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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 September 2, 2013
11:12am ANIMAL
An officer located a lost dog.  The owner was contacted.

12:29pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Concord Police requested assistance with locating a Stow resident regarding a past incident.  The Stow Police assisted.

12:45pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Maynard Police reported that they found a wallet that belonged to a Stow resident.  The resident was contacted.

Tuesday September 3, 2013
6:42pm  MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Edson Street requested an ambulance for a woman who passed out. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

10:18am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that she received a suspicious phone call from someone with an all zero number.  The woman was informed that it was a solicitor’s number.  She was advised.

11:43am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
An officer reported that a tow truck took down some phone lines on Gleasondale Road.  Verizon was notified and responded.

4:42pm ANIMAL
A caller on Taylor Road reported that there were goats in the road.  The Police responded.  The goats were not located.

8:26pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Great Road reported that there were large amounts of trash in the road.  The Police responded.  A single trash bag that had broken apart was found and picked up.
Wednesday September 4, 2013
6:32am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Warren Road requested an ambulance for a woman who had chest pain and difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

6:50am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on State Road reported that a car was driving fast and passing cars.  The Police responded.

8:15am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Wheeler Road reported that someone dumped a trash bag and trash all over her driveway.  The Police responded.  No identifiable information was located.

9:54am BURGLARY
A caller from Great Road reported that when he returned home, his doors were open and there was broken glass was all around.  The Police responded to check the home.  A report was filed.

10:15am ANIMAL
A Highway employee reported that he found a sick dog on Sudbury Road.  The Animal Control Officer was notified and responded.
10:58am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A motorist reported to a detail officer on duty that a large amount of glass was on the road in Hudson.  The Hudson Police were notified.

12:08pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Meeting House Lane reported receiving a call from someone pretending to be her grandchild in need of money.  The woman did not give out any information.  The call was logged.
Thursday September 5, 2013
10:24am ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A caller requested a well-being check on a child that was not at school.  The Police responded to Warren Road.  The mother and child were home and safe.  The woman thought there was no school because of the Jewish holiday.  Contact with the school was made.

3:51pm ANIMAL
A caller from Harvard Road reported that his dogs had cornered a sick/injured fox.  The Police responded.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

4:44pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on West Acton Road reported that there was a box of nails/screws in the road.  The Highway Department was notified and responded.

6:19pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that he/she was moving out of a rental but the owner was not around to secure the home.  The individual wanted to document that the home was left in good condition.  The information was logged.

8:45pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Karate Do reported that he heard footsteps and voices from the roof of the building.  The Police responded.  Nothing was found.
Friday September 6, 2013
1:15am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer observed a door at the Stow Acres Country Club open. The building was check and secured.

5:10pm ANIMAL
A caller reported that she had a skunk in a have-a-heart trap.  The Animal Control Officer was contacted.  The caller was advised.

7:01pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Kirkland Road requested an ambulance for a child who fell off his bike and struck his head.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the boy to the hospital.

9:52pm ANIMAL
A caller from Davis Road reported that her neighbor’s dogs had been barking for over an hour.  The caller was concerned.  The police responded.  The home was not secured but nothing appeared to be out-of-order.

11:48pm ANIMAL
The same caller from Davis Road reported that the dogs were barking again.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.
Saturday September 7, 2013
1:20am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from South Acton Road requested an ambulance for a man who had difficulty breathing.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

9:40am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Pompositticut Street reported that a white pipe was in the road.  The Highway Department was notified.

9:56am LOST
A caller reported that she lost her keys on South Acton Road.  The information was logged.

5:02pm FOUND
A walk-in reported that he found a bankcard at the Stow Community Park.  The owner was contacted.

5:43pm ACCIDENT
A caller on Great Road reported a motor vehicle accident. The Police responded.  There were no injuries.

6:27pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A walk-in reported that an erratic driver was on Whitman Street.  The Police responded to check the area.  No one was located.

Sunday September 8, 2013
10:25am ANIMAL
A caller from Edson Street reported that he/she found an injured kitten in the road.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

11:01am ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A caller from Pine Point Road reported that a floating dock from the beach was loose.  The Recreation Department was notified.

12:51pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A caller near the Acton Train Station reported that his family member was intoxicated and combative.  The man jumped out of the car and fled on foot.  The Police responded to check the area.  The individual was located.  All involved parties were advised.

5:49pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Kingland Road requested an ambulance because she was stung multiple times by bees.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.