Crime in suburbia
Posted: January 22, 2012 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia | Tags: Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: there were 15 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday — January 9
2:10 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, dome light on, Chapel St.
4:09 a.m. Lights on in Town Hall, Main St.
12:48 p.m. Person at station with suspicious package and report of strange phone calls, Main St.
2:08 p.m. Transport female from high school to E. County Rd., Rutland
Tuesday — January 10
12:37 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in business parking lot, Main St.
Wednesday — January 11
12:06 a.m. Loose cows, Bond Rd.
11:49 a.m. Possible bobcat, Woodridge Rd.
2:08 p.m. Person at station regarding over charging of gas product, Main St.
4:33 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mill St.
5:04 p.m. Police tell people at library to move along, Highland St.
Thursday — January 12
12:09 a.m. Caller advising “the DPW needs to get their [____] together” because they are making noise outside her house and she needs to get up in two hours. Advised police have no way of controlling the situation
7:11 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on Mill St. for 24 hours
88:13 a.m. Truck stuck, Shrewsbury St.
8:45 a.m. Officer assists person stuck on Main St.
9:01 a.m. Report of vehicle in parking lot for three days, Reservoir St.
Friday — January 13
2:11 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
8:53 p.m. Possible large party involving youths, General Hobbs Rd.
Saturday — January 14
12:02 p.m. Report of open door, Main St.
1:36 p.m. Assist person locked out of vehicle, Rondeau Rd.
Sunday — January 15
5:46 p.m. Police check on bale of hay in Main St.
6:47 p.m. Dog left outside has been barking and crying for several hours, Park Ave.
Paxton
Monday — January 9
7:23 a.m. Vehicle in church parking lot may be in the way of a funeral, Richards Ave.
11:02 a.m. Report of lost beagle near Paxton/ Spencer town line
Wednesday — January 11
5:40 p.m. Vehicle parked in driveway of vacant home, Ridgewood Rd. Male walking around property
Thursday — January 12
10:24 a.m. Items held at station for safe keeping, Pleasant St.
Saturday — January 14
1:08 a.m. Suspicious vehicle near woods for long time, Holbrook Ln.
10:17 a.m. Male sitting in vehicle for long period of time, Pleasant St.
4:17 p.m. Female locked out of home, Grove St.
Sunday — January 15
7:04 a.m. Elderly male running down Suomi St.
Princeton
Monday — January 9
1:28 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Wheeler Rd.
Tuesday — January 10
2:15 p.m. Person reports her car was chased by small white dog on Thompson Rd.
Wednesday — January 11
1:52 a.m. Police transport person to station to wait for ride, Town Hall Dr.
10:06 a.m. Assist elderly person, Mirick Rd.
4:32 p.m. Police transport person back to home on Mirick Rd.
Friday — January 13
8:52 a.m. Assist Holden PD with large party in woods, Manning St./General Hobbs Rd.
Saturday — January 14
3:55 p.m. Road hazard caused by hayrides in Dowds Ln.
Sunday — January 15
6:41 p.m. Police transport two people to station from Rte. 140N to secure a ride
Rutland
Monday — January 9
10:06 a.m. Report of person walking around, looking in window, Main St.
12:12 p.m. Report of suspicious trailer parked in cul de sac, Lizzy Ln. Belongs to plumber doing work in area
5:14 p.m. Caller requesting police check on young female new driver. Concerned there is something wrong with vehicle, Main St.
9:04 p.m. Vehicle driven around and around the circle and now stopped with headlights facing a house, Nick Alan Cir.
9:24 p.m. Suspicious person walking around vehicle with flashlight, Birchwood Dr. Homeowner replacing brake lights on rental van
Tuesday — January 10
3:43 p.m. Officer drops off paperwork, Main St.
7:21 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
Wednesday — January 11
12:00 a.m. Loose cows, Bond Rd., Holden
12:49 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Wachusett St.
9:20 a.m. Report of strange vehicle driving up and down Bushy Ln.
12:58 p.m. Vehicle parked on rail trail, Pommogussett Rd. People clearing the trail
8:36 p.m. Caller found stray fawn-colored boxer at his house, Edson Ave. Animal control officer took dog to the pound
Thursday — January 12
9:04 a.m. Loose dog, Peters Ave.
11:00 a.m. Caller reports missing boxer, Inwood Rd.
Friday — January 13
8:45 a.m. Suspicious male smoking cigar hanging around the bottom of driveway when children get on bus, E. County Rd.
11:55 p.m. Repo company taking possession of vehicle, Pommogussett Rd.
Saturday — January 14
2:24 p.m. Holden PD reports suspicious vehicle and people inquiring whether anyone needed help with a deaf person, N. Main St., Holden
6:14 p.m. Five snowmobiles on rail trail, Miles Rd.
Sunday — January 15
3:53 p.m. Caller has no water, Cheryl Ann Dr.
Sterling
Monday — January 9
7:44 a.m. Report of suspicious male walking near cell tower access road, Pine Woods Ln.
10:45 a.m. Golden retriever limping behind station, George Peeso Ln.
6:37 p.m. Caller reports hitting a deer on Rte. 12
Tuesday — January 10
2:10 p.m.. Stray cat, Worcester Rd.
2:45 p.m. Student on bus unruly and punching the driver, Clinton Rd.
Friday — January 13
10:23 p.m. Vehicle going up and down the street, things thrown at house, Maple St.
Saturday — January 14
11:10 a.m. Call from Leominster PD regarding female operating under the influence who was stopped, put in taxi and sent home. She returned and drove off, last seen leaving pizza shop, Leominster Rd.
9:27 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot of business, Leominster Rd. Arrest…
Sunday — January 15
7:21 p.m. Report of wheelchair on Rte. 12
Crime in suburbia
Posted: January 15, 2012 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia | Tags: Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, Wachusett Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: there were 19 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday — January 2
3:52 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Wachusett St.
1:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Newell Rd./Main St.
4:05 p.m. Caller reports leaving tools at home on Main St., Jefferson
11:54 p.m. Report of drug transaction in parking lot of business, Main St.
Tuesday — January 3
10:03 a.m. Suspicious vehicle stopping at houses, taking pictures. Centerwood Dr.
2:04 p.m. Narcotics violation, Main St.
2:14 p.m. Narcotics violation, Main St.
2:16 p.m. Narcotics violation, Main St.
2:20 p.m. Narcotics violation, high school, Main St.
9:11 p.m. Female reports harassing voice mails from blocked phone, soliciting prostitution, Greenwood Pkwy.
9:30 p.m. Police check on vehicle with flashers activated, party reading a text, Bailey Rd.
Wednesday — January 4
5:18 a.m. Water in street is freezing, S. Wachusett St.
6:27 a.m. Backyard skating rink broke and water is leaking into road, Birchwood Dr./Plymouth Rd.
Thursday — January 5
8:41 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, open garage door, Gallair Cir. All set, contractors doing work
12:55 p.m. Suspicious incident, Jefferson Mill, Main St.
9:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Manning St.
Friday — January 6
10:20 a.m. Concerned citizen calling about male fishing on Unionville Pond. Caller doesn’t believe ice is safe
10:25 a.m. Person at station to advise they will be taking pictures of signs in town over the next few weeks
1:00 p.m. Narcotics violation, high school, Main St.
3:57 p.m. Caller hit a dog, Main/Broad Sts.
9:48 p.m. Group of kids standing around ice rink near senior center; appears the ice has been smashed
Saturday — January 7
2:22 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Surrey Ln.
12:22 p.m. Report of dog falling into water off the White Trail at Trout Brook, Manning St. Dog removed itself from water
2:47 p.m. Men with two trucks behind building, Princeton St.
5:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
9:53 p.m. Man dressed in black standing in travel lane, Main St.
Sunday — January 8
12:20 a.m. Female locked herself out of bedroom, needs assistance with straightening coat hanger to pop the lock, Bull Run. Neighbor assisted
7:31 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at gate to Trout Brook, Manning St.
8:30 p.m. Report of five trucks drag racing up Main St.
9:03 p.m. Police check parking lot for kids hanging around, Main St.
Paxton
Thursday — January 5
2:00 a.m. Rutland PD requests courtesy transport of male trying to get to Northbridge, Richards Ave.
Saturday — January 7
3:53 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with hazard lights flashing, Marshall/Laurel Sts.
7:27 p.m. Caller reports gun fire in woods across from home, Suomi St.
Sunday — January 8
12:11 p.m. Black and white dog in Grove St./Holden Rd. area
9:05 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in soccer field parking lot, Grove St.
Princeton
Monday — January 2
11:55 a.m. Officer found cardboard box in roadway and removed it, Hubbardston Rd.
Thursday — January 5
2:41 p.m. Report of loose chickens in road near Thomas Prince School, Sterling Rd.
Rutland
Monday — January 2
11:07 a.m. Small dog loose and headed toward Rte. 68
12:03 p.m. Person out running was followed home by a chocolate Labrador, E. County Rd.
Tuesday — January 3
9:12 a.m. Dead cat beside road, Main St.
4:05 p.m. Caller reports black bear in back yard, Main St.
6:56 p.m. Caller requesting assistance with vehicle lockout, Kalloch Dr.
Wednesday — January 4
12:37 p.m. Dog running around the neighborhood, Peters Ave.
Thursday — January 5
8:51 a.m. Suspicious white van and black car parked on Lowry Ln.
3:39 p.m. Request for police to check home foreclosed on where people are present, Winifreds Way
8:00 p.m. Officer enroute to Oakham to assist Oakham PD looking for a suspicious male, Forest Hill Dr., Oakham
Friday — January 6
10:45 a.m. Person at station to file a complaint of a man sitting in a vehicle adjacent to his residence. When questioned, he started swearing at person, Maple Ave.
Saturday — January 7
9:30 a.m. Caller reporting on an incident that occurred two weeks ago, Main St.
1:08 p.m. Officer assists person locked out of vehicle, Main St.
5:46 p.m. Caller reports looking at old house foundations and finding a pit with approximately a dozen animal remains in it, Ware Rd.
8:25 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about a call she made to police, Main St.
9:59 p.m. Complaint about loud music, Kosta Ave.
Sunday — January 8
8:42 a.m. Person concerned about people walking on pond on Fisherman’s Rd., concerned they may fall through ice
4:00 p.m. Suspicious pickup in neighborhood going from driveway to driveway, two males inside, Clearview Rd.
4:00 p.m. Animal control officer located spot where animal remains found, Ware Rd. Environmental Police contacted
Sterling
Monday — January 2
11:12 p.m. Vehicle hit deer on Princeton Rd. by tree farm. Front-end damage to vehicle.
Wednesday — January 4
1:38 p.m. Caller observed man standing outside car two days in a row, Mellon Hollow/Leominster Rds.
7:16 p.m. Advised business owner of suspicious motor vehicle parked near building. Spoke with occupant; he is picking his wife up at work, Northeast Blvd.
9:43 p.m. Motorist reporting figure in long black coat, white hat, standing by building at Maple/Pine Sts. Could not determine gender
Thursday — January 5
10:29 a.m. Walk-in to give larceny report regarding recovered jewelry. Victim was unaware that jewelry had been stolen.
Friday — January 6
10:19 a.m. Black pickup truck observed driving onto posted “no hunting” property, Redstone Hill Rd. Party says he is there with permission to remove a felled tree
10:41 a.m. Two swans on lake, vicinity of Hall Ave. Appears one is deceased
10:50 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Justice Hill Rd. Unoccupied vehicle stuck on wall, may have run over female’s foot
11:12 a.m. Wild animal in distress, S. Nelson Rd.
4:24 p.m. Caller reporting unfamiliar car in neighbor’s driveway. It is new home health aide
Saturday — January 7
10:49 a.m. Walk-in reports gray cat missing overnight
11:54 p.m. Person lying on grass at end of Olde Parich Ln. Friend will pick up
Sunday — January 8
7:05 a.m. Two beagles reported in yard, Matthew Ln.
11:46 a.m. Multiple reports of cows loose in Clinton Rd.
12:16 p.m. Raccoon on deck, Belmont Dr. Caller told to stay inside until animal control officer arrives
9:14 p.m. Caller hears loud noise in house, Olde Parish Ln. Noise was from sister
Crime in suburbia
Posted: December 12, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia | Tags: Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: there were 7 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday — November 28
7:29 a.m. State police received call from Jackson St. resident concerned about gunshots by watershed property. Advised it is OK for hunters to be in that area
9:09 a.m. Mother dropping off accident report for daughter, Main St.
10:19 a.m. Caller’s house vandalized, Christmas lights torn down and swags stolen, Avery Rd.
10:39 a.m. Resident in lobby to file complaint about neighbor cutting down trees on property line
1:04 p.m. Two young men crossing Holden St.; one carrying old-fashioned crow bar as if trying to hide it. Got into gray Jeep and took off
1:47 p.m. Black/gray pit bull in caller’s backyard, Newell Rd.
2:03 p.m. Bear attacked bird feeder, Lexington Cir.
5:02 p.m. Suspicious white van in front of caller’s mother’s home; OK, flat tire
6:37 p.m. Person in lobby complaining he was almost hit by fire engine/no traffic light in front of station
Tuesday — November 29
10:10 a.m. Party into lobby to inquire about traffic issue on Shrewsbury St.
11:45 a.m. Small to medium-sized bear seen on rail trail
1:17 p.m. Party in lobby to drop off stuffed animals
2:36 p.m. Party in lobby dropping off stuffed animals
3:50 p.m. Call about group of kids in woods behind home, shooting pellet/airsoft guns, Lovell Rd.; adult males shooting paintball at target/no issue
5:30 p.m. Caller asking if guys from prior incident could be released to owner’s friend; advised no because of ongoing investigation
Wednesday — November 30
4:34 p.m. Caller says truck dropped box of tools on Main St.
10:30 p.m. Suspicious person on bike came out from woods, Broad St.
Thursday — December 1
12:49 p.m. Report of missing wheelchair, Mayo Dr.
4:23 p.m. Suspicious vehicle pulled into school lot, Reservoir St.
6:11 p.m. Hitchhiker, Shrewsbury St.
Friday — December 2
1:52 a.m. Caller advising “at the end of Quinapoxet St., there is a bad person,”; second call from motorist reports male walking in middle of Quinapoxet St., would not get out of way. Arrest: … drunkenness
11:49 a.m. Animal complaint, Bailey Rd.
Paxton
Monday — November 28
4:25 a.m. Police remove branch from road, Pleasant St./Lincoln Cir.
11:56 a.m. Report of loose pitbull in Moore State Park near parking lot and access road, Sawmill Rd.
4:33 p.m. Suspicious person in area of Center School, West St.
Tuesday — November 28
2:44 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in front of different houses all day, Hemlock St.
2:54 p.m. Follow-up investigation at station, Pleasant St.
4:50 p.m. Caller reports issue with credit card his son let someone borrow. Advised it is a civil matter
Wednesday — November 30
4:06 p.m. German shepherd running loose in Moore State Park
Thursday — December 1
6:09 p.m. Disturbance, Maple St. Everything OK, no services required
6:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mower St.
Friday — December 2
3:26 p.m. Aggressive unleashed dog running in Iron Forge Rd.
Sunday — December 4
1:09 p.m. Loose dog in area for a few days, Sawmill Rd.
3:43 p.m. Suspicious vehicle drove into driveway, Marshall St.
Princeton
Monday — November 28
4:39 a.m. Police remove large branch from Sterling Rd.
10:16 a.m. Request for assistance getting skunk from house crawl space, Ball Hill Rd.
12:10 p.m. Horse in caller’s back yard, Hubbardston Rd. Hubbardston PD located owner
3:27 p.m. Caller found stray dog, Hubbardston Rd.
3:48 p.m. Two dogs running around intersection all day, Ball Hill/Schoolhouse Rds.
4:44 p.m. Police check on person napping in his car on side of E. Princeton Rd.
7:24 p.m. Suspicious white car in parking lot for long time, Fitchburg Rd.
8:48 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Old Brooks Station Rd.
Tuesday — November 29
1:04 a.m. Dog barking for past two hours, Prospect St.
Wednesday — November 30
8:33 p.m. Vehicle hit deer, Mountain Rd. Approximately 12-feet of guardrail damaged
Thursday — December 1
7:50 a.m. Caller heard gunshots from her property and doesn’t want hunters there, Bullard Rd. Advised of posting regulations
3:41 p.m. Caller wants to speak to animal control officer about neighbor’s dead chicken. Ongoing issue, Wheeler Rd.
Friday — December 2
12:40 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Mountain Rd.
2:39 p.m. Police check building for packages left there, Boylston Ave.
8:45 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with blue light outside passenger window, Sterling Rd.
10:26 p.m. Safety cones removed from Beaman Rd. and taken to Wilson Rd. Police put them back
Saturday — December 3
4:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with three males nearby, Thompson Rd.
5:04 p.m. Dog barking for long time, Merriam Rd.
Sunday — December 4
Rutland
Monday — November 28
7:30 a.m. Missing small white/tan Peek-a-Poo, River Rd.
9:13 a.m. Suspicious vehicles in area of Swartz Ave.
11:15 a.m. Injured squirrel, Davis St. animal control officer notified
12:15 p.m. Car parked between houses and no room for a vehicle, E. County Rd.
5:54 p.m. Deer ran into car window, E. County Rd.
6:33 p.m. Male standing near mailbox, Walnut St. Fled on a scooter
Tuesday — November 29
11:32 a.m. Caller has two kittens living in his gazebo, Stevens Way
9:02 p.m. Report of gunshot close to home, E. County Rd.
Wednesday — November 30
2:00 p.m. Worcester resident at station reporting her son’s bike that was stolen in Worcester is now on Craig’s List for sale with a Rutland address. She has an appointment to see the bike later in day
5:03 p.m. Officer recovering stolen bicycle, Main St.
Thursday — December 1
1:46 p.m. Mini-van with three males traveling through the neighborhood very slowly, Emerald Rd.
6:45 p.m. Dog trapped under vehicle, injured but ran off, Main St.
8:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
11:23 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
11:41 P.M. Dead raccoon, Main St./Nancy Dr.
Friday — December 2
4:54 p.m. Suspicious female walking down Emerald Rd.
5:00 p.m. Female at station reporting a sign was spray painted with racial slurs, Welch Ave. Sign taken down
6:00 p.m. Missing black Labrador, Sassawanna Rd.
Saturday — December 3
12:11 a.m. Police out with person trying to jump-start their car, Ficherman’s/Barre Paxton Rds.
9:03 a.m. Report of animal hoarding, 20 or more cats, some pregnant, Pommogussett Rd.
3:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway, Campbell St.
4:04 p.m. Hunter on rail trail, caller wants officer to check it out, Crawford Rd.
4:40 p.m. Caller reports male sitting on the ground by his car, Main St.
8:18 p.m. Caller received call telling her she won $3 dollars, Pommogussett Rd.
8:47 p.m. Deer struck and under vehicle, Pommogussett Rd. Deer gone on arrival, damage to vehicle
Sunday — December 4
9:43 a.m. Caller wants information about guns turned in five years ago, Main St.
Sterling
Monday — November 28
3:06 p.m. Missing black standard poodle, Sterling Rd.
10:27 p.m. Caller’s girlfriend in an accident in Sterling somewhere; found to be on Ball Hill Rd. in Princeton. Female arrested in Hubbardston
Tuesday — November 29
7:30 a.m. Cat found in carrier left near railroad tracks, Campground Rd. DPW advises someone took a kitten from the area, but a mother cat still in area
7:57 p.m. Caller requesting officer regarding male jogger without reflective clothing, Heywood/Rowley Hill Rds. Police find person is wearing safety device clearly visible
Wednesday — November 30
9:53 a.m. Male and female going through rubbish barrels, Michael Ln.
3:14 p.m. Suspicious vehicle passing by two times, person seems to be looking at front doors of houses, Pratts Jct. Rd.
5:21 p.m. Stray cat in garage, Heywood Rd.
Thursday — December 1
9:35 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with two occupants, Tanglewood Rd. Going through rubbish for cans
12:39 p.m. Missing Siberian husky from Lancaster
Friday — December 2
7:34 a.m. Caller reports hunter in woods. Person said he has permission to be on property, Kendall Hill Rd.
8:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with blue light, Rte. 62
Saturday — December 3
10:08 a.m. Caller reports his dog died during the night and was on the kitchen floor, Newell Hill Rd.
3:25 p.m. Caller concerned about hunters behind his house, Old Princeton – West Rd.
6:09 p.m. Suspicious vehicle pulled into driveway, then left and went down the street, came back and pulled into driveway across the street, Wilder Rd.
Sunday — December 4
8:32 a.m. Car locked behind gate, Albright Rd.
12:08 p.m. Report of pregnant cat that keeps coming to house, Wilder Rd.
10:18 p.m. Caller reports gunshots, Newell Hill Rd.
Crime in suburbia
Posted: November 2, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 10 suspicious items this week and five lock-outs.
Also, in the words of our local SkyWarn coordinator, we were hit with an "anomalous and historical Nor'easter" on Saturday night and Sunday (10/29 and 10/30), with heavy snow . The resulting damage included many downed trees and widespread power outages.]
Holden
Monday — October 24
2:35 a.m. Assist Worcester PD by contacting person whose car is in Worcester, Main St.
7:50 a.m. Suspicious white box truck parked next to caller’s driveway, Montana Dr.
8:35 a.m. Police assist with loose dog, Dorothy Ave.
11:01 a.m. Two cars in middle of Main St., possible argument between drivers, Main St.
Tuesday — October 25
2:33 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer regarding incident in grocery store parking lot in Worcester. Advised to call Worcester PD
10:00 a.m. Male sitting in vehicle for long time, Main St.
4:55 p.m. Report of vehicle driving by and a dog thrown out the passenger’s side door before speeding off, Main St.
Wednesday — October 26
9:33 a.m. Request for escort while picking up equipment at business, Main St.
9:04 p.m. Caller reports someone rang doorbell and left a brown bag, Bull Run. Bag contains candy and chain letter
Friday — October 28
9:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in lot, person inside covered with blanket, Jamieson Rd.
5:49 p.m. Four kids fighting in woods, Shrewsbury St. Three juveniles arrested
7:06 p.m. Report of 20 kids running into street all dressed in black, Manning St.
7:22 p.m. Five suspicious males hanging out, Reservoir St.
9:12 p.m. Loud kids in area, Nichols St.
Saturday — October 28
7:59 a.m. Advising “On Target” at center intersection blocking traffic, Main/Reservoir Sts.
1:45 p.m. Report of female urinating outside her vehicle in library parking lot, appears to be intoxicated, Highland St. Arrest: — public drunkenness
3:01 p.m. Female says she will not drive any further due to road conditions, requesting assistance, Paxton Rd.
5:57 p.m. Keys locked in car, Main St.
6:04 p.m. State police advise vehicle going wrong way, Main St.
6:47 p.m. Person upset about traffic being stopped due to power outages, Wachusett St.
7:00 p.m. Transformer sparking, Arizona Ave.
7:44 p.m. Small black dog running down Main St.
8:49 p.m. Arcing wires, Driftwood Dr.
9:27 p.m. Tree on fire near Bull Run
10:21 p.m. Person staggering in the road, Salisbury St.
Sunday — October 30
7:35 a.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Bull Run
9:15 a.m. Report of teens building ramps and snowboarding down stairs, Main St.
10:32 a.m. Kids building a snowman in middle of Rte. 68
1:30 p.m. Kids throwing snowballs at cars, Mason Rd.
Paxton
Monday — October 24
8:59 a.m. Two pumpkins taken from property, Camp St.
4:46 p.m. Provide courtesy transport to restaurant in Spencer
Tuesday — October 25
12:33 p.m. Person at station requesting fingerprints, Pleasant St.
Wednesday — October 26
6:38 p.m. Vehicle hit deer, Pleasant/Franklin Sts.
Thursday — October 27
6:10 p.m. Caller reports having power in only half the house, Black Hill Rd.
10:09 p.m. Vehicle doing donuts in cul-de-sac, Glen Ellen Rd.
Friday — October 28
11:07 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in front of home, Crestwood Rd.
12:40 p.m. Male sitting in vehicle on side of Nanigian Rd.
5:23 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Glen Ellen Rd.
Saturday — October 29
1:15 p.m. Report of a horse being neglected, Rockland St.
2:57 p.m. Report of female afraid to drive, causing traffic hazard, Paxton Rd., Holden
Sunday — October 30
1:44 a.m. Arrest: — —- , 21,— Lake George, N.Y.; assault and battery (domestic)
3:05 a.m. Arrest: — —- , 21,— Lake George, N.Y.; assault and battery (domestic)
8:30 a.m. Transport person to heated location, Richards Ave.
6:28 p.m. Request for welfare check on elderly female. Person brought into lobby after being found in middle of road at Holden/Grove Sts., looking for a neighbor with heat
Princeton
Tuesday — October 25
10:11 a.m. Tent blowing around road, Worcester Rd.
11:53 p.m. Officers remove about 20 broken beer bottles thrown onto Fitchburg Rd.
Wednesday — October 26
1:55 p.m. Dog escaped leash while being walked on Wachusett Mountain, Mountain Rd.
3:10 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of Westminster Rd.
4:20 p.m. Barking dog, Ball Hill Rd.
Thursday — October 27
1:01 p.m. Transport person to station to renew her registration online, then take her back to vehicle on Worcester Rd.
2:32 p.m. Missing black cat, Wheeler Rd.
2:48 p.m. White pick-up truck keeps running off the road, Rte. 140 N
Friday — October 28
1:22 a.m. Officer removed branch from Sterling Rd.
8:42 a.m. Police stand by at vehicle with flat tire, E. Princeton Rd.
10:34 a.m. Police investigate abandoned vehicle, Whitaker Ln.
5:25 p.m. As the result of an investigation, stolen vehicle is removed, Whitaker Ln.
8:33 p.m. Person walking outside with flashlight, Ball Hill Rd.
Saturday — October 29
10:24 p.m. Caller stranded since 4 p.m. Tow truck couldn’t reach them, Worcester Rd. Police drove person home
Sunday — October 30
5:21 p.m. Dog found in center of town
Rutland
Monday — October 24
1:20 p.m. Approximately 40 veterans’ grave markers stolen from cemetery overnight, Main St.
5:14 p.m. Black bear in yard, Pleasantdale Rd.
5:35 p.m. Missing calico cat, Pommogussett Rd.
8:12 p.m. Caller found arrow in her soccer net, Newman Dr.
Tuesday — October 25
6:14 p.m. Shirtless male juvenile dancing in breakdown lane, Main St. Advised to move onto the grass
8:27 p.m. Company advised to stop working because no detail officer, Maple Ave.
11:48 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, driver sleeping, allowed to stay, Barre Paxton Rd.
Wednesday — October 26
5:00 p.m. Male flagging down cars to get a ride, E. County Rd.
6:01 p.m. Gray car stopping in front of houses on Maple Ave.
Thursday — October 27
8:37 a.m. Suspicious male in hooded sweatshirt walking around house, looking in sheds, Turkey Hill Trl. Advised is a family relative
11:41 a.m. Missing black and white Yak, Wachusett St. Later found lying down with bovines, should return home soon
10:32 p.m. Man at station looking for guidance with his daughter, Main St.
Friday — October 28
11:20 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on side of Charnock Cir.
Saturday — October 29
1:43 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, unattended and unsecured, Whitehall Rd.
11:07 p.m. Report of fireworks in Brintnal Dr. area
Sunday — October 30
9:54 a.m. Person locked out of apartment, Main St.
10:05 a.m. Loose dog running in front of snow plows, Vista Cir.
10:48 a.m. Assist person locked out of home, Summerhill Ave.
4:10 p.m. Person at station to report a larceny. “Be on the look out” issued for male, Main St.
Sterling
Monday — October 24
8:41 a.m. Follow-up on unlicensed dog, Chace Hill Rd.
8:56 a.m. Unlicensed dog follow-up, Central Ave.
10:50 a.m. Request for officer. Person washed car and can now see fingerprints on it, Bean Rd.
Tuesday — October 25
6:30 p.m. Dog found, no one home where it lives, person concerned due to recent house breaks, Squareshire Rd.
8:08 p.m. Motorist hit deer, vehicle damaged, unable to find deer, N. Row Rd./Kathleen Ln.
Wednesday — October 26
1:43 a.m. Police out with person walking on Rte. 140. Individual taken into protective custody, Redemption Rock Trl./I-190
2:53 a.m. Lancaster PD advises of person in vehicle, stole stop sign and headed into Sterling, Flanagan Hill area
11:17 a.m. Student took off from school, headed toward Muddy Pond Rd. Student transported back to school, Boutelle Rd.
2:53 p.m. Violation of harassment order, Worcester Rd. Subject has large sign in back of truck with caller’s name all over it
Friday — October 28
9:23 a.m. Police provide escort services, Worcester Rd.
1:40 a.m. Dead deer beside Chace Hill Rd.
10:40 a.m. Barking dog complaint, School St.
11:00 a.m. Escort services, Bridge St.
11:36 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in school parking lot, Boutelle Rd.
8:39 p.m. Report of young male in store panhandling, Leominster Rd.
Saturday — October 28
12:24 p.m. Chocolate Lab in driveway, Bean Rd.Sunday — October 30
8:13 a.m. Caller trapped in her house due to downed wires, Princeton Rd.
10:00 a.m. Two roosters at ice cream stand Dumpster, Chace Hill Rd.
Crime in suburbia
Posted: September 25, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia 2 Comments »From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 20 suspicious items this week]
Holden
Monday — September 12
1:50 p.m. Jar of quarters stolen from vehicle during night, Lovell Rd.
3:59 p.m. Caller reports something was broken off in the key lock to his apartment, Main St.
5:20 p.m. Fight in business parking lot, Wachusett/Manning Sts.
10:19 p.m. Suspicious male riding bike down center of Main/Shrewsbury Sts.
Tuesday — September 13
7:05 a.m. Suspicious male in area, Parker Ave./Stoneleigh Rd.
9:00 a.m. Assist person involved in computer issue, Main St.
12:00 p.m. Two young children in parked vehicle, Main St.
Wednesday — September 14
12:44 a.m. Police remove obstacles from Quinapoxet St.
12:32 p.m. Problem with vendor, Main St.
Thursday — September 15
9:09 a.m. Cement stolen from rear of business, Main St.
1:02 p.m. Suspicious male knocked on door, looked in windows, then fled, River St.
Friday — September 16
1:09 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Manning St.
1:34 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
3:15 a.m. Deceased raccoon in travel lane, Main St.
8:44 a.m. Several calls about two German shepherds in Reservoir St.
9:03 a.m. Vehicle almost went through crosswalk while children were crossing, Highland St.
11:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in front of home for several hours, Wachusett St.
12:18 p.m. Male in street yelling at himself, Vicksburg Cir.
6:58 p.m. Person heard loud yelling and moaning from home, Briarcliff Ln.
Saturday — September 17
2:07 a.m. Complaint about noise, Princeton St.
2:43 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Industrial Dr.
2:48 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, windows open, Industrial Dr.
7:57 a.m. Person at station to drop off three pistols, Main St.
11:15 p.m. Report of gunshots, Holden St.
Sunday — September 18
12:35 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Salisbury St./Newell Rd.
1:09 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St. Person taken into protective custody
8:46 a.m. Barking dog complaint, Fairchild Dr.
2:57 p.m. Suspicious males in area, Boyden Rd.
Paxton
Monday — September 12
8:07 a.m. Raccoon walking slowly by kids at bus stop, Birch St.
8:10 a.m. Shepherd mix dog in market parking lot, then to Rte. 122
8:32 a.m. Loose pit bull, Marshall St.
8:53 a.m. Caller requests assistance with vehicle lockout, Pleasant St.
9:10 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about previous incident, Pleasant St.
1:48 p.m. Male in parked vehicle frequently seen in same area, Brooks Rd.
8:40 p.m. Female wants to speak with animal control officer regarding cat with broken leg dropped off at her doorstep, Pleasant St.
Tuesday — September 13
2:10 p.m. Child in back seat of car, not buckled in, Pleasant St.
Wednesday — September 14
6:19 a.m. Two donkeys and one mini-horse near Grove St.
6:34 a.m. Bear in yard, Jefferson Dr.
7:03 a.m. Dead raccoon in West St.
4:27 p.m. Report of large bobcat on property, Davis Hill Rd.
Saturday — September 17
10:38 a.m. Male sitting in brush on Pleasant St. Having a cigarette and didn’t want to cause smoke around tennis players
Sunday — September 18
12:24 p.m. Bear in yard, Crocker Hill Dr.
Princeton
Monday — September 12
6:42 a.m. Three coyotes in caller’s yard going after her dog, Mirick Rd.
10:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at end of driveway, Gates Rd.
2:40 p.m. Cat with no tail hanging around home for a week, Rocky Pond Rd.
Tuesday — September 13
1:20 p.m. Three horses on side of Ball Hill Rd.
Wednesday — September 14
6:29 a.m. Dog hit, in road, Worcester Rd.
7:31 a.m. Caller reports that her vehicle’s lug nuts are loose again, ongoing problem, Sterling Rd.
3:56 p.m. Caller reports carrier pigeon on her roof for a week, Rhodes Rd.
Friday — September 16
8:03 a.m. Vehicle lockout, Coal Kiln Rd.
7:09 p.m. Two dogs barking constantly, Hickory Dr.
7:16 p.m. Dogs barking non-stop, Hickory Dr.
8:52 p.m. Dog in Sterling Rd.
9:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Princeton Rd. Sterling PD advised
Saturday — September 17
10:27 a.m. Person at station regarding barking dogs, Hickory Dr.
Sunday — September 18
9:14 a.m. Police remove large rock from E. Princeton/Merriam Rds.
Rutland
Monday — September 12
8:51 p.m. Caller requesting animal control officer to pick up kitten she found that appears to have a broken leg, Pleasant St.
Tuesday — September 13
1:50 a.m. Police check vehicle parked with doors ajar, Edson Ave.
11:55 a.m. Abandoned dog from home on Stevens Way
3:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Wachusett St.
3:46 p.m. Suspicious male behind store, E. County Rd.
3:51 p.m. Erratic driver, E. County Rd.
5:20 p.m. Orange cat limping, Campbell St.
Wednesday — September 14
1:30 a.m. Two people sitting outside by community center, Main St.
9:13 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
Thursday — September 15
3:20 a.m. Loud music, Charnock Hill Rd.
6:47 a.m. Two very large bears in tree near home, E. County Rd.
11:53 a.m. Caller believes there is a skunk in a Glenwood School classroom, animal control officer removed skunk
8:16 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
Friday — September 16
4:08 p.m. People selling merchandise out of white van, Locke Rd.
8:04 p.m. Person at station requesting help, says he walked to town from Worcester, is homeless, Main St.
Saturday — September 17
5:17 p.m. Report of shots fired, E. County Rd./Wachusett St.
6:40 p.m. Bear in area, Pommogussett Rd.
7:30 p.m. Bear on Main St.
8:20 p.m. Bear in area, Highland Park Rd./Maple Ave.
Sunday — September 18
7:09 a.m. Caller reports that bear destroyed bird feeder, Highland Park Rd.
12:30 p.m. Elderly female walking toward town center, Maple Ave.
3:43 p.m. Police check out unattended vehicle parked outside gate, Charnock Hill Rd.
3:45 p.m. Out-of-state visitor’s dog “Nova” is loose, owners can’t catch; dog has injured a neighbor’s rooster, Maple Spring Dr.
6:00 p.m. Suspicious male driving silver vehicle left yellow notice written in Spanish on caller’s door, John Robert Dr. Paper is notice from her mortgage company
6:15 p.m. Caller believes man in red truck illegally dumping in apartment complex, Maple Ave. Said male party was “very angry with her” when she confronted him
Sterling
Monday — September 12
10:23 a.m. Kayak washed up on beach, no paddles, Hall Ave.
4:32 p.m. Five-year-old didn’t get dropped off at bus stop. Child fell asleep on bus, N. Row Rd.
5:44 p.m. Young female near woods appears to be crying, Jewett Rd.
6:55 p.m. Caller wants to speak with ACO regarding loose dog in Clinton, Leominster Rd.
Tuesday — September 13
3:18 a.m. Small terrier walking on Rte. 140 N
8:48 a.m. Caller wants to speak with animal control officer regarding someone leaving kittens at residence, Princeton Rd.
12:31 p.m. Strange phone calls, Leominster Rd.
7:39 p.m. Loud bulldozer on neighbor’s property, Beaman Rd.
Thursday — September 15
5:37 p.m. Group of youths in rear of elementary school using foul language, yelling racial epithets at citizens, Boutelle Rd.
6:04 p.m. What appears to be rabid raccoon in roadway, Justice Hill/Justice Hill Cutoff Rds.
6:59 p.m. Suspicious male knocked on door, John Dee Rd.
10:25 p.m. Car alarm going off twice, Redstone Hill Rd.
Friday — September 16
3:59 p.m. Dog trapped in garage, Matthew Ln.
9:35 p.m. Suspicious activity, Princeton Rd.
Saturday — September 17
4:40 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at end of driveway, Elliott Rd.
3:55 p.m. Caller concerned that helicopter is flying too low, Redstone Hill Rd.
Sunday — September 18
5:15 p.m. Three kittens in woods, Princeton Rd.
Crime in suburbia
Posted: August 30, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required): [Editor's note: There were 24 suspicious items this week and three lock-outs]
Holden
Monday, August 15
3:00 a.m. Male and female standing in middle ofroad talking loudly, Putnam Rd.
10:50 a.m. Suspicious black truck parked on Greystone Dr.
9:33 p.m. Female believes there are suspiciouspeople at party, Nelson St.
11:55 p.m. Caller reports hearing person threatening to rob fast-food business and a store, Main St.
Tuesday, August,16
4:43 p.m. Police secure kitchen slider, Fireside Ln.
6:35 p.m. Caller states she has no power to vehicle, unable to move it out of roadway, Doyle Rd.
10:34 a.m.
11:01 a.m. Installation of child safety seat, Main St.
Wednesday, August17
2:19 a.m. Police out with four individuals in parking lot, Main St.
8:23 a.m. Salisbury St. resident at station with trash thrown into his yard
9:32 a.m. Caller reports problem with coyote, Paugus Rd.
9:55 a.m. Suspicious person delivering phone books, Cook St.
9:57 a.m. Car seat installation, Main St.
12:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on private property, no one around, Reservoir St.
1:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with flashers on near intersection, Parker Ave./Glenwood St.
6:25 p.m. Two solicitors, one male and one female, Fairchild Dr.
6:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Shrewsbury St.
6:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St. All set, person making phone call
7:05 p.m. Police ask group of kids at business to move along, Main St.
7:45 p.m. Police dispose of bottles in parking lot, Salisbury St.
9:08 p.m. Deer hit, Salisbury St.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Main St.
Thursday, August 18
12:14 a.m. Person at station to pick up property, Main St.
4:40 p.m. Loose cows on Bond Rd. Rutland PD calling for animal control officer
5:57 p.m. Police assist with nine loose cows in roadway, Bond Rd.
7:05 p.m. Suspicious vehicle keeps driving into driveway, Reservoir St.
9:40 p.m. Someone in neighborhood ringing doorbells, Autumn Cir.
10:08 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
10:21 p.m. Bat stuck in kitchen cabinet, Wildewillow Dr.
Friday, August19
3:14 a.m. Cab company requesting welfare check on intoxicated passenger that will be dropped off on Crestview Dr., had fallen down stairs. Passenger changed destination
8:29 a.m. Police check on walker, Main St./Crestview Dr.
10:46 a.m. Suspicious white van in Newell Rd. area
Saturday, August20
12:19 a.m. Suspicious incident, caller made threat against himself and then hung up, Mayo Dr.
8:17 a.m. Dead fox in front of house, Paxton Rd.
12:03 p.m. Cheerleaders in roadway, Main St.
5:32 p.m. Request for police to remove large group of youths from business parking lot, Main St.
8:05 p.m. Police remove skateboarders from post office parking lot, Princeton St.
9:28 p.m. Six loud teenagers appear to be under the influence, walking in Holden St.
Sunday, August21
2:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Cranbrook Dr.
Paxton
Monday, August15
8:54 a.m. Homeowner’s “for sale” sign stolen, Marshall St.
1:53 p.m. Follow-up investigation, person not found, Iron Forge Rd.
9:35 p.m. Police assist person locked out of residence, Glen Ellen Rd.
Tuesday, August16
4:24 p.m. Police conduct follow-up investigation, Iron Forge Rd.
Wednesday, August17
7:55 a.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Lancelot Dr.
8:07 a.m. Loose pitbull on Reservoir Rd.
8:42 a.m. Person at station believes his windshield was shot with a BB gun while traveling on Pleasant St. Damage was from stone kicked up by vehicle in front of him
8:56 p.m. Three or four teens running around house, Glen Ellen Rd. Kids playing flashlight tag
Thursday, August18
12:31 p.m. Truck in roadway leaking fluid,Woodland Dr.
Friday, August19
1:11 p.m. Caller’s truck missing from driveway; repossessed. Bank error, vehicle will be returned
3:00 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Hill St.
5:31 p.m. Fox hit, Holden Rd.
Saturday, August20
12:07 p.m. Caller’s vehicle towed in error has not been returned to her, Pleasant St.
9:00 p.m. Loud fireworks going off in area, Keep Ave.
11:21 p.m. Multiple complaints about car alarm sounding in parking lot, Sunset Ln.
Sunday, August21
11:14 a.m. Caller reports hunters on her property disobeying “no trespassing” signs, Pleasant St.
3:45 p.m. Caller found small white Bichon Frize, Holden Rd.
9:48 p.m. Rutland PD requests assistance with large under-age party, Wildwood Dr. One male in custody transported to Rutland PD station
Princeton
Monday, August15
12:17 a.m. Police out with three individuals in parking lot, Fitchburg Rd.
8:29 a.m. Vehicle seen leaving abandoned state building on Mountain Rd. Area checked
10:16 a.m. Person at station to request traffic control on Goodnow Rd. due to camp
2:14 p.m. Officer requested for person spilling gasoline in parking lot, Rte.
140 N
Tuesday, August16
11:55 p.m. At motor vehicle stop, police find vehicle reported stolen, Laurel Ln. Registry error
Wednesday, August17
12:06 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in area of island, Clearings Way
1:12 p.m. Mailbox stolen, Coal Kiln Rd.
Thursday, August18
1:45 a.m. Two males walking around house, Hubbardston Rd.
12:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Hubbardston Rd.
4:31 p.m. Police assist animal control officer at several homes regarding unregistered dogs, Mountain Rd., Ball Hill Rd., Sharon Dr., Forslund Rd., Main St., Laurel Ln., Worcester Rd.
10:24 p.m. Police assist several people out walking who got lost, Mountain Rd. and Gregory Rd. Transport to ski area parking lot
Saturday, August20
8:16 a.m. Complaint about barking dog, Ball Hill Rd.
8:41 a.m. Complaint about barking dog, Ball Hill Rd.
Sunday, August21
12:13 a.m. Suspicious incident, lights on in home where people are supposed to be away, Hubbardston Rd. Owner is home
2:49 a.m. Complaint of dog barking since 10 p.m., Oak Cir. Owners away and dog is outside
8:15 a.m. Back door to school propped open with rock, Sterling Rd. Environmental Company is checking on building’s air quality
9:31 a.m. Very large dead porcupine in Ball Hill Rd.
1:18 p.m. Numerous gunshots in area of Ball Hill Rd.
9:12 p.m. Report of gunshots, Hobbs Rd/
Rutland
Monday, August 15
3:31 p.m. Caller advises he will be shooting a gun at the range on Turkey Hill Rd.
Tuesday, August16
10:31 a.m. Horse lying down, Campbell St. Request for animal control officer to check it
11:54 a.m. Abandoned cat, River Rd.
4:56 p.m. Caller reports skunk on his property all day, Marjorie Ln.
5:25 p.m. Police out with hitchhiker, Main St./Kenwood Rd. Person given ride to Oakham town line
7:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
7:31 p.m. Report of baby skunk in yard playing with caller’s dogs, Brunelle Dr.
8:34 p.m. Caller reports hearing two loud “pops” Walnut St.
8:36 p.m. Loud noise from parking lot, Maple Ave.
Wednesday, August17
7:30 a.m. Person at station to fill out paperwork to go into Marines, Main St.
9:00 a.m. Two skunks in yard, Britney Dr.
12:20 p.m. Person at station reports being bitten by dog, Main St.
3:28 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, child in vehicle, Wachusett St.
3:30 p.m. ATVs and dirt bike riding up and down roads in Welch Ave.area
4:39 p.m. Bike on front lawn of house for two days, Blueberry Ln.
9:31 p.m. Two people walking motor bikes on dark road, Barre Paxton Rd.
Thursday, August18
3:37 p.m. Suspicious vehicle circling neighborhood, Edson Ave.
4:30 p.m. Four large cows in middle of Holden’s Bond St. or Rutland’s Prescott St. Another caller reports nine cows in road. Belong to farm in Holden.
Friday, August19
6:25 p.m. Suspicious person wanting to come into house, Winifreds Way. Assessor’s office personnel.
8:01 p.m. Caller believes there is a cow in distress, Prescott St./Blueberry Ln.
Saturday, August20
9:05 a.m. Girl’s bicycle beside road for long time, Wachusett St./Muschopauge Rd.
2:23 p.m. Kids skateboarding, person wants them removed, Main St.
7:33 p.m. Group of males going in and out of business and acting suspiciously, Main St.
10:16 p.m. Large skunk came into basement of home, Oakridge Dr.
Sunday, August21
7:37 a.m. Small skunk stuck in cage, Rolling Ridge Rd.
11:04 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway of home, Wildbrook Dr.
Sterling
Monday, August15
9:53 a.m. Lancaster resident calling about two dogs she believes belong in Sterling, running loose on her property
5:33 p.m. Caller reports white pigeon in his house may be injured, Sherwood Dr.
Tuesday, August 16
7:45 a.m. Large brown dog barking in driveway, homeowner afraid to put out trash, Sunset Dr.
10:51 a.m. Missing Sheltie, Crawford Rd.
11:39 a.m. Ongoing problem with feral cats, Rowley Hill Rd.
2:17 p.m. Suspicious activity, truck dragging what appears to be bags, Pine Woods Ln.
5:54 p.m. Cat inside building and will not leave, Meetinghouse Hill Rd. Cat returned to owner
Wednesday, August 17
7:48 a.m. Complaint of barking dogs, ongoing problem, Heywood Rd.
11:50 p.m. Police check on vehicle parked beside Leominster Rd. Person having smoking break
11:51 p.m. Male wearing all black, with backpack and bike, walking toward center of town
Thursday, August18
1:04 p.m. Motorist pulled over for assistance with unruly 12-year-old at residence, Bean Rd.
7:53 p.m. Caller says deranged female is walking by, yelling at her and her son, Riverview Rd.
Friday, August19
4:50 p.m. Large crow in roadway, Maple St. Flew away when touched
5:10 p.m. Person found several bags marked HAZMAT in trash, illegal dumping, Chace Hill Rd.
5:13 p.m. Dog found on I-190, possibly hurt
5:26 p.m. White banded pigeon, Leominster Rd. Pigeon released
7:41 p.m. Complaint about noise from backhoe, Beaman Rd.
Saturday, August20
9:56 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, two pickup trucks drove into yard, occupants started to walk around yard, Swett Hill Rd.
5:24 p.m. Pitbull puppy found, N. Row Rd.
11:51 p.m. Kids hanging around Patriots Way
Sunday, August21
10:16 a.m. Baby coyote with possible broken leg in middle of George E. Peeso Ln.
Crime in suburbia
Posted: August 17, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and five lock-outs]
Holden
Monday — August 8
2:34 a.m. Male sitting on guardrail with bag, Main St. Person has housing issues
6:55 a.m. Male sitting in car at end of Greystone Dr.
9:33 a.m. Wild animal call, Redgate Ln.
2:19 p.m. Police remove kids from parking lot, Main St.
4:47 p.m. Group of kids throwing rocks and sticks at each other, Main
St./Boyden Rd.
8:28 p.m. Request for officer to check vehicle parked on field, Salisbury St.
10:30 p.m. Police check on two people at football field, Main St.
Tuesday — August 9
1:37 a.m. Group of youths paintballing in neighborhood, Wachusett St.
8:27 a.m. Person at station for car seat installation, Main St.
11:02 a.m. Several calls and walk-in complaints about protestors in front of post office
11:28 a.m. Kids on bikes hopping over islands in parking lot, senior center, Main St.
4:44 p.m. Loose bulldog causing traffic problems, Highland St.
8:25 p.m. Report of “drag” racing, Lowell Ave.
Wednesday — August 10
3:42 a.m. Three or four full trash cans in middle of Manning St.
10:03 a.m. Assist with car seat installation, Main St.
12:46 p.m. Town manager closed library for hour while bat is captured, Highland St.
2:03 p.m. Police assist females with flat tire, Main St.
3:13 p.m. Ten teenagers throwing junk objects in roadway, Woodland/Phillips Rds.
3:18 p.m. Skateboarders at church, Princeton St.
4:54 p.m. Vehicle passed vehicle, party pulled over and argument ensued, Broad St., Jefferson
7:11 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Shrewsbury St.
Thursday — August 11
8:27 a.m. Man advising he will be conducting surveillance on Reservoir St.
8:49 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in front of house, Wachusett St.
1:27 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with two males, Centerwood Dr.
8:16 p.m. Person stumbling down Main St./ Alpha Rd.
8:50 p.m. Suspicious incident, two Mopeds, Main St.
9:12 p.m. Activity heard, no lights, Reservoir St.
Friday — August 12
12:27 a.m. White truck speeding up and down Bailey Rd., doing burnouts
3:15 a.m. Suspicious person going into shed, Edgewood Dr.
4:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle speeding down the road and pulling into several
driveways, Wachusett St.
9:35 a.m. Person dressed in camouflage walking into the woods with large firearm, Wachusett/Bullard St.
11:18 a.m. Assist with vehicle lockout, Main St.
1:59 p.m. Check on individuals possibly intoxicated, Shrewsbury St.
7:22 p.m. Police check on four youths walking down driveway of business, Princeton St.
9:32 p.m. Police check fields on Main St. for kids
10:08 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
11:44 p.m. Barking dog complaint, Holden St.
Saturday — August 13
2:42 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Salisbury St.
p.m. Group of kids in front of business, Main St.
9:46 p.m. Music coming from woods, Wachusett St.
11:20 p.m. Loud music, Wachusett St./Blair Dr.
Sunday — August 14
12:23 a.m. Possible gunshots, Twinbrooke Dr.
2:17 p.m. Loose horse from farm, Bullard St.
Paxton
Monday — August 8
2:58 p.m. Person threw beer can out of vehicle window, Pleasant St.
4:38 p.m. Ammunition shot off in area of Moore State Park, Oak and Nanigian Ln.
5:43 p.m. Person at station reports his shrub was dug up and dragged to Davis Hill Rd.
Tuesday — August 9
2:42 p.m. Vehicle lockout, police assist, Pleasant St.
Wednesday — August 10
7:50 a.m. Caller found white dog with black spots with Delaware tags, Boynton Pkwy.
11:51 p.m. Assist citizen looking for Austin, Texas, PD phone number, Pleasant St.
Thursday — August 11
11:01 a.m. Dog barking for long time, Pleasant St.
2:20 p.m. Employees from business on strike followed by group of employees they believe may be intoxicated, Pleasant St.
5:37 p.m. Female at station turning in ammunition found in her home, Pleasant St.
9:34 p.m. Suspicious people in the road, Eagle Ln.
Friday — August 12
5:18 p.m. Stray cat in area has started to bite people and is trying to attack another cat through the window, Bel Arbor Dr.
5:32 p.m. Suspicious female in all-black clothing taking photos of houses, Davis Hill Rd.
Saturday — August 13
6:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on Suomi St
12:32 p.m. Sheet metal screws in road, Pleasant/Grove Sts.
Princeton
Monday — August 8
4:40 p.m. Request for welfare check on employee that didn’t show up for work, Rocky Pond Rd. Person has moved
9:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at cemetery, Connor Ln. Police find many people attempting to communicate with the deceased
9:32 p.m. Suspicious person wearing hooded sweatshirt at intersection of Hobbs Rd. and Rte.140 N. Person had argument with parents
Tuesday — August 9
10:44 a.m.911 abandoned call, Mountain Rd. School group spoken to about phone use
12:37 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Ball Hill Rd.
Wednesday — August 10
12:54 p.m. Several TVs and computer monitors dumped near brook on dirt section of Houghton Rd.
8:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked beside Gates Rd.
Thursday — August 11
10:07 a.m. Caller reports unleashed dogs chased her while bicycling, Thompson Rd.
11:55 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mountain Rd.
Friday — August 12
11:42 a.m. Suspicious motorcycle in driveway, Pine Hill Rd.
Saturday — August 13
p.m. Report that lug nuts on rear tire were loosened, Boylston Ave.
2:49 p.m. Two loose dogs, Merriam/E. Princeton Rds.
p.m. Police transport person to home on E. Princeton Rd. from Worcester Rd.
9:16 p.m. Report of loud noise then mailbox found, Beaman Rd.
9:36 p.m. Caller reports mailbox in road, Clearings Way
Sunday — August 14
11:28 a.m. Police serve immediate threat revocation for person’s driver’s license after finding person sitting in vehicle passenger seat in driveway, Worcester Rd.
10:52 p.m. Police report low battery in smoke detector making chirping noises, Radford Rd.
Rutland
Monday — August 8
8:32 a.m. Shrewsbury PD requests Rutland officer go to home on Sassawanna Rd. and ask person to call them regarding a boat
3:03 p.m. Stray cat and kittens on deck of home, Turkey Hill Trl.
4:05 p.m. Police out with citizen with complaint of suspicious activity, Maple Ave.
8:44 p.m. Sick mink, euthanized and head sent to Boston to check for rabies, Pommogussett Rd.
9:22 p.m. Four youths in dark clothing walking in road, Main St.
Tuesday — August 9
4:54 p.m. Dog in yard attempted to bite person trying to get into house, Peters Ave.
Wednesday — August 10
2:59 P.M. Group of teenagers on roadside mooning cars going by, River Rd.
Friday — August 12
2:36 p.m. Report of health hazard at building where people are removing paint, Main St.
4:12 p.m. Loud music coming from basketball court, Memorial Dr.
4:55 p.m. Request for assistance with residential lockout, Main St.
7:24 p.m. Three male youths in back yard of abandoned building, Inwood/Birchwood Rds.
8:11 p.m. Group of youths tore down basketball hoop, Male Ave.
Wallet found, Main St.
Saturday — August 13
8:44 a.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Main St.
11:00 a.m. Break-in to vehicle overnight, items taken and mailboxes damaged,
Campbell St.12:21 p.m. Person at station to report theft of
medications, Main St.
5:38 p.m. Gun shots in woods near rail trail
Sunday — August 14
4:29 p.m. Gun shots heard near Prison Camp Rd.
4:08 p.m. Loud music from Pommogussett Rd./Simon Davis Dr. area
4:58 p.m. Request for officer to respond to verbal altercation with neighbor, Simon Davis Dr.
Sterling
Monday — August 8
9:52 a.m. Large turtle in Chocksett Rd.
10:30 a.m. A bird, banded on both legs, has been at caller’s home for a week, Gates Rd.
Tuesday — August 9
3:12 a.m. Transport female to Clinton town line
9:56 a.m. Female requesting assistance getting into home, does not have house keys, Patriots Way
1:49 p.m. Two roosters loose in yard, Chace Hill Rd.
9:19 p.m. Motorist reports male lying on side of Clinton Road, not moving. Person was resting from walk from Clinton
11:48 p.m. Report of vehicle with passenger door open beside road for long time, Metropolitan Rd.
Wednesday — August 10
9:26 a.m. Vandalism by BB gun pellet, broken window in house, Laurelwood Rd.
9:29 p.m. Bat in home flying from second floor to basement, Meetinghouse
Hill Rd. Neighbor came with net and got bat
Thursday — August 11
12:22 a.m. Truck in yard, putting lights on and off, Pratts Jct. Rd.
8:29 a.m. Loose cows in Lucas Rd.
11:54 a.m. Report of “weird” acting squirrel, doing flips and walking slowly,
Metropolitan Rd.
Friday — August 12
12:10 a.m. Suspicious vehicle outside home, James Rd.
8:59 a.m. Youth on dirt bike, fled down street to Clinton town line. Lancaster PD advised
10:34 a.m. Report of sick fox near Chocksett Rd.
8:17 p.m. Kittens spotted through hole in fence, Worcester Rd.
8:50 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Maple St.
Saturday — August 13
1:13 a.m. Several youths hanging around house and running around development, Patriots Way
10:04 a.m. People going door-to-door handing out flyers, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
3:29 p.m. Caller found feces in her mailbox, Griffin Rd.
Crime in suburbia
Posted: August 7, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia Comments OffHolden
Monday — July 25
6:12 a.m. Suspicious person, South Rd.
10:43 a.m. Report of three males at door of home, refused to leave, in driveway, Malden St.
11:22 a.m. Elderly male walking through woods and back yard, Shrewsbury St.
12:16 p.m. Male on bike watching female put children in her car, Forest Dr. OK, person waiting to meet friend
8:39 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked across from business on Broad St. Male walking around
Tuesday — July 26
8:04 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
2:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on side of River St.
2:21 p.m. Citizen concerned about male parked by rail trail, River St.
7:49 p.m. Multiple kids in gazebo, Man St.8:51 p.m. Person complaining about youths disturbing the peace behind business, Main St.
9:12 p.m. Youths walking around Summer Ln./ Autumn Cir.
917 p.m. Person home from vacation reports air conditioners have marks on them, Reservoir St.
Wednesday — July 27
12:58 a.m. Person at station requests assistance with repossessed vehicle, Main St.
6:25 p.m. Person at station to be fingerprinted for employment, Main St.8:40 p.m. Vehicle all over the road and blew through stop sign, Bullard St.
Thursday — July 28
8:48 a.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Mark Cir.:04 p.m. Caller reports his dog was mauled by another dog still in the yard, Sumac Cir.2:58 p.m. Person at station regarding fraudulent activity on his credit card, Main St.
5:10 p.m. Request for officer to speak to youths and have them leave area, Boyden Rd.
7:45 p.m. Person at station regarding ongoing neighborhood dispute, Main St.
10:03 p.m. Report of people having a fire at beach, Causeway St. None found
Friday — July 29
1:00 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with no headlights, Jamieson Rd.
1:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Birchwood Dr.1:57 a.m. Suspicious incident, person threatening to harm others and himself, Wachusett St.
4:13 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
6:26 a.m. Car in woods, Reservoir St.
9:50 a.m. Police speak to youths about bicycle safety, Main St./Vista Cir.
10:36 a.m. Report of wild turkey hopping on one leg, Salisbury St.
1:40 p.m. Report of rabid fox in Doyle Rd.
6:14 p.m. Suspicious person, Sunnyside Ave. Arrest: …
Saturday — July 30
3:11 p.m. Skateboarders hanging around business, Main St.
4:56 p.m. Person wants to speak with officer regarding neighbor dispute, Frederickson Ave.
5:11 p.m. Multiple calls about two loose white dogs trying to start fight with another dog, Woodhaven Rd.
6:04 p.m. Kids in area of business, Main St.
6:13 p.m. Loud music at Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:27 p.m. Group of kids behind Town Hall being loud, Main St.
Sunday — July 31
7:34 a.m. Loud noise from neighbor’s garage, Wyndhurst Dr.
Paxton
Wednesday — July 27
4:42 p.m. Caller reports two bicycle riders being verbally abusive to her at stop sign, Grove/Maple Sts.
8:28 p.m. Possible rabid animal, Pleasant St.
9:41 p.m. Two vehicles with flat tires in front of library, Richards Ave./Maple St.
Friday — July 29
8:36 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Grove St.
Saturday — July 30
8:02 p.m. Police assist fire dept., West St.
Sunday — July 31
12:01 a.m. Dog barking, Streeter Rd.
12:06 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer regarding custody issue. Advised it is a civil matter, Streeter Rd.
Princeton
Monday — July 25
10:50 a.m. Report of couch, chair and carpet illegally dumped, Worcester Rd.
2:54 p.m. Several youths coming out of woods with duffel bags, Thompson Rd.
4:41 p.m. Officer met with person wanting to file complaint, Town Hall Dr.
11:56 p.m. Caller reports underage drinking party, Goodnow Rd.
Tuesday — July 16
10:55 a.m. Suspicious person on Echo Lake Trail. Female thought male was following her, Westminster Rd.
3:25 p.m. Police stand by to assist with possible issue, Mountain Rd.
Wednesday — July 27
12:18 a.m. Suspicious vehicle beside Redemption Rock Trl. for long period of time
11:05 a.m. Vehicle with open rear door parked in driveway, officers found house secure, Worcester Rd.
9:55 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with lights on for 15 minutes, Hubbardston Rd.
Thursday — July 28
2:36 p.m. Report of ATV riding around property, Ball Hill Rd.
6:07 p.m. Report of emu in Wheeler Rd.
Saturday — July 30
1:00 a.m. Suspicious vehicle following another vehicle, Leominster Rd.
10:14 p.m. Caller saw lights at end of driveway, then found his mailbox was missing, Coal Kiln Rd.
Sunday — July 31
1:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Isaac’s Way
Rutland
Monday — July 25
10:01 a.m. Caller concerned that turkeys crossing Pommogussett Road will be hit
3:20 p.m. Two or three foxes trying to attack caller and his family, Fairview Ave.
Tuesday — July 26
2:34 a.m. Assist special agent regarding student, Miles Rd.
2:07 p.m. Report of shots fired on rail trail, Barre Paxton Rd.
Wednesday — July 27
11:18 a.m. Person reports screw in his tire, wants road cleaned, Main St.
Thursday — July 28
9:37 a.m. Report of kitten in Cool Sandy Beach area with some type of netting around its neck, Kosta Ave.
10:19 a.m. Woman screaming in swamp area behind house, Philips Ave.
3:10 p.m. Caller found evidence of drugs, Bethany Dr.
Friday — July 29
1:05 a.m. Loud house party, Jamie Ann Dr.
5:02 p.m. Group of youths skateboarding on Main St.
6:52 p.m. Assist Holden PD, requesting information about person who claims to live in the woods in Rutland
Saturday — Jul7 30
6:09 a.m. Kitten in trap with mesh around its head and other injuries, Kosta Ave.
:09 a.m. Suspicious males in home driveway, Blair Dr.10:11 a.m. Request for officer, dogs fighting and neighbors yelling, Jackson Ave.
11:31 a.m. Complaint about the public suing over roads being used for shortcut during the road closure, Depot/Moulton Mill Rds.
Sterling
Monday — July 25
2:46 a.m. Suspicious man going through garbage along the street; vehicle also seen on Albright Rd. OK, person collecting cans
11:23 p.m. Suspicious male in bushes behind home, Clinton Rd. Ran when chased by individual, headed toward Redstone Hill area
Wednesday — July 27
8:21 a.m. Suspicious activity, people at house removing items, Riverview Rd. Arrest: …
Thursday — July 28
12:39 p.m. Suspicious person carrying white bag, walking up and down street, Kendall Hill and Shady lanes5:01 p.m. Person at station regarding profane comments made to him, Leominster Rd.
Friday — July 29
9:36 p.m. Huge tree down and blocking Worcester Rd.
10:10 p.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Chace Hill Rd.
Saturday — July 30
11:03 a.m. Cell phone caller reporting vehicle parked in unsafe location at far end of overpass, Worcester Rd.
2:20 p.m. Dog locked in car, Leominster Rd.
10:44 p.m. Request for officer, person thinks she smells marijuana in area of back yard, Redstone Hill Rd.
11:12 p.m. Caller reports gun shots, Albright Rd.
Sunday — July 31
12:17 a.m. Loud bangs in area of Clinton Rd.
5:44 p.m. Complaint about motorcycles leaving business and racing up and down Rte. 140
6:45 p.m. Complaint about loud music, Leominster Rd.
Crime in suburbia
Posted: July 27, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 29 suspicious items this week and 1 lock-out.]
Holden
Monday, July 18
12:20 a.m. Report that porcupine was hit, someone wrapped it in something and placed it in her yard, Main St.
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Apple Tree Lane
11:54 a.m. Mass State Police advising of complaint regarding male parties protesting in front of the post office. Poster of President Obama with Hitler mustache
2:35 p.m. Police advise group at post office to move tent and table off the sidewalk, Main St.
2:53 p.m. Caller reports he gave part of his social security number to company he thought was phone company, Mark Bradford Dr.
3:40 p.m. Call regarding person setting off explosives under the underpass, River St.
7:24 p.m. Suspicious male in area of school, Salisbury St.
8:52 p.m. Report of possible gunshots, Mason Rd.
10:30 p.m. Group of kids at rear of building, Main St.
Tuesday, July 19
12:13 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Shrewsbury St. People carpooling picking up vehicles
3:20 p.m. Suspicious van at home where people are away, Cranbrook Dr.
4:39 p.m. Person thought his vehicle had been stolen, no problem, car in lot, Main St.
5:58 p.m. Caller reports yelling at residence, Sumac Circle
6:12 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Salisbury St.
7:36 p.m. Kids on skateboards in back of business on Main St.
9:48 p.m. Disturbance, youth group skating at business on Main St.
Wednesday, July 20
10:56 a.m. Loose sheep in area of Red Barn, Shrewsbury St.
11:51 a.m. Person trying to cross Shrewsbury St. was threatened
2:20 p.m. Police assist motorist with flat tire, Chapel and Malden St.
8:23 p.m. Suspicious incident, male left house upset, Salisbury St.
9:09 p.m. Caller concerned about items left in home when he moved, South Rd.
10:12 p.m. Large group of youths behind senior center, Main St. Group dispersed
Thursday, July 21
7:36 a.m. Report of several men taking pictures of home and putting ladders up against house, Village Green Lane
12:31 p.m. Person at station reporting his trailer plate either lost or stolen, Main St.
7:51 p.m. Person at station to make statement about earlier incident, Main St.
9:05 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Avery Heights Dr.
Friday, July 22
1:06 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Birchwood Dr.
2:39 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Zottoli Rd.
8:12 a.m. Report of several construction vehicles working in the road with no detail officer, Wachusett St. and Manning St.
9:39 a.m. Barking complaint, Avery Heights Dr.
12:47 p.m. Report that someone is in vehicle and sleeping at Highland and Main St.
1:05 p.m. Possible scam involving suspicious call, Mayo Dr.
1:06 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Nola Dr.
1:51 p.m. Suspicious person, Wachusett St.
2:21 p.m. Report of dying raccoon in Dumpster, Doyle Rd.
9:46 p.m. Three youths walking in middle of the road, Reservoir St. and Main
9:55 p.m. Caller from Florida reporting her car stolen for second time. Advised she needs to fill out a new report with police in St. Petersburg, Florida
Saturday, July 23
9:17 a.m. Report that large truck will be in road for short time, Main St.
6:43 p.m. Follow-up with Environmental Police, Main St.
Sunday, July 24
12:09 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Homestead Rd.
11:18 a.m. Report that person has erected a farm in his back yard, Holden St.
12:15 p.m. Report of person in pickup truck removing landscape items from vacant home, Brattle St.
1:38 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Boyden Rd.
3:57 p.m. Caller reporting a scam about winning money, Bailey Rd.
8:04 p.m. Report of fireworks/bottle rockets in area of Fairhill Rd.
Paxton
Monday, July 18
11:55 a.m. Advised of sinkhole at Burtenmar Circle. Referred to DPW
12:45 p.m. Individual using Dumpster without permission, Pleasant St.
2:52 p.m. Suspicious person taking pictures, Highland St.
7:02 p.m. Golf cart parked in road, Pond St.
Tuesday, July 19
2:14 a.m. Party in to lobby, to use phone for ride. Transport to Rutland line.
1:10 p.m. Red pick-up in area. Person knocking on doors, asking for used batteries, Streeter Rd.
11:50 p.m. Car hit deer, Richards Ave.
Wednesday, July 20
12:54 p.m. Suspicious van in front of empty house, Orchard Dr. Ok, it’s a landscaper hired by bank.
3:40 p.m. Investigate gun shots, Red Oak St.
9:34 p.m. Suspicious person wearing all black and a straw hat and carrying a knapsack reported near Congregational Church. Driver of disabled tractor trailer unit, waiting for tow and ride.
Thursday, July 21
10:48 a.m. Suspicious auto, Richards Ave.
10:50 a.m. Dog found with Southbridge tag. Owner contacted.
Sunday, July 24
4:46 a.m. Dead pug in road, Holbrook Rd.
4:32 p.m. Caller advises a garter snake has gone into her mother’s apartment, Howard St.
Princeton
Monday, July 18
12:06 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Fitchburg Rd., Crow Hill parking lot
9:34 a.m. Missing Ragdoll cat, Worcester Rd.
Tuesday, August 19
12:47 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on the side of Matthews Lane
9:24 a.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of East Princeton Rd. and Merriam Rd.
8:21 p.m. Suspicious person, Mirick Rd.
Wednesday, July 20
8:15 a.m. Police stand by at school bus stop, Mountain Rd.
Thursday, July 21
8:22 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Worcester Rd.
8:52 a.m. Police remove large animal from roadway, Worcester Rd.
9:37 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Gates Rd.
Friday, July 22
8:39 a.m. Request for help, bat in house, Hubbardston Rd.
Saturday, July 23
8:20 p.m. Report of person face down on dirt road next to business on Main St. Person taking a nap
Sunday, July 24
3:15 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Ball Hill Rd.
10:52 a.m. Report of suspicious person behind building on Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, July 18
7:27 a.m. Report of dog bite, Vista Circle
8:03 a.m. Person out walking her dog was attacked by three neighbor dogs, East County Rd.
5:57 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Orchard Hill Dr.
11:36 p.m. Report of fireworks coming from area of Laurelwood Rd.
Tuesday, July 19
8:37 a.m. Person filled tank of large mobile home and drove off leaving credit card, Barre Paxton Rd.
Wednesday, July 20
8:29 a.m. Caller advising of pool ladder left in pool and owners are away, Kalloch Dr.
10:20 a.m. Request for escort to business to pick up medication, Main St.
6:20 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding child custody issue, Main St.
7:50 p.m. Report of cars taking a left onto Glenwood from Main St, not going around the island, person feels the detour sign is confusing people
8:04 p.m. Report of trash dumped, Maple Ave. Wants officer to help resolve issue
9:32 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
9:57 p.m. Person reports that while walking dog encountered black bear that stood on its hind legs growling, dog barked and chased bear into field, Cloverdale Lane
Thursday, July 21
7:17 a.m. Request for an officer for a problem with door on a truck, Crawford Rd.
7:29 a.m. Purse and backpack beside road and items strewn in roadway, Paddock Rd.
10:48 a.m. Report of truck backed up with hose into water, Pleasantdale Rd.
3:37 p.m. Person from Department of Conservation and Recreation requesting assistance with a group of youths using a rope swing, East Hill Rd.
6:41 p.m. Report that swing seat snapped at playground, Memorial Dr.
6:45 p.m. Department of Conservation and Recreation official asking for assistance at rope swing, East Hill Rd.
7:34 p.m. Police check on three vehicles parked on the road, East Hill Rd.
9:03 p.m. Environmental Police requesting assistance with five Mopeds, Long Pond boat ramp
9:39 p.m. Caller concerned about welfare of person that had been hitchhiking, carrying a heavy backpack, Long Pond
9:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
Friday, July 22
12:44 a.m. Police transport operator of vehicle that had run out of gas, Pommogussett Rd.
6:43 a.m. Caller out running was charged by a dog, Glenwood Rd.
6:41 p.m. Irate person calling multiple times, threatening to call the FBI, Main St.
10:51 p.m. Motor vehicle in the woods and then it sped off, Moulton Mill Rd.
11:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.
Saturday, July 23
11:00 a.m. Assist with car seat installation, Main St.
12:10 p.m. Suspicious vehicle seen again, Moulton Hill Rd.
1:30 p.m. Multiple calls from irate person, Main St.
5:52 p.m. Car parked on basketball court, Memorial Dr.
9:00 p.m. Police advised of people overdue to return home, Christmas Tree Lane. Later returned
11:43 p.m. Loud noise, Pequot Trail
Sunday, July 24
7:02 p.m. Caller asking about damage to his property, Main St. Person made threats against the department
7:18 p.m. Person called asking about the next town meeting, said he was going to call members of the select board, Main St.
7:38 p.m. Person asking if the department wants to make threats against him, Main St.
Sterling
Monday, July 18
6:18 a.m. Officer wanted, medication missing from vehicle, Riverview Rd.
11:20 a.m. Citizen reports a person driving intoxicated on two occasions, usually on Saturday night, Leominster Rd.
7:08 p.m. Caller reports solicitor at door, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, July 19
2:38 a.m. Complaint about loud music, wants officer to tell them to quiet down, Worcester Rd.
10:00 a.m. Complaint about barking dog, James Rd.
9:26 p.m. Report of open garage door, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, July 20
11:59 a.m. Caller reports dog got into swimming pool, John Dee Rd.
11:57 p.m. Caller reports striking a deer, Metropolitan Rd.
Thursday, July 21
9:53 a.m. Verbal altercation with work crew in woods near home on Wilder Rd. Caller states person tried to attack him
Friday, July 22
4:42 p.m. Motorist with complaint about a tree company, taking down trees and has travel lane blocked, no officer on scene, Still River Rd. and Beaman Rd.
Saturday, July 23
2:41 p.m. Report of elderly male pacing back and forth and then sitting on side of road, Jewett Rd. and Greenland Rd.
8:57 p.m. Report of King Charles Cavalier dog loose on highway, Interstate 1-190
11:53 p.m. Possible gunshots in area of Mortimer Rd.
Sunday, July 24
4:27 p.m. Caller reports chirping sound, Griffin Rd. Device is used to scare away rodents
Crime in suburbia
Posted: July 20, 2011 Filed under: crime.in.suburbia Comments OffFrom The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 20 suspicious items this week and four ock-outs]
Holden
Monday, July 11
8:20 a.m. Radar set up due to citizen concerns, Wachusett St.
10:38 a.m. Police assist citizen locked out of vehicle, Main St.
3:43 p.m. Person at station to report suspicious incident, Main St.
3:49 p.m. Caller reports disgruntled patron, Main St.
9:06 p.m. Police at Fairview Ave. for information
10:56 p.m. Moose hit, Wachusett St. near Princeton town line. Moose injured but mobile
11:03 p.m. Three males on foot in area of Country Hill Rd. fled as person drove by
Tuesday, July 12
4:47 a.m. Police check on person on foot in area of Main St.
12:19 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Shrewsbury St.
5:01 p.m. Police check on suspicious incident, Reservoir St.
8:07 p.m. Report of female solicitor, Fairchild Dr.
8:46 p.m. Police check area of Main St. for kids
10:27 p.m. Police transport juvenile, General Hobbs Rd.
Wednesday, July 13
12:57 a.m. Police check vehicle with dome light on, Stoneleigh Rd.
1:11 a.m. Police check vehicle with door open, Wyoming Dr.
5:14 a.m. Woman walking in middle of Bullard St.
8:27 a.m. Two males sleeping on steps of building, Shrewsbury St.
9:07 a.m. Assist with car seat installation, Main St.
9:24 a.m. Person yelling and screaming, Wachusett St.
11:55 a.m. Suspicious male on Main St., report that he pulled his pants down in front of female
5:07 p.m. Kids on bikes hanging around parking lot, Main St.
6:46 p.m. Kids trying to gain entry to second floor of school, Jamieson Rd. Child attempting to retrieve his shoe thrown on roof
Thursday, July 14
6:08 p.m. Three youths in roadway talking in obscene manner, Nichols/Manning Sts.
8:19 p.m. Suspicious male carrying box cutter, Boyden Rd.
9:14 p.m. Group of kids causing commotion, Main St.
Friday, July 15
1:19 p.m. Suspicious, skinny male wearing winter hat, Wachusett St.
1:50 p.m. Police disperse group of kids in parking lot, Main St.
4:55 p.m. Group of teenagers using obscene language, Main St.
10:00 p.m. Possible party on football field at high school, Main St.
Saturday, July 16
2:58 a.m. Loud pool party, Twinbrooke Dr.
3:00 a.m. Loud music, Highland St./High Ridge Rd.
3:19 a.m. Loud disturbance, people yelling and arguing, South View Rd.
Sunday, July 17
2:00 a.m. Loud party, Jackson St.
11:27 a.m. Caller reports people cutting down trees without permission, Howard St.
11:46 a.m. Assist elderly female with problem with her vehicle, Main St.
1:43 p.m. Possible illegal burn, Nola Dr.
5:39 p.m. Lawn tractor in roadway, Dominitis/ Wachusett Sts.
11:10 p.m. Four youths walking up Salisbury St.
Paxton
Monday, July 11
8:00 a.m. Deer struck vehicle, West/Soumi Sts. Police requested
11:01 p.m. Leicester PD requests assistance with night vision for male in woods, Crestwood Rd.
Tuesday, July 12
8:49 a.m. Loose dog, Marshall St..
11:16 p.m. Police check on vehicle at Boynton Park, Mower St. Persons advised of park hours
Thursday, July 14
No calls for service
Friday, July 15
7:00 a.m. Dead cat in Richards Ave.
7:47 a.m. Pitbull loose in Richards Ave.
Saturday, July 16
11:49 a.m. Report of fisher cat in yard at night, South St.
Sunday, July 17
1:12 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, West St.
11:34 a.m. Holden PD received report of illegal tree cutting on vacant property on Howard St. Advising it is the property owner
Princeton
Monday, July 11
3:23 p.m. Teenage girl walking on E. Princeton Rd., crying and followed by black car
3:30 p.m. Police transport female to Schoolhouse Rd.
5:53 p.m. Request from person needing ride back to car after being lost on Wachusett Mountain, Westminster Rd.
7:48 p.m. Bear seen on hiking trail, Rte. 140 N
9:02 p.m. Request for ambulance for person who hit moose in Holden and is in her vehicle in Princeton, Worcester Rd.
9:06 p.m. Call from person on hiking trail on mountain who believed she heard a bear, doesn’t want to continue on trail. Police transport person to vehicle, Mountain Rd.
Tuesday, July 12
7:57 p.m. Person at station requesting speed signs on Ball Hill Rd.
1:18 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Worcester Rd.
5:19 p.m. Police transport individual to home on Rte. 140 N
11:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on Fitchburg Rd. Hiking on cliffs
Wednesday, July 13
11:11 a.m. Dog followed child from Mirick to Hobbs Rds.
1:01 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Old Colony Rd. Ext.
6:12 p.m. Westminster PD reports two dogs running in Rte. 140 N
Thursday, July 14
1:30 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Town Hall Dr.
3:28 a.m. Car running, headlights on, Ball Hill Rd.
10:39 a.m. Suspicious male in vehicle at Echo Lake Trail parking lot, Mountain Rd.
8:35 p.m. Person locked behind gate at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
Friday, July 15
6:30 p.m. Caller reports cat-like animal in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Saturday, July 16
10:43 a.m. Bat caught in house, animal control officer notified and will pick up for testing, Pheasant Hollow Run
8:51 p.m. While hiking on mountain person came across two bears. Doesn’t want to go through the woods, police respond to assist
10:09 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, E. Princeton Rd.
10:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, E. Princeton Rd.
Sunday, July 17
4:40 p.m. Wallet found, Rte. 140 N
5:00 p.m. Police bring wallet to owner, Mason Rd., Holden
Rutland
Monday, July 11
8:40 a.m. Suspicious van on side of road unloading into another truck, E. County Rd.
12:27 p.m. Caller heard gunfire in area of Clearview Rd.
5:04 p.m. Three suspicious males, Barre Paxton Rd.
8:04 p.m. Suspicious male took off when seeing police cruiser, Hubbardston town line
11:00 p.m. Stray dog in yard won’t let homeowner out of house, Walnut St.
Tuesday, July 12
4:20 p.m. Report of kittens in area of Stevens Way that may be starving
6:12 p.m. Person at station in reference to what she feels is a privacy violation by the assessor’s office, Main St.
7:46 p.m. Caller wants to “politely file a complaint” against officer for not speaking to him, Main St.
Wednesday, July 13
8:45 a.m. Officer wanted to keep the peace while union workers working on the tunnel settle a union issue, Pommogussett Rd.
10:35 a.m. Report of male on DCR trail tried to give person’s dog some biscuits, Charnock Hill/ Intervale Rds.
9:27 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St. Arrest: Juvenile arrest, possession of Class D drugs to distribute
10:41 p.m. Police checking on vehicle possibly illegally dumping items in Dumpster
Thursday, July 14
1:46 p.m. Report that female in parking lot was rolling a joint, Maple Ave.
9:58 p.m. Dogs baking continuously, unusual for them, police asked to check area, Clealand Cir.
Friday, July 15
6:58 a.m. Dog outside and barking, house open, no one around, request that police check residence, Irish Ln.
7:55 a.m. Loose bull on side of road, Maple Ave.
8:25 a.m. Suspicious activities at 3 a.m. in back yard of home, Ten Rod Rd.
8:26 a.m. Report that road closed sign had been put up on Grizzly Dr.
8:40 a.m. Report of “horrid” smell from farm, Millbrook Street, points south
Saturday, July 16
2:50 p.m. Caller chased by dog while riding her bike, Millbrook St.
9:37 p.m. Suspicious male dressed in black, stumbling up Maple Ave. toward the center
Sunday, July 17
1:11 a.m. Police check on person walking along Main St.
10:15 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in driveway, Glenwood Rd.
Sterling
Monday, July 11
3:44 p.m. Report of door-to-door salesman at house, Albright Rd.
5:39 p.m. Window salesman at door without town identification, Taft Rd.
8:11 p.m. Large cow with horns walking down Redstone Hill Rd.
Tuesday, July 12
4:52 a.m. Suspicious activity, people in yard with flashlights, appeared to be looking in windows, Albright Rd.
5:22 a.m. Caller requesting officers, home broken into and television missing, Albright Rd.
9:49 a.m. Small black dog running loose in road, Crowley Rd./Redemption Rock Trl.
5:12 p.m. Leominster PD requests assistance to transport resident they just stopped from walking onto I-190, Leominster Rd.
8:55 p.m. Officer wanted, person withholding car keys from male, School St
Wednesday, July 13
9:17 p.m. Officer wanted, male states his car keys are being withheld from him, School St.
Thursday, July 14
12:24 a.m. Report of person hiking down Rte.12
9:15 a.m. Injured rabbit in barn, Flanagan Hill Rd.
9:42 a.m. Request to speak with officer regarding neighbor’s dog, Gates Ter.
1:48 p.m. Request to speak with animal control officer regarding skunk living under shed, Hilltop Dr.
5:11 p.m. Report of vehicle driving around gate and down path to reservoir, Upper N. Row Rd.
10:16 p.m. Motorist reports loose dog in Greenland/Crowley Rds.
Friday, July 15
10:17 a.m. Raccoon in rubbish can again, Hall Ave.
Saturday, July 16
12:14 a.m. People in parking lot being very loud, Redemption Rock Trl.
12:16 a.m. People shining spotlight and shouting while playing basketball, wants officer to tell them to quiet down, Pamela Ln.
9:17 a.m. Large male pitbull running around Jill Ln.
1:38 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of Flanagan Hill/Pratt’s Jct. Rd.
4:33 p.m. Officer wanted regarding vehicle going through path next to caller’s property and scaring his horses, Upper N. Row Rd.
Sunday, July 17
9:50 a.m. Caller reports bicyclist causing traffic hazard, Justice Hill Rd.
12:46 p.m. Dirt bike in woods, N. Row Rd.
10:16 p.m. Noise complaint, yelling and swearing, dog barking, Griffin Rd.
