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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 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.