicious vehicles in business parking lot, Main St.
12:31 a.m. Two suspicious vehicles at Dawson Recreation area, Salisbury St.
9:50 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout at high school
12:44 p.m. Caller says will take town to court over arrest
1:32 p.m. Alarm going off at neighbor’s home, Wachusett St.; unsure what kind of alarm; residence appears secure
2:23 p.m. Deceased cat on Main St.
4:53 p.m. Business reports suspicious behavior in parking lot; individual in and out of car but hasn’t come in; OK, using cell phone
7:46 p.m. Caller complaining about derogatory sign neighbor put up, Main St.

Thursday, June 3

2:06 a.m. Suspicious person entering business, Main St.
9:08 a.m. Metal swing set thrown in business dumpster, Reservoir St.
1:50 p.m. Individual dropped off taffy at police station
3:18 p.m. Call regarding situation that occurred out of town; advised to contact other police department
3:53 p.m. State police advising paving crew working near blind curve, Malden St.
5:58 p.m. Resident requests radar for habitual speeders, Oregon Trl.
8:05 p.m. Loose sheep, Salisbury St.
8:40 p.m. Caller reports seeing 14-year-old driving car, Boulder Hill Rd.
11:32 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot, Manning St.

Friday, June 4

1:56 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in roadway, Dorothy Ave.
6:21 a.m. Loose collie, Chapel St.
1:01 p.m. Shrewsbury St. employee reporting scratch on her car
2:59 p.m. Wife reports husband driving outside his designated time frame, wants officer to keep an eye out
3:54 p.m. Tree crew advised to move out of roadway, Parker Rd.
5:12 p.m. Vet reports cat brought in with bullet wound
7:14 p.m. Suspicious individual, Main St.
7:25 p.m. Suspicious person, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Suspicious vehicles in parking lot at Dawson Recreation area
10:26 p.m. Children riding bikes on Main St., disrupting traffic

Saturday, June 5

11:58 a.m. Solicitor reports neglected animals in car, Doyle Rd.; more found, animals transported to Animal Rescue League
12:08 a.m. Bag of ice left on steps with note, Wyoming Dr.
2:40 a.m. Multiple calls regarding power outages, arcing wires
8:00 a.m. Raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
12:45 p.m. Caller questioning Fraternal Order of Police solicitation call; advised no info and Holden PD doesn’t endorse it
1:20 p.m. Gates open at Trout Brook, Manning St.; Girl Scouts using area
4:08 p.m. Dog found with bandana; will be held until rain stops
4:26 p.m. Woman and children locked in pool area at Dawson Recreation; parties free at 4:44 p.m.
5:58 p.m. Lost dog, Marlen Rd.
7:25 p.m. Report of loud party, Banbury Ln.
8:43 p.m. Boy Scouts canceling camp-out due to weather

Sunday, June 6

1:40 a.m. Report of loud party, Greystone Dr.
2:48 p.m. Suspicious male with jack in parking lot of garage
10:35 p.m. Suspicious male jumping in front of traffic, yelling and screaming at drivers, Holden St.

Paxton

Monday, May 31

5:06 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about meighbor playing loud music, McCann Pl.

Tuesday, June 1

7:29 a.m. Possible pole fire, Knollwood Rd.
10:37 a.m. Caller saw bear behind church, Pleasant St.
5:09 p.m. Shed door open at playing field with some bicycles nearby, Grove St.
6:05 p.m. Vehicles removed from lot, Pleasant St.
9:29 p.m. Request for officer to check home where person heard door close and dog bark, Holden Rd.

Wednesday, June 2

10:21 a.m. Large pieces of metal in roadway, Holden Rd.
5:11 p.m. Vehicle doing “doughnuts” in street, Marshall St.
9:00 p.m. Police turn off lights on two school buses, Pleasant St.
9:09 p.m. Suspicious truck on side of road, Pleasant St.

Thursday, June 3

5:30 p.m. Person found white cat with collar, Shanandoah Dr.
6:30 p.m. Officer wanted, person unable to access building for meeting, West St.

Friday, June 4

10:19 a.m. Request to speak with officer about repossession that occurred with her camper, Grove St.

Saturday, June 5

8:09 p.m. Stray dog on property, Nanigian Rd.

Sunday, June 6

8:53 a.m. Caller asking if police have received calls about missing golden retriever, Rockland St.
8:47 p.m. Accident, car hit deer, Nanigian Rd.

Princeton

Monday, May 31

9:44 a.m. Assist person with directions, Main St.
10:23 a.m. Check on suspicious vehicle, Mirick Rd.
1:23 p.m. Vehicle lockout, Fitchburg Rd.

Tuesday, June 1

7:30 a.m. Power out on Forslund Rd since 1 a.m.
8:47 a.m. Person locked keys in car, Calamint Hill Rd. North
11:42 a.m. White truck parked beside road, Clearings Way. Police assist driver with directions
12:34 p.m. Disabled vehicle; operator has assistance on the way, Mountain Rd.
1:07 p.m. Dollar bill suspected of being counterfeit brought to police station, Town Hall Dr.
2:36 p.m. Woman found dog and wants to bring it to kennel, E. Princeton RD.
3:00 p.m. Police secure dog at kennel, E. Princeton Rd.
6:04 p.m. Caller reports her Maine coon cat is missing, Mountain Rd.

Wednesday, June 2

8:13 a.m. Traffic control, Sterling Rd.
8:58 a.m. Police have dollar bill checked at bank to see if it’s counterfeit
10:29 a.m. Suspicious van parked in front of home, Mountain Rd.

Thursday, June 3

12:20 p.m. Residents request traffic control around 5 p.m. on newly paved road, Gates Rd.
5:44 p.m. Caller found dog at her home frightened by thunder, Calamint Hill Rd. S.; dog returned home
7:13 p.m. Two suspicious males sitting in vehicle, Mountain Rd.

Friday, June 4

10:15 a.m. Female driver was run off the road and is shaken up, Main St. Police respond but woman had left
5:00 p.m. Golden retriever in road, Hubbardston Rd.
7:15 p.m. Caller found injured owl in road, Houghton Rd. Animal Control Officer notified

Saturday, June 5

8:28 a.m. 911 hang-up, Leominster Rd. Police respond and find everything is OK
12:33 p.m. Caller complaining about shooting at club, Coal Kiln Rd.

Sunday, June 6

3:44 p.m. Caller found small terrier dog, Ball Hill/ Brooks Station Rds.

Rutland

Monday, May 31

6:19 p.m. Police asks people to leave rest area, Rte. 122
6:43 p.m. Person wants to meet with officer about loose dog complaint, Dakota Trl.

Tuesday, June 1

6:18 a.m. Police attempt to serve warrant, Maple Brook Dr.
3:18 p.m. Black dog running in and out of traffic Main St.
8:42 p.m. Person locked out of vehicle, police gain access, Miles Rd.
8:48 p.m. Caller believes his cat was hit by youth that speeds on regular basis, Glenwood Rd. Can’t find cat
9:33 p.m. Caller’s two horses are missing, Glenwood Rd. Later reported that horses were home
9:46 p.m. Caller reports missing some oxycodone pills, Stevens Way

Wednesday, June 2

8:17 a.m. Loose golden retriever in yard, Campbell St.
9:06 a.m. Loose dog in yard dragging cloth lead, Tanglewood Cir.
12:30 p.m. Caller thinks person is abusing dog, Brunelle West

Thursday, June 3

7:51 a.m. Police enroute to East Brookfield District Court from Lizzy Ln.
3:20 p.m. Abandoned 911 call, police respond, will return and talk with parents, Juniper Ln.

Friday, June 4

10:10 a.m. Hubbardston Animal Control Officer returning two dogs from Rutland loose in Hubbardston
11:00 a.m. Red vehicle in neighborhood passed house several times, Joanna Dr.
12:14 p.m. Two loose dogs in area of Barre Paxton Rd. One appears to be limping
1:56 p.m. Caller has issue with parents, Summerhill Dr.
4:09 p.m. Assist with vehicle lockout, Miles Rd.
5:42 p.m. Two juveniles skateboarding on Pommogussett Rd.

Saturday, June 5

12:21 a.m. Man yelled at people retrieving shoes from area of pool and took pictures of their license plate, Maple Ave.
1:08 a.m. Someone ringing doorbell, then running off, Wildbrook Dr.
2:01 p.m. Person at station reporting house egged and doorbell rung after 1 a.m., several times, Main St.
5:47 p.m. Several teenagers in playground area, Memorial Dr.
8:59 p.m. Report of 30 kids heading into Main St. area with flashlights
8:59 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, Miles Rd.
10:43 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about neighborhood issue, Joanna Dr.

Sunday, June 6

7:27 a.m. Two loose cows in road, Pommogussett Rd.
8:05 a.m. Missing golden retriever, Main St.

Sterling

Monday, May 31

4:54 p.m. Report of disabled vehicle. Found to be person conducting GPS experiments, Holden Rd.
6:09 p.m. Police with individuals pushing ATVs along Heywood Rd.
9:47 p.m. Vehicle in front of house and people arguing, Redemption Rock Trl.
10:52 p.m. Juvenile walking down Main St., acting strange, ran behind building

Tuesday, June 1

8:45 a.m. Person complaining about neighbor who walks dog that defecates on her property and doesn’t pick up after the animal, Bean Rd.
11:57 a.m. Caller wants to speak with animal control officer regarding identifying snake under porch of home, Wyman Way
1:02 p.m. Suspicious bicyclist, Heywood/Rowley Hill Rds. Found to be person out for a ride
5:19 p.m. Men wearing orange jackets canvassing door-to-door. Found to be asking about quality of reception since new lines were installed, Sandy Ridge Rd.

Wednesday, June 2

1:05 a.m. Police off with vehicle in lot, Worcester Rd.
4:49 a.m. Caller reports suspicious vehicle driving around, pulled into ball field, playing rap music, Princeton Rd
5:59 p.m. Caller concerned for the safety of her two dogs from pitbull that enters her yard, Pratts Jct. Rd. Animal Control Officer advised
6:23 p.m. Caller reports gunshots in woods, Cynthia Ln.
6:55 p.m. Caller reports gunshots again. Males exiting woods, Pamela Ln.
8:08 p.m. Black Labrador in yard dragging chain Kendall Hill Rd.

Thursday, June 3

8:25 a.m. Strange orange tabby cat hanging around residence for several days, Redstone Pl.
6:33 p.m. Two unattended vehicles, Upper N. Row Rd.
8:36 p.m. Caller requesting officer for large group of teens exiting vehicle headed toward reservoir, Primrose Ln.
8:44 p.m. Caller requesting officer check on male standing on side of road, Kendall Hill/Chamberlain Rds.

Friday, June 4

2:03 p.m. Dog appears to be in distress, Bean/Boutelle Rds.
6:37 p.m. Caller requesting officer to check on male walking around carrying clipboard, Kendall Hill Rd.
6:48 p.m. Caller reports chipmunk running around in circles in middle of road, questioning about rabies, Squareshire Rd.
7:36 p.m. Loose Boston terrier bit dog and a child, Leominster Rd.

Saturday, June 5

12:07 p.m. Dog missing for three days, Sevenbridge Rd.
1:12 p.m. Caller reports man threatened kids skateboarding on property, Worcester Rd.
1:20 p.m. Caller reports male on sidewalk showing another person a shotgun, Main St.
3:43 p.m. Lost black Labrador retriever, Kendall Hill Rd.
11:49 p.m. Report of loud party, Wilder Rd.

Sunday, June 6

8:56 a.m. Person at station reporting drawers gone through in home, Flanagan Hill Rd. Wants officer to check home
10:07 p.m. Caller saw person in yard, Beaman Rd.