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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 February 25, 2013
3:46pm     MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller requested an ambulance to Meeting House Lane for a woman who fell and hit her head.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

5:40pm    ANIMAL
A caller reported that a Corgi dog was seen on Boxboro Road.  The dog appeared to be lost.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

6:57pm     MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A walk-in reported that he/she had a migraine.  The Fire/Rescue department responded.  After a thorough examination, the individual refused further medical attention.

Tuesday February 26, 2013
1:56pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller at the Town Building requested an ambulance for a woman who was unconscious.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

3:31pm ARREST
Kevin Ross, 45, from Stow, was arrested for a warrant.

5:42pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Faxon Drive reported that a red light was flashing near the side of a building.  The Fire Department responded.  The light was part of a water pump system.  All was OK.

10:42pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that she saw a flashing red light near the side of a building at Faxon Farm.  The Fire Department confirmed that they received a similar call earlier and reported that it was the water pump system.  All was OK.

Wednesday February 27, 2013
8:38am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Great Road requested an ambulance for a man who fell down a flight of stairs.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

1:58pm FIRE
A caller at Citizen’s Savings Bank reported a loud sound and then a strange odor.  The Fire Department responded.  The heating system malfunctioned.  The repair company was contacted.

5:13pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported an erratic driver.  The Police responded.  The described car was located and the driver was spoken to.  The individual was searching for an address.  All was OK.

6:04pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Harvard Road reported that he heard 5-7 gunshots.  The Police responded to check the area.  Nothing was found.

Thursday February 28, 2013
8:16am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that her car was hit while driving to work.  An officer advised the woman.

5:05pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller near Pompositticut School reported that she found several crushed needles on the road.  The Police responded.  The needles were disposed of properly.

8:41pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller reported that there was a board with nails in it on Hudson Road.  The Police responded.  Nothing was found.

Friday March 1, 2013
2:14pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Red Acre Road reported that a religious group was going door to door.  The caller knew that it was legal for them to go door to door but she wanted the police to know that they were in the area.  The information was logged.

Saturday March 2, 2013
7:33am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from October Lane reported that small car with a woman inside was parked at the cul-de-sac.  The Police responded to check the area.  The woman was delivering papers and was parked to organize them.  All was OK.
11:34am ANIMAL
A caller at the Delaney Project reported that several people were yelling for help.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  A dog attacked an individual. An ambulance transported the person, with facial injuries, to the hospital.

1:42pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that she saw a deceased squirrel on the side of the road.  She felt it was suspicious because the squirrel did not look like a car hit it.  An officer advised the woman that sometimes the animals unfortunately fall off trees and that is what probably happened.  The woman was not satisfied with that response and wanted the situation reported to a higher authority for a further investigation.  The woman was given the number to the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

5:10pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller requested an ambulance for a man from Elliot Drive who had severe abdominal pain.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

Sunday March 3, 2013
1:24am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Marlboro Road requested an ambulance for a woman who had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

7:22am ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a black Labrador was walking along the road and barking.  Several people tried to catch the dog but failed.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

8:59am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Sudbury Road reported that an older female appeared to be wandering on the road.  The caller was concerned for her safety.  The Police responded.  The woman was located.  She was unaware of her surroundings.  The woman was taken back to the station.  After some questioning, a family member was identified and contacted.  All was OK.

9:26am COMPLAINT
A caller at the Stow Brook Gulf reported that a customer drove off without paying for the gas.  The Police responded to check the area.  No one was located.

9:29am ANIMAL
A caller from Whitman Street reported that she had two dogs, without collars, in her garage.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

1:07pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller requested an ambulance for a woman at Saint Isidore Church who had a possible insulin reaction.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.