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 January 7, 2013
2:43am FIRE
A caller from West Acton Road reported that her home was on fire. The home was evacuated. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The Maynard, Acton and Boxboro Fire Departments responded to assist. The fire was extinguished. After a thorough evaluation, the homeowners refused medical attention.
8:53am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Gleasondale Road requested an ambulance for a back injury. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.
9:22am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Walnut Ridge Road requested an ambulance for a woman with chest pain and shortness of breath. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
10:03am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Catherine Circle reported solicitors in the area. The Police responded.
1:50pm FIRE
The Fire Inspector responded to a residence on West Acton Road for a building inspection.
Tuesday January 8, 2013
12:22am COMPLAINT
A caller from Plantation Apartments complained about a new neighbor who stayed up all night and moved around the apartment. The caller could not get to sleep because of it. An officer advised the woman.
7:10am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from the Fire Academy requested an ambulance for a man with a head injury. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
8:23am DISTURBANCE
A caller on Great Road reported that a couple standing in front of a van were arguing. The caller was concerned. The Police responded. The couple was spoken to. A report was filed.
10:00am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Red Acre Road reported that a red pick-up truck with a plow was at her neighbor’s home. She was concerned about it being there. The Police responded. The truck was gone upon arrival. It appeared that the back driveway had been recently plowed. All was OK.
1:14pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Hudson Road requested an ambulance for a young child who caught her hand in a recliner. There was no obvious injury but the caller wanted it checked. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the child to the hospital.
Wednesday January 9, 2013
9:26am FIRE
A caller from Crescent Street requested assistance with getting up. The Fire/Rescue Department responded. The caller was assisted off the floor. All was OK.
4:12pm FIRE
A caller from Catherine Circle reported that she was locked out of her home. The Fire Department responded to assist the caller. Entry to the home was gained.
4:27pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Plantation Apartments requested an ambulance for a woman who had chest pains and shortness of breath. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
9:11pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Cortland Drive reported hearing a loud bang. The Police responded to check the area. Nothing was found.
9:35pm WELL BEING CHECK
A caller requested a well-being check on a family member from Meeting House Lane. The Police and Rescue responded. The individual was contacted. All was OK.
Thursday January 10, 2013
10:25am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Great Road reported that someone was taking pictures of a home. The Police responded to speak with the man. He was an employee of Hudson Light and Power who was taking pictures of the telephone poles for a future project. All was OK.
12:36pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding a no trespassing order. An officer advised the individual.
12:39pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer spoke with two men located in the Derby Woods. They were workers doing some work on the property. The officer confirmed the working order. All was OK.
Friday January 11, 2013
9:02am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Old Bolton Road requested an ambulance for a woman who needed assistance getting up. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
11:35am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Davis Road reported that an unknown car drove around the neighborhood earlier in the day. The Police advised the caller.
11:39am LOCKOUT
A caller at the Stow Plaza reported that she was locked out of her car. The Police responded. Entry to the car was gained. All was OK.
12:15pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested an ambulance for a woman who fell and injured her back and leg. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
10:02pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Sudbury Road reported that a person was on the side of the road wearing pajamas and holding a lantern. The caller was concerned. The Police responded. No one was found.
Saturday January 12, 2013
12:07am ARREST
Elton Grant, 38, from Stow, was arrested on a warrant.
4:05am VANDALISM
The Highway Department was notified of a vandalized sign located on Great Road.
10:38am ANIMAL
Several callers reported that a brown dog was running around Great Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified. The dog was taken to the station.
11:19am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported an erratic driver. The Police responded. The car was located and stopped. An elderly driver was spoken to. She was lost. The officer assisted the driver.
11:27am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Maguire Lane requested an ambulance for a man who was in and out of consciousness. The Police and Fire/Rescue Department responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
Sunday January 13, 2013
12:19am COMPLAINT
A caller from Cricket Court reported that a snowmobile was driving around behind her home. The Police responded. No one was found.
2:55pm COMPLAINT
A caller on Barton Road reported that he saw someone throw a computer onto the ice at Lake Boon. The Police responded. The individual was gone upon arrival and the computer was not located.
8:19pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Elm Ridge Road reported hearing 3 gunshots. The Police responded to check the area. Nothing was seen or heard.