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Public Safety Report… May 7, 2014

By Kristen Kerouac

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 April 28, 2014
11:48am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that she received a call from a friend who stated she was going to jump off a tower.  The Police and Verizon tracked down the woman’s location. The Maynard Police were notified and responded.

4:06pm COMPLAINT
A caller on White Pond Road reported that a man yelled at her as she drove by.  When she returned, he started to take pictures of her car.  The Police responded.

10:20pm LOST
A caller reported that he lost his wallet near Shaw’s. An officer advised the man.

Tuesday April 29, 2014
10:01am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Orchard Drive reported that she received an obscene call from a blocked number. The information was logged.

10:59am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that there was going to be a lot of cars on the road because she was hosting an event.  An officer advised the woman to have everyone park on one side of the road.

Wednesday April 30, 2014
12:26pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Bradley Lane requested an ambulance because she was not feeling well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

2:10pm GENERAL INFORMATION
The Stow Council of Aging reported that Saint Isidore Church gave them permission to park a van in the private parking lot once a week for the next few weeks.  The information was logged.

Thursday May 1, 2014
2:24am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Pine Ridge Road requested an ambulance for a child having difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation, further medical care was refused.

11:56am FIRE
The Bolton Fire Department requested assistance with a structure fire.  The Stow Fire Department responded.

1:47pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Kirkland Road reported hearing loud explosions.  The Police responded to check the area.  The sound was coming from Fort Devens.  It was easy to hear because of low cloud coverage.

8:18pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Wildwood Road reported that two dirt bikes were riding in the area.  The Police responded.

Friday May 2, 2014
8:13am ANNOYING PHONE CALLS
A walk-in reported receiving obscene phone calls on her cell phone.  An officer advised the caller.

2:16pm ACCIDENT
An accident was reported on Crescent Street.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported an individual to the hospital.

3:10pm LARCENY
A walk-in reported that some tools had been taken from him.  An officer advised the man.

10:25pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who had foot pain and difficulty walking. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

Saturday May 3, 2014
10:09am COMPLAINT
A caller reported that a door at Pompositticut School was unlocked and kids were going in and out.  The Building Inspector was notified.  He responded to secure the building.

2:36pm ANIMAL
A caller reported a wounded possum on North Shore Drive.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

5:17pm FIRE
A caller on Sudbury Road reported a brush fire.  The Fire Department responded to check the area.  Nothing was found.

Sunday May 4, 2014
1:25pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller reported a large tree down on Gleasondale Road near Brookmill Road.  The Police responded.  The limb was removed.

3:09pm ANIMAL
A caller from Meeting House Lane reported that she found a dog with tags but could not contact the owner.  The Police contacted the owner and the dog was returned.
4:40pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller observed a young girl and her father arguing at the Stow Brook Gulf.  The caller was concerned for the child.  The Police responded to check the area.  The described car was not located.

8:34pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Hudson Police requested assistance with an individual who was assaulted in his car.  The Stow Police responded to assist.

11:31pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Baldwin Drive reported that someone kept ringing her doorbell but she didn’t see anyone.  The Police responded to check the area.  No one was found.