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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 November 26, 2012
7:55am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Crescent Street reported that a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans walked up his driveway but turned away when he saw the homeowner.  The Police responded to check the area.

11:58am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Elm Ridge Road reported that an unknown car was parked in front of her neighbor’s home.  They were not home at the time.  The car drove off quickly when the caller approached it.  The Police responded to check the area.

2:30pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Crescent Street requested an ambulance for a man who had been sick and was vomiting.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

4:57pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Randall Road reported that a suspicious male with a backpack and one golf club walked onto the course.  The Police responded to check the area.  A car was located.  The registered owner was contacted.

8:04pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Golden Drive requested an ambulance for an individual with flu-like symptoms.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation, the patient refused further medical care.

9:15pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Harvard Road requested an ambulance for a man with a severe nosebleed.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

 

Tuesday November 27, 2012
8:48am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that there was a rusty old propane tank on the side of the road.  The Highway Department was contacted.

12:06pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Stow ambulance transported an unresponsive woman from Steele Road in Boxboro to the hospital.

 

Wednesday November 28, 2012
4:46am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Randall Road reported that there was a boulder in the road.  The Police responded.

1:05pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Stow ambulance transported an individual from Sherman Street in Maynard to the hospital for a medical emergency.

2:27pm     FIRE
A caller on West Acton Road reported a large amount of smoke in the area.  The Fire Department responded to check the area.  An agriculture permitted fire was located at Shelburne Farm.  All was OK.

4:37pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller at Stow Acres reported that there was a suspicious backpack around the third hole on the course.  The Police responded.

5:08pm ANIMAL
A caller from Adams Road complained about a barking dog.  The Animal Control officer was notified.

5:15pm     ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Maynard Police requested assistance with locating a man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt or cap, in a red mustang, involved in a hit and run.  The Stow Police responded to check the area.

 

Thursday November 29, 2012
10:52am LARCENY
A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding some items that had been stolen from his home.  An officer advised the man.

1:48pm FIRE
A caller reported that the Center School fire alarm was sounding.  The Police and Fire Department responded.  The system needed to be reset.  All was OK.

2:48pm FIRE
The Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Center School.  The system was reset again.  The school’s management team was on scene to investigate and rectify the issue.  All was OK.

 

Friday November 30, 2012
10:46am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Hudson Road reported that there were car parts, glass and a red substance at the end of his driveway.  The Police responded.

 

Saturday December 1, 2012
7:56am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Red Acre Road requested an ambulance for a woman who had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital

8:42am ACCIDENT/MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller on Great Road reported a car accident with injuries.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An individual was extricated from the car and taken to the hospital.

5:38pm     MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Hudson Road requested an ambulance for a man with chest pains.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

8:48pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on South Acton Road reported an erratic driver.  The Police responded to check the area.

9:15pm COMPLAINT
The Maynard Police reported that a possible intoxicated driver was headed toward Stow.  The Stow Police responded to check the area.

9:28pm     COMPLAINT
The Maynard Police called again to report that the driver was eluding them at a high rate of speed.  The Stow Police granted permission for Maynard to stop the driver in Stow if necessary and possible.

 

Sunday December 2, 2012
10:18am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman with gout.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.