Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 22 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, June 21

8:16 a.m. Caller reports car missing; informed it was repossessed
8:17 a.m. Wood removed from roadway on Main St.
8:42 a.m. Caller about private investigator working in town; advised he has checked in
12:58 p.m. Mail carrier reports strange car on Meadowwood Dr.; party known to police
5:51 p.m. Lost keys at grocery store
10:06 p.m. Motor vehicle left gas station without paying; party out of Rutland contacted and said they will come back to gas station

Tuesday, June 22

2:04 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle beside road on Manning St.
8:33 a.m. Missing cat reported
11:41 a.m. Refrigerator outside with door attached; could be dangerous
2:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at Rail Trail; party just stays in vehicle
4:41 p.m. 911 Baby asleep in car at supermarket, no one around
9:51 p.m. 911 Caller from Worcester requesting police; transferred to Worcester

Wednesday, June 23

3:46 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle driving through Cedar Rd. neighborhood, shining flashlights on vehicles
11:42 a.m. Dead skunk in the middle of the road
11:59 a.m. No trespass order issued
12:05 p.m. Nola Drive resident reports vehicle with loud muffler
12:30 p.m. Corgi found
12:54 p.m. Report of illegal use of Dumpster on Scott Terrace
12:58 p.m. Caller asking if wood chips can be removed from area
1:29 p.m. Request for well-being check on children out of school since Memorial Day; children taken out for home schooling; appear to be ok
2:07 p.m. Caller concerned about dog locked in vehicle with muzzle, can’t pant; dog fine, windows down enough
3:45 p.m. Caller about Asian longhorned beetle found; given USDA contact number
4:28 p.m. Solicitor in area of Birchwood Dr.
6:37 p.m. Three juveniles removed from Gazebo on Main St.
8:08 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on access road to water tower
9:28 p.m. Juveniles on Rte. 31 fishing on bridge and whipping their poles at passing cars

Thursday, June 24

1:37 a.m. Caller reporting large party on General Hobbs Rd.; party investigated
9:03 a.m. Stump grinder and trailer blocking one lane of traffic on Shrewsbury St.
9:37 a.m. Caller asking to retrieve confiscated plates; advised they were returned to RMV
12:11 p.m. Well-being check on individual sitting under tree for hours at library
3:58 p.m. Vehicle lockout on Reservoir St.
5:06 p.m. 911 Suspicious vehicle on Reservoir St.
8:11 p.m. 911 Business owner reports argument between patrons
9:39 p.m. Caller heard loud noise on Ottoson Way, possibly shotgun, coming from near Mountview Dr.
10:27 p.m. Pumping station light flashing

Friday, June 24

2:28 a.m. Cab company reports juveniles who do not have money to pay driver
8:47 a.m. Pedestrian barrels hit on Highland St.
9:39 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.
11:04 a.m. Report of loose pitbull/rottwieller
3:28 p.m. Caller reports tree in back yard looks like it’s going to come down
3:40 p.m. Report of person sticking head into motor vehicle at St. Mary’s Church
6:13 p.m. 911 Malden St. resident says she can hear 4-5 teens throwing rocks near empty residence; ok, trying to remove bee nest
7:16 p.m. 911 Two-year-old locked in house with keys inside on Britney Dr.

Saturday, June 25

2:11 a.m. Suspicious party at light department
2:57 a.m. Several suspicious persons near bridge on Princeton St.
8:52 a.m. Solicitors from window company will be in Western States area today
10:40 a.m. 911 Test call from Johnson St. resident
11:46 a.m. 911 Motor vehicle lockout on Main St.
1:18 p.m. Caller regarding individual removed from home in Worcester; left cat
1:22 p.m. Firearm surrendered
5:30 p.m. 911 Caller reports phone “jammed up,” doesn’t need police or medical help
9:22 p.m. Suspicious vehicle behind business after closing; ok, picking up employees
9:41 p.m. 911 Loud gunshot/bang heard near Parker Ave.

Sunday, June 27

1:15 a.m. Loud party on Heather Circ.; advised to keep quiet
9:30 a.m. Dead porcupine in middle of Paxton Rd.
9:36 a.m. Dog found in Princeton on Ball Hill Rd.
2:43 p.m. Dumping grass and trash on Nelson St. reported
4:14 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout on Mayo Dr.
5:44 p.m. Caller may have lost keys on Rail Trail
6:15 p.m. Skunk problem
7:22 p.m. Lockout of apartment
7:29 p.m. Dead porcupine on Paxton Rd.

8:51 p.m. Dog barking excessively on Shrewsbury St.
9:13 p.m. Report of four coyotes on Salisbury St.

9:36 p.m. Slipper Hill Lane resident reports someone shot fireworks at house
10:05 p.m. Youths dispersed from Mountview School

Paxton

Monday, June 21

6:23 p.m. Alarm activation, ATM machine, police find it was due to training, Sunset Lane

Tuesday, June 22

8:00 a.m. Loose dog in yard, annoying homeowners dog, Rolling Ridge Lane
8:05 a.m. Bull Mastiff running around neighborhood, Howard St.
9:33 a.m. Loose dog in area growling at female and her kids, Wilde Wood Dr.
12:31 p.m. Disturbance, family member won’t leave residence, Pine Acre
12:36 p.m. Suspicious unoccupied vehicle parked in area of old pool, West St.
9:34 p.m. Ring and run, Lincoln Circle

Wednesday, June 23

7:45 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on the street for two days, Cutler Rd.
12:36 p.m. Vehicle parked in pool area, West St.
1:23 p.m. Suspicious black vehicle parked on street for a few days, Cutler Rd.

Thursday, June 24

7:45 a.m. Cemetery commissioner reports damage to gravestones, Richards Ave. Found to be stone that was overturned for over a year
12:14 p.m. Report of two young females on the roof of the school, West St.

Friday, June 25

2:01 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of Pleasant St.
7:16 p.m. Several calls about gunshots in area of Howard St. & Dunanderry Way
9:15 p.m. Person requesting help getting bat out of home, Pond St.
9:58 p.m. Dog barking for long time, Center Dr.

Sunday, June 27

12:38 a.m. Police transport person to station as the result of a vehicle stop, Brooks Rd. Vehicle uninsured, revoked registration, unregistered
10:49 a.m. Loose dog, West St.

Princeton

Monday, June 21

10:48 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle with male occupant parked beside road, Calamint Hill Rd. North

4:58 p.m. Alarm activated, person working on air conditioners, Worcester Rd.

Tuesday, June 22

12:52 p.m. Person from Whitaker Lane reports what sounded like a siren going off several times in area of Coal Kiln and Sterling Roads
4:28 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Worcester Rd.
9:52 p.m. Lights flashing on backhoe, East Princeton Rd., Police turn off lights

Wednesday, June 23

8:33 p.m. Black Labrador running in road, Boylston Ave.

Thursday, June 24

1:24 a.m. Assist Holden Police with large party, General Hobbs Rd.

4:17 p.m. Police remove branches from Worcester Road
7:15 p.m. Police assist animal control officer with past due dog licenses, town wide
10:50 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle in parking lot on Mountain Rd.

Friday, June 25

4:43 p.m. Public service, notify resident of expired dog tag, Calamint Hill Rd. N and Beaman Rd.
8:50 p.m. Caller found Australian Shepherd dog, Ball Hill Rd.
9:00 p.m. Person locked behind gate at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
11:30 p.m. Police check on vehicle at state reservation, Mountain Rd.

Saturday, June 26

5:50 a.m. Loose horse on Boylston Ave, going up Mountain Rd. Owner responding
9:18 a.m. Police assist individuals having a dispute over a dog, Ball Hill Rd.
1:47 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Hubbardston Rd.

Sunday, June 27

1:05 a.m. Suspicious male with back pack walking on Rte. 140 North
8:57 a.m. Dog walking on Rte. 140
3:18 p.m. Medium-size dog running in and out of traffic, Main St.

Rutland

Monday, June 21

8:50 a.m. Missing gray tiger cat, River Rd.
3:04 p.m. Traffic safety, Oakham line

Tuesday, June 22

7:56 a.m. Caller reports it sounds like someone is getting murdered in woods near his home, Bushy Ln.
11:37 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
4:07 p.m. Caller requesting ACO for bat in the house, Wildbrook Rd.
4:43 p.m. Pit bull type dog, loose on Prouty Ln.

Wednesday, June 23

8:06 a.m. Caller reporting small animal, possibly deer, lying in cul de sac, Lantern Ln.
9:00 a.m. Stray orange cat, Kosta Ave.
10:43 a.m. Suspicious person claiming to be from Assessors’ Office, Main St.
1:05 p.m. Walk-in complaining about dogs barking all night, Forest Hill Dr.

Thursday, June 24

3:11 p.m. Coyote in yard, Cheryl Ann Dr.

Friday, June 25

2:21 a.m. Cell phone caller reporting he hit a deer, East County Rd.
2:21 a.m. Notify Mass Highway of deceased cat between Ten Rod Rd and Watson Ave.
9:31 p.m. Loose cow, Pommogussett Rd.
11:30 a.m. Debit/credit card found, Main St. parking lot. Returned to owner
4:22 p.m. Large gathering of kids by rope swing at Brigham Pond
7:42 p.m. Caller requesting ACO, Forest Hill Dr.

Saturday, June 26

8:27 a.m. Door to door salesman in the region of Central Tree Estates, Ten Rod Rd, Watson Ave., center of town selling educational books/software.
9:18 a.m. Fox killing chickens, River Rd.
10:33 a.m. Stray dog on porch, near Princeton line.
5:29 p.m. Stray dog, Jackson Ave.
9:15 p.m. Report of professional type fireworks being set off on Cedar Ave.

Sunday, June 27

1:53 p.m. No trespass order delivered to female party, Main St.
5:26 p.m. Caller reporting group of youths heading down trail to empty lot, Wildbrook Dr.
10:19 p.m. General disturbance, Main St. Youths throwing trash

Sterling

Monday, June 21

1:07 a.m. Motorist reports man in blinking vest stopping traffic on Main St.
1:17 a.m. Male walking into traffic, now sitting on park bench, blinking vest now turned off
8:45 a.m. Female carrying gas can walking on Redemption Rock Trl.
8:55 a.m. Cow ear registration verification, Chace Hill Rd.
10:35 a.m. Lost cat, black and white, Boutelle Rd.
3:45 p.m. Person came to station to retrieve a firearm that was seized, Leominster Rd.
7:05 p.m. Caller reports male trying to make entry into home on Princeton Rd. Caller said man worked for the census bureau
8:36 p.m. Suspicious male going door to door, Flanagan Hill Rd.

Tuesday, June 22

11:58 a.m. Dead possum on property on Pine St.
5:34 p.m. Dog, possibly elderly or ill, walking in roadway, Bean Rd. & Boutelle Rd.

Thursday, June 24

12:03 a.m. Person walking, attempt to identify person, Leominster Rd.

Friday, June 25

10:32 a.m. Suspicious males in vehicle and walking around buildings on Waushacum Ave.
4:25 p.m. Caller has raccoon in trap, wants animal control officer, Redstone Hill Rd.
10:09 p.m. Suspicious activity, police out with two individuals, White Oak Way

Sunday, June 27

8:51 p.m. Suspicious activity, garage door to home is secured, Still River Rd.