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Public Safety Report… January 8, 2014

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 December 30, 2013
1:03pm ANIMAL
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that a small dog was running across the road.  The Police responded.  The dog was not located.

4:11pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller reported that someone was riding a snowmobile on Lake Boon.  The caller was concerned for the rider’s safety.  The Police responded.  The individual was gone upon arrival.

8:37pm SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A walk-in reported that a woman went to his home and asked what he was doing.  He did not know her.  An officer advised the man.

Tuesday December 31, 2013
9:30am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Boxboro Road reported that a suspicious car was parked in her driveway.  The Police responded.  A construction worker was located at the site.  He was doing work on the property that was contracted by the caller.

1:48pm    SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
A caller from Kids-a-Lot reported that a suspicious man was on the property.  The Police responded.  The man was located down the road.  He was advised to stay off the property.

9:35pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller on Great Road near Bolton  reported that her friend “threw” her out of the car and left her on 117.  The Police responded.  The Bolton Police were advised of the situation.  The woman was located in Bolton.

9:55pm ANIMAL
A caller from Militia Circle reported that his black and tan Terrier got out of his home.  He was wearing a collar.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Wednesday January 1, 2014
12:04am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
The Maynard Police reported an erratic driver headed into Stow.  The Stow Police responded to check the area.

6:12am ANIMAL
A caller on Red Acre Road reported that a dog was outside barking like something was wrong.  The caller was concerned.  The Police responded to check the area. The dogs were located.  They were trying to wake the homeowners.  An officer was able to wake a resident and the dogs were brought inside.

9:22am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Shaw’s requested an ambulance for an individual who fell and had a head injury.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. The ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

10:59am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Plantation Apartments requested an ambulance for an individual who did not feel well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the patient to the hospital.

5:57pm FOUND
A walk-in, who had been fishing at Delaney Project, brought in two pairs of skates and a hockey stick that were left behind by some kids.  The man did not want the items to get buried in the upcoming storm.

6:05pm ANIMAL
A caller from White Pond Road reported that he has a picture of what looks like a bear paw print.  An officer advised the caller.

Thursday January 2, 2014
1:01am ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Plantation Apartments reported that she heard a loud noise and felt the building shake.  The Police responded. Nothing was found.

5:47pm FIRE
A caller from Hudson Road reported that there was a fire in her family member’s oxygen tube.  The Police and Fire Department responded.  The fire was extinguished and the smoke was vented.  After a thorough evaluation, the individual refused medical care.

9:33am ACCIDENT
Multiple callers on Treaty Elm Lane and Gleasondale Road reported that a car went into a tree.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.

11:16am MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Davis Road requested an ambulance for a man who was barely breathing and was not responding well.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

11:17pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
The Stow Highway Department reported that a plow truck was pushing snow onto 117.  The Police responded to locate the driver.

Friday January 3, 2014
Many calls came in, throughout the morning, to report that residents were pushing snow onto the roadways.

11:50am ACCIDENT
The Highway Department reported that a plow truck on Barton Road was involved in a minor accident.  The Police responded.  A tow truck was requested.

1:05pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Faxon Drive requested an ambulance for a medical emergency.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  An ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

4:12pm ACCIDENT
An accident was reported on West Acton Road.  A pick-up truck went into a pole.  There were no injuries.  A tow truck was requested.  An officer transported the driver to his home.

4:59pm ACCIDENT
An officer reported a three car accident at Gleasondale Road and Treaty Elm Lane.  There were no injuries.

6:11pm ANIMAL
A caller on Sylvan Drive reported that a dog had been hanging around the road all day.  The caller was concerned because it was so cold.  The Animal Control Officer was notified.

7:53pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A caller from Heather Lane requested an ambulance for a man who had a possible stroke.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  The ambulance transported the man to the hospital.

8:35pm ACCIDENT
A caller on Marlboro Road, near Hudson, reported that a car went off the road into a snow bank.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After a thorough evaluation, the individual refused medical care.

Saturday January 4, 2014
11:59pm ACCIDENT
A caller on Harvard Road reported a car in a snow bank.  The Police responded. There were no injuries.  A tow truck was requested.

12:59pm FIRE
The Fire Department received an alarm from Shaw’s that indicated a water flow system error.  The Fire Department responded to the store.  There was water running out of the pump room.  The store was evacuated.  The system was reset and all was cleaned up.

4:12pm ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Laws Lane reported that someone shot his mailbox with a pellet gun. He found the pellet inside the mailbox.  The Police responded.  The information was logged.

Sunday January 5, 2014
2:49pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Warren Road complained about her neighbor playing loud music.  The Police responded.  All parties were advised.

5:13pm LOST
A caller on vacation in Florida reported that she lost her license on a bus. She wanted the information logged.  An officer advised the caller to contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles, for a new license, when she returned home.

5:40pm ACCIDENT
A caller on Crescent Street reported that a car hit a tree.  The Police and Fire/Rescue responded.  After thorough evaluations, three individuals refused medical care. An officer transported all the occupants home.

6:16pm ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT
A caller on Bradley Lane reported that his car slid into a stop sign.  He wanted the information logged.  The Highway Department was notified.

10:41pm COMPLAINT
A caller from Warren Road complained about a noisy neighbor.  The Police responded.  Both parties were advised.