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Stow Public Safety Report… August 6,2014

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 July 28, 2014
3:59pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller on Sudbury Road, near the bridge, reported a black trash bag under the Trail Head sign.  The Police responded.  Due to the contents in the bag, the Animal Control Officer was notified and responded.

5:57pm WELL-BEING CHECK
A caller requested a well-being check on her family member who had returned from the hospital but was not answering the phone.  The Police responded.  The individual was OK.

6:49pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller reported that a tree was down on White Pond Road.  The Police responded.

10:32pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Great Road reported hearing two gunshots.  The Police responded to check the area.  Nothing was found.

Tuesday July 29, 2014
4:36am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller reported that a tree was down on Sudbury Road.  The Police responded to check the area.

7:27am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested an ambulance because he/she felt general weakness and had difficulty speaking.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the individual to the hospital.

3:48pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Boxboro Road reported that she was almost hit by a car while picking up her mail.  The Police responded to check the area.  No one was found.

Wednesday July 30, 2014
10:06am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that he received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS.  An officer explained that the call was a scam.

11:00am ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A Stow Conservation Commission member reported that trash, alcohol bottles and human waste was located in the parking lot.  The Police responded.

1:22pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Warren Road reported that several older teenagers were outside yelling and using bad language.  The Police responded.

5:52pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that her car was rear-ended at the lights in the center.  The SUV that hit her drove away.  A short time later the caller had pain in her neck.  The Police responded to check the area.

8:17pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Warren Road requested to speak with an officer.  An officer advised the individual.

10:53pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Lantern Lane requested an ambulance because she was dehydrated and had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

10:54pm ANIMAL
A caller from Kingland Road reported a barking dog.  The Police responded.  Dogs were heard barking but they were inside.  No one was home.

11:08pm ANIMAL
A caller from Kirkland Road reported that a dog was barking.  The Police responded.  The dog was taken inside.

Thursday July 31, 2014
4:23am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from No Name Road reported that her son and friend were playing a joke on her.  She wanted them to stop.  The Police responded.  No problems were found.

6:45am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Warren Road requested an ambulance for an individual who fell and was injured.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  A large bee’s nest in the doorway made entry difficult.  The  ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

9:22am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested an ambulance because he had chest pain and was not feeling well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

3:25pm ANIMAL
A called from Pine Point Road reported that a horse was loose on the side of the road.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.  The owner had been with the horse the entire time.  All was OK.

5:11pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
The fire department requested an ambulance for a possible broken arm.  An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

9:26pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A walk-in reported that he observed a possibly intoxicated or very tired male in a gray car.  The Police responded to check the area.  No one was located.

Friday August 1, 2014
12:52am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested an ambulance for a man who had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

10:16am WELL-BEING CHECK
A caller requested a well-being check on a friend who could not be reached.  The Police responded. The friend was asleep but OK.

12:24pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from The Town beach requested an ambulance for a young child with a possible broken arm.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the child to the hospital.

1:21pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Trefry Lane requested an ambulance for a man who had a possible heart attack or stroke.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

3:44pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller at the Center School reported that she had locked herself out of the school.  The Police responded to assist the employee.

4:31pm ARREST
Dante Diodati, 22, from Gloucester, was arrested on a warrant.

6:08pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from West Acton Road requested an ambulance for a man who had a high blood sugar level and difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

10:12pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Harvard Road reported that he received 3 calls from a company claiming to be the IRS.  An officer advised the man that the calls were a scam.  The caller contacted his telephone company to block the number.

Saturday August 2, 2014
12:28pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Center Place requested an ambulance for a woman who did not feel well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

2:21pm COMPLAINT
A caller on Hudson Road reported that a person in a van threw trash out the window all the way down the road.  The Police responded.  Nothing was found.

5:36pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on State Road reported that a woman was walking down the road looking like she was flagging someone for help.  The Police responded. No one was located.

7:58pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Red Acre Road requested an ambulance for an individual who had trouble speaking.  There was a history of stroke.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

Sunday August 3, 2014
10:13am COMPLAINT
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that two 18-20 year olds were riding motorcycles in the town forest.  The Police responded.  No one was located.

12:20pm COMPLAINT
A caller at Shaw’s reported that a non-handicapped person parked in a handicap spot.  There was another individual trying to find a handicap spot but all were occupied.  The Police responded.  The owner of the car was located.   He did have the proper handicap placard.  All was OK.

7:30pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from White Pond Road requested an ambulance because he did not feel well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.