Saturday, November 06, 2010

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):

[Editor's note: There were 25 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, October 25

7:02 a.m. Vehicle in roadway on Bullard St. with flashers on; deer ran in front of vehicle
10:41 a.m. Large pothole on Sunnyside Ave.
11:19 a.m. Two students from high school on Sunnyside Ave.
1:29 p.m. Theft of meat from supermarket
2:22 p.m. Kids loitering in front of Main St. business
3:03 p.m. Report of dangerous trench on Wachusett St.
3:05 p.m. Inquiry regarding if anyone reported hitting wooden barrier on Towle Dr.
5:25 p.m. Trench on Wachusett St. getting larger Well-being check of Duxbury Lane resident
6:24 p.m. Caller reports airbags deployed while driving on Wachusett St.
7:08 p.m. Caller damaged two rims on Wachusett St. near construction site; builder advised and will fill trench with stone
7:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in church lot on Reservoir St.
11:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Main St.

Tuesday, October 26

9:39 p.m. Suspicious man looking in windows on Manning St.
1:04 p.m. Car in lot with flat tire
1:29 p.m. Kids hanging around Main St. office
2:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Main St.; two kids waiting for ride, as well
3:08 p.m. Request for crosswalk to be painted at library
5:02 p.m. Motorcycle speeding on Salisbury St.
7:20 p.m. Motorcycles speeding and causing noise on Reservoir St.
7:28 p.m. Assist with lockout on Main St.
9:45 p.m. Male occupants of vehicles got out and possibly fighting, on Reservoir St.

Wednesday, October 27

6:32 a.m. Deer hit on Union St.
7:39 a.m. Walk-in with gun piece
9:17 a.m. Report of cars driving too fast through school zone on Salisbury St.
9:47 a.m. Caller reports documents previously reported stolen have been located
11:04 a.m. 911 hang-up; testing phones in elevator
11:37 a.m. Main St. business owner wants vehicle in his lot tagged; individual told not to park there
4:02 p.m. Vehicle accident on Main St.; nonreportable damage
4:30 p.m. Inquiry about Wild Willow Rd., whether it's a public way
7:52 p.m. Caller almost hit someone who ran stop sign on Princeton St.
9:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked near driveway on Wachusett St.

Thursday, October 28

12:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle on Main St.
8:29 a.m. Caller reports black bear destroyed bird feeder; several bears in neighborhood
12:10 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in front of home on Wachusett St. for two days
2:20 p.m. Open doors at residence on Newell Rd.; only dogs at home; message left for homeowner
2:31 p.m. Small group of kids in front of business on Main St.; disbursed
3:56 p.m. 911 Report of dog hit by car on Bailey Rd.
4:13 p.m. Caller wants information about log splitter; trying to register it
5:03 p.m. Caller reports neighbor's dog running loose throughout neighborhood on Brennan Way; owner not home; dog escaped through basement window
5:17 p.m. Caller reports many people at intersection of Rte. 31 and Rte. 122 holding political signs; some in roadway presenting traffic hazard
5:37 p.m. Several youths skateboarding on Heritage Lane
6:00 p.m. Caller reports fundraising call; checking its legitimacy; advised to call organization
6:28 p.m. Caller about duck hunting on Eagle Lake
8:41 p.m. Caller to express displeasure at the way police handled son's incident

Friday, October 29

3:59 a.m. Request for peacekeeping during repossession
9:06 a.m. Caller received summons but is unable to go to court as she is out of state; advised to call court
10:29 a.m. Vehicle lockout on Reservoir St.
11:14 a.m. Party advised to move along at WTAG tower on Shrewsbury St.
2:42 p.m. Group of kids on Main St. in front of business
3:35 p.m. 911 Well-being check on four-year-old child sleeping in back of vehicle at business on Main St.
4:38 p.m. 911 Wrong number; calling 411 for pharmacy number
4:54 p.m. Children playing near pond at end of Gail Dr.
5:00 p.m. Dog walking on Holden St.
5:33 p.m. Suspicious person staggering around vehicle on Stoneleigh Rd.
5:41 p.m. Kids playing on fire escape on Boyden Rd.
9:23 p.m. Kids advised to move along from in front of business on Main St.

Saturday, October 30

5:17 a.m. Caller reports vehicle went off road after driver fell asleep; driver uninjured; crash occurred in Worcester
9:21 a.m. Bullet hole in mailbox on Quinapoxet St.
10:34 a.m. 911 Vehicle passing two vehicles on Rte. 68
7:18 p.m. 911 Juveniles having large fire on Holden St.
8:01 p.m. Caller reports male party speeds down Windhurst Dr.
8:29 p.m. Beagle found on Sunnyside Ave.
9:14 p.m. Loud noise coming from residence on Salisbury St.
9:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on Industrial Dr., no occupants

Sunday, October 31

12:16 a.m. Suspicious vehicle unattended in Rail Trail parking lot
1:59 a.m. 911 Report of hearing gun shots near Avery Rd.
10:42 a.m. 911 Caller reports doorbell ditch on Newell Rd.; has occurred before; three male parties heading up Coventry Rd.
10:59 a.m. Bomb threat reported at high school for Nov. 1
5:49 p.m. Raccoon on back deck of home on Bailey Rd., sick or injured
6:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Lovell Rd.
6:33 p.m. Vehicles speeding in Britney Dr. neighborhood
6:49 p.m. Five youths with marijuana paraphernalia on Mill St.; juveniles picked up by responsible party
6:51 p.m. Report of vehicle driving on Montana Dr. with children standing on side of vehicle
7:30 p.m. Threat of bomb so far unsubstantiated
7:36 p.m. Youths smashing pumpkins on Oakridge Rd.
8:36 p.m. Missing juvenile female from Cook St.; female returned home

Paxton

Monday, October 25

12:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Pleasant St.
4:33 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Pleasant St.
8:06 p.m. Attempt to serve summons. Person will come to station to get document, Pleasant St.
8:19 p.m. Summons delivered, Boynton Pkway.
8:39 p.m. Report of dogs loose in area of Lancelot Dr.
9:30 p.m. Report that vacant house has lights on and someone hears noises inside, Pine Acre

Tuesday, October 26

7:15 a.m. Report of loud bang and power out, Indian Hill area
3:15 p.m. Male soliciting in area of Crystal St.

Wednesday, October 27

4:13 p.m. Two cement trucks parked at Pleasant St. & Walbridge Rd. Driver can't see oncoming traffic

Thursday, October 28

8:47 p.m. Officer from Worcester Police Department in station to speak with Paxton officer, Pleasant St.

Friday, October 29

1:19 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout. Police gain access, Pleasant St.
2:26 p.m. Female locked keys in vehicle, West St.
8:11 p.m. Caller reports someone banging on door, no one there, Camp St.

Saturday, October 30

8:27 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Laurel St.
9:47 p.m. Rutland Police advise of two erratic operators, appear to be racing each other, Rte. 122

Sunday, October 31

7:21 a.m. Two loose horses in area of Grove St. and Streeter Rd.
12:27 p.m. Caller reporting that several males appear to be selling and using narcotics, Grove St. soccer fields
2:03 p.m. Loose white dog, behaving aggressively, Dunanderry Way
7:34 p.m. Vehicles being removed from basketball courts, West St.

Princeton

Monday, October 25

9:01 a.m. Suspicious white vehicle driving slowly on Sterling Rd.
9:20 a.m. Large tan and white dog took off, later picked up by officer and returned home, Coal Kiln Rd.
11:23 a.m. Disabled vehicle near Westminster Road and person walking on Mountain Rd.
2:12 p.m. Suspicious male wearing hoodie walking on Beaman Rd.
3:27 p.m. Older golden retriever in middle of the road, Mountain Rd./Allen Hill Rd.
7:37 p.m. 911 abandoned call, police find it to be child playing with phone, Beaman Rd.

Tuesday, October 26

4:55 p.m. Police remove tree from Bullard Rd.

Wednesday, October 27

7:32 a.m. Assist light department, smoke coming from base of utility pole, East Princeton Rd.
5:36 p.m. Person requesting to speak with an officer regarding a problem with her daughter, Town Hall Dr.
5:44 p.m. Caller wants officer to speak with friend who was involved in an accident in Fitchburg. Fitchburg Police advised
6:42 p.m. Two Labradors wandering in the rain, both wearing shock collars, Westminster Rd. Owner later found

Thursday, October 28

12:07 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Leominster Rd.
12:31 p.m. Vehicle with out of state plates and operator selling meat and chicken out of truck, Rte. 140 North
4:00 p.m. Dog running loose in yard, Lyons Rd.
4:06 p.m. Elderly male with broken leg on trail on Wachusett Mt. Police assist ambulance personnel
4:50 p.m. Young, black dog wearing shock collar running through yard on Wheeler Rd.
5:30 p.m. Police asked to check on box of pamphlets to be left at town hall, Town Hall Dr.
7:10 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Fitchburg Rd.
7:42 p.m. Erratic driver possibly headed toward Princeton on Rte. 31

Friday, October 29

1:33 p.m. Request for traffic control for speeders, Gates Rd.
4:45 p.m. Suspicious vehicle near Redemption Rock, Rte. 140 North
5:15 p.m. Report of multiple vehicles impeding roadway in center of town, Mountain Rd.
9:53 p.m. Police transport female to vehicle on Rte. 140

Saturday, October 30

4:10 p.m. Police transport individual to residence in Fitchburg
8:45 p.m. Vehicle parked by wind farm, Westminster Rd.

Rutland

Monday, October 25

11:45 p.m. State trooper requesting to speak with an officer in reference to a situation in town.

Tuesday, October 26

9:15 a.m. Party to speak with officer regarding wood stolen off his property, Pleasantdale Rd.
10:37a.m. Walk-in to speak with officer regarding problem with neighbor, Carly Cir.
11:33 a.m. Break-in at apartment, articles including syringes left behind, Central Tree Rd.
12:58 p.m. Loose dog, Valley View Cir.
3:40 p.m. Erratic operators in car and on motorcycle, Pleasantdale Rd.
3:46 p.m. Shed broken into and motorcycle gas tank keyed, Sassawanna Rd.
5:12 p.m. Motorcycle passing six cars at a time, Main St.

Wednesday, October 27

4:43 p.m. White German short hair pointer loose, Prescott St.
2:41 p.m. White terrier reported missing, Thurston Hill Rd.
6:36 p.m. Vehicle lock-out, Main St.

Thursday, October 28

2:45 a.m. Stolen bike, Cameron Dr.
3:12 p.m. Tree across road, Pleasantdale Rd.
5:15 p.m. Pop-up tent in woods near cemetery, Main St.
5:41 p.m. Caller reporting a possible shoplifting incident that is on video, Maple Ave.
6:11 p.m. Vehicle lock-out, Main St.
8:15 p.m. Caller reporting her 10-year-old sister heard someone on front porch, saw very tall, white male in black hooded sweatshirt. House key is missing from under the door mat, Athens Ave.

Friday, October 29

3:09 p.m. Party reporting water is pouring out of neighbor's house. Called National Grid, which is contacting owner.
4:16 p.m. Officer moved two youths who were skateboarding, Main St.
4:26 p.m. Walk-in to be fingerprinted.

Saturday, October 30

12:16 p.m. Caller reporting Honda pulled into her driveway and knocked down light post, Walnut St.
12:58 p.m. Caller reports her 16-year old blind, deaf schnauzer is missing and believes it was stolen, Prouty Ln.
1:40 p.m. Schnauzer located.
2:02 p.m. Loose dog, Watson Ln.
4:50 p.m. Skateboarders in road, Pommogussett Rd.

Sunday, October 31

10:41 a.m. Lock-out, Massachusetts St.
12:35 p.m. Two car accident, Pleasantdale Rd.
3:56 p.m. Golden retriever loose on Main St.
4:26 p.m. Walk-in to speak with officer. Two officers en route to Bushy Ln. to preserve the peace.
4:59 p.m. Group of youths threw pear at house, Nancy Dr.
5:20 p.m. Big golden dog hanging around store, Main St.
9:07 p.m. Water leak reported near gate. Received several calls about no water in the area, Maple Ave.

Sterling

Monday, October 25

9:44 a.m. Animal control officer setting traps for adult feral cats, Goulding Rd.
9:45 a.m. Traffic control for highway department while they fill large potholes on Main St.
3:50 p.m. Assist citizen, install car seat, Leominster Rd.
4:49 p.m. Caller reports hitting a dog, Clinton Rd.
9:30 p.m. Suspicious male pushing a wheelbarrow toward club on Albright Rd.

Tuesday, October 26

10:59 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in area of Greenland Rd. & Reed Rd.
1:14 p.m. Follow-up investigation regarding vehicle that isn't being returned to owner, Worcester Rd. Police advise issue is a civil matter
6:12 p.m. While walking on track behind school, female reports teenagers looking in car windows, then water bottles were thrown at car, Chocksett Rd.
7:07 p.m. Request for officer for disturbance between two males, Tuttle Rd.

Wednesday, October 27

7:20 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, extraction needed, animal control officer needed for animal in vehicle, Chocksett Rd. & Leominster Rd.
11:46 p.m. Suspicious activity, Maple St.
12:28 p.m. Dead skunk on private property on School St.
12:43 p.m. Report of damage to house gutters ripped off home and left on ground, School St.
3:36 p.m. Person came to station to report arriving at home and finding a stranger in the yard with a dog, Albright Rd.

Thursday, October 28

11:55 a.m. Suspicious pickup truck traveling up and down North Row Rd and Williams St. several times
12:18 p.m. Suspicious person trying to deliver package, South Nelson Rd. ID checked, all set
1:01 p.m. Police transport individual to Boutelle Rd. after traffic stop
4:34 p.m. Police attempt to find disabled vehicle, Metropolitan Rd.
6:43 p.m. Caller reports deer ran out of woods into side of his vehicle, unable to find deer, Chace Hill Rd.
6:58 p.m. Report of group of teenage males creating problem, swearing, pulling up flags marking fields, Griffin Rd.

Friday, October 29

11:04 a.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about an animal that is digging under the garage door, School St.

Saturday, October 30

9:37 a.m. Officer wanted, person thought stranger was in house. All set, family member, Redemption Rock Trl.
2:53 p.m. Several vehicles without town stickers at town beach, Hall Ave.
8:17 p.m. Suspicious pickup truck in driveway, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:27 p.m. Suspicious vehicle going slowly by houses, Stephanie Anne Lane
9:24 p.m. Report of dead raccoon on Rte. 12

Sunday, October 31

10:20 a.m. Assist Leominster Police check on vehicle that passed someone, Clinton Rd.
5:39 p.m. Escort services, Riverview Rd.
8:26 p.m. Dog found in middle of road, North Row Rd.
11:16 p.m. Pack of coyotes in area of Lucas Rd.

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