Compiled by Kristen Kerouac
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 July 4, 2016
11:37am COMPLAINT
The owner from Wedgewood Country Club gave a verbal no trespassing order to two individuals while in the presence of an officer. The information was logged.
5:20pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Circuit Drive reported that fireworks were going off in the area. The Police responded. Nothing was found.
8:06pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported that an erratic driver, possibly drunk, hit a curb and then parked in front of Papa Gino’s. The Police responded. The man was a delivery driver for Papa Gino’s. He was not impaired and was advised.
9:05pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Barton Road reported that people were setting off fireworks over her home. The Police responded. The involved individuals were advised.
11:37pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Harvard Road reported that someone was shooting off fireworks. The Police responded. Nothing was found.
11:47pm ANIMAL
A caller from Woodland Way reported that he found a Yorkshire Terrier. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
Tuesday July 5, 2016
7:39am ANIMAL
A caller from Kingland Road reported that her Yorkshire Terrier got loose the night before. An officer informed the caller that the dog was safe with Animal Control.
9:18am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Saint Isidore’s Church reported that a car had been parked in the back parking lot for about a week. The Police responded. The owner was contacted. The car belonged to a camp counselor who leaves her car there for the day, while she takes the bus to the camp. Saint Isidore’s was made aware of this and agreed that it was OK.
10:05am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Barton Road reported that a truck, carrying a Sherman WW2 tank, was blocking the entire road. The Police responded. Nothing was found.
1:05pm ANIMAL
A caller from Boxboro Road reported that he just moved to town and there was a woodchuck in his backyard. It was not an issue; he just did not want it there. The Environmental Police’s phone number was given.
6:12pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Harvard Road requested an ambulance for a man who felt weak and shaky. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. After a thorough examination, the man refused further medical care.
7:52pm ANIMAL
A caller from Canterbury Road reported that his dog got out of his collar and ran off. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
Wednesday July 6, 2016
8:57am FOUND
A caller from Barton Road reported that a paddle board washed up onto her dock. The Police responded.
9:09am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller on Hudson Road reported that a car kept driving around town and pulling into driveways. The Police responded.
1:20pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Taylor Road reported that there were wires across her driveway. The Police responded. The wires were moved to the side of the road.
6:33pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Lantern Lane reported that his computer was hacked. He received a scam call last week and gave out his information. The information was logged.
Thursday July 7, 2016
11:49am ANIMAL
A caller from Johnston Way reported that a neighbor’s dog had been barking. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
2:45pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Taylor Road requested an ambulance for a man who fell about 10 feet. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.
4:08pm ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that two large white dogs got out of their pens. The Police responded. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
4:48pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Circuit Drive reported that the bushes at the end of the road exiting on 117 were overgrown, making it difficult to pull out. The Highway Department was notified.
6:34pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding a restraining order. An officer advised the individual.
11:25pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller from Sudbury Road reported that a tree was down. The Police responded. There was no immediate danger. The Highway Department was notified.
Friday July 7, 2016
10:29am ANIMAL
A caller on West Acton Road reported seeing a possible sick fox in the road. The Animal Control Officer was noticed.
10:59am LARCENY
A walk-in reported that while she was at the Delaney Project her purse was stolen from her car. An officer advised the woman. A report was filed.
8: 13pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller on Great Road reported that he noticed a woman taking pictures of the First Parish Church and of the “black lives matter” sign. He was concerned because the woman seemed conservative (because of the specific stickers on her car) and due to the recent events, she might try something. An officer advised the man.
9:18pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Sudbury Road reported that he heard two gun shots. The Police responded. Nothing was heard or found.
Saturday July 9, 2016
12:34am ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A caller from Maynard reported that a possibly-intoxicated individual left a bar and was headed toward Stow. The Police responded to check the area.
1:30am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer observed three individuals walking around the Infinite Automotive property. The individuals were playing a geo-based Pokémon video game. All was OK.
7:07am ANIMAL
A caller from Great Road reported that there were multiple raccoons in the dumpster. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
2:33pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
Multiple callers on West Acton Road reported that a tree was down. The Police responded. The Highway Department was notified.
4:29pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Hale Road reported that a white pick-up truck was blocking the road. The Police responded. There was plenty of room to pass. All was OK.
Sunday July 10, 2016
2:45am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that he was being threatened on Facebook. An officer advised the man.
10:19am ANIMAL
Multiple callers on West Acton Road reported that there was a cow in the road. The Police responded. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
4:49pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Arbor Glen Drive requested an ambulance for a woman who fell and had injuries. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
6:10pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Delaney Road reported that while she was at Shaw’s with her children, another woman approached her and yelled that “the children weren’t hers and she did not belong in this country.” The Police responded.
9:04pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Whitman Street reported that his neighbors were having a gathering outside. They had done this at least three times already this summer. The caller felt that it was unreasonable. The Police responded. The individuals turned off the music.
