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 23, 2013
12:45pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who injured her arm. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
6:10 pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller at the Delaney Project reported that a woman fell off a horse. She was unconscious and had head trauma. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. Med flight was dispatched and transported the woman to the hospital.
6:43pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Great Road reported that 2 men went to her side door to inquire if she sold honey. The caller felt that the men were suspicious because she lives on a main street. The men were described. The Police responded to check the area. No one was located.
Tuesday September 24, 2013
9:35am ANIMAL
A caller on Great Road reported a sick looking fox. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
10:14am COMPLAINT
A caller reported that someone gave him an offensive note that was written on a white sign. An officer advised the caller.
2:38pm ACCIDENT
A caller reported a car accident involving a school bus near Russell’s Convenience Store. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. There were no injuries to report.
4:51pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Kettell Plain Road reported that a car was parked at the end of the road, where there were no houses. The Police responded to check the area. A man was located. He was geo-caching in the area.
5:12pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Maple Street reported hearing gunshots. The Police responded to check the area.
5:14pm ANIMAL
Two callers reported a sick raccoon near the Boxboro line. The Police responded to check the area. Nothing was found. The Animal Control Officer was advised.
8:05pm ANIMAL
A caller from Kirkland Road reported a sick fox in the road. The Police responded. The fox was located. It did not appear to be sick. The fox was young and afraid of people. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
10:14pm ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a neighbor called her husband, who was out of state, to yell at him about his barking dogs. The caller had been home with the dogs since 5pm without incident. The information was logged.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
11:42am FORGERY
A caller from Maple Street reported unauthorized purchases on his credit cards. The information was logged.
1:15pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
An officer observed a motorcycle parked behind a home on Great Road. The area was checked and a message was left for the homeowner.
Thursday September 26, 2013
8:53am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Wildwood Road requested an ambulance for a woman who fell and needed assistance getting up. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. After a thorough evaluation, the woman refused further medical care.
9:08am ANIMAL
A caller at the Stow Shopping Plaza reported a loose, medium sized, white, brown and tan dog running around. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
19:13am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Wildwood Road requested an ambulance for a woman who had difficultly breathing. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
2:23pm COMPLAINT
A caller on Harvard Road reported that a red pick up truck with a trailer forced her off the road. Her car had a flat tire from hitting a stone wall. The Police responded to check the area.
7:18pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Sawmill Road reported that there was a suspicious car in her driveway. When she turned on the outside light, the car drove away. The Police responded to check the area.
Friday September 27, 2013
2:02am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Shaw’s requested an ambulance for a young boy who hit his head and was bleeding. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the boy to the hospital.
2:59pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that two men in a car pulled up to her to ask for directions. She felt this was suspicious. The Police checked the area.
5:00pm LOCKOUT
A caller at Honey Pot Hill Orchards reported that her friend locked her child in the car. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. Entry to the car was gained. The child was evaluated and was OK. Further medical care was refused.
7:37pm FIRE
A caller from West Acton Road reported the smell of an electrical burn. The Police and Fire Department responded. A burnt out florescent light bulb was found. All was OK.
Saturday September 28, 2013
11:16am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that there was unknown activity on his credit card. An officer advised the man.
11:28am-3:30pm COMPLAINT
Multiple callers reported a traffic jam on Sudbury, Boon and Whitman Roads, near Honey Pot Hill Orchards. The Police responded numerous times to assist with the congestion.
12:26pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINTS
Several callers on Gleasondale Road reported a disabled car in the road. It caused a traffic situation. The Police responded. The car was gone upon arrival.
5:23pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that she had a car accident with another driver, who left the scene. The Police responded to assist the caller.
6:47pm DISTURBANCE
Several callers at Honey Pot Hill Orchards reported a disturbance. The Police responded. Peace was restored but charges were filed.
Sunday September 29, 2013
9:00am LARCENY
A caller from One Stack Farm reported that he was robbed again. This time, the money was taken from inside the home. The Police responded to check the area. A report was filed.
10:06am-2:24pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINTS
Multiple callers on Sudbury, Boon and Whitman Roads reported heavy traffic and difficulty driving through the area near Honey Pot Hill Orchards. The Police responded.
3:23pm COMPLAINT
A caller on Whitman Street reported that a man spoke obscenities to the caller’s 10 year old. The man returned to apologize. All was OK.
3:33pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Honey Pot Hill Orchards requested assistance with the heavy traffic. The Orchard was overwhelmed with the amount of cars. The Police responded to assist.
4:15pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Lakewood Road requested an ambulance for a woman who fell down a flight of stairs. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.
6:47pm LOST
A caller reported that she lost her purse at Shelburne Farms. The incident was reported.
6:56pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
The Maynard Police requested assistance with locating an erratic driver. The Stow Police assisted them.
7:16pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller at Shelburne Farms reported that someone jumped out of a barn window and ran into the Orchard. The Police responded. The individual was not located.