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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 21, 2013
2:24pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller on Great Road reported that a man who was possibly intoxicated was walking along the road.  The Police responded.

2:43pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from the Apple Country Animal Hospital requested assistance with an intoxicated man.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

3:25pm ANIMAL
A caller on Walcott Street reported a sick raccoon.  The Animal Control Officer responded.  The animal appeared to be fine.

5:15pm ANIMAL
A caller from Walcott Street reported a raccoon in the road that did not look well.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.  The caller was advised.

5:58pm ANIMAL
A caller from Randall Road reported a sick looking raccoon in his yard.  It was walking in circles around his chicken coop.  The Police responded.

Tuesday October 22, 2013
12:25am FIRE
The Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Minute Man Airfield.  The building was checked and cleared out.  All was OK.

8:47am ACCIDENT
A caller at Concord Fuels reported that someone hit his car and then left.  There was front-end damage.  The Police responded.  The Bolton Police were notified.  Another hit and run was reported in Bolton.  The State Police were contacted.  The Lancaster Police reported a roll over accident on 117.  The car involved was the hit and run suspect.

12:57pm ASSIST CITIZEN
The Dunbar Armored Services requested a police escort while they worked on an ATM machine at Bank of America.  The Police responded to assist.

2:00pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Hudson Police requested assistance with finding a resident’s boat, which was supposed to be at a friend’s house, but was not.  The Stow Police responded to assist the resident.

2:52pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that her car was side swiped by someone on 117.  The Police advised the woman.  A report was filed.

3:45pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A walk-in reported that  ever since the road was paved, many cars had been speeding down Crescent Street.

5:02pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Crescent Street reported that a hunter was on his property.  The Police responded.  The man was located and given a vernal no trespassing order.

6:00pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that he spoke with a man who he found on the ground.  The man stated he was fine but the walk-in was concerned.  The Police responded.  The man was located.  Medical Attention was refused.

Wednesday October 23, 2013
12:39pm ANIMAL
A caller on Boxboro Road reported a goat and two llamas on the road.  The Police responded.  The animal’s owner was notified.

1:34pm ANIMAL
A caller at the Stow Community Park reported a sick fox.  The Police responded.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.  The fox was observed.  It appeared to be well.  All was OK.

3:58pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
The Maynard Fire Department requested assistance with a resident on Apple Ridge who had low blood pressure.  The Stow ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

4:15pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that a tow truck hit his car on the 290/495 off ramp.  The truck driver did not stop.  The caller was advised to contact the State Police in Leominster.

9:38pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Farm Road reported that her son stole her car but she did not know where he went. A short time later, the son returned home and claimed he would wait to speak with the police.  The Police responded but the mother was gone.  The Acton and Maynard Police Department assisted with locating the individual.  The State Police Helicopter was requested.  The individual was located.  Medical attention was refused.

Thursday October 24, 2013
10:22am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Edgehill Road reported that a young man was in her yard but she didn’t know who he was.  The Police responded.  The man was located.  He was out for a walk. All was OK.

11:34pm VANDALISM
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported damage to her mailbox.  The Police responded.  The woman was advised.

7:14pm ANIMAL
A caller from Red Acre Road reported that a neighbor’s dogs had been barking for about a half hour.  The Animal Control Officer responded.  Upon arrival, the dogs were quiet.

Friday October 25, 2013
12:03pm ANIMAL
A caller from Great Road reported that a very friendly and obedient German Shepard was in his yard.  The Animal Control Officer responded.

12:10pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Kirkland Road reported that while her daughter was at home, a man, claiming to be from the FBI, came to the door.  She did not answer it.  The Police responded.  The man’s identification was confirmed.

8:37pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from West Acton Road requested an ambulance for a young man who had tingling in his face.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

Saturday October 26, 2013
11:53am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Johnston Way requested an ambulance for an individual with a possible diabetic emergency.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

4:59pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Animal Control Officer reported an issue between two individuals regarding the ownership of a dog.  There was no record of the exact owner.

8:35pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller on Sudbury Road reported that a car was parked on the side of the road with its hazards on.  It had been there for quite some time.  The Police responded.  The person was waiting for a friend to come out of a party.  All was OK.

Sunday October 27, 2013
12:00pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Whispering Way requested an ambulance for an individual who fell off a bike. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

12:31pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Great Road reported that a UHaul trailer was blocking the road.  The Police responded.

7:43pm ARREST
Genna Velazquez, 32, from Fitchburg, was arrested for domestic assault and battery.