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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 April 1, 2013
7:49am FIRE
A caller from Point Way reported that the home’s carbon monoxide detectors were going off.  The Fire Department responded.  High levels of carbon monoxide were found in the basement.  The source was located and the home was vented.

4:15pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding her friend’s neighbor who always yells and harasses her when she visits.  An officer advised the woman.

4:23pm FIRE
A caller from Golden Drive reported a trashcan fire outside his garage.  The Police and Fire Department responded.  The fire was extinguished.  All was OK.

6:46pm LOST/LARECENY
Two teenagers reported that while canoeing on the Assabet, they realized they were going to be late for practice.  The teens left a silver canoe, which they had borrowed, in the woods near the boat launch at Sudbury Road.  When they returned to pick up the canoe, it was gone.  An officer advised them.  A report was filed.

6:57pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported that a bus driver was driving erratically.  The Police responded.  The bus was located and the driver was advised.
Tuesday April 2, 2013
8:03am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller at the Fire Academy requested an ambulance for a man who had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

4:28pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller near Bose on Great Road reported that a white recycling/waste truck dumped trash along the road.  The Police responded.  The driver of the truck was located and he returned to pick up the trash that fell out.
Wednesday April 3, 2013
8:41pm ARREST
Francis Barrett, 58, from Hudson, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Thursday April 4, 2013
8:37am ARREST
Elton Grant, 38, from Stow, was arrested on a warrant.

9:23am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Cortland Drive reported that a car had been parked on the road since last week.  The Police responded.  The car was secure and on private property.  All was OK.

4:48pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Pine Point Road reported that a wire was hanging close to the road.  The Police responded.  A phone wire was located.  Verizon was notified.

4:51pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who had chest pains and pain in her arms.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
Friday April 5, 2013
12:02pm LARCENY
A caller from Peabody Drive reported that PayPal notified her of a payment to an individual that she never made.  The information was passed onto a Detective for further investigation.  The Detective discovered that it was a PayPal scam.  Her money was never withdrawn.  All was OK.

4:33pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Warren Road reported that his neighbor was stomping her feet and causing a lot of noise.  The Police responded.  The neighbor was advised.

8:51pm FIRE
A caller on Whitney Road reported that an outside cooking fire was still smoldering.  The Police and Fire Department responded.  There was a small brush fire.  It was extinguished. The homeowner was advised.

10:44pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Cross Street reported that a tree was down in the road.  The Police responded.  Most of the tree was removed.  The Highway Department was contacted to remove the rest.

11:29pm ARREST
Stephen Trouskie, 57, from Maynard, was arrested for driving with a suspended license and operating an unregistered vehicle.
Saturday April 6, 2013
1:15am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Sawmill Road requested an ambulance for a woman who had an asthma attack.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

5:42pm DISTURBANCE
A caller from Warren Road reported that there was an unwanted individual in his home.  The Police responded.  Upon arrival, the person had left.

6:45pm ANIMAL
A caller on Hiley Brook Road reported that a German Shepard was walking around the area.  The Police responded.  The dog was located lying down on a front lawn.  He was not in the road.  All was OK.
Sunday April 7, 2013
10:03am ANIMAL
A caller from Hudson Road reported that she found a Golden Retriever, without a collar, in her yard.  A short time later the dog’s owner reported him missing.  The Police advised both callers of the situation and the owner picked up his dog.

10:31am FOUND
A walk-in brought in a found wallet.  An officer located the owner and the wallet was returned.

1:18pm LOST
A walk-in reported that she lost her keys on Hudson Road.  The information was logged.

8:05pm COMPLAINT
A caller from The Collings Foundation reported that there was a pick-up truck four wheeling on the south side of the property.  The Police responded.  Upon arrival, the vehicle was gone.  An officer searched the area.