Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 23 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, July 12

12:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in front of home, Montana Dr.
12:15 a.m. Patient asking for nurse who isn’t coming fast enough
6:51 a.m. Deceased cat, Reservoir St.
9:04 a.m. Illegal dumping at reservoir
10:15 a.m. Individuals without fishing licenses fishing at Peter Carr Pond
10:48 a.m. Caller says left bicycle at business last week, now gone
1:50 p.m. Incident at store, Reservoir St.
4:20 p.m. Suspicious truck, Bull Run; OK, waiting for the storm to pass
4:55 p.m. Suspicious male with case of beer sitting by pond; very talkative with caller and her children, made them feel uncomfortable; taken into protective custody
6:20 p.m. Undesirable person in house, Wachusett St.
9:07 pm Unwelcome male party at residence, Wachusett St.; family concerned about him taking items; OK, male removed and doors locked
11:02 p.m. Three suspicious cars near building, Main St.

Tuesday, July 13

12:57 a.m. Suspicious individuals on bicycles, Main St.
1:51 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle with dome light, Manning St.
2:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle going in and out of driveways, Main St.
5:09 a.m. Individual trying to exit moving vehicle, Main St.
6:30 a.m. Suspicious individual, Wachusett St., OK, just walking
8:48 a.m. Caller’s brother arrested for immigration issues; advised to contact arresting agency
10:40 a.m. Loose dog, Highland St.
12:23 p.m. Erratic driver using cell phone; driver warned
12:35 p.m. 911 caller lost six-year-old on Rail Trail
12:43 p.m. Child found in good condition
9:13 pm Youths playing on music stage, Main St.

Wednesday, July 14

1:07 a.m. Suspicious unoccupied vehicle, Willow Brook Rd.
2:10 a.m. Suspicious vehicle behind building, Parker Rd.

7:59 a.m. Caller believes tenants are dealing drugs out of basement


12:10 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
1:45 p.m. Caller reports someone took pictures of his home
5:01 p.m. Caller reports father won’t talk to her, wants advice

Thursday, July 15

6:15 a.m. Vehicle left sideways and running in roadway, Shrewsbury St.
9:02 a.m. Construction barrel in Malden St.
9:41 a.m. Suspicious male exited vehicle and walked behind houses, Princeton St..
11:54 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Nottingham Cir.
2:07 p.m. Complaint about kids driving homemade go cart back and forth, Lovell Rd.

3:20 p.m. Turtle in backyard
3:59 p.m. Someone drove through fence during night, Fisher Rd.
7:24 p.m. Vehicle with two dogs has windows rolled up
8:20 p.m. Caller heard 8 or 9 gun shots behind property, South Rd.; doesn’t believe it was fireworks
8:32 p.m. Suspicious vehicle off side of South Rd.; party urinating
9:48 p.m. Four gunshots, Shrewsbury/Brattle Sts.; believed to be fireworks
9:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in field, Main St.
10:39 p.m. Party requests police search son’s bag for missing Motrin and Tylenol; canceled, found medication
11:48 p.m. Scream heard in woods, possibly fisher cat, Muschopauge Rd.

Friday, July 16

10:10 a.m. Deceased skunk, Highland St.
4:36 p.m. Disgruntled customer at garage, Main St.
6:24 p.m. Small child riding ATV in Cranbrook Dr.
9:06 p.m. Suspicious van at school, Jamieson Rd.
10:57 p.m. Caller heard popping noises coming from Woodland St. area; electric company working

Saturday, July 17

12:35 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with no plates, Causeway St.
1:07 a.m. Erratic SUV driver yelling at other driver
1:46 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle using air machine to pump tires, Main St.

6:41 a.m. South Rd. resident advises will be putting up fence today and expects complaints from neighbor
8:07 a.m. Caller reports vehicle missing; advised it was towed
8:47 a.m. Caller reports huge turtle trying to cross road, backing up traffic
9:13 a.m. Dead tree leaning on power lines, Whitney St.
9:14 a.m. Neighbor’s dog roaming in caller’s yard, aggressive toward her on multiple occasions
10:13 a.m. Water bubbling up through street, Brattle St.
11:01 a.m. Caller from W. Boylston received tickets from Holden; advised due to misunderstanding about location of Holden/West Boylston line
12:58 p.m. Lost black and white cat, River St.
1:43 p.m. Cat found
3:53 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious silent phone calls at 2:30 a.m. from restricted line
4:46 p.m. BB shot through window, Bullard St.
5:55 p.m. Caller states son at another residence in town last night where there was consumption of alcohol and other narcotics; would like officer to have parent call her; advised can’t force resident to call
11:08 p.m. Several reports of fireworks on Winthrop Ln., Flagler Dr. and Walnut St.; no contact

Sunday, July 18

8:11 a.m. Lost dog reported
8:49 a.m. Suspicious male carrying packpack, Newell Rd.
9:43 a.m. Caller wondering whether teen son involved in incident; advised report doesn’t indicate involvement

11:50 a.m. Male driver sitting alone in vehicle, River St.
12:14 p.m. Business requesting assistance for individual requesting to pick up vehicle from impound lot
1:33 p.m. Husband calling to thank officer for assisting wife back to their vehicle on Rail Trail; appreciated his “professionalism and thoughtfulness, and he made sure she had water”
3:52 p.m. Generator failure at septic pumping station, Jennifer Dr.
5:17 p.m. Loose dog, Wachusett St.
5:32 p.m. Dog reunited with owner
8:45 p.m. Ongoing problem with neighbor’s dog barking, Salisbury St.
9:19 p.m. Dog in distress, Salisbury St.
10:35 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Mason Rd., infant in vehicle

Paxton

Monday, July 12

3:41 p.m. Police attempt to serve summons, Monticello Dr.
5:06 p.m. Police attempt to serve warrant, Monticello Dr.
8:19 p.m. Attempt to serve warrant, Monticello Dr.

Tuesday, July 13

12:28 a.m. Caller states kids have been yelling and being loud, Grove St.
1:32 a.m. Complaint about loud noise from home, Grove St.
3:09 p.m. Attempt to serve paperwork, Monticello Dr.

Wednesday, July 14

3:30 a.m. Dog running in and out of the road, Pleasant St./Lincoln Cir.
10:54 a.m. Suspicious mini-van driving up and down Laurel St.
7:05 p.m. Summons served, Monticello Dr.

Thursday, July 15

10:18 a.m. Dog found in area, Camp/Pleasant Sts.
11:17 a.m. Person at station to speak with police about family member held in Canada, Pleasant St.

5:50 p.m. Male riding ATV in Black Hill Rd.
7:53 p.m. Possible illegal dumping at empty lot, South St.

Friday, July 15

11:09 a.m. Summons served, Monticello Dr.
3:56 p.m. Possible gun shots in woods behind home, Crystal St.
7:30 p.m. Request for well being check on juvenile walking on Marshall St.
9:40 p.m. Caller’s terrier ran off, Pond St.

Saturday, July 17

10:04 a.m. Person at station to have car seat inspected, Pleasant St.
11:13 a.m. Person found Labrador dog, Oakwood Rd.

Princeton

Monday, July 12

6:30 p.m. Dirt washed onto roadway from storm, highway dept. notified, Sterling Rd.

Tuesday, July 13

4:55 p.m. Tree blocking road, highway dept. requested, Bullock Ln.
5:48 p.m. Power line down, arcing in grass, Bullock Ln.
7:00 p.m. Police transport female to Pine Tree Ln., Hubbardston

Wednesday, July 14

6:50 p.m. Tree blocking Rte. 140 S, found to be in Sterling

Thursday, July 15

11:26 p.m. Person wants to speak to animal control officer about cat that got into screened porch, Sam Cobb Ln.
5:19 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, Hubbardston Rd.
10:13 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot, Fitchburg Rd. Police find people camping in woods and asked them to leave

Friday, July 16

10:08 a.m. Pigeon on air conditioning unit all night, Main St.
5:09 p.m. Police secure door of home where two dogs got loose, Beaman Rd.

Saturday, July 17

10:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway, Sterling Road.
3:02 p.m. Tree across Thompson Rd.
3:18 p.m. Highway dept. requested for large tree down, Thompson Rd.

Sunday, July 18

5:30 p.m. Police remove string running along roadway from Main St. to Sterling town line
7:45 p.m. Police assist person with vehicle lockout, Westminster Rd.
7:45 p.m. Small brown dog bothering homeowner’s dog, Mirick Rd.

Rutland

Monday, July 12

7:19 a.m. Stray white dog, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:15 p.m. Young male dancing near Main St.

Wednesday, July 14

8:55 a.m. Scruffy-looking male tried to flag down female motorist, Turkey Hill Rd.
11:15 a.m. Three dead Canada geese in road, mother and two fledglings, Barre Paxton Rd.
11:55 a.m. Person at station to ask about no-trespass laws, Main St.
1:54 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding neighbor issues, Main St.

Thursday, July 15

4:50 a.m. Caller wants to know if papers were served, Main St.
7:23 a.m. Vehicle parked on caller’s front lawn, Bigelow Rd.
2:47 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, Pommogussett Rd.
7:01 p.m. Large cat, described as mountain lion, in yard, Village Way
7:28 p.m. Barking dog complaint, Skyline Dr. Nothing found
7:39 p.m. Census taker threatened by male at home, Beechwood Dr.

Friday, July 16

9:48 a.m. Three young children fooling around near road, almost hit by car, Maple Ave.
10:33 a.m. Request for police officer for irate person causing disturbance, Glenwood Rd.

Saturday, July 17

1:08 a.m. Holden PD requests Rutland officer go to home on Maple Ave. to find out why vehicle was left parked at Eagle Lake
10:42 a.m. Caller concerned about well being of cats locked in camper for days during hot weather, River Rd.
7:24 p.m. Large female black bear and two cubs in area, Pommogussett Rd./Campbell St.

Sunday, July 18

6:34 p.m. Report of muddy, dirty dog in neighborhood, Michael Dr.

Sterling

Monday, July 12

11:25 a.m. Black sports coat found on lawn, Holden Rd.
2:33 p.m. Caller wants to speak with animal control officer about raccoon, Lake Shore Dr.
5:08 p.m. Injured cat, Lakeshore Dr.
7:23 p.m. Skunk in area, Lakeshore Dr.
7:54 p.m. Raccoon on porch and roof, Lakeshore Dr.
11:07 p.m. Large amount of realtor magazines thrown on Main St., traffic hazard

Tuesday, July 13

8:30 a.m. Van transport driver wants to speak with animal control officer, Park St.
2:57 p.m. Raccoon up tree in back yard, Lakeshore Dr. Have-a-Hart trap set up; caught

Wednesday, July 14

1:39 p.m. Calico cat missing, N. Row Rd.

6:27 p.m. Person at station for car seat installation, Leominster Rd.

Thursday, July 15

2:58 a.m. Caller’s boyfriend and car are gone, John Dee Rd.
10:51 a.m. Children observed pack of dogs in orchard, Wiles/Redstone Hill Rds.
7:56 p.m. TV set left on caller’s property, mailbox damaged, Mortimer Rd.
8:11 p.m. Attendant at recreation area having trouble with lots of cars without resident stickers coming to beach, and group of unruly teenagers, Hall Ave.

Friday, July 16

12:09 p.m. Person at station reports he has garter snake living in his home, keeps finding shed skins, E. Park Rd.
6:48 p.m. Person at station to turn in firearms, Leominster Rd.

Saturday, July 17

11:19 a.m. Boat trailer left at town beach, Hall Ave.
3:21 p.m. Female wants to speak with officer about vehicle that was sold and buyer is coming back, Maple St.
10:13 p.m. Water balloon possibly hit caller’s car, Princeton Rd.

Sunday, July 18

8:44 a.m. Report of 500 bicyclists speeding down Maple St. using front yard as bathroom and throwing water bottles
9:02 a.m. Complaint about people on bikes taking up too much of travel lane, Maple St.
12:51 p.m. Car off drive-through area, Leominster Rd.
1:06 p.m. Large pitbull running around yard, Pratts Jct. Rd.

7:41 p.m. Two kittens found on rail trail, transferred to animal control officer