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 28, 2013
2:38pm FIRE
A caller on Pompositticut Street reported a strong odor of home heating fuel. The Police and Fire Department responded to check the area. An oil spill was located on the road. A sanding truck from the Highway Department was requested.
4:31pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from West Acton Road reported that he received a fraudulent letter in the mail. An officer advised the caller.
8:41pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller requested an ambulance to Wheeler Road for a woman with a medical emergency. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
Tuesday January 29, 2013
9:18am ARREST
Richard Bonetti, 71, from Stow, was arrested on a warrant.
10:46am ALARM
An officer reported an alarm on Whispering Way. Upon arrival at the property, the garage door was found open with damage to an inside door. Water coming through the ceiling and onto an electrical panel was also seen. The Fire Department was notified.
11:04am FIRE
The Fire Department responded to a call on Whispering Way due to water in the home. The water and power were shut off and the property manager was contacted.
3:09pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Bradley Lane reported that a car was driving around the neighborhood going door to door trying to sell food. The Police responded. The car was located. A by-law violation was issued.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
9:13am COMPLAINT
A caller from Gates Lane reported hearing a series of loud bangs. The Police responded to check the area.
12:56pm FIRE
A caller from West Acton Road reported that the carbon monoxide detector went off. The Fire Department responded. A high level of carbon monoxide was recorded. The home was vented and the oil company was contacted.
3:01pm FIRE
A caller from Dunster Drive reported a possible carbon monoxide problem. The Fire Department responded. An oil burner malfunction was found. There was no carbon monoxide recorded in the home.
Thursday January 31, 2013
4:17am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from White Pond Road reported that a tree fell across the road. The Police responded. The tree was removed from the road. Hudson Light and Power was notified because service to a home was affected.
7:02am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Hudson Road requested an ambulance for an individual with chest pain. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.
9:55am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a wire was down. The Police responded. Verizon was notified.
7:45pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Point Way reported that Verizon was soliciting. The Police responded. The solicitors were advised about the by-law rules.
11:04pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Arbor Glen Drive requested an ambulance for a man who had difficulty breathing. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
Friday February 1, 2013
1:21am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Macintosh Drive requested an ambulance for a young child with a high fever. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the child to the hospital.
10:06am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who had chest pain. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
10:16am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Timberedge Road reported that two women were at her locked front door. It appeared like they were trying to get in. The Police responded to check the area.
10:49am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Red Acre Road requested an ambulance because she fell and fractured her ankle. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
11:56am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a man with low blood pressure. The Police and Fiore/Rescue responded.
5:44pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Walcott Street requested assistance with getting up from a fall. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded to assist the woman.
9:33pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from White Pond Road requested an ambulance for a woman who cut her arm and had a panic attack. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman the hospital.
11:59pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Lifeline services reported that a woman from Meeting House Lane fell and needed assistance. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded to assist the woman. After a thorough evaluation, the woman refused further medical care.
Saturday February 2, 2013
9:14am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested a transfer to the hospital for a woman who had an ongoing medical issue. The Fire/Rescue Department responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
11:35am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Boxboro Road reported that a white van, with a magnetic advertisement sign on the side of it, was driving slowly around the neighborhood. The caller was concerned. The Police responded. The van was located. The driver was searching for a side view mirror that had fallen off in that area the night before. All was OK.
2:10pm ANIMAL
A caller from North Shore Drive reported that a sick looking raccoon was running around the area. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
5:43pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Center Place reported that someone turned around in her driveway. She felt that this was suspicious.
8:19pm COMPLAINT
A caller from White Pond Road reported that a speeding vehicle went into the wildlife refuge and shut off its lights. The Police responded to check the area.
Sunday February 3, 2013
11:35am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Red Acre Road requested an ambulance for a woman who felt weak. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
11:02pm ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that his neighbor’s dogs had been barking for an hour. The Police responded.