Breaking News

Public Safety Report… April 22, 2015

Monday April 13, 2015
11:13am ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Highway Department reported that three trash bags were left on North Shore Drive.  The Police responded to determine the owner of the trash.

10:20pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller requested an ambulance because he wanted to harm himself.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

Tuesday April 14, 2015
1:15pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Marlboro Road requested that the police patrol his neighborhood more often.  He reported there have been many cars travelling at high speeds.

4:20pm ANIMAL
Several callers reported that a Yorkshire dog, from Golden Drive, was lost.  The Animal Control Officer was contacted.

5:41pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding an issue on Track Road.  An officer advised the individual.

Wednesday April 15, 2015
7:11am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller on Great Road requested an ambulance for a man who was having a heart attack.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

11:30am COMPLAINT
A caller from Mitchell Road asked if it was legal for a neighbor to burn debris.  A firefighter confirmed that the neighbor had a permit and it was legal.  All was OK.

1:02pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Waltham Street in Maynard complained about the pedestrian safety islands near the Stow Plaza.  The information was passed along for a follow-up call.

1:19pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that he received permission to park his car at the Lion’s Club Field.  The information was verified and logged.

7:04pm ANIMAL
A caller from Boxboro Road reported that she saw a dog come out of the Heath Hen Conservation area without its owner. The caller was concerned that the owner was hurt or lost.  A few moments later, the caller reported that the owner came out of the area OK.

Thursday April 16, 2015
2:57am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Circuit Drive reported that a man was unresponsive.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded and transported the man to the hospital via ambulance.

8:29am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Evelyn Road requested an ambulance for a woman who was unresponsive.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

10:39am COMPLAINT
A caller from Pompositticut Street reported that workers were blowing leaves and branches into the road.  An officer reported that the Highway Department had a sweeper out already to clean that area.

4:41pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Grove Hill Road reported that there were children running around the apartment building and knocking on his door.  They were disturbing him.  The Police responded to speak with the children and their parents.

6:55pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Robert Road requested an ambulance for a boy who fell and broke his arm.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the boy to the hospital.

Friday April 17, 2015
1:48pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that some people damaged his lawn by “doing  doughnuts” in the parking lot.  Extra patrol was requested.

2:47pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Red Acre Road reported that his taxes were filed fraudulently.  The proper authorities had been notified.  The information was logged.

9:32pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Harvard Police Department reported that an individual, who was wanted on a warrant, may have been in Stow.  The Stow Police located the individual.  Dane Hansen, 61, from Harvard, was arrested for a warrant.

Saturday April 18, 2015
10:29am FIRE
A caller from North Shore Drive requested that the fire department check her home because she left a cake in the oven accidently.  The Fire Department responded.  The oven had been shut off.  The home was checked and was OK.

10:48am COMPLAINT
A caller from Apple Blossom Way reported that planes from Crow Island were flying over his home.  The caller was advised to contact the MA Aeronautics Commissioner.

11:09am FIRE
A caller from Francis Circle reported that his controlled burn was out of control.  The Police and Fire Departments responded.  The fire was safely extinguished.

1:58pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Great Road reported that four motorcycles drove fast and passed a few cars on Route 117.  The Police responded.  The drivers were located and stopped.  They were advised.

3:02pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding information on locks for handguns.  An officer advised the woman.

3:42pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Gleasondale Road requested an ambulance for a man who got his foot stuck in a ladder while he was 10 feet up.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  No further medical care was necessary.

4:01pm FIRE
A caller from Eliot Drive reported that there was a fire in his neighbor’s yard, near the woods.  No one was around it.  The Police and Fire Departments responded.  The fire was a permitted burn and was extinguished by the home owner.  All was OK.

7:56pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Johnston Way reported that she was having an issue with one of her electrical outlets.  She was concerned about a fire hazard.  The Police and Fire Departments responded.  The apartment was checked and secured.

10:14pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that some people were “doing doughnuts” at the end of the road.  The Police responded.  All individuals were advised and sent on their way.

10:47pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a person, wearing all black, was riding a small bicycle.  The Police responded.

Sunday April 19, 2015
6:10pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Marlboro Road reported hearing a loud beeping noise coming from a home in the area.  The Police responded.  The noise was from an oven alarm.  All was OK.

6:20pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Gates Lane reported that four teens threw trash onto the conservation area.  The Police responded to check the area.  The trash was removed.

6:39pm FIRE
A caller reported a brush fire on Crescent Street.  The Police and Fire Departments responded.  The fire was safely extinguished.

10:21pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that two suspicious cars pulled into the parking lot and turned off the lights.  The Police responded.