Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 27 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, October 4

1:03 a.m. Motor vehicle pulled to side of road; only dropping someone off on Main St.
8:20 a.m. Light on pole on Salisbury St. remains on during daylight
8:42 a.m. Suspicious vehicle driving around station; has found dog over the weekend
10:48 a.m. Complaint about kids loitering at doctor's office
1:06 p.m. Caller has no phone service and wants to be connected to West Boylston resident; advised to use cell phone to call
2:20 p.m. Group of kids removed from steps of doctor's office
3:53 p.m. Senior Center requesting police disperse group of kids gathered at back door
4:48 p.m. Caller from Manning St. asking for vehicle to be removed from end of driveway
5:06 p.m. Report of young male doing wheelies on sidewalk on Main St.
6:11 p.m. 911 Raccoon unsteady on its feet on Wachusett St.; heading into woods
7:09 p.m. Report of illegal dumping on conservation land on Rte. 31

Tuesday, October 5

7:13 a.m. Caller asking that police advise wife not to call and harass him at work; wife said she had no intention of calling him
8:10 a.m. 911 Suspicious window open on Doyle Rd.
9:02 a.m. Suspicious person on Main St.
10:48 a.m. Caller heard blast; advised contractor working/blasting
2:20 p.m. Kids loitering at Dr.'s office on Main St.
2:37 p.m. Caller regarding his missing motor vehicle
2:44 p.m. Tire moved out of roadway
4:14 p.m. Bat in house on Damon Rd.

Wednesday, October 6

12:06 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on side of Putnam Rd., one individual hanging out of car
9:18 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Harris St.; ok, party using cell phone
9:30 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on River St.
1:17 p.m. Caller concerned about sidewalk washing away on Main St.; DPW notified
1:44 p.m. Report of cat in tree
8:33 p.m. 911 hang-up from Jennifer Dr.; child playing with phone
8:40 p.m. Caller about accidents in town possibly involving individual; no such accidents
10:01 p.m. 911 Report of suspicious motor vehicle parked in middle of Phillips Rd., doors open, operator appears to be staggering
11:20 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot on Main St.

Thursday, October 7

2:05 a.m. Vehicle doors open in driveway on Country Hill Rd.; homeowner was unloading groceries
11:53 a.m. Suspicious person looking up driveways on Salisbury St.; no contact
3:32 p.m. Report of dog returning on Princeton Lane
4:24 p.m. Vehicle lockout at post office on Princeton St.
7:29 p.m. Six kids in front of business on Main St.
8:25 p.m. Cars blocking road on Union St.
9:56 p.m. Cars blocking road on Wachusett St.
10:34 p.m. Mixter Rd. resident reports three suspicious cars entered woods past house

Friday October 8

12:45 a.m. Suspicious person on Reservoir St.
3:50 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout on Stoneleigh Rd.
7:17 a.m. Large group of kids at Dr.'s office on Main St.; issued trespass notice
10:49 a.m. Motor vehicle parked by side of Malden St. gathering sand; too close to roadway
2:15 p.m. Caller reports employer holding her check
4:19 p.m. Caller reports sex offender that lives behind caller staring at her and her daughters; says he was walking dog and comments drew his attention
5:01 p.m. Suspicious car parked behind business on Shrewsbury St.
6:14 p.m. Dog attacked neighbor's dog and female owner in High Ridge Rd. neighborhood
11:31 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Autumn Cir.

Saturday, October 9

12:50 a.m. Tractor trailer having trouble making it under railroad bridge
9:30 a.m. Two raccoons appear to be sick near Rail Trail
10:55 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout at post office
11:05 a.m. Report of female walking down Main St., male in vehicle following, yelling at each other
11:19 a.m. Dog with West Boylston tags
12:21 p.m. Ongoing boundary dispute on Pilgrim Dr., trash left on neighbor's property
1:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle might belong to individual with restraining order, Brattle St.
4:37 p.m. Power outage on Boyden Rd. after loud pop heard
7:51 p.m. Suspicious phone call received on Avery Heights Dr.
8:05 p.m. 911 Several calls reporting drunk male walking/hitchhiking in road

Sunday, October 10

1:45 a.m. Vehicle coming from behind business on Wachusett St.
3:33 a.m. Citizen in to file complaint
8:03 a.m. Call regarding boundary dispute
9:01 a.m. Caller asking for info regarding overnight parking; states neighbor parks ugly truck in yard across from his front door
9:15 a.m. Possible sick vulture/hawk; number given for environmental police
10:11 a.m. Caller considering moving to area of Diamond Hill Rd. asking about safety
1 1:18 a.m. 911 Misdial; meant to dial 411
12:01 p.m. Caller reporting baby rabbit in yard; advised to leave it for mother
12:33 p.m. Caller inquiring if she can press charges on sister for not providing ride to retrieve belongings; advised not
4:25 p.m. Car egged on Brattle street during the night last night
5:45 p.m. Dogs in road on Broad St.
7:36 p.m. Homeowner having issue with smoke detector beeping, no fire or smoke
8:08 p.m. Caller reports individual borrowed canoe five years ago and hasn't returned it; advised it's a civil matter to take to court

Paxton

Monday, October 4

8:58 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of abandoned house, Keep Ave./West St.
5:13 p.m. Call from young child, another screaming in background, Pleasant St.; children playing with phone

Tuesday, October 5

7:20 a.m. Call about need for police detail for utility crew working in roadway, Streeter Rd.
10:53 a.m. Loose sheep in road causing traffic hazard, West St.

Wednesday, October 6

11:10 a.m. Suspicious person in yellow jacket went into mailbox, Holden Rd.
4:02 p.m. Assist homeowner with basement heater, Monticello Dr.

Friday, October 8

4:25 p.m. Call about male on motorized scooter, West St.
4:54 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at home, Pleasant St.
7:33 p.m. Group of kids knocking on door and running away, Red Oak St.

Saturday, October 9

12:38 p.m. Vehicle hit and killed cat, Maple St.
2:37 p.m. Person locked out of vehicle, Suomi St.

Sunday, October 10

7:40 p.m. Female locked out of home, Keep Ave.

Princeton

Monday, October 4

6:01 p.m. Caller reports young child going door to door soliciting donations, concerned for boy's safety, Laurel Ln.

Tuesday, October 5

7:03 a.m. Report of teal-colored pick up truck hit several turkeys, turned around and hit more, Jefferson Rd.

Wednesday, October 6

11:30 a.m. Police remove large tree branch from Hobbs Rd.

Thursday, October 7

3:23 p.m. Call about incident with aggressive dog, Mirick Rd.
7:15 p.m. Report of dogs barking and woman screaming, Ball Hill Rd. Police speak with dogs' owner

Friday, October 8

5:40 p.m. Vehicle dropped furniture in roadway. Police help pick up items and direct traffic, Gregory Hill Rd.
6:25 p.m. Police conduct educational program for Cub Scouts, Redemption Rock Trl.

Saturday, October 9

6:51 p.m. Suspicious female came to door asking for directions, Worcester Rd. Police speak to all parties
7:15 p.m. Vehicle locked in parking lot at state reservation, Mountain Rd.

Sunday, October 10

4:25 p.m. Large black bear in roadway, Westminster Rd.
5:30 p.m. Motor vehicle violation, criminal
complaint issued to driver for driving with revoked
license, Rte. 140 N
6:24 p.m. No power at home, Mirick Rd.,

Rutland

Monday, October 4

9:00 a.m. Possum in back yard. Homeowner unsure if it's rabid, Pleasantdale Rd.
12:01 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with one male occupant in parking lot for long time, Pommogussett Rd.
12:30 p.m. Wire down, Pleasantdale Rd.
1:40 p.m. Low hanging wires near Watson Rd.
1:42 p.m. Person at station reporting wires snapped from pole and sparking, Main St. Phone lines also down
5:55 p.m. Low-flying aircraft circled number of times, engine sputter, Bushy Ln.

Tuesday, October 5

11:13 a.m. Two dogs running loose, Jackson Ave.

Wednesday, October 6

8:30 a.m. Person at station to report suspicious vehicle, Pommogussett Rd. Person using computer
12:32 p.m. Call lost cat, Prescott St.
9:11 p.m. Mother concerned about son late from scout meeting, Hope Way. Person had trouble starting car

Thursday, October 7

11:41 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about problem with neighbor, Main St.
3:09 p.m. Caller reports inappropriate signs targeting particular female, Emerald Rd. Signs removed
5:42 p.m. Loose golden retriever in yard, Michael Dr.
5:48 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about people holding campaign signs at busy intersections during peak traffic hours, Main St.
6:40 p.m. Ongoing issue with neighbor's dog being loose and running after kids, Main St.

Friday, October 8

7:04 a.m. Dead beaver in road, Pommogussett/Bigelow Rds.
8:15 a.m. Missing gray cat, E. County Rd.
9:16 a.m. Possible injured or dead bear cub, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be previously reported beaver
1:38 p.m. Pole on town common is rotted at the base and leaning, Main St.
1:55 p.m. Resident's dog killed by vehicle that didn't stop, E. County Rd.
5:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind building, Main St.
7:00 p.m. Vehicle door open, no one around, Main St.
10:10 p.m. Vehicle parked beside rail trail, Wachusett St.

Saturday, October 9

12:08 a.m. Deer hit, Barre Paxton Rd.
9:03 a.m. Backpack found on playground, Memorial Dr.

Sunday, October 10

10:05 a.m. Two loose Labrador dogs on Rail Trail, E. County Rd./Wachusett St.
2:50 p.m. Keys locked in vehicle, Main St.

Sterling

Monday, October 4

4:25 a.m. Multiple reports of white box-like truck that hit front of fire station, bushes, flagpole and mulch damaged. Person said she sees same vehicle every morning, Main St.
8:03 a.m. Vehicle impounded, may have been involved with fire station incident, Worcester Rd.
10:04 p.m. Loose chocolate Labrador running on Dana Hill Rd.

Tuesday, October 5

1:26 p.m. Residential lockout, Chace Hill Rd.
5:28 p.m. Old English sheepdog in Chace Hill Road yard, ran toward Metropolitan Rd.
5:29 p.m. Stray dog dropped off at kennel, no kennel space available, person told to bring dog to police station, Laurelwood Rd.
10:55 p.m. Loud gunshot, Samuels Ln.

Wednesday, October 6

1:25 p.m. Person turned in old gas meter found in middle of Wilder Rd.
6:55 p.m. Missing Port-a-potty that was chained to fence at park, Muddy Pond Rd.

Thursday, October 7

10:09 a.m. Request for officer to discuss parking problem, Main St.
11:38 a.m. Suspicious male in pickup truck, Clinton/Flagg Rds.
5:27 p.m. Caller heard rapid gunshot fire in woods, Holden Rd.
8:51 p.m. Suspicious person walking with flashlight, Osgood Rd.

Friday, October 8

7:01 a.m. Request for officer to Town Hall to deal with possible irate customer, Park St. No problem
9:47 a.m. Suspicious truck, Pine Woods Ln.
10:29 a.m. Suspicious male asking about scrap metal, Beverly Dr.

Saturday, October 9

12:11 p.m. Wallet found on Rte. 12
1:19 p.m. Suspicious male walking up and down Rte. 140
1:30 p.m. Officer wanted, male acting aggressively, threw trash can, destroyed mailbox, Walnut Dr.
8:41 a.m. Caller reports people on street yelling at each other, Chestnut Ave.

Sunday, October 10

1:09 a.m. Three intoxicated males jumping into traffic, Pratts Junction Rd.
1:28 a.m. Intoxicated male walking on Pratts Jct. Rd. toward power plant; placed in protective custody
1:10 p.m. Request for well-being check for person on bridge, slumped over, Muddy Pond Rd.; OK, fishing
1:48 p.m. Tan dog running in and out of traffic, Princeton Rd.
3:42 p.m. Board of health regarding testing of raccoon, Birch Dr.
8:45 p.m. Redstone Pl. caller requesting Sterling PD call Mass State Police regarding arrest of her son