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Public Safety Report… January 23, 2015

Monday January 12, 2015
3:10pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Steppingstones School requested an ambulance for a woman who fell and hit her head.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the woman to the hospital.

4:18pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Conant Drive reported that she received numerous phone calls regarding her being sued.  An officer advised the woman that the call was a scam.

4:51pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Sudbury Road reported that the road was getting icy.  The Highway Department was notified.

7:29pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Crescent Street reported that a woman was walking in the road, wearing dark clothing.  The Police responded.  The woman was walking on the sidewalk with a flashlight.  All was OK.

Tuesday January 13, 2015
10:38am THEFT
A caller at the Stow Shopping Plaza reported that her car was stolen while she was at the gym.  The Police responded.  The car was located.  All was OK.

10:44am WELL-BEING CHECK
The Center School requested a well-being check on a student who did not arrive at school.  The Police responded.  Contact with one of the parents was made.  The child was home sick.  All was OK.

11:46am ASSIST CITIZEN
A walk-in reported that she received a call from Western Union telling her to go to the police station to pick up a money order.  An officer advised the woman that the call was a scam.

3:16pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Butternut Farm Golf Club reported that an older SUV had been doing donuts in the extra lot for two days.  The Police responded.

Wednesday January 14, 2015
8:12am LARCENY
A caller from Brookmill Road reported that copper was taken from his property.  The Police responded. A report was filed.

10:45am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Whitman Street requested an ambulance for a woman who showed signs of a stroke.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded and  transported the woman to the hospital.

11:49am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Russet Lane reported that someone rang the doorbell and tried to open the door.  The Police responded.  The town assessor’s office had stopped by to drop off a letter.  All was OK.

Thursday January 15, 2015
8:13am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Randall Road reported that a large rock from a rock wall rolled off into the street.  The Police responded.  The Highway Department was notified.

11:34am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller on Track Road, at Crow Island, reported that someone was cutting down trees and taking them.  The Police responded.

3:28pm ACCIDENT
A caller from Minute Man Airfield reported that a plane had a very hard landing.  An ambulance was requested.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  There were minor injuries that did not require a hospital visit.

Friday January 16, 2015
7:19am ANIMAL
A caller from Boxboro Road reported that a deer in his yard appeared to have injured its back legs.  The Police responded.  The deer was located.  It walked off into the woods without incident.

1:34pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Heather Lane requested an ambulance for a man who was choking on a pill.  He was able to breath but it was difficult.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The pill was dislodged.  The man refused further medical care.

1:42pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Woodpecker Way reported that there were noisy snowmobiles in the area.  The Police responded.  No one was located.

3:38pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Warren Road reported that someone was hitting a car with a baseball bat.  The Police responded.  When the man was approached, he explained that he was taking some aggression out on his car while waiting for a tow truck.  The car was scheduled to be totaled.

9:39pm ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
A caller from Maple Street reported that a transformer blew near his home and now the street had no power.  The Police responded.  Hudson Light and Power was notified.

Saturday January 17, 2015
9:12am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding an incident he had with a neighbor.  An officer advised the man.

11:05am COMPLAINT
A caller from White Pond Road complained about where a car was parked.  The Police responded.  The car was located in an area that allowed parking.  All was OK.

2:54pm COMPLAINT
A caller from White Pond Road reported that a pick-up truck was driving erratically and the men inside were possibly intoxicated.  The Police responded.  The men were located and obeying all the laws.

2:59pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller at the Hale Middle School reported that she tried to lock the doors after the basketball game but they did not lock.  The Police responded.  The Facility Manager was notified to assist.

9:14pm VANDALISM
An officer observed that a car broke through the gate at the Federal Wildlife Area and drove onto the field.  The area was checked.  No one was located.

10:17pm MISSING ANIMAL
A caller from Hale Road reported that his black Portuguese Water dog had been missing for about 7 hours.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Sunday January 18, 2015
10:58am ANIMAL
A caller from Crescent Street reported that he found a Golden Retriever in his yard.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

6:11pm ANIMAL
A caller on Sudbury Road reported that a dog was wandering around the road.  The Police responded.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.   The dog was reunited with its owner a short time later.