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 May 27, 2013
3:48am COMPLAINT
A caller from Sudbury Road complained that his neighbors were outside being loud. The Police responded. Three men were located fishing. They were advised.
6:42am ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Acton Police reported that a Stow resident was injured in Acton and was being transported to the hospital. The Stow Police informed the individual’s family.
11:40am ANIMAL
A caller on Warren Road reported that a pigeon looked injured. The Police responded. The pigeon was located in a cardboard box with a tag on it. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
11:57am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Taylor Road reported that motorcycles were racing down the road. The Police responded to check the area.
7:10pm ANIMAL
A caller from Hudson Road reported that a bear was walking in his backyard. The caller was advised to stay clear of the animal. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
8:59pm DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE/ ARREST
A caller reported a disturbance in the home. The Police responded. A juvenile was arrested for domestic assault and larceny over $250 and Isaiah Basile, 18, from Stow, was arrested for receiving stolen property over $250.
Tuesday May 28, 2013
6:20am COMPLAINT
A walk-in from White Pond Road reported that someone damaged his slow down signs. He requested that the information was logged.
9:37am ANIMAL
A caller at Great Road and Orchard Drive reported that there was a pair of goats wandering in and out of traffic. The Animal Control Officer responded.
10:39am FIRE
A caller on Old Bolton Road reported seeing thick black smoke in the area. The Fire Department responded to check the area. A permitted agricultural burn was found and was under control. All was OK.
7:11pm ARREST
Peter Tine, 47, from Methuen, was arrested for violating a restraining order.
7:26pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Center Place requested an ambulance for a woman who was incoherent. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
Wednesday May 29, 2013
12:36pm COMPLAINT
A walk-in reported that a detail officer on Great Road was directing traffic with black gloves. This made it hard to decipher the officer’s directions. The information was passed along.
10:06pm FIRE
A caller from Heather Lane reported that she believed the home was struck by lightening. The Police and Fire Department responded. A lightening strike to the home was confirmed however there was no fire and no damage located. All was OK.
Thursday May 30, 2013
4:00pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Great Road reported that she received a call from the Everest Asset Company who requested the last 4 digits of her social security number. When she refused to give out the numbers, the man became belligerent. The information was logged.
8:20pm FOUND
A walk-in reported that she found a wallet in Maynard that belonged to a Stow resident. The owner was contacted.
Friday May 31, 2013
9:05am ANIMAL
A caller on Maple Street reported that there was a large snapping turtle in the road and she wasn’t sure what to do. An officer advised the woman to drive around it.
12:50pm FIRE
A caller from Canterbury Road reported smoke in her basement. The Police and Fire Department responded. Light smoke was located in the basement. A problem with the dryer was the cause of the smoke. All was OK.
Saturday June 1, 2013
3:15pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A caller from Mitchell Road reported that she received a call from a small boy who was crying and asking for his mother. The call was traced to Lawrence. The Lawrence Police were contacted.
7:03pm ARREST
Chance Hartwell, 18, from Hudson, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
Sunday June 2, 2013
7:18am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding a problem with Craig’s List. An officer advised the caller.
10:23am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that his car was rear ended the other day. He wanted the information logged.
12:11pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Brookside Avenue reported that a possible sinkhole was forming. The Police responded to check the area.
1:45pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Davis Road requested an ambulance for a woman who was hit in the face with an umbrella. She punctured her face, just below the eye. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
4:15pm ARREST
Michael Sullivan, 17, from Littleton and Mark Mitrano, 18, from Westford were arrested for carrying a firearm without a license and for illegal possession of ammunition.