Crime in suburbia

Holden

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

From 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

From 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.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 16 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, June 27

9:58 a.m. Driver on side of road, out of vehicle in travel lane, Main St. Cleaning up coffee spill; now on his way
1:30 p.m. Person received call from Bay State Veterans, Inc. for a donation, saying they want to pick up check tomorrow, Chapel St. Advised caller to check credentials and call with suspicious activity
1:34 p.m. Suspicious incident, illegal dumping, Chaffins Pond
6:33 p.m. Call about approximately five kids skateboarding in Heritage Ln.; brought pole in board to do tricks

Tuesday, June 28

12:01 a.m. Two suspicious males on foot in area, one wearing white tank top and jean shorts, other all in black, Fox Hill Dr.; All set, two residents out for a walk
1:05 a.m. Vehicle parked on Zottoli Rd., no one around
4:53 a.m. Caller reporting ongong brown water, High S.; will call DPW during regular business hours
6:00 a.m. Sick-looking raccoon, Reservoir St.
12:12 p.m. Black bear in area, doesn’t appear to be tryng to harm persons or property, Heather Cir.

Wednesday, June 29

12:04 a.m. Police check group of kids at McDonald’s, Main St.
2:47 a.m. Dead skunk in Reservoir St.
12:04 p.m. Woman called station to report she will show up at police station after work so HPD can serve restraining order against her
4:10 p.m. Skunk call, Fox Hill Dr.
8:39 p.m. Two suspicious males walking toward Highland St., checking yards and cars

Thursday, June 30

10:15 p.m. Caller damaged tire on pothole on Main St. near Papa Gino’s, will try to get the commonwealth to reimburse him
10:49 p.m. Stray golden retriever mix, Salisbury St.

Friday, July 1

2:36 a.m. Caller reports fireworks in area, Country Hill Rd.
5:56 a.m. Caller complaining about neighbors’ dog barking, Ft. Sumter
8:13 a.m. Suspicious white utility-type van stopping, dropping a cone but does not appear to be doing anything utility-related, Arizona Ave.; cable company truck
10:35 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with N.Y. plates, Bailey Rd.; operator involved in Asian longhorned beetle work
4:59 p.m. Illegal dumping, Princeton St.
7:21 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.; OK, driver pulled over to use cell phone
7:32 p.m. Person looking to retrieve her revoked license; advised sent back to Registry of Motor Vehicles

Saturday, July 2

12:28 a.m. Party in lobby regarding firearms; advised firearms were sent to state police for testing
4:57 a.m. Person advising of “large, squishy porcupine” deceased in front of Holden Spa, Main St.
6:10 a.m. Officer confirms deceased porcupine to be the size of a small child
9:10 a.m. State DPW advised of dead animal on Main St. They will have people remove animal.
3:52 p.m. Male in lobby to report an “idiot” that “flew by him” on Highland St., provided vehicle’s plate number
9:31 p.m. Complaint about fireworks in area, Avery Heights Dr.
10:34 p.m. Caller reports knives and forks stuck in her front yard, Flagler Dr.
10:50 p.m. Report of fireworks, Shrewsbury St./Parker Ave.

Sunday, July 3

7:04 a.m. Person in lobby to speak with EMT about what type of cold pack she should use on her arm that she bumped the previous day
3:35 p.m. Caller reports injured turkey in her yard
5:20 p.m. Caller advises someone tried to take lug nuts off his vehicle, Main St.
9:19 p.m. Report of people setting off “things that explode in the air” and “are illegal,” Mark Bradford Dr.

Paxton

Monday, June 27

12:50 p.m. Bear in back yard, West St.
10:23 p.m. White truck in driveway of vacant house, Iron Forge Rd.

Tuesday, June 28

11:15 a.m. Vehicle parked on Pleasant St. OK, dog in vehicle having seizure
12:53 p.m. Request to speak with animal control officer about large snake in yard, Red Oak St.
6:11 p.m. Deer hit and seriously injured, Reservoir Rd.

Wednesday, June 29

12:25 p.m. Officers assist ATF agents with investigation, Marshall St.
4:33 p.m. Two-car accident, Grove St. Request for animal control officer for a dog
4:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, person sleeping in car, Pleasant St.

Thursday, June 30

12:34 p.m. Request for officer to check on person at playground that seems too old to be playing there, West St.
7:26 p.m. Multiple gunshots, Davis Hill Rd.
7:45 p.m. Officers off with ATF agents to seize firearms, Marshall St.
10:12 p.m. Suspicious person, Pond St. and Sunset Ln.

Friday, July 1

8:34 a.m. Suspicious vehicle between South St. and Paxton Rd., vehicle pulling in and out of driveways
6:16 p.m. Three mangy looking foxes playing on the tennis courts, Pleasant St.

Saturday, July 2

1:52 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at park on Mower St.

Sunday, July 3

2:14 p.m. Several calls regarding skunks on Camp St. Mother apparently hit by car and baby skunks are staying with her in the street
3:06 p.m. Police destroy injured skunk, Camp St.
8:26 p.m. Smoke coming from chimney of building under construction, West St. Smoke is from wood boiler

Princeton

Monday, June 27

8:58 a.m. Person came to station requesting officer set up radar on Goodnow Rd.
3:50 p.m. Dumpster fire, Brooks Station Rd.
4:33 p.m. Request for backhoe from highway department to scene of Dumpster fire, Brooks Station Rd.
6:18 p.m. Request for traffic control every day during early morning motorcycle traffic, Hobbs Rd.

Tuesday, June 28

9:30 p.m. Motorcyclist lost wallet, possibly on Brooks Station Rd.
6:43 p.m. White vehicle parked by pond on Goodnow Rd.

Wednesday, June 29

7:46 a.m. Radar patrol due to complaint of speeding traffic, Hobbs Rd.
8:28 a.m. Radar patrol due to complaint of speeding traffic, Goodnow Rd.
9:46 a.m. Injured porcupine, Goodnow Rd.
5:37 p.m. Child fell off bicycle, Mountain Rd.

Thursday, June 30

8:42 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on Houghton Rd.

Friday, July 1

8:29 a.m. Large green truck, either pumping water from or into brook, Ball Hill Rd.
9:38 a.m. Small, older vehicle speeding on Prospect St. Caller wants officer to speak to operator
11:24 a.m. Request for officer regarding dispute between property owner and person fishing in brook, Ball Hill Rd.
9:35 p.m. Report of fireworks being set off over neighbor’s garage, Leominster Rd. Words exchanged, officer wanted
11:40 p.m. Police investigate group of youths at building, Mountain Rd.

Saturday, July 2

8:50 p.m. Caller locked inside gate at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
10:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at community building. Boylston Ave.

Rutland

Monday, June 27

2:17 p.m. Person wants deceased skunk removed from Maple Ave.
6:17 p.m. Male caller using vulgar language, yelling at dispatcher, Main St.

Tuesday, June 28

9:03 a.m. Motorcyclist lost his wallet between Rutland and Princeton
9:22 a.m. Request for animal control officer to pick up stray cats in neighborhood, Turkey Hill Trl.
10:27 a.m. Six gunshots in area, River Rd.
2:50 p.m. Caller using vulgar language against the dispatcher, department and the President, Main St.
2:51 p.m. Caller using vulgar language toward the dispatcher, the department and the President, Main St.
3:39 p.m. Selectmen’s secretary received nasty phone calls from same person that calls dispatch on regular basis, Main St.
6:04 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Barre Paxton Rd.

Wednesday, June 29

3:27 p.m. Person using vulgar language against dispatcher, Main St.

Thursday, June 30

11:03 a.m. Black bear climbing onto deck, Davis St. Bear now on E. County Rd.
12:41 p.m. Request for officer regarding window removed from caller’s house, Pommogussett Rd.
2:59 p.m. Report of dog living in an apartment, Maple Ave.
5:30 p.m. Person at station regarding someone riding motorcycle up and down Edith Ln.
7:30 p.m. Dog running on Rte. 68, E. County Rd.
7:45 p.m. Caller found several baby bunnies, Richards Ave.
9:07 p.m. Selectman reports board members are getting phone calls from person that keeps calling the station, Main St.
9:59 p.m. Caller inquiring if anyone at the department would like to “mouth off” at him. Person made comments towards detectives and selectmen

Friday, July 1

10:25 a.m. Caller wanted dispatchers identification and wanted to speak to “Ron’s” boss, Main St.
4:07 p.m. Caller using vulgar language, yelling at dispatcher, said he was going to call select board members, Main St.
9:31 p.m. Police checking for fireworks in area of Watson Lane and Ten Rod Rd.

Sunday, July 3

4:10 p.m. Selectman reports receiving three calls from person that is using vulgar language, Main St.
6:43 p.m. Report of female bitten by dog, Anthony Dr. Animal is from another town

Sterling

Monday, June 27

6:22 a.m. Caller reports hearing cow mooing for over an hour, may be hurt or stuck somewhere, Crowley Rd. and Redemption Rock Trl.
2:59 p.m. Caller reports being bitten by a dog, Birch Dr.
4:16 p.m. Caller reports hearing shots behind house on East Park Rd.
4:44 p.m. Caller requesting animal control officer about a baby bird found in the toilet and now the bird won’t leave the person, Hall Ave.
5:56 p.m. Caller report a horse was left to her in a will and wants to know where she can move it to, Main St.

Wednesday, June 29

10:22 a.m. Person at station to speak with an officer regarding a neighborhood problem, Tanglewood Rd.
3:52 p.m. Person came to station with a heavyduty trailer hitch found on roadway, Main St.
4:42 p.m. Police out with cars parked on lawns of residents, Upper North Row Rd.

Friday, July 1

2:36 p.m. Report of small boy running down the street, child said he was running away, Princeton Rd.
10:44 p.m. Caller reports finding three baby raccoons and mother has been killed, Bean Rd. Doesn’t know what to do with them

Saturday, July 2

12:50 p.m. Clinton Hospital reports person bitten by a Boxer, South Nelson Rd.
4:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in front of business on Main St.
7:52 p.m. Report of fireworks going off, Oakwood Dr.
9:41 p.m. Report of a lot of fireworks going off in area of Jewett Rd.

Sunday, July 3

11:13 a.m. Report of suspicious person following person walking dog, Rowley Hill Rd.
10:41 p.m. Report of possible fireworks, Lakeshore Dr.
11:13 p.m. Complaint about noise, people setting off fireworks, North Row Rd.
11:49 p.m. Report that party is getting out of hand, Tanglewood Rd.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 19 suspicious and three strange items this week and five lock-outs]

Holden

Monday, June 20

4:45 a.m. Parking violations, four vehicles, Main St.
8:43 a.m. Bear sighting, Bullard St.
10:57 a.m. Possibly sick raccoon, Sycamore Dr.
11:32 a.m. Possible sick raccoon, Putnam Rd.
5:24 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in bank parking lot, Main St.
6:34 p.m. Male soliciting house painting, High St.
8:41 p.m. Report of neighbor screaming obscenities for no reason, Briarcliff Ln.
9:31 p.m. Report of persistent solicitors, Wyoming Dr.
9:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, windows open, Main St.
10:28 p.m. Small terrier running around, Bullard St.

Tuesday, June 21

12:44 a.m. Person at station reporting large sinkhole on Rte.31 Street needs to be closed
1:31 a.m. Police advised of repossession action, Main St.
3:18 a.m. Female in vehicle in parking lot on Princeton St. Has been asked not to park there
12:55 p.m. Female locked herself out of her vehicle, Main St.
4:15 p.m. Request that police conduct welfare check on female because of strange vehicle in area, Walnut St.
6:30 p.m. Person at station says his neighbor struck his dog with a shovel, Princeton St.
9:09 p.m. Drunk and disorderly person refusing to pay cab driver, Torrey Ln.

Wednesday, June 22

12:53 a.m. Man in bushes by business, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Complaint about teens hanging around parking lot, Main St.
12:31 p.m. Woman reporting possible Internet scam regarding her rental property in New York, Main St.
10:40 p.m. Person waving his arms trying to flag down motorist, Bullard/Harris Sts.

Thursday, June 23

3:57 a.m. Police check person walking dogs, Salisbury St./Putnam Rd.
4:17 a.m. Suspicious vehicle behind business, Main St.
6:04 a.m. Smoking transformer, Wachusett/ Quinapoxet Sts.
5:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area, possibly involved in car breaks, Parker Ave.
6:26 p.m. Small toddler in roadway, Newell Rd.
8:06 a.m. Kids hit ball into angry neighbor’s yard and are afraid to retrieve it, Ann St.
11:44 p.m. Police out with five individuals at Industrial Park

Friday, June 24

2:56 a.m. Male dressed in black taking cigarettes out of can, Princeton St.
4:08 a.m. Shirtless man walking up and down Princeton St.
8:06 a.m. House egged overnight, Autumn Cir.
12:38 p.m. Report of large amount of oil leaked into reservoir, Shrewsbury St.
4:12 p.m. Person left business without paying bill, Main St.
9:41 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on dirt road, Sterling Rd.
11:14 p.m. Two suspicious males wearing dark clothing and hoodies walking around Fox Hill Dr.

Saturday, June 25

10:16 a.m. Raccoon walking in Main St.
12:35 p.m. Theft of historic Bruins calendar, Main St.
1:28 p.m. Police off with three solicitors, Mountview Dr.
11:26 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Lexington Cir.

Sunday, June 26

1:40 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Highland St., school parking lot
3:52 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Doyle Rd.
9:21 a.m. Person at station for car seat installation, Main St.
10:46 a.m. Person at station for car seat installation, Main St.
5:38 p.m. Transport lost pedestrian to Timber Ln.
7:17 p.m. Caller heard boy yelling, Main St.

Paxton

Monday, June 20

6:02 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at entrance to DPW area, Holden Rd.
10:38 p.m. Male came from behind vacant house and went into woods, Davidson Rd.

Tuesday, June 21

7:52 a.m. Missing Blue Tick Coonhound, Welch Ave.

Thursday, June 23

9:43 a.m. Tree across Rte. 122 approximately one mile from Rutland line
12:09 p.m. Loose dog at business, Pleasant St.
12:14 p.m. Two horses in Hill St.

Friday, June 24

1:33 p.m. Loose Pomeranian trying to chase cars, Richards Ave.
9:02 p.m. Person complaining about bulldozer noise, Richards Ave.
10:31 p.m. Suspicious parked vehicle, Red Oak St.

Saturday, June 25

10:28 a.m. Complaint about three trucks “strangely” parked, Pleasant St.

Sunday, June 26

3:19 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Richards Ave.
4:26 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious incident with person who said they were moving to town, Laurel St.
11:34 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Elizabeth Ln.

Princeton

Monday, June 20

6:35 a.m. Loud explosion and subsequent power loss, Laurel Ln.
10:25 a.m. Missing tortoise shell-colored cat, Sterling Rd.
10:37 a.m. Report of fireworks going off all afternoon on Sunday, Dowds Ln.
11:24 a.m. Request for assistance getting person into car, Beaman Rd.
7:18 p.m. Large orange and white cat hanging around Redwood Dr.
11:22 p.m. Brown and white dog running in and out of traffic, Rte. 140
11:48 p.m. Suspicious silver vehicle parked near driveway for two-three days, Westminster Rd.

Wednesday, June 22

9:06 a.m. Keys locked in vehicle, Hubbardston Rd.; police gain access
3:08 p.m. Dead coyote in Coal Kiln Rd.

Thursday, June 23

6:10 a.m. Dead porcupine in Main St.

Friday, June 24

12:03 a.m. Youths trying to take sign chained to tree, Willson Rd.
7:10 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at end of driveway, Houghton Rd.
10:30 a.m. Someone used daughter’s credit card, Town Hall Dr.
12:48 p.m. Person heard something during night and by morning a bike was missing from barn, Main St.

Saturday, June 25

1:55 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked on side of road for long time, Greene Rd.

Rutland

Monday, June 20

12:44 p.m. Report of loud screaming, Valley View Cir.
6:22 p.m. Boston terrier and pug running in middle of Rte. 68
6:44 p.m. Strange-acting raccoon in yard, Pommogussett Rd. Caller advised to remove food from area

Tuesday, June 21

6:57 a.m. Missing female coonhound, Welch Ave.
12:51 p.m. Request for officer to speak with unwanted person, Maple Ave.
1:12 p.m. Request for officer to return, threats made, Maple Ave.
2:37 p.m. Missing Peek-a-Poo, found at Pout and Trout, River Rd.
3:27 p.m. Caller wants to speak with animal control officer about animal on her property never seen before, Fairview Ave.
5:00 p.m. Person in for community service, Main St.
7:09 p.m. Man at station bitten by dog on Main St.
8:55 p.m. 911 caller heard loud bang, picture window hit with possible BB or air gun, Main St.
11:26 p.m. Report of dozen kids throwing rocks at glass window, Barre Paxton Rd. Officer
found vehicle broken down

Wednesday, June 22

10:36 a.m. Report that dog that bit a person has been quarantined, Main St.
10:39 a.m. Request for officer for vehicle lockout; vehicle is running and has small child inside, Barre Paxton RD.
11:24 a.m. Report that a wanted person was seen walking on Edson Ave., headed toward Main St.
11:36 a.m. Person wants to speak with officer about individuals on Bushy Ln.
12:21 p.m. Request for officer to go to residence and ask person there to call his boss, Main St. Person is retired and does not have a boss
4:33 p.m. Suspicious vehicle sitting in driveway, Pommogussett Rd.
5:02 p.m. Request for welfare check on children, Maple Ave.
5:18 p.m. Police speak with female juvenile walking on Main St.

Thursday, June 23

11:01 a.m. Ex-resident threatening dispatcher, and blaming the town for bombing his mother’s house, Oxford
11:04 a.m. Ex-resident irate and threatening, wants to speak with chief, Oxford
1:13 p.m. Report of barefoot girl walking past Brunelle. Police drove her to Pommogussett
3:58 p.m. Vehicle lockout, police gain access, Miles Rd.
8:41 p.m. Missing tabby cat, Pleasantdale Rd.

Friday, June 24

4:12 a.m. Holden PD requests assistance for suspicious male walking up and down Princeton St., not wearing shirt
12:39 p.m. Two loose hound dogs in yard, continuous problem, Ware Rd.
6:17 p.m. Vehicle lockout, police gain access, Main St.
7:15 p.m. Female complaining about male’s behavior, Maple Ave.
9:08 p.m. Caller reports gunshots, Wachusett St.

Saturday, June 25

8:58 a.m. Caller has three stray kittens in her yard, Barre Paxton Rd.
11:52 a.m. Caller wants information about investigation regarding property damage, Main St. Dissatisfied and used vulgar language
5:37 p.m. Child riding four-wheeler up and down Turkey Hill Trl.

Sunday, June 26

4:54 p.m. Small plane flying very low, Bushy Ln.
9:55 p.m. Female requests assistance with getting sick dog to vet, Beechwood Dr.

Sterling

Monday, June 20

9:25 a.m. Loose pitbull in road preventing person from walking home, Jewett Rd.
1:42 p.m. Report of spent fireworks rocket on rear steps of home, Oakwood Dr. Caller wants officer to look at it

Tuesday, June 21

9:29 a.m. Dogs cornered baby bunny in wall, found injured, advised to put bunny back where it was found, Pine St.
4:20 p.m. Loose German shepherd on I-190

Wednesday, June 22

8:39 a.m. Graffiti on mailbox, Tanglewood Rd. Caller wants officer at scene
11:45 a.m. Request to speak with officer, Campground Rd.
12:07 p.m. Indoor cat escaped and won’t come out from under porch, N. Row Rd. Caller
wants to use Have-a-Hart trap
12:10 p.m. Multiple calls about phone calls and no one is there, Samuels Ln.
8:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle blocking driveway, Maple St.

Thursday, June 23

6:42 p.m. Complaint about bear walking through yard, Kathleen Ln.

Friday, June 24

1:29 p.m. While person was away, someone drained his oil tank to office, Worcester Rd.
6:07 p.m. Dead coyote in Chocksett Rd.

Saturday, June 25

10:51 a.m. Small female beagle found, Tuttle/ Sky Farm Rds.
11:25 a.m. New litter of kittens found, Goulding Rd.
6:14 p.m. Three juveniles skateboarding down Red Stone Hill Rd.

Sunday, June 26

10:52 a.m. Theft of 200-pound wooden wolf, Leominster Rd.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[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.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 13 suspicious items this week, 1 non-suspicious event, 4 requests for assistance with car seats and 3 lock-outs]
Holden
Monday, May 16
3:03 a.m. Suspicious activity near railroad tracks, Fairview Ave.:34 a.m. Tree fell through windshield, Shrewsbury St./Woodridge Rd.
11:45 a.m. Caller reports that Boyden Rd. is collapsed; barricaded for broken pipe repair
3:21 p.m. Caller reports people in two vehicles took photos of her house, Holden St.
4:42 p.m. Person at station for assistance with car seat installation, Main St.
5:21 p.m. Disaster Relief Training will be conducted in Holden early in morning. Advising police so it doesn’t cause suspicion
6:25 p.m. Person at station for assistance with car seat installation, Main St.
6:46 p.m. Couple at station for assistance with car seat installation, Main St.
Tuesday, May 17
2:12 p.m Person walking wrong way in “jug handle,” Shrewsbury St.
5:16 p.m. Person reports a friend will be staying with her whose ex-boyfriend was released on bail for attempted murder, Main St.
Wednesday, May 18
12:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, unoccupied in lot, Main St.
1:00 a.m. Police out with several cars exiting behind light dept. building, Holden St.
10:12 a.m. Call about ducks walking down Main St.
9:12 p.m. Suspicious female asking people to participate in child study for college, Main St.
Thursday, May 19
4:49 p.m. Caller reports kids on scooters, jumping stairs, Princeton St.
10:34 p.m. Report of suspicious individuals urinating in parking lot, Princeton St.
Friday, May 20
8:58 a.m. Suspicious gray van parked beside road, Redgate Ln.
10:37 a.m. Caller reports kids partying at home on Parker Ave. after 8 p.m.
12:16 p.m. Caller concerned that neighbor is playing drumset outside, Jackson St.
12:54 p.m. Report of suspicious solicitor selling textbooks and asking weird questions, Centerwood Dr.
12:57 p.m. Possible verbal altercation between two dog owners in regard to one dog biting the other, Princeton St.
6:50 p.m. Three girls throwing sticks at passing cars, Main St.11:00 p.m. Caller heard thumping in wall, followed by vehicles leaving driveway, Village Way
Saturday, May 21
1:13 a.m. Police check on individuals on bikes, Shrewsbury St.
12:50 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Main St.
1:43 p.m. Report of three suspicious vehicles in area, Parker Ave.
9:31 p.m. Several teenagers being loud and causing disturbance at playground, Phillips Rd.
Sunday, May 22
10:44 a.m. Assist with car seat installation, Main St.
4:40 p.m. Suspicious individuals, Harris St.
6:38 p.m. Assist lost motorist, Main/Salisbury Sts.
11:23 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot of closed restaurant, Princeton St.
Paxton
Monday, May 16
5:50 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, West St. Person in car reading a book
11:05 p.m. Police speak with person parked on Sawmill Rd. about park hours
Wednesday, May 18
2:26 p.m. Shepherd mix dog walking on Grove St. Unable to capture
Friday, May 20
1:30 a.m. Report of open gate and vehicles in lot, Marshall St.
4:18 p.m. Report of four kids in road throwing bottles at passing cars, Pleasant St./Asnebumskit Rd.
Saturday, May 21
1:09 p.m. Dog found on Marshall St.
Princeton
Monday, May 16
4:29 p.m. Stray rooster in yard, Houghton Rd. Bird captured and put in box in garage for animal control officer
Tuesday, May 17
12:00 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Ball Hill Rd.
Wednesday, May 18
3:25 p.m. Call about landscape trailer parked in roadway causing hazard due to heavy fog. Police check, find no problem
3:35 p.m. Yellow Labrador wearing collar, running in middle of Mountain Rd.
6:25 p.m. Caller requesting police assistance for out-of-control person, Bullard Rd. Police unable to locate person
Thursday, May 19
12:00 a.m. Police find traffic barrels all over Fitchburg/Rocky Pond Rds., reassembled them
8:19 a.m. Report that vehicles aren’t stopping for school bus with red lights flashing, Mountain Rd.
3:13 p.m. Police stand by at school bus stop, Mountain Rd. Two vehicles cited
Friday, May 20
10:12 a.m. Dog chasing runners at road race, Mountain Rd.
11:24 a.m. Police stand by at bus stop, Mountain Rd. One vehicle cited
3:15 p.m. Police stand by at bus stop, Mountain Rd. One vehicle cited
5:00 p.m. Vehicle locked behind gate at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
6:25 p.m. Two dogs loose on Mountain Rd.
8:09 p.m. Police assist animal control officer with black bear in roadway, went into woods, E. Princeton Rd.
8:12 p.m. Person found windshield broken and note that said damage done by home run, Sterling Rd.
Saturday, May 21
12:06 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mountain Rd.
5:58 p.m. Dog hit on Prospect St. ran into woods. Found on Boylston Ave.; owner notified
Rutland
Monday, May 16
8:27 a.m. Report of offensive signs in area of Kenwood Dr.
Tuesday, May 17
12:24 a.m. Vehicle at boat ramp, person fishing, leaving shortly, Barre Paxton Rd.
8:36 a.m. Person locked keys in car, Maple Ave.
9:00 a.m. Person wants to file complaint about neighbor’s dogs going after his dogs, Maggies Way
11:02 a.m. Webster Animal Control picked up a tan Labrador with choke collar and sores on its paws, possibly Bailey
11:35 a.m. Person at station complaining about language on sign posted by neighbor, Turkey Hill Rd.
4:57 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about racist sign, Turkey Hill Rd.
Wednesday, May 18
1:14 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about signs, Turkey Hill Rd.
4:49 p.m. Caller reports person in red truck dumping large number of trash bags in Dumpster, Maple Ave.
Thursday, May 19
8:23 a.m. Loose Rottweiller, Main St.
12:06 p.m. Large truck with load of wood on side of road, Maple Ave.
10:27 p.m. Two black Labradors at home on Pleasantdale Rd. will be kept in garage overnight
Friday, May 20
8:23 a.m. Report of blood drive tent set up in roadway, Main St.
12:21 p.m. Request for police to check sheds in old Sims Cab area; kids may be spending nights there
12:29 p.m. Person in black truck dumping trash in school Dumpster, Main St.
3:45 p.m. School official wants to speak with officer about possible assault at high school, “homemade taser” involved
Saturday, May 21
9:25 a.m. Person at station to turn over some weapons, Main St.
11:34 a.m. Vehicle parked at gate, Wachusett St./Muschopauge Rd. Officer speaks to group of youths
Sunday, May 22
3:38 p.m. 911 caller reports two people having sex in car, Ware Rd.
3:40 p.m. Officer wanted, person found knife on top of sewer drain, Laurelwood Rd.
6:29 p.m. Bike found at pond near business, Main St.
11:23 p.m. Unattended vehicle with windows open behind school, Main St.
Sterling
Monday, May 16
1:07 a.m. Deer struck, Rte. 12 & Gates Rd.
4:49 a.m. Truck parked by Justice Hill/Elliott Rds. Turkey hunter
5L19 a.m. Person at station, locked out of her house on Patriots Way after walking the dog
7:54 a.m. Report that dog approached female aggressively, Woodside Dr. Dog owner will be fined
8:22 a.m. Caller reports animal in his basement barking, Sherwood Dr.
2:16 p.m. Report of fox in area for a week, Fox Run Rd.
8:39 p.m. Person parked behind school asked to move along, Griffin Rd.
Tuesday, May 17
7:11 a.m. Caller reports seeing men dressed in suits in area, Flanagan Hill Rd.
10:03 a.m. Citizen dropped off two dogs found on Meetinghouse Hill Rd.; taken to Worcester Animal Rescue League.
3:11 p.m. Caller walking in neighborhood chased by dog, Birch Dr.
4:42 p.m. Caller reports knock on door and no one there, Ridgewood Rd.
4:47 p.m. Caller reports male jumped out of vehicle as it slowed down, ran into woods, Leominster Rd.
Wednesday, May 18
9:38 a.m. Small “hot dog” type dog walking around, appears lost, Beaman/Osgood Rds.
1:58 p.m. Dog interfering with landscapers, Heywood Rd.
6:33 p.m. Dispute between parties regarding cable service, advised to call customer service, Beaman Rd.
Thursday, May 19
8:54 p.m. Caller reports loud noise from upstairs, police found nothing, Wilder Ln.
9:02 p.m. Caller bitten by dog months ago claims dog owner is not paying the bill, advised issue is between he and the dog owner, Trinity Ave.
Friday, May 20
4:59 p.m. Caller reports what looks like a boa constrictor snake in her mailbox, Greenland Rd.
6:37 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about neighbor painting orange line down property boundary, Heywood Rd.
9:27 p.m. Police speak to four males sitting in lawn chairs on private property, Acorn Way
Saturday, May 21
3:04 a.m. Request for officer for two people yelling at each other outside house, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:54 a.m. Police check on group in field carrying what looks like rifles. Turkey hunters
9:51 a.m. Solicitors in area, Pineview Rd.
10:04 a.m. Bikers not observing restrictions at new bridge, Rte. 62
2:23 p.m. Loose dog in area, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
Sunday, May 22
9:19 a.m. Injured porcupine in yard, Beaman Rd.
5:50 p.m. Suspicious truck driving slowly in neighborhood three times, Maple St.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs.]

Holden

Monday, May 9
12:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, four individuals exited vehicle and walked towards Tanya Dr. May have “lit” something in the road
1:22 a.m. Report of vehicle with doors open, Parker Ave.
10:59 a.m. Vehicle struck while in parking lot, Princeton St.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Princeton St.
5:41 p.m. Caller says person came to house and attempted to take equipment belonging to contractor working there; person refusing to leave, Brattle St.
6:39 p.m. Request for assistance with skateboarders behind business, Main St.
7:40 p.m. Fraudulent credit card use, Main St.
Tuesday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station to report public building violation, high school, Main St.
10:57 a.m. Person coming to look at property in police custody, Main St.
4:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in neighborhood, Arizona Ave.
4:26 p.m. Kids behind building possibly tagging property, Boyden Rd.
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
Wednesday, May 11
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind library, Highland St.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St. Person learning how to deliver newspapers
8:00 p.m. Suspicious incident, Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:59 p.m. Police check on two vehicles at rail trail parking lot, River St.
Thursday, May 12
12:49 a.m. Person at station regarding son’s previous arrest and incorrect FBI record, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Report of unwanted person at residence stealing items, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Caller reports gunfire, North St.
5:17 p.m. Police remove two youths from property, Main St.
7:56 p.m. Police out with group of youths behind store, Main St.
9:02 p.m. Police out with kids hanging around store, Main St.
Friday, May 13
1:09 a.m. Suspicious person, Crestwood Dr.
1:29 a.m. Person at station looking for someone, Main St.
2:56 a.m. Police out with animal hit by car, cat ran away when approached, Wachusett/Chapel Sts.
4:24 a.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St.
10:13 a.m. Police assist two people back to rail trail, River St.
8:55 p.m. Suspicious truck attempting to gain access to water tower, Avery Rd.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Causeway St.
Saturday, May 14
9:26 a.m. Delivery truck blocking two handicap spaces, Main St.
12:40 p.m. Report of solicitors on Salisbury St. They have permission
12:48 p.m. Someone shooting BB gun on Porcupine Hill conservation land. Plastic trail makers shot, South Rd.
4:28 p.m. Large tree across Fisher Rd./Salisbury St. Light dept. notified
8:00 p.m. Police check on vehicles parked at Eagle Lake
8:11 p.m. Loud music from house, Chapel St.
11:02 p.m. Two individuals in middle of Bailey Road
Sunday, May 15
12:19 a.m. Report of male walking into business on Main St. with shirt covered in red. Was shirt design
8:19 a.m. Assist distraught motorist who is lost, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot at business, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Dead raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
Paxton
Monday, May 9
10:04 a.m. Bear crossed Crowningshield Rd.
12:47 p.m. Loose black Rottwieller and pitbull in roadway, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Orchard Dr.
Tuesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. Suspicious blue and white car in cul-desac, Forestdale Rd.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious male on property stating he was taking measurements for the town, Brooks Rd. Found to be insurance person
10:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colony Ln.
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 a.m. Two black Labs with no tags on property, Nanigian Rd.
3:48 p.m. Report that three people got out of car and urinated on side of Brooks Rd.
Friday, May 13
3:33 a.m. Male walking in area, Pleasant St./Colony Ln. Police transport subject to college
11:16 a.m. Report of individuals that went around barrier and are possibly fishing in reservoir, Grove St. fields
6:49 p.m. Worcester PD reports possibly intoxicated male left his residence there and may be headed to Oakham
Saturday, May 14
5:04 p.m. Report of person riding lawnmower, police advise caller it is a civil issue, Elizabeth Ln.
Princeton
Monday, May 9
4:51 p.m. Person locked behind gate, Mountain Road
Tuesday, May 10
1:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, parties claimed to be homeless and sleeping in vehicle., Rte. 140 N. Asked to move along
5:41 p.m. Caller reports fox acting strange, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Police transport two lost hikers to their car at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
8:46 p.m. Police officer investigates vehicle parked behind him while on motor vehicle stop, Rte. 140 N
11:38 p.m. Police check on two people doing project behind school, Sterling Rd. Asked to move along
Thursday, May 12
8:04 a.m. Sick-appearing feral cat in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Friday, May 13
2:07 p.m. Report of four shots from large gun, Calamint Hill Rd. S
9:46 p.m. Doctor states he is speeding to get to hospital for procedure, Mountain Rd. Westminster PD advised
Saturday, May 14
2:22 p.m. Report of vandalism: lilac bushes, bayberry bush and beech plum tree cut down, Hubbardston Rd. Caller unsure if town did it
Sunday, May 15
9:50 p.m. Police remove dead possum from Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 9
12:43 p.m. Dog hit by car, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. U.S. Marshal call regarding person in town, Main St.
11:47 p.m. Disturbance between individuals, person in one vehicle attempting to pull other person out of vehicle; police photograph car and alleged victim, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8:56 a.m. Tree company working at bad corner without officer, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:00 p.m. Animal control officer searching for feral cats, Cool Sandy Beach
5:40 p.m. Call regarding summons delivered on Main St.; people don’t live there anymore
Wednesday, May 11
12:36 a.m. Caller states there are people in her home, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be family friend
10:05 a.m. Paxton PD picked up black and brown Lab near Pleasantdale Road area
3:30 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Memorial Dr.
3:36 p.m. Report of motorcyclist speeding, doing “wheelies” on Campbell St.
7:08 p.m. Small dog found on Rte. 68
Thursday, May 12
10:05 a.m. Female walking on Miles Rd.
3:42 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Maple Ave.
8:16 p.m. Report of very large bear in yard, Paddock Rd.
Friday, May 13
1:05 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding neighbor’s threat to get rid of his cat, Settlers Ln.
6:46 p.m. Animal control officer in area to speak with homeowners about catching their cats, Hope Way
7:07 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle parked on side of Prison Camp Rd.
9:41 p.m. Police check area of Nancy Dr., no disturbances
Saturday, May 14
1:45 a.m. Large group of kids making lot of noise, Pommogussett Rd. Little Leaguers cleaning up
1:55 p.m. Animal control officer en route to begin trapping feral cats, Hope Way. Caught six
9:08 p.m. Caller hit dog, Lizzy Ln. Owner is with dog
Sterling
Monday, May 9
7:48 a.m. Person at station with bag of personal effects he saw fall from vehicle, Leominster Rd.
7:59 a.m. Animal control officer checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:17 p.m. Black and yellow Lab running loose, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
5:19 p.m. Dispute between brothers, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, May 10
4:20 p.m. Complaint that loose dog defecated in yard. Animal control officer will issue fine, Cole Rd.
7:00 p.m. Report that individuals have started a cooking fire in the middle path to power lines, Hardscrabble Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
4:31 p.m. Two loose dogs, one with leash attached, Maple St. Owner retrieved them
5:42 p.m. Party referred to Sterling PD by US Embassy in London for contractual issue/possible fraudulent failure to return money, Leominster Rd.
Thursday, May 12
7:33 a.m. Suspicious male at door stating he was delivering a grill, Malvern Hill Rd.
7:23 p.m. Officer wanted, group of people loitering, vehicles entering and exiting the area, endangering the public, Redemption Rock Trl. Police find no issue
7:31 p.m. Caller reports bear in her yard three times during the day, advised to remove bird feeders, Albright Rd.
Friday, May 13
10:45 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Lucas Rd.
1:38 p.m. Caller reports confusing message left on answering machine, Beaman Rd.
5:18 p.m. Six skateboarders in area of Fern Ln.
10:11 p.m. Request for officer to check on group of youths on front lawn, Malvern Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 14
8:24 a.m. Vehicle parked overnight, windows down and valuables inside, Fitch Farm Rd.
6:48 p.m. Large rock in Leominster Rd.
Sunday, May 15
10:44 a.m. Caller concerned with neighbor’s dog, Lakeshore Dr.
2:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding fraud purchases made in New York, Leominster Rd.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 14 suspicious items this week.]

Holden

Monday, April 25
8:12 a.m. Person requesting escort to high school, Main St.
8:41 a.m. Identity theft, Main St.
10:49 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Steele St.
11:19 a.m. Protesters at post office, Main St.
4:30 p.m. Multiple calls regarding erratic driver, Quinapoxet St./Fairview Ave. Operator pulled into driveway, urinated and then backed into trash cans and sped off
Tuesday, April 26
12:57 a.m. Loud bang from house, Shrewsbury St.
10:11 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Laurel Hill Ln./Quinapoxet St.
10:18 a.m. Bones found by railroad tracks, unknown if human, Cutler Rd.
Wednesday, April 27
12:34 a.m. Sawhorses and other equipment in Holden St.
7:10 a.m. Suspicious vehicle outside of home, Brattle St. Found to be FBI agents looking for someone
Thursday, April 28
9:36 a.m. Person at station reporting seal coating scam, Main St.
9:55 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about previous incident, Main St.
9:59 a.m. Gang member supposedly holding his family hostage, Quinapoxet St.11:34 a.m. Male with disheveled appearance pushing kid’s bike, Lovell Rd.
2:56 p.m. Someone went through caller’s house, lights on in basement and things tipped over, Highland Ave.
4:37 p.m. Trailer truck versus railroad bridge, Main St.
Friday, April 29
12:40 a.m. Male yelling and acting strange, Main St.
2:49 a.m. W. Boylston PD located stolen vehicle on Laurel St. Two individuals fled into woods;
Holden PD to assist looking for individuals
5:08 a.m. Vehicle rear-ended, Laurel St.
9:46 a.m. Sports car racing up and down Lee Ln.
12:45 p.m. Person at station with bad check, Lynnwood Ln.
4:54 p.m. Officer out with four youths behind business, Main St.
8:13 p.m. Police out with several youths from dance at school, Shrewsbury St.
11:29 p.m. Report of individuals in car at school, Jamieson Rd.
Saturday, April 30
3:13 a.m. Police check on suspicious light in classroom, Bullard St.
2:35 p.m. Sick-looking fox approaching vehicles when they stop, Greystone Dr.
7:19 p.m. Follow-up investigation regarding motorcycle, Main St.
7:54 p.m. Parties in lobby regarding motorcycle being held, Main St.
9:53 p.m. Group of youths hanging around business, Shrewsbury St.
Sunday, May 1
5:55 p.m. Kids in road making it difficult for motorists to pass, Holt Rd.
7:41 p.m. Neighbor cutting down vegetation on caller’s property, Sandy Glen Dr.
9:28 p.m. Police check out suspicious vehicle in lot at school, Mountview Dr.

Paxton

Monday, April 25
8:42 a.m. Dead deer, Rockland Rd.
10:43 a.m. Caller reports dog bite that occurred in Jamaica Plain. ACO advised
11:10 a.m. Complaint about several unleashed dogs in neighborhood, Crestwood Rd.
Tuesday, April 26
1:04 p.m. Report that dog chased two females into house, Camp St.
3:38 p.m. Erratic driver, Grove St., Mary Ln. Driver not feeling well
6:57 p.m. Male at station to speak with officer regarding dog that caused him to fall off his bike, Pleasant St.
8:52 p.m. Two black bears in yard, Laurel St.
Wednesday, April 27
1:32 p.m. Man at station asking for taxi to bring him to Worcester, Pleasant St.
5:53 p.m. Report of gun shots in yard, Marshall St.
Thursday, April 28
12:42 p.m. Male with a child taking photos of home, Nipmuck Rd.
1:01 p.m. Two trucks in woods, Suomi St. Person picking up scrap metal
9:20 p.m. People walking on private property, Wilde Wood Dr.
Friday, April 29
4:00 p.m. Female believes drug deal took place, basketball courts, recreation area
Sunday, May 1
4:28 p.m. Report of male smoking marijuana in supermarket parking lot, Pleasant St. No one found

Princeton

Wednesday, April 27
9:28 p.m. Hubbardston PD requests transport of Princeton resident to residence on Hubbardston Rd.
Thursday, April 28
9:47 p.m. Police stand by with vehicle having mechanical problems, Rte. 140 N
Friday, April 29
7:02 p.m. Dirt bike in road, Westminster Rd.
Saturday, April 30
10:39 a.m. Caller reports solicitors in area of Stagecoach Rd.
7:20 p.m. Person’s mother went for mountain hike and is now lost, Mountain Rd.; later found
Sunday, May 1
2:36 a.m. Police remove debris from Worcester Rd.
9:46 a.m. Report of woman lying by side of road, Thompson Rd.

Rutland

Monday, April 25
5:24 p.m. Person reports two kids attempted to clog drain on Oakridge Dr. Police find people
clearing trail, no damage to drain
6:01 p.m. Caller spotted yellow Lab on Glenwood Rd.; thinks it might be Bailey
Tuesday, April 26
9:10 a.m. Person wants car seat installation checked, Main St.
12:02 p.m. Report of previous resident pitching tent on his land, Prescott St.
1:03 p.m. Dog killed raccoon, Whitehall Rd. Animal control officer will have raccoon tested for rabies
6:51 p.m. Police speak with two juveniles regarding driving lawn tractors on Main St.
Wednesday, April 27
1:26 p.m. Dead deer, Rte. 68
3:10 p.m. Caller reports dead deer at end of his driveway, E. County Rd.
4:02 p.m. Suspicious person sitting in dugout
watching track members. Arrest: — warrant
9:00 p.m. Group of kids at intersection, Man St.
9:24 p.m. Bear in bee hive, Sunset Trl.
Thursday, April 28
12:55 p.m. Suspicious male in yard crawling over fence with two other males, Johnson Way
8:11 p.m. Caller requests to speak with animal control officer about dog running loose and
bothering her dog, Marjorie Ln.
Friday, April 29
12:39 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Crawford Rd.
7:13 a.m. Raccoon hit by vehicle, injured, Main St.
4:25 p.m. Caller advising police he broke lock at former home to pick up belongings, Joanna Dr.
5:00 p.m. Caller’s home broken into, Joanna Dr.
5:53 p.m. Person reports wolf on her property, Charnock Hill Rd. Found to be neighbor’s dog
7:35 p.m. Caller has black Lab in her yard, Naquag St.
7:58 p.m. Person at station to pick up ammunition, Main St.
10:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle at baseball field, Main St.
Saturday, April 30
10:41 p.m. Elevator stuck, Main St.
10:58 a.m. Officer requested, person found doors bolted in his basement, same as previous
incident, Crawford Rd.
12:30 p.m. Fraud report, Main St.
2:59 p.m. Suspicious white van, Joanna Dr.
8:34 p.m. Bear in yard overnight, Emerald Rd.
10:17 p.m. Police find two people at rear of school, Glenwood Rd.
Sunday, May 1
7:41 p.m. Police check on vehicle. Found to be person watching sunset, Sunnyside Ave.

Sterling

Monday, April 25
5:31 p.m. Police stand by with disabled vehicle, Upper N. Row Rd.
7:43 p.m. Missing German shepherd puppy, Redstone Hill Rd.
8:13 p.m. Caller reports male looking for gas, Clinton Rd.
Tuesday, April 26
9:33 a.m. Two pit bulls running on Worcester Rd. near Greenland Rd.
3:17 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at intersection for long time, Beaman/ S. Nelson Rds.
Wednesday, April 27
12:23 a.m. Large black bear and cubs in yard, Elliott Rd.
3:51 p.m. Vehicle parked at athletic field, male with binoculars, Griffin Rd. Person working on his
Blackberry
7:14 p.m. Three dogs loose and running on property, Worcester Rd.
10:45 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with spotlight behind school, Boutelle Rd.
Thursday, April 28
9:08 a.m. Vehicle in parking lot with sleeping male, Main St.
11:19 a.m. Suspicious male came out of woods, Squareshire/Chace Hill Rds. Appears to be jogger
4:23 p.m. Cat left for two weeks, caller concerned, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:12 p.m. Four males walked across property, Beaman Rd.; joggers
Friday, April 29
2:30 a.m. Assist West Boylston PD looking for vehicle taken without permission from Rutland,
Laurel St. Mass State Police dogs unable to find individuals that fled
9:22 a.m. Suspicious male dressed in camouflage, possibly carrying weapon, Justice Hill/Justice Hill Cutoff Rds. Turkey season
3:23 p.m. Request for officer after heated  discussion about cutting trees close to neighbor’s
property, Linda’s Way. Civil issue
4:59 p.m. Abandoned animal, Redemption Rock Trl.
Saturday, April 30
6:33 a.m. Hunters shooting on property, Maple St.
1:17 p.m. Complaint about neighbor’s dogs, Justice Hill Rd.
7:50p.m. Lost dog, Mortimer Rd. Dog found
10:40 p.m. Complaint about loud music, Leominster/N. Row Rds.
Sunday, May 1
1:17 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Worcester Rd.
3:30 p.m. Several people on Sterling Inn roof, Worcester Rd.; OK, inspecting condition
7:26 p.m. Loose yellow Lab in yard, Stuart Rd.

Crime in suburbia

From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 14 suspicious items this week and 5 lock-outs]
Holden
Monday, April 4
8:56 a.m. Police transport person from high school to Bullard St.

11:00 p.m. Owl hit, Rte. 31. Person given phone number for Environmental Police
Tuesday, April 5
3:03 a.m. Request for officer to document hazard on rental property, Brentwood Dr.
3:08 a.m. Police reset barrels around sinkhole, Quinapoxet St./Windsor Ct.

2:44 p.m. Assist person at station in regard to child not using a restraint, Main St.
Wednesday, April 6
3:29 a.m. Sterling PD requesting Holden be on lookout for vehicle that left residence in their town, laid on horn for long time, possibly on way to Brentwood Dr.
5:51 a.m. 911 caller requesting police to remove hose between her house and her mailbox,Brentwood Dr. Caller told it isn’t an emergency situation
11:53 a.m. Person on front lawn of public safety building taking video, Main St.
2:35 p.m. W. Boylston PD requests backup for possible break-in in progress, Prospect St. Homeowner came home and advised house is always in state of disarray

3:24 p.m. Police attempt medical notification, Manning St.
3:48 p.m. Police check on group of kids, one lying on the ground, Shrewsbury St.
4:24 p.m. Meet Princeton PD at town line for paper work swap, Wachusett St.
5:26 p.m. Suspicious white vehicle, Jackson St.
5:57 p.m. Group of kids hanging around store, Main St.
6:38 p.m. Police off with group of kids, Main St.

8:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle near school, Bullard St.
Thursday, April 7
2:46 a.m. Suspicious male on foot, Main/Salisbury Sts. Transported to Powers Rd.
10:45 a.m. Caller reports she is lost near water wheel on Mason Road, unsure how to get back to Trout Brook. Police assist

5:13 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.
5:46 p.m. Police out with suspicious vehicle, Wachusett St.
8:31 p.m. Female reports someone has her voting information and is sending harassing emails, Main St.
Friday, April 8
7:28 a.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Main St.
8:36 a.m. Loose poodle on Main St, person in vehicle chasing it
1:32 p.m. Poodle finally caught by owner behind Grove Cemetery, Main St.
7:06 p.m. Four teenagers looking into vehicles parked in lot, Reservoir Rd.
10:37 p.m. Caller reporting partial power loss at home, afraid to go in basement, Highland St. Police assist
Saturday, April 9
1:29 a.m. Police out with group of 10 individuals on South Rd. Some juveniles transported to station  to be picked up by parents
3:04 a.m. Person at station opened door, then took off, Main St.
1:37 p.m. Trash dumped on property, Harrington Dr.
2:28 p.m. Report of rabid raccoon, Powers Rd.
5:42 p.m. Report of two youths that left without paying entire bill, Main St.
5:45 p.m. Suspicious incident at restaurant, Reservoir St.
8:20 p.m. Loud music, Raymond St./Meadow Wood Dr.
8:59 p.m. Person in dark clothing on dirt bike, in and out of roadway, Highland St.
9:33 p.m. Loud music, Raymond St.
10:15 p.m. Report of loud music, Main St.
Sunday, April 10
12:55 a.m. Male in road attempting to stop vehicles and/or jump in front of them, appears to be intoxicated, Shrewsbury St./Anderson Ave. W. Boylston PD transported individual home
3:06 a.m. Rutland PD requests courtesy transport of person from Rte. 68 to Main St., Holden

8:12 a.m. Caller upset with group of people doing yard work at 8 a.m., Lexington Cir.
1:22 p.m. Male fell off bicycle, Highland St.
8:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with lights on, Sunnyside Ave.
Paxton
Monday, April 4
12:19 p.m. Male pushing car on side of road, Pleasant/Grove Sts.
Tuesday, April 5
8:49 p.m. Abandoned 911 call, Pleasant St. On call back, female reports three suspicious people possibly known for robberies
Wednesday, April 6
12:30 p.m. Officer requested to athletic field for group of kids sitting on roofs of dugouts, Pleasant
St.
Thursday, April 7
10:05 a.m. Person at station to report catch basin cover was removed, Crocker Hill Dr./Richards Ave.
Concerned someone may fall in
11:22 a.m. Person locked keys in car, Pleasant St. Police gain access
4:02 p.m. Broken glass and hypodermic needle in Indian Hill Rd.
Sunday, April 10
Princeton
Monday, April 4
11:08 a.m. Strange noises coming from boarded up building, Mountain Road
10:11 p.m. Truck driving up Wachusett Mountain ski trail, Mountain Rd.
Tuesday, April 5
9:55 p.m. Suspicious person walking up and down the road, shining flashlight in driveways, Wheeler Rd.
11:37 p.m. Tree down and across Rte. 140 N. Police remove tree
Wednesday, April 6
6:46 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Bigelow/Wheeler Rds.
7:08 a.m. Suspicious red vehicle stopping at driveways. Found to be person delivering newspapers, Ball Hill Rd.
4:54 p.m. Assist Holden PD, deliver letter to person on E. Princeton Rd.
Thursday, April 7
5:53 p.m. Police transport person to home on Rte. 140 S
Sunday, April 10
2:52 a.m. 911 abandoned call. Police find individuals arguing inside home, Sharon Dr.
4:42 a.m. Caller requesting assistance with group of individuals interfering with tow truck driver
trying to extricate vehicles stuck on Bigelow Rd. Hubbardston and Rutland PD officers also respond to scene
Rutland
Monday, April 4
2:26 p.m. Person wants to speak with detective regarding meat company, Pommogussett Rd./Sunnybrook Dr.
4:06 p.m. Person at station lost his wallet, possibly at Main St. coffee shop
4:16 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about incident at coffee shop earlier in day, Main St.
Tuesday, April 5
6:35 a.m. Caller reports being threatened in his own yard by neighbor’s dog, Locke Rd.

10:07 a.m. Female wants to speak with officer regarding notice she received for a package, Maple Spring Dr.
11:57 a.m. Person locked out of vehicle, Grizzly Dr. Police gain access
12:58 p.m. Suspicious vehicle following person walking with garbage bag, Briarwood Rd. Person
delivering phone books
Wednesday, April 6
7:58 a.m. Keys locked in vehicle, Wheeler Rd. Police gain access
8:22 a.m. Low-hanging wires, bus can’t get through, Bushy Ln.
1:24 p.m. Employee requesting officer to disperse large group of youths blocking entrance, all smoking cigarettes, Main St.
1:50 p.m. People at station to speak with detective regarding earlier incident, Main St.
8:20 p.m. Person locked out of vehicle, Miles Rd.
Thursday, April 7
11:54 a.m. Suspicious male entered back yard of home, Sycamore Dr.
Friday, April 8
7:36 a.m. Complaint about person that lets her dogs “do their business” wherever they please and doesn’t pick it up, Main St.
12:58 p.m. Request for police to check out shed near water tank, Wheeler Rd.
5:00 p.m. Person having problem with sick skunk, Central Tree Rd.
Saturday, April 9
9:22 a.m. Person at station with deceased cat that got caught under fence, Marsh Field
3:34 p.m. Skunk with severe leg damage in back yard of home, Central Tree Rd.
4:07 p.m. Caller saw missing bike, Kosta Ave.

Sunday, April 10
6:25 a.m. Caller requesting police assistance getting her dog on a leash, Main St.

Sterling
Monday, April 4
5:29 p.m. West Highland terrier missing, Old Princeton/West Rds.
Tuesday, April 5
12:52 a.m. Vehicle hit by egg in area of old cemetery off Clinton Rd.
5:04 p.m. Lost wedding ring, Sandy Ridge Rd.
Wednesday, April 6
3:29 a.m. Person pulled into driveway andconstantly blew horn, Boutelle Rd.

9:28 a.m. Escort services, Worcester Rd.
12:06 p.m. Person reached through fence, bitten by dog, Lakeview Ave.

6:48 p.m. Doberman hit and injured by vehicle ran into woods, Runway Brook Rd. Found and taken to vet
7:23 p.m. Assist citizen, Acorn Way
Thursday, April 7
7:15 a.m. Suspicious abandoned vehicle, keys in vehicle, Worcester Rd. Car died, operator got ride
to coffee shop
Friday, April 8
8:39 p.m. Three teenagers walking along Clinton Rd. and not staying to side
Saturday, April 9
3:43 p.m. Caller reports someone is stealing rocks from his stone wall, Tuttle Rd. White pickup truck
turned onto Taft Rd.
8:16 p.m. Two dogs with no tags hanging around home, Pratts Jct. Rd.
8:53 p.m. Group of kids hanging around abandoned vehicle, Griffin Rd.
11:50 p.m. Person hitchhiking on Rte. 12, all dressed in black
Sunday, April 10
10:16 a.m. Person brought dog she picked up while running on Rte. 2 to station. Returned to
owner
10:57 a.m. Caller says she may have puppy stolen from shelter. Sterling ACO and police went to
address to scan dog and found it to be the last puppy, Water St., Clinton
3:10 p.m. Caller reporting noise from bikes and drag racing at club on Rte. 140, Redemption Rock Trl.
4:14 p.m. Dog sitter reports boxer got loose, Country Club Rd.
5:47 p.m. Kids riding ATVs speeding on roadway, Colby Rd.