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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 October 14, 2013
9:58am ARREST
Joyce Goncalves, 41, from Hudson, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

10:47am ANIMAL
A caller from Maple Street reported that she found a black Labrador in her yard.  She secured it in her yard and contacted the Animal Control Officer.

12:57pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Red Acre Road reported that while her son was out fishing, he found a backpack that contained many licenses and ID’s.  The Police responded.

7:01pm ALARM
A security company for Stow Acres Country Club reported that a golf cart alarm sounded.  The Police responded.  Management was contacted.  The building and grounds were checked. All was secure.

7:41pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller reported that a suspicious male had been sitting in his car at the Randall Library for over three hours.  The Police responded.

9:44pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Hudson Road reported that someone hit his mailbox and spilled trash onto the road.  The Fire Department responded to clean up the debris.  All was OK.

Tuesday October 15, 2013
7:43am MISSING PERSON
A caller reported that his teenaged daughter had not come home since noon the day before.  The last time he spoke to her, she was in Framingham.  The Framingham Police were notified.

10:48am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A walk-in reported that a manhole cover on Great Road was raised so high it damaged her car.  The Stow Highway Department was notified.

Wednesday October 16, 2013
9:36am ANIMAL
A caller on Harvard Road reported that there was a possible rabid fox in the area.  The Police responded.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

1:36pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from West Acton Road requested an ambulance for a man who was unconscious and had shallow breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

2:44pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from State Road requested an ambulance for a man who had possible heat exhaustion.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

3:31pm ANIMAL
A caller from Sandy Brook Drive reported a sick looking raccoon in the area.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

4:07pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Elliot Drive requested an ambulance for a toddler who had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the child to the hospital.

4:47pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer observed a man and woman having an argument.  Both parties were spoken to.  They were having a verbal argument.  The woman was transported to the station.

Thursday October 17, 2013
3:08am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Sawmill Road requested an ambulance for a man who passed out.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation, the man refused further medical attention.

7:55pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller at the Stow Brook Gulf reported that someone backed into his car and then left.  The Bolton Police were notified.  The man who was involved was pulled over and a report was filed.

5:22pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Davis Road reported that a person was driving through the neighborhood very slowly.  The Police responded.  The car was located in the owner’s driveway.  The owner had just gotten home.  All was OK.

6:06pm FIRE
The Fire Department located an illegal burn on Great Road.  The fire was safely extinguished.

6:37pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Barton Road reported that her car was hit while she was at the stop sign.  There were no injuries.  The information was logged.

Friday October 18, 2013
7:45am ACCIDENT
A caller on Great Road reported a minor accident.  Both cars’ airbags were deployed.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation the individuals refused further medical care.

9:02am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that she was concerned about her daughter and son-in-law.  They had not returned from their trip.  An officer advised the woman.  A short time later, the son-in-law reported that the woman had confused the dates.  He and his wife were still away and OK.

9:09am ANIMAL
A caller at the Center School reported a sick opossum.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

10:24am COMPLAINT
An employee at Patterson Auto Body requested an officer to assist with an irate customer.  The Police responded.

10:25am COMPLAINT
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding an incident at Patterson Auto body.  An officer advised the individual.

11:00am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Delaney Road reported that a gate to some solar panels was open but no one was around.  The Police responded to check the area.  All was secure.

12:14pm FIRE
The Harvard Police reported an outside fire near the Delaney Project.  The Police and Fire Department responded.  A small fire was located and safely extinguished.

4:59pm ARREST
Dilomar Dossantos, 23, from Hudson, was arrested for driving a motor vehicle without a license.

5:02pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Boxboro Road, near the Minute Man Airfield, reported that a man and woman were using a ladder near the side of the road, which was causing traffic problems.  The Police responded to check the area.  There was no hazard or disruption observed, however, the ladder was moved.  All was OK.

6:44pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Davis Road reported that she found two pairs of glasses at the end of her driveway.  She also noticed that someone had been stealing her firewood.  The information was logged.

10:56pm ANIMAL
A caller on Randall Road reported that a resident’s dogs were barking very loudly.  The Police responded to check the area.  Nothing was heard.

Saturday October 19, 2013
6:43am COMPLAINT
A caller from Foxglove Lane reported hearing multiple “pops” in the area.  The caller was informed that it was waterfowl season and the sounds were most likely from hunters.  However, the Police responded to check the area.

Sunday October 20, 2013
12:45am COMPLAINT
A caller from Whitman Street reported that a neighbor was having a loud party.  The Police responded.  The homeowners were spoken to.  They moved the party indoors.

4:52pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller reported that a young man was stumbling along Boon Road.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

4:59pm ANIMAL
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported a loose horse.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.  The horse’s owner located and secured the animal.

9:29pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A walk-in reported that he had a stroke in the parking lot.  The Fire/Rescue Department responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.