Crime in suburbia

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[Editor's note: There were 15 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs]
Holden
Monday, May 30
12:00 a.m. Large group of vehicles at light dept., Holden St.
1:46 a.m. Police check for illegal dumping, Zottoli Rd.
10:15 a.m. Report that someone dumped a rooster on Mason Rd.
11:22 p.m. Several calls regarding explosions or gunshots, Valley Hill Dr., Scenic, Lovell Rds.
Tuesday, May 31
4:18 p.m. Two suspicious males near Peter Carr Pond, one sitting in middle of Princeton St.
5:20 p.m. Sickly looking coyote growling at kids in yard, Greystone Dr.
7:30 p.m. Injured owl in roadway, Highland/Union Sts.
Wednesday, June 1
10:35 a.m. Caller reports problem with neighbor and her dogs, Avery Heights Dr.
1:18 p.m. Caller reports large snake in her yard, Kendall Rd.
2:17 p.m. Snake is back in yard, Kendall Rd.
4:19 p.m. Caller reports two boys fired BB-gun at her window, Holden St.
Thursday, June 2
11:16 a.m. Caller saw black bear at Jefferson School. Children brought inside
Friday, June 3
2:35 p.m. Three males in woods looking for Asian longhorned beetles, Village Green Ln.
3:57 p.m. Illegal dumping of grass clippings, bricks and other yard materials on wooded lot, Newell Rd.
10:26 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of Ft. Sumter Dr.
Saturday, June 4
12:43 a.m. Police check on vehicle, operator possibly sleeping, Main St.
7:57 p.m. Scream coming from back yard of home, Mason Rd.
9:48 p.m. Possible contamination of household and beauty products, Mayflower Cir.
11:49 p.m. Police off with several youths in parking lot, Main/Reservoir Sts.
Sunday, June 5
12:03 a.m. Police with four youths in area of school, Shrewsbury St.
12:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot, Main St.
4:25 p.m. Report of rabid fox in yard. Homeowner can't get to vehicle or house, Homestead Rd.
5:52 p.m. Report of child bitten by chipmunk, Sterling Rd.
6:09 p.m. Police check suspicious vehicle, Main St. cemetery
8:02 p.m. Caller reports injured dog, Pilgrim Dr.
Paxton
Monday, May 30
12:34 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with no occupants, Stereo Ln.
6:15 p.m. Person at station about dog at his house, Johnnel St.
Tuesday, May 31
5:37 a.m. Paper carrier reports donkey walking around loose in area of Pond St.
6:16 a.m. Black and white cow wandered off, Grove St.
9:52 a.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Pleasant St./ Crowningshield Dr.
Wednesday, June 1
9:15 a.m. Person describing difficulties in pulling out of Indian Hill Dr. due to brush/weed growth
3:11 p.m. Suspicious red pickup truck in front of house, Marshall St.
Thursday, June 2
11:21 a.m. Man lying in Rockland St. Police transport to residence
Friday, June 3
3:01 p.m. Loose cow, Richards Ave.
7:13 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, West St.
Sunday, June 5
5:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle leaving Leicester headed toward Paxton
Princeton
Monday, May 30
7:10 p.m. Report of gunshots in area of Leominster Rd.
Tuesday, May 31
9:29 p.m. Snapping turtle in yard, burrowing into retaining wall, Gleason Rd.
Thursday, June 2
8:32 p.m. Request for police to check on two vehicles that went on property, Old Colony Rd.
8:37 p.m. Black Labrador at home on Goodnow Rd.
9:23 p.m. Report of intoxicated person walking on Rte. 140 S
9:41 p.m. Individual taken into protective custody, Rocky Pond Rd.
Friday, June 3
12:00 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot, Boylston Ave.
11:31 p.m. Suspicious person, Boylston Ave.
Saturday, June 4
1:50 p.m. Bicycle left in middle of Mirick Rd.
8:19 p.m. Police transport person to station, Town Hall Dr.
Sunday, June 5
11:53 a.m. Suspicious red car, Esty Rd.
12:16 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, Willson Rd.
5:08 p.m. Assist motorist with direction, Rocky Pond Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 30
8:59 p.m. Person wants to speak with officer about threats against himself and his dog, Jamie Ann Dr.
10:36 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with tinted windows in area all week, Main St.
11:36 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, vehicle towed, one male transported to Paxton town line, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 31
11:20 a.m. Black bear running through neighborhood, Marjorie Ln.
1:17 p.m. Suspicious green vehicle circling through neighborhood, Watson Ln.
1:40 p.m. Caller reports phone call claiming she was eligible for government money and telling her to go
to local grocery store to pick up information. Grocery store official confirms other scam calls
1:54 p.m. Police secure area for visit from governor, Maple Ave.
8:24 p.m. Caller reports boat with its lights on for long period of time with no one in it, Demond Pond Row
Wednesday, June 1
6:15 a.m. Spencer PD reporting calf escaped from 4H camp, Browning Pond Rd.
7:35 a.m. Request for police to view sign posted on damaged fence, Turkey Hill Rd.
8:38 a.m. Snapping turtle in back yard of home, Pommogussett Rd. Caller wants turtle removed
9:45 a.m. Person on Turkey Hill Rd. driving down street yelling that "the secret service are coming."
1:33 p.m. Two vehicles traveling up and down Vista Cir.
3:31 p.m. Men walking around neighborhood leaving hand-outs, Ten Rod Rd.
10:49 p.m. Dairy cow loose on Miles Rd.
Thursday, June 2
11:11 a.m. Man laying on side of road with a dog, Rockland Rd.
11:22 a.m. Paxton PD requests assistance with male, Rockland Rd.
11:49 a.m. Dolly flew off back of pickup truck in lot and damaged a vehicle, Main St.
3:03 p.m. Bus company requesting police assistance for student who won't put on seat belt, Main St.
9:09 p.m. Very loud party, Hope Way
Friday, June 3
10:40 a.m. Person to take pictures of signs, Turkey Hill Rd. Wants directions
11:12 a.m. Boat taken and left floating, items stolen, Demond Pond
1:16 p.m. Yellow Lab running around parking lot, Maple Ave. Dog was on Pommogussett Rd., chewing on a bird
3:34 p.m. Youths skateboarding on Pommogussett Rd. Gave owner hard time when asked to leave
4:10 p.m. Male racing motorcycle around Juniper Ln.
5:30 p.m. Caller reports seeing "a wolfman" on property, Prescott St.
9:04 p.m. Youths in back of DPW shed. Police transport three juveniles to station
Saturday, June 4
10:14 a.m. Male wants to speak with "the Gestapo in charge of the barracks,"wants information on who has been tampering with his sign, Main St.
11:55 a.m. Person demanding names of selectmen, and when next town meeting is. Claims police haven't done an investigation of his damaged property, Main St.
7:11 p.m. Person wants to be "on tape" that police would not pick up piece of pipe that has fingerprints on it, Main St.
7:53 p.m. Person wants to file complaint against officer, Main St.
8:16 p.m. Person demanding report of person who responded to his property, continues to use vulgar language, Main St.
8:39 p.m. Person claims Holden State Police are now involved in investigation against Rutland Police
Sunday, June 5
3:33 p.m. Person flagged down officer asking that something be done about sign on Turkey Hill Rd. Concerned because sign has swears on it and her children have seen it
3:35 p.m. Caller wants to submit a formal complaint against officer, Main St.
3:50 p.m. Caller states he is being threatened by police, Main St.
3:55 p.m. Caller advises that the United States Marshals office has been notified of the criminal conduct of the Rutland PD
3:59 p.m. Caller asking if police want to take him into custody, Main St.
4:15 p.m. Caller claims dispatcher is "obstructing justice," Main St.
4:39 p.m. Caller reports he has contacted the FBI in regard to officer. Person used vulgar language and raised his voice, Main St.
5:04 p.m. Caller states he is going to make people "in Washington" aware of the actions of the PD, Main St.
6:01 p.m. Caller wants identification of dispatcher and officer on duty. Person used vulgar language and raised his voice during conversation
6:08 p.m. Caller making threats of legal action, Main St.
6:10 p.m. Caller demanding to know if there are cameras on the dashboard of cruiser, Main St.
6:13 p.m. Caller stated he was going to United States Marshals, Main St.
9:28 p.m. Two vehicles in middle of Bushy Ln.. Police find road is passable
11:02 p.m. Caller reports a new sign referencing the PD, Main St.
Sterling
Tuesday, May 31
10:37 a.m. Injured cat in yard, caller afraid to let her animals out in case cat has rabies, N. Row Rd.
3:20 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Woodside Dr.
Wednesday, June 1
1:27 a.m. Holden PD reporting suspicious activity in Manning Rd. area, possible peeping Tom, Legg Rd.
8:01 a.m. Checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
8:21 a.m. Animal control officer picks up injured cat, N. Row Rd.
10:33 a.m. Caller reports damage to headlight of vehicle, appears deliberate, Main St.
11:41 a.m. Chocolate Lab in roadway, Redemption Rock Trl. Owner advised to license dog or will be fined
8:57 p.m. Report of female yelling, Greenland Rd. Argument
10:08 p.m. Female reports suspicious blue tractor, Redemption Rock Trl.
Thursday, June 2
11:04 a.m. Request for extra checks in neighborhood, Person acting suspiciously, Ashton Ln.
6:13 p.m. Small dog limping in yard, Quail Roost Dr.
7:17 p.m. Brown dog in roadway, Leominster Rd.
Friday, June 3
12:26 a.m. Caller reports possible mountain lion on his property, Worcester Rd.
10:00 a.m. Lost orange and white cat, Flanagan Hill Rd.
Saturday, June 4
5:20 a.m. Fox struck by vehicle, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:19 p.m. Caller wants officer to take report of illegal dumping on her property by her neighbor, Jill Ln. Not a police issue
Sunday, June 5
11:02 a.m. Person at station regarding ongoing complaints and wanting to know about town bylaws, Leominster Rd.
11:45 a.m. Person dropped off $20 bill left at bank, Main St.
3:39 p.m. Complaint about ongoing barking issue, Griffin Rd.