Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 32 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, September 13

7:29 a.m. 911 Caller heard cry for help and dog barking on Lowell Ave.
8:31 a.m. Report of two antique sleds stolen from Bullard Street property sometime in the past
11:40 a.m. Motor vehicle stopped on Quinapoxet St.; driver upset
12:49 p.m. Truck blocking driveway on Chapel St.
4:28 p.m. Road Rage incident
4:31 p.m. Bear on Buckingham and Mason roads reported

8:33 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Pilgrim Dr.
9:38 p.m. Princeton requesting backup for incident on Calamint Hill N.
11:00 p.m. Loose dog almost hit by car
11:50 p.m. Person with restraining order inquiring about how to go pick up car

Tuesday, September 14

12:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked by side of Woodridge Rd.; boyfriend and girlfriend talking
12:50 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in church lot on Shrewsbury St.
8:57 a.m. Partially open manhole lid on Salisbury St.
9:41 a.m. Bear in yard on Quinapoxet St.
12:28 p.m. 911 Bear going through trash on Greenwood Parkway; then moved to Cimmaron Lane
1:25 p.m. Bear on Forest Dr.
2:38 p.m. Caller asking officer to accompany him to pick up last paycheck at business and turn in uniform
2:50 p.m. Bear in yard on Quinapoxet St.
3:12 p.m. Caller reports being bitten by dog on Newell Rd.
4:28 p.m. Fox on Sycamore Dr.
4:52 p.m. Four teens in lot skateboarding on Holden St.
6:36 p.m. Kid on four wheeler on Fruit St.; putting it away
7:38 p.m. Two individuals reported causing a disturbance while drinking on Broad St.; misunderstanding
8:26 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of South Rd.
9:43 p.m. Calling about laws regarding kids hanging out in town

Wednesday, September 15

6:59 a.m. Abandoned motor vehicle behind business on Main St.; removed from Anna Maria because it was leaking fluid
8:04 a.m. Suspicious vehicle
9:20 a.m. Suspicious male sleeping in playground; waiting for someone; advised to move along
12:35 p.m. Suspicious backpack left at Dawson Recreation area; belongs to Bailey Rd. resident
1:18 p.m. Eleven-year-old carrying bag of clothing seen on Reservoir St.; okay, going to friend'shouse
1:28 p.m. Report of youths blocking traffic on Walnut St.
2:03 p.m. Six youths behind business on Industrial Dr.
2:09 p.m. Group of a dozen teens walking on railroad tracks on Sunnyside Ave.

5:15 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on bank premises on Main St.
5:34 p.m. Black bear observed crossing Rte. 31 near Elmwood Ave.
6:06 p.m. Suspicious text messages to Lowell Ave. resident; advised to ignore and call provider to block number
6:15 p.m. Two males yelling on Sawyer Lane
6:33 p.m. Smell of gas coming from stove on Explorers Way
7:24 p.m. 911 Patient complaining about nurse
8:34 p.m. Violation of harassment order at place of employment

Thursday, September 16

12:34 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in front of home on Doyle Rd.
1:12 a.m. Beer cans in lot on Causeway St.
6:50 a.m. Dead raccoon in road on Malden St.
9:12 a.m. Tractor trailer stuck under bridge on Main St.
2:28 p.m. Caller about ticketing on Newell Rd.
3:15 p.m. Lockout of vehicle on Main St.
3:48 p.m. Caller concerned about something sprayed on side of Newell Rd.
4:21 p.m. Suspicious activity on Manning St.
5:26 p.m. Road Rage incident on Ararat St. reported
6:28 p.m. Caller heard gun shots from Chaffins Pond Area; goose season
6:44 p.m. Caller about two individuals shooting within 500 feet of Gail Dr. residence; shooters are 201 yards away
6:58 p.m. Domestic on Holden St., just verbal
8:32 p.m. Caller reports suspicious person went behind house on Manning St.; when confronted, said he was looking for work
9:05 p.m. Large amount of water in roadway on Main St.

Friday, September 17

1:42 a.m. Suspicious vehicles exiting from Dawson School
9:30 a.m. Complaint about vehicles speeding on Avery Rd. through detour
10:46 a.m. Mountview School requesting check on truant
2:25 p.m. No water at residence on Quinapoxet St.
2:30 p.m. Walk-in with medication to be disposed of
3:28 p.m. Caller wanting to take parking sign; informed signs are town's property
6:10 p.m. 911 from Lowell Ave.; no answer on callback
6:18 p.m. Group of kids in pickup truck yelling rude remarks in parking lot on Reservoir St.
6:43 p.m. Lowell Ave. party called about 911 call; teaching child to use phone

Saturday, September 18

12:05 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot on Shrewsbury St.
12:10 a.m. Suspicious person staggering northbound on Highland St.
12:24 a.m. Suspicious person on Main St., blindfolded, no recollection of events; later said event was staged as a result of argument with father
2:56 a.m. Noise heard in Industrial Park
1:09 p.m. Skateboarders on Main St.
1:20 p.m. 911 from Princeton St.; no one there on callback
2:06 p.m. Fox in area of Jamieson Rd.
2:11 p.m. Fox walking down middle of Phillips Rd.; doesn't look sick
2:44 p.m. 911 Suspicious motor vehicle operating aggressively on Main St.
2:58 p.m. Lockout of motor vehicle on Main St.
3:21 p.m. Paxton PD reports party left sink by side of road in Paxton, was headed toward Holden
4:31 p.m. Young kids being excessively loud on FortSumter Dr.
5:09 p.m. Fox in front yard on Dogwood Circle
5:40 p.m. Motor vehicle smoking on Doyle Rd.
9:11 p.m. Two male teens looking in windows of vehicles on Brentwood Dr.
10:51 p.m. Possible fight in parking lot on Main St.

Sunday, September 19

1:05 p.m. Suspicious people on railroad tracks behind Main St. business
6:00 p.m. 911 Caller states parents won't give keys back so she can leave, Cumberland Circle
7:08 p.m. Suspicious person exited vehicle and headed towards water on Reservoir St.
10:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Main St. at Jefferson School

Paxton

Tuesday, September 14

12:08 p.m. Black dog followed woman home and is sitting on her front steps, Grove St.
3:59 p.m. Car lock-out, Congregational Church
4:24 p.m. Small brown dog chasing boy on bike, Walbridge Rd.
4:59 p.m. Party in lobby to turn in solar landscaping light she found in mailbox

Wednesday, September 15

9:09 p.m. Bale of hay in the road, between Nanigian Rd and Spencer town line

Friday, September 17

9:06 p.m. Suspicious auto, Dunkin' Donuts

Saturday, September 18

3:10 p.m. Report that female in a blue van dumped a kitchen sink off the side of Bel Arbor Rd.
4:30 p.m. Walk-in to speak with officer about dogs that scratched his car door, Pond St.
9:45 p.m. Two suspicious vehicles parked on Marshall St, fled at high rate of speed when caller turned light on

Sunday, September 19

11:26 p.m. Suspicious person, Pleasant St.
11:52 p.m. Suspicious auto, Mower St. Dispersed parties.

Princeton

Monday, September 13

8:07 a.m. Walk in to report being passed in no passing zone and car speeding, Hubbardston Rd.
1:12 p.m. Disabled vehicle parked beside road, Rte. 140. Police determine it needs to be removed before dark
1:40 p.m. Two stray dogs, white with brown spots, in yard on Sterling Rd.
1:45 p.m. Request for traffic control due to speeders, Gates Rd.
9:26 p.m. 911 abandoned call, back up requested from Hubbardston and Holden, Calamint Hill Rd. N
9:30 p.m. Domestic disturbance, Calamint Hill Rd. N

Tuesday, September 14

9:04 a.m. Glass water bottle with metal inside found at end of driveway on Radford Rd.

Wednesday, September 25

1:30 a.m. Caller hears tapping on side of house and possibly voices outside, Goodnow Rd.
6:21 p.m. Someone in garage possibly taking items, green pickup truck, Merriam Rd.
7:00 p.m. Pickup truck parked beside road for a long time. Found operator talking on cell phone, Merriam Rd.

Thursday, September 16

12:00 a.m. Person came to report a larceny, Merriam Rd.
4:13 p.m. Vehicles parked in crosswalk at the school, Sterling Rd.
11L17 p.m. Suspicious person walking along Calamint Hill Rd. North

Friday, September 17

8:20 p.m. Siberian Husky found in Worcester that has Princeton tag. Dog had been given up for adoption

Saturday, September 18

7:10 p.m. Two dogs in yard on Merriam Rd.
7:32 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Houghton Rd. Person lost
8:59 p.m. Police speak with three males in church parking lot, sent on their way, Worcester Rd.
8:59 p.m. Police transport person to home on Mirick Rd.

Sunday, September 19

12:39 p.m. Police assist with traffic at motorcycle rally, Mountain Rd.
7:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot on Rte. 140 North

Rutland

Monday, September 13

12:46 p.m. Five bags of trash dumped in dumpster on Glenwood Rd.
2:50 p.m. 'Shadow' and his buddies loose in neighborhood, Summerhill Dr.
5:09 p.m. Large tank in swamp area, Pleasantdale and Barre Paxton Rds.

Tuesday, September 14

8:40 a.m. Report of young girl hiding behind house, Prouty Lane & Clearview Rd.
4:06 p.m. Lockout, Glenwood Rd.
6:07 p.m. Suspicious call from person claiming to be census taker, Campbell St.

Wednesday, September 15

3:35 p.m. Report of fight between two juveniles near basketball court, Memorial Dr.
4:20 p.m. Walk in to speak with an officer regarding a neighbor problem, Glenwood Rd.
10:09 p.m. Person locked out of bedroom where young child is, Maple Ave.

Thursday, September 16

9:15 a.m. Disabled vehicle in parking lot near Long Pond boat ramps
9:29 a.m. Suspicious person walking between houses, Sycamore Dr. Found to be with landscaping company
9:48 a.m. Caller requesting assistance with lockout of vehicle, Main St.
5:02 p.m. Yellow Labrador mix dog loose in neighborhood, Briarwood Rd.
5:18 p.m. Keys lost, Skyline Dr.

Friday, September 17

3:31 p.m. Resident reports finding a dead skunk in her mailbox, Pleasantdale Rd.
7:20 p.m. Officer wanted regarding issues with neighbor, Clealand Circle
7:19 p.m. Person came to pick up license plate, Main St.
8:50 p.m. Police assist with car lockout, Hillside Rd.

Saturday, September 18

6:14 p.m. Report of two men, one with a ski mask and one with a camera, approached residence on Beechwood Rd.
7:59 p.m. Officer requested while person removes belongings, Maple Ave.
9:42 p.m. Request for officer while person removes belongings, Maple Ave.

Sunday, September 19

7:32 a.m. Report that two mailboxes are missing, John Robert Dr.
10:42 a.m. Report of stolen mailbox, Naquag St.
12:03 p.m. Complaint about dirt bikes racing up and down Sassawanna Rd.
3:55 p.m. Pink cell phone lost, Memorial Dr. Later found

Sterling

Monday, September 13

6:54 a.m. Officer wanted for possible drug activity, Jill Lane
7:32 a.m. Officer requested for ongoing problems between parent and bus driver, Sandy Ridge Rd.
4:31 p.m. Suspicious red vehicle in area of Albright Rd. using some kind of electronic equipment
6:23 p.m. Report of people yelling at each other, Muddy Pond Rd.
8:28 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in yard, argument took place, person left, Redemption Rock Trl.
9:36 p.m. 911 call, yelling in background, person said call was accidental, North Row Rd.
11:02 p.m. Two youths wearing dark clothing walking south on Rte. 12, very hard to see, police asked to speak with them, Leominster Rd./Chocksett Rd.

Tuesday, September 14

8:45 a.m. Report of sick cat in yard, can barely walk, Taft Rd.
3:35 p.m. Person reports being threatened by a gun, report may have been fabricated, Main St.

Wednesday, September 15

10:55 a.m. Very sick cat returned, Taft Rd. Animal control officer picked up cat
4:58 p.m. Report that someone was entering house through a window, Wiles Rd.

Thursday, September 16

3:57 p.m. Caller reports a delivery truck backed into him, Chocksett Rd.
5:08 p.m. Lost golden retrievers, one later returned, the other still missing, Chace Hill Rd.
7:53 p.m. Police respond to scene of disabled vehicle where operator is being belligerent, Beverly Dr.

Friday, September 17

12:38 p.m. Jack Russell Terrier ran off, Stuart Rd.
1:50 p.m. Suspicious activity, paintball activity, five people involved, Heywood Rd.
3:23 p.m. Report of missing five year old, child located at 3:53 p.m., Newell Hill Rd.
5:42 p.m. Young child found wandering in street, Park St. Reunited with father
7:19 p.m. Caller reports someone may be smoking marijuana, Jill Lane
7:21 p.m. Person came in to station for fingerprinting, Leominster Rd.
7:34 p.m. Bull loose on Rte. 190 northbound

Saturday, September 18

11:52 a.m. Several vehicles parked at town beach without stickers, violations issued to all, Hall Ave.

Sunday, September 19

12:14 a.m. Officer wanted to assist with angry family member, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
3:02 p.m. Caller reporting possible drug activity, Rail Trail