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Excerpts from the Public Safety Logs. Please note, arrests are made based on probable cause but do not determine  guilt or innocence until proven in court. 

Monday July 29, 2013
1:10am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An individual in a car was lost on Great Road.  He was looking for an address in Boxborough. The Police escorted the man to the Boxborough line and contacted the Boxborough Police to assist him.

1:13pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding a stolen bracelet.  An officer advised the woman.

6:54pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Adams Road reported that a family member was threatening to injure herself.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation, further medical care was refused.

Tuesday July 30, 2013
11:50am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller at the Stow Plaza parking lot reported that someone hit his car and left the scene.  The Police responded.  There was minor damage to the car.  The information was logged.

3:02pm FOUND
A walk-in reported that he found a small amount of money.  An officer assisted the individual.

7:57pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Harvard Road reported hearing gunshots in the area.  The Police responded.  An individual was located practice shooting at the Delaney Project.  He had a permit to do so Tuesday nights from 5pm-8pm.  All was OK.

10:40pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Warren Road reported that he saw a man lying down in between two parked cars.  The Police responded.  Upon arrival, the man was sitting up.  All was OK.

Wednesday July 31, 2013
12:05am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Pompositticut Street reported that a car was in her neighbor’s driveway but her neighbor was not home.  The Police responded.

1:02pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller at Crescent Street reported that someone went through the stop sign at a high rate of speed.  The license plate number was given to an officer.  The owner of the car was contacted.

2:21pm FIRE
The Fire Department reported that a logging truck was on its side on Warren Road.  A tow company was contacted.  The tow truck could not bring the truck upright.  The State Police and a crane responded.

4:56pm ACCIDENT
A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of Hudson Road and Great Road.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation, one individual refused further medical care and the ambulance transported a woman to the hospital.

6:35pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Baldwin Drive requested an ambulance for a toddler who had a seizure.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the child to the hospital.

8:21pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Pine Point Road requested an ambulance for a man with shortness of breath.  The Police and Fire/Rescue Department responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

Thursday August 1, 2013 
3:37pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Gleasondale Road complained about speeding cars in the area.  The Police provided extra enforcement in the area.

3:55pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Randall Road requested an ambulance for a youth who was hit with a golf club.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the individual to the hospital.

4:29pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Elm Ridge Road requested an ambulance for a boy who passed out.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the boy to the hospital.

6:51pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Hudson Road reported that he believed someone broke into his shop.  An officer advised the caller.

9:14pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer checked on a car at the State Forest.  The individuals were advised of the posted hours and sent on their way.

9:48pm FOUND
A walk-in located a credit card at Concord Fuels.  A message was left for the owner.

10:55pm COMPLAINT
A caller on West Acton Road reported that a motorcycle in the area was very loud.  The Police responded to check the area.  Nothing was found.

Friday August 2, 2013
1:28pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer.  An officer advised the individual.

Saturday August 3, 2013
1:06am ANIMAL
A caller from Conant Drive reported that there was a bat in her home.  A message was left for the Animal Control Officer.  The caller was advised to check for bites and call the hospital with any medical questions.  The caller was also advised to contact Pest Control.

1:31am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A second call from the same individual from Conant Drive reported that the bat was still in her home and she was unsure if her children had been bitten.  The Police and Ambulance responded.  Upon arrival, medical care was refused.

7:56am ANIMAL
The caller from Conant Drive reported that the bat was still in her home.  An officer advised her to contact the Animal Control Officer again.

9:17am COMPLAINT
A caller from Marlboro Road reported that her and her neighbor’s mailboxes were knocked off the posts.  There was no damage to the mailboxes.  An officer advised the caller.

9:26am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Great Road reported that someone went through her unlocked car.  The Police responded.  Nothing was taken from the car.  The information was logged.

2:12pm MEDCIAL EMERGENCY
A caller at Shaw’s requested an ambulance for an individual who had an allergic reaction.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

3:38pm COMPLAINT
Multiple callers on Great Road reported that someone was firing a gun. The Police responded to check the area.  Nothing was found.

5:13pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Lowell and Dunster Drives reported that two dirt bikes were riding recklessly in the road.  The Police responded.  No one was located.

9:18pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Pilot Grove reported that her neighbor, who just moved in, had not had his help line set up.  The caller was concerned that the management was taking too long.  The woman was informed that the homeowner needed to contact his phone company for assistance, not the building management.

Sunday August 4, 2013
2:50am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a man was having an “attack”.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

10:17am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that there were more cars parked at the end of the field than usual.  They were driving fast.  The Police responded. The cars were observed being very orderly.

1:48pm ANIMAL
A caller reported that she found a dog in her yard.  The dog was taken to the Police Station.  The dog’s owner was contacted and picked up the dog.

3:23pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported an erratic driver.  The Police responded.  A car was located at Pilot Grove.  He was using his GPS while driving.

5:20pm COMPLAINT
A walk-in reported that there was a refrigerator that still had its doors on, standing upright on Laws Lane.  The Police responded. The refrigerator was placed on the ground.

6:27pm COMPLAINT
A walk-in reported that the refrigerator on Laws Lane was put upright again.  The Police responded.  The refrigerator was taken care of.

10:12pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that his GPS was taken from his car last Friday night.  A report was filed.