Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 11 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, August 9

12:41a.m. Vehicle burnouts, Princeton Rd.
7:10 a.m. Possible rabid skunk, Apple Tree Ln.
9:17 a.m. Illegal dumping, Rite Aid
11:05 a.m. Injured fawn on roadside, Salisbury St.
11:32 a.m. Motor vehicle with two flats, Otter Brook Dr.
4:32 p.m. Burning smell from meter, Colorado Dr.
5:01 p.m. Male soliciting money from people in Fallon Clinic parking lot, Shrewsbury St.
5:43 p.m. Request K-9 drug dog.
5:43 p.m. Arrest: ---
6:48 p.m. Citizen called regarding drug dog going through wife’s car during son’s arrest
6:50 p.m. Drug paraphernalia found in woods,Mixter Rd.
7:03 p.m. Low branch, Reservoir St.
7:15 p.m. Power outage, Verizon Building
7:38 p.m. Party to speak with officer regarding wife receiving flowers, Malden St.

Tuesday, August 10

3:13 a.m. Car with lights in driveway, Cranbrook Dr. Turned lights off and drove into another driveway.
6:31 a.m. Two small dogs running into traffic near Papa Gino’s, Main St.
9:52 a.m. Telemarketer calling with two free tickets to Bahamas
11:43 a.m. Male on bicycle going door-to-door selling children’s educational program, Windy Ridge Rd. Individual has permit.
11:45 a.m. Party calling to verify Holden Firefighters’ fundraiser
12:55 p.m. Pomeranian loose, Main St.
1:01 p.m. Dog lying in Woodridge Rd.
1:31 p.m. Tree crew working without detail, possibly obstructing travel lane, Salisbury St.
2:28 p.m. Trucks doing burnouts and playing loud music, Eagle Ter.
4:30 p.m. Mailman found cell phone, Raymond St.

Wednesday, August 11

12:57 a.m. Skateboarders, Main St.
6:40 a.m. Caller wants to know what to do with deceased bat in his yard
7:08 a.m. 911 call from elevator 4 at WRHS. OK, momentarily stuck in elevator – too impatient to wait for doors to open
8:05 a.m. Caller asking if her friend is in custody
8:43 a.m. Caller asking if complaints have been filed against him
8:44 a.m. Caller asking if Holden Firefighter fundraising is legitimate
8:54 a.m. Dog appears to be struggling in water, N. Main St. OK, animal is a beaver
9:35 a.m. Two BMX bikes behind Fallon Clinic, next to Dumpster
9:39 a.m. Caller reports driving over construction sign in middle of road, Holden St.
9:39 a.m. Pallet at Senior Center contains items for project. Ask for extra patrols
11:02 a.m. St. Charles, Mo. PD requests that solicitor in area be brought to police station so father can make arrangements for him to go home
11:34 a.m. Large sinkhole in front of 66 Valley Hill Rd.
12:16 p.m. Caller reporting solicitors in Shrewsbury St. area. Six arrests for peddling door-to-door violation: ---, Fayetteville, Tenn., ---, Sacramento, Calif., --- Worcester, ---, Cincinnati, Ohio, ---, Syracuse, N.Y., ---., Springfield Mo.
12:22 p.m. Rotman’s Furniture truck pulled down overhead wires, possible damage to two polies, Rolling Ridge/Lovell Rds.
5:15 p.m. Trespassing, WTAG towers, Shrewsbury St.
7:39 p.m. Caller advising solicitor selling study guides, has permit.
10:12 p.m. Bat in house, Willowbrook Dr., advised to contact pet removal service.
11:22 p.m. Male youth screaming obscenities in front yard, possible CHINS violation
11:44 p.m. Vehicle driving slowly blasting loud music, person running alongside, Woodland Rd.
11:48 p.m. Bunch of kids walking in middle of road, female keeps falling down, Bullard St.

Thursday, August 12

10:46 a.m. Several motor vehicles turning in driveway over last few days, Autumn Cir.
11:08 a.m. Suspicious white box truck with CT registration on Rt. 31 S. Plate comes back as stolen from E. Hartford, Conn. Princeton PD advised
12:11 p.m. Suspicious red station wagon in area for several hours, Putnam Ln.
1:12 p.m. Officer requested for peacekeeping measures, Putnam Ln.
1:39 p.m. Fight involving about 10 children and adults in town pool parking lot
4:04 p.m. Party in lobby to catch breath, exhausted from exercise
7:27 p.m. Woman reports her car died and will be in Commerce Bank parking lot until morning
8:25 p.m. Loud bang, glass break reported, Chapin Rd.
10:04 p.m. Car owner advised cannot leave vehicle overnight in Wachusett Veterinary parking lot
10:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Light Dept. lot

Friday, August 13

12:07 a.m. Person with flashlight walking on Rt. 31
6:40 a.m. Party in lobby with wooden oar and fishing tackle bag found at Peter Carr Pond
10:50 a.m. Resident advising about wedding, Wachusett St. Concerned about noise; he notified neighbors
11:36 a.m. Landscaping truck blocking road, Nelson St.
12:04 p.m. Mother reporting 18-year-old girl missing.
12:36 p.m. Girl on her way home.
12:54 p.m. Suspicious maroon van, Manning St.
2:49 p.m. Yelling and screaming, Fruit St.
4:40 p.m. Caller advising water is rusty
6:38 p.m. Caller advising of cooking fire, Bullard St.
6:49 p.m. Open water gate on Boyden Rd., causing traffic concerns
7:16 p.m. Youths throwing glass bottles out of vehicle, Summer Ln.
9:36 p.m. Missing person, husband 90 min. late coming home, Reservoir St.
9:42 p.m. Husband located at yoga class, Jed’s Plaza

Saturday, August 14

1:42 a.m. Caller regarding trash left on Main St. She will return and pick up banana peel
3:44 a.m. Resident advising will be watching meteor shower behind Mountview School

9:16 a.m. Message left for driver of black Honda to pick up trash thrown near Leominster Credit Union

9:46 a.m. Male advising he will be canvassing in Wachusett St., Chapel St. area today
10:04 a.m. Report of two persons going door to door with religious materials, Kendall Rd.
11:52 a.m. Cooking fire, Fairchild Dr.
11:53 a.m. Summer party, Britney St., band will be playing 2-8 p.m.
12:19 p.m. Caller concerned about turtle near Unionville Pond
1:10 p.m. Someone tried to egg caller’s house and cars last night, unbroken egg on front lawn, Bullard St.
3:28 p.m. Arrest: ---, Springfield, Mo.; peddling door-to-door violation. Arrest: ---, Orlando, Fla.;
peddling door-to-door violation.
10:00 p.m. Caller reports neighbor’s dog is barking, Malden St.
10:40 p.m. Loud music near Alden Research Labs

Sunday, August 15

12:00 a.m. Fireworks near Flagler Dr.,Walnut St., Philips Rd., Ridgewood Rd.
12:07 a.m. Males in Rice School parking lot, possibly setting off fireworks
10:11 p.m. Teenagers in abandoned home, Salisbury St.

Paxton

Monday, August 9

12:55 a.m. Caller requesting police check out area, dog barking constantly, Davis Hill Rd.
12:24 p.m. Female reporting that male exited his vehicle and yelled at her, West St.
4:38 p.m. Kids riding bikes in woods and shortly after, smell of burning, Camp St.
5:30 p.m. Juveniles riding dirt bike up and down Camp St.
5:57 p.m. Gray tiger cat missing for a week, Berkshire Dr.

Tuesday, August 10

12:01 a.m. Loose dog, Maple St.

Wednesday, August 11

5:24 p.m. Group of juveniles hanging around wooded area, Pleasant/Camp Sts.

Thursday, August 12

1:02 p.m. Report of beef truck in area, Lincoln Cir.
8:07 p.m. Assist citizen, sit with child in car while mother goes into public safety building, Pleasant St.
11:44 p.m. Unattended vehicle left in parking lot of business, Pleasant St.

Friday, August 13

9:31 p.m. Request for police to check on suspicious van, West St.

Sunday, August 15

10:43 p.m. Stray dog in traffic, Holden Rd.

Princeton

Monday, August 9

12:35 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Worcester Rd.
8:17 p.m. Caller almost hit by two vehicles while trying to change tire, requesting police assistance, Sterling Rd.

Tuesday, August 10

2:32 p.m. Lost World War II ammunition pouch, Houghton Rd.
4:27 p.m. Caller asking how to get bear out of her chicken coop, Brooks Station Rd.
8:31 a.m. Vehicle locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.

Wednesday, August 11

9:47 a.m. Caller wants to speak with chief about an ongoing situation, Town Hall Dr.
10:12 a.m. Bear returning to chicken coop, Brooks Station Rd. Referred to Mass. Fish & Wildlife

Thursday, August 12

2:19 p.m. 911 hang-up, child playing with phone, Thompson Rd.
6:18 p.m. Blue four-wheeler speeding on Calamint Hill Rd. S toward Rutland

Friday, August 13

1:15 a.m. Police find van wide open, secure and leave note for owner, Worcester Rd.
11:40 a.m. Ongoing barking dog complaint, Worcester Rd.
2:38 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, two males repeatedly passing kids walking, Gleason Rd.
7:23 p.m. Vehicle locked behind gate at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
9:53 p.m. Vehicle stop, Main St. Driver lost and confused; family member contacted
11:51 p.m. Police assist person trying to find wife, Main St.

Saturday, August 14

11:42 a.m. Person left guns at station for safe keeping, Town Hall Dr.
12:37 p.m. Police assist with bicycle ride through town center, Gregory Hill Rd.
4:09 p.m. Suspicious male in woods, Houghton Rd.
8:42 p.m. Police stand by with individual waiting for ride, Main St.

Sunday, August 15

9:04 a.m. Low voltage, Brooks Station Rd.
2:16 p.m. Assist staff at state reservation with person on bicycle giving them hard time at mountain summit
4:45 p.m. Report of two males with guns, Rte. 140 N/Fitchburg Rd.
6:48 p.m. Black dog walking toward center of town, Worcester Rd.

Rutland

Monday, August 9

8:20 a.m. Injured hawk beside road, Rte. 122
6:26 p.m. Lost black Labrador, later found, Glenwood Rd.

Tuesday, August 10

12:40 p.m. Missing cat, long haired black and white, E. County Rd.
4:08 p.m. Citizen complaint about ATV, Glenwood Rd.
9:21 p.m. Person loading items from building lot onto truck, Morris Ln.
10:06 p.m. Unattended vehicle in parking lot, Main St.

Wednesday, August 11

12:08 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in Bigelow Rd. area
6:15 a.m. Missing Australian shepherd spotted but police unable to get close to it, Maple Ave.
9:54 a.m. Abandoned call, person having trouble with phone system, Village Way
9:51 p.m. Police speak with individuals and remove them from Barre Paxton Rd.
11:52 p.m. Two people in woods with flashlight near boat ramp, Barre Paxton Rd.

Thursday, August 12

6:04 a.m. Skunk in trap set for Australian shepherd dog, Maple Ave.
6:31 a.m. Owner arrived and able to get dog, Maple Ave.
5:22 p.m. Person at station to report verbal altercation in parking lot, Main St.

Friday, August 13

11:55 a.m. Request that police deliver message, Main St.
2:09 p.m. Bear peeking from woods, looking at person working on vehicle in driveway, E. County Rd.
5:34 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, Glenwood Rd.
8:59 p.m. Suspicious male going door-to-door selling, Jamie Ann Dr.

Saturday, August 14

1:48 p.m. Cow crossing road, owner contacted, cow captured, Glenwood Rd.
2:50 p.m. Officer requested for female throwing things at family members, Valley View Cir.
4:02 p.m. Police asked to respond to area for possible soliciting scam, Prouty Ln.

Sunday, August 15

3:05 p.m. Rocks piled up across rail trail
5:31 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Glenwood Rd.

Sterling

Monday, August 9

6:21 a.m. Small toffee-colored dog running in roadway, Chocksett/Pratts Jct. Rds. Several cars stopped. Dog taken to animal rescue.
10:01 a.m. Report of child locked in house, Legate Hill Rd. Miscommunication, child OK
6:20 p.m. Ongoing issue with dog that charged person and showed its teeth, Griffin Rd.

Tuesday, August 10

2:00 p.m. Report of ammunition case lost, contained several items, Clinton Rd.
2:09 p.m. Person wants to speak with detective regarding collection agency trying to collect money for credit card company, Bird St.
7:50 p.m. Black Labrador in yard for long time, Osgood Rd.
8:34 p.m. Van backed too close to edge of Metropolitan Rd., went off road

Wednesday, August 11

7:34 p.m. Someone dropped off cat in carrier with litter box, Riverview Rd.

Thursday, August 12

9:59 a.m. Long-haired black and white cat missing since Sunday. Needs insulin, Upper N. Row Rd.
12:00 p.m. Vehicle with two males going up and down road, selling vacuums, Kendall Hill Rd.
2:24 p.m. Suspicious parked vehicle with male occupant, Justice Hill Rd.
2:29 p.m. Report of “drunken” raccoon stumbling in road, Princeton Rd. No contact

Friday, August 13

1:04 p.m. Report of rabid raccoon in back yard, John Dee Rd.
7:51 p.m. Caller reporting motorcycles revving engines and speeding out of gas station, Redemption Rock Trl.
10:12 p.m. Complaint about noise from outside band, Leominster Rd.

Saturday, August 14

10:48 a.m. Loud band asked to turn music down, Waushacum Ave.
4:17 p.m. Band playing loud music behind fire station, Waushacum Ave.
6:04 p.m. Person yelling continuously, James Rd.

Sunday, August 15

8:29 a.m. Great Dane running around, Maple St.
5:12 p.m. Missing chocolate Labrador, Mortimer Rd.