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Stow Public Safety Report… July 23, 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 14, 2014
1:35am FIRE
A caller from Barton Road reported a cooking fire.  The Police and Fire Department responded.  The fire was safely extinguished.

9:09am COMPLAINT
A caller from Mitchell Road requested to speak with an officer regarding damage to his door overnight. The Police responded.  A report was filed.

7:35pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller reported that a young man was sleeping on a side walk in front of Shaw’s.  The Police responded.  The individual was advised.

Tuesday July 15, 2014
8:45am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who fell.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

2:39pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Johnston Way reported that there was a wire in the road.   The Police responded.  Verizon was notified.

Wednesday July 16, 2014
6:01pm LARCENY
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding fraudulent activity.  An officer advised the caller.

11:35pm ARREST
Sara Dickmann, 32, from Stow, was arrested for assault and battery.

Thursday July 17, 2014
8:29am VANDALISM
A caller from Barton Road reported vandalism.  The Police responded.  A report was filed.

12:50pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Hillcrest Avenue requested an ambulance for a woman who passed out.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded and transported the woman to the hospital.

4:37pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Sudbury Road reported an erratic driver.  The Police responded.  No one was located.

Friday July 18, 2014
8:29am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Hudson Road requested an ambulance for a woman who was vomiting and not feeling well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

9:17am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that she had been receiving many calls from telemarketers.  An officer advised the woman.

10:41am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that she had been receiving many calls from the IRS.  An officer advised the woman.

11:23am COMPLAINT
A caller from OSHA reported that a young child had been seen inside a bucket truck or tree utility truck on Hudson Road.  The caller requested an officer check on the family.  The Police responded. A truck was under repair in the yard but no one was aware a child was playing in it.

1:32pm ANIMAL
A caller reported that sheep were seen outside a fence at Pilot Grove Farm. The owner was notified.

9:21pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on North Shore Drive reported that many cars were parked on the road, causing an issue.  The Police responded.  A few cars were moved to a better location.

Saturday July 19, 2014
8:42pm COMPLAINT
A caller reported that someone drove over his lawn the night before.  There was not any damage but he wanted the information logged.

9:45am FIRE
A caller from Kettell Plain Road reported seeing smoke coming from his chimney.  The Fire Department responded.  An oil burner had malfunctioned, which caused the smoke.  There was also a high level of carbon monoxide.   The home was vented.

11:50am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
Several callers reported that cars with trailers were parked near the dog beach boat launch, which caused it to be blocked.  The Police responded.

4:03pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A bicyclist reported that he was narrowly missed being hit by a pick-up truck.  The truck drove away.  The Police responded.  The man had a few scrapes and his bike was slightly damaged.

8:09pm DISTURBANCE
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported an argument between family members.  The Police responded.  All involved individuals were advised.

11:52pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Mitchell Road reported hearing noises behind his home.  The Police responded to check the area.  There was some noise coming from a neighbor’s home.  All was OK.

Sunday July 20, 2014
12:27am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Elm Ridge Road reported that his teenaged child had not returned home from being with a friend.  He was concerned.  The Police located the individual.  All was OK.

5:52am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who fell.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.   The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

8:37am COMPLAINT
A caller from White Pond Road reported that someone ran over his lawn and knocked down some stakes.  The Police responded.

10:12am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller requested to be connected to poison control because her toddler had eaten some nightshade berries at Small Farm.  The caller was advised and the child was OK.

7:59pm DISTURBANCE
A caller from Taylor Road reported that construction equipment was being used and it was disturbing the peace.  The Police responded.