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Stow Police Report… Oct. 8, 2014

Monday September 29, 2014
7:54am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported that a large rug was in the road. The Police responded. The rug was located and removed.
8:03am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Pompositticut Street reported that a large green dump truck was backing up on the road. The driver was yelling at people who passed him. The Police responded. The Maynard DPW contractors were backing up to grinders at the end of Summer Street. All was OK.
11:12am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer reported that a UMass graduate student was checking the water releasing mechanism at the bridge on Barton Road. The individual was only there for a short time.
11:50am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Honey Pot Apple Orchards reported that a woman had a seizure. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
2:45pm ANIMAL
The Animal Control Officer responded to a rental property on Boxboro Road to investigate a report that there was a violation associated with an animal. A report was filed.
3:07pm LARCENY
A woman filed a report because her camera was lost or stolen last week at Honey Pot Orchards.
9:09pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller near the wildlife area on State Road reported that a person was hitchhiking. The Police responded. No one was located.

Tuesday September 30, 2014
9:20am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested an ambulance for a woman who could not stand on her leg. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
2:56pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller at the Delaney Project reported that another lock had been added to the gate. He/she had a permit with a key but the key did not open the new lock. The Police responded.
5:44pm ASSIST CITIZEN
An officer spoke with the owner at Honey Pot Apple Orchards regarding a post on the internet stating that there was a charge for parking. The owner was not aware of that posting and immediately investigated it.
10:09pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from White Pond Road reported that a car was parked in the neighborhood with its lights on. The Police responded. The occupant was watching the water. He was advised.

Wednesday October 1, 2014
8:26am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from the Collings Foundation reported that two cars were parked behind the hangar on his property. The Police responded. The owners were not located. A tow truck company was contacted and removed the vehicles.
10:24am ANIMAL
A caller from Delaney Road reported that there were dogs in his yard. The Animal Control Officer was contacted.
11:27am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on State Road reported that a woman was walking along the side of the road. The caller was concerned because the road was curvy. The Police responded. The woman was located. She was looking for a train. An officer gave her a ride to Central Street in Acton.
4:29pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY/SCAM
A walk-in reported that he and his wife received text messages reporting that their credit cards had been compromised. When he called the number given, he was asked for his social security number. The man refused to give the information. An officer advised the man that this was a scam.
10:24pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Taylor Road reported that a telemarketer was hostile toward him. He wanted the information logged. An officer advised the caller.

Thursday October 2, 2014
9:01am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from The Stow Café requested an ambulance for a man who was shaking and did not feel well. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.
9:20am COMPLAINT/SCAM
A caller from Johnston Way reported that someone called her claiming that she won a million dollars. The woman was advised that it was a scam. The incident was logged.
3:26pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from the Fire Academy reported that a man was sweating profusely and had a very high blood pressure. The Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
10:05pm FIRE
A caller from Deacon Benham Drive reported that there was excessive heat in her basement and she feared it was on fire. The home was evacuated. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The home was checked. There was no fire. An issue with the heater was detected.

Friday October 3, 2014
5:00am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported that a truck was pulled over and had its hazards on. The Police responded. The driver was looking for directions to Honey Pot Orchards. The officer assisted the man.
11:26am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Sudbury Road reported that she fell and needed the fire department to help her up. The Fire Department responded and assisted the woman up. All was OK.
11:30am FIRE
A disabled vehicle on the Gleasondale Road was leaking fluids onto the road. The Fire Department responded.
12:32pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller near Packard Road reported that a crew was cutting down trees and the truck was taking up most of the road. The caller felt that this was dangerous.
12:53pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY/SCAM
A caller from West Acton Road reported that she received a call from Hudson Light and Power reporting that if she didn’t pay $700 right away, her power would be shut off. She did not give any information. An officer advised the woman that this was a well-known scam and she did the right thing. The information was logged.
2:56pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Adams Road reported that he found trash and syringes in the woods. The Police responded. The syringes were located and disposed of properly.
4:13pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Wildwood Road reported that a car had been driving around the neighborhood for about 2 hours. A man and woman would get out and speak with homeowners. The Police responded. The couple was from Comcast. Their solicitor’s permit had expired 2 days prior. An officer advised the individuals.
4:45pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested an assistance with an ongoing issue at a local bus stop. An officer advised the woman.
4:57pm ANIMAL
A caller from Grove Hill Road reported that a cat he found appeared to be mistreated. The Animal Control Officer was contacted to investigate.
6:51pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller in the town forest at Bradley Lane reported that he came across a man who fell off his bike and injured his leg. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
7:58pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from White Pond Road reported that a man had chest pains. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

Saturday October 4, 2013
2:09pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Barton Road reported that the Collings Foundation was moving a large military vehicle, which went by her property and damaged her mailbox. The Police responded. A report was filed.
2:34pm COMPLAINT
A caller reported that his/her ex-spouse drove away with the children. The driver had a suspended license. The Police responded to check the area. No one was located.
4:38pm LARCENY
A caller from the First Parish Church reported that a gold pendant with a green stone was stolen from the fair. The Police responded. A report was filed.

Sunday October 5, 2014
10:08am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that there was an open man hole in Clinton. An officer spoke with the woman. She was asked why she did not report the incident to the Clinton Police and it was reported that she responded that she did not know where the station was located. The information was passed onto the Clinton Department.
12:20pm COMPLAINT
A caller on Sudbury Road reported that traffic was backed up all the way to State Road because of the Orchard. The detail officer reported that traffic was moving along.
12:30pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that her daughter accidentally took medication that was not hers. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the girl to the hospital.
2:03pm MISSING PERSON
The detail officer at Honey Pot Apple Orchards reported that he located a lost child on Boon Road. Contact was made to the Orchard workers and the child was reunited with his/her parents.
2:10pm COMPLAINT
A caller reported that Whitman Street was backing up onto Gleasondale Road due to the Orchard traffic. An officer closed Whitman Street to reroute the traffic.
5:25pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Hudson Fire Department requested assistance with fighting a structure fire on Spring Street in Hudson. The Stow Fire Department responded to assist.