Crime & Safety
Police Calls Include Dead Skunk, Makeup Solicitor
The following information was provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
11:38 a.m.: A caller from Arbor Drive reported a 16-month old was locked in a motor vehicle. The Fire Department was able to open the car.
3:04 p.m.: A person went to the Police Department to request police send an officer to preserve the peace at an apartment on Hartford Turnpike.
11:01 p.m.: Police requested Animal control remove a dead skunk from the area of 106 Maple Ave.
Thursday, Sept. 26
3:30 p.m.: A caller reported the left turn signal at Boston Turnpike and Lake Street was changing too quickly. Police responded and found no issue.
8:59 p.m.: A caller reported a suspicious male lying on the ground in the area of 291 Boston Tpke. The man was moved along.
Friday, Sept. 27
1:35 a.m.: Police spoke to a group of individuals at 100 Boston Tpke. about littering.
2:35 p.m.: A caller said a car was following too closely on Maple Avenue and Boston Turnpike. Police recorded the vehicle's license plate.
4:14 p.m.: Police helped State Police with a rollover crash on I-290. There were no injuries and the vehicles were towed.
Saturday, Sept. 28
12:33 a.m.: Police received a 911 call for a woman being abusive on Colonial Drive. Police took the women into protective custody.
12:23 p.m.: A caller found a pitbull along route 20. Animal Control took the dog to the Animal Rescue League.
3:52 p.m.: A caller advised police of a man being laid out behind a Dumpster at 166 Boston Tpke. Police responded and were unable to locate the man.
5:54 p.m.: A caller reported a man was attempting to sell makeup to women patrons at 539 Boston Tpke. Police responded and removed the man.
10:35 p.m.: Police received multiple 911 calls about gunshots on Avalon Wy. Police were unable to locate.
Sunday, Sept. 29
10:33 a.m.: Police received a call for a man and woman arguing in a motor vehicle on Fyrbeck Avenue. Police responded and were unable to locate the pair.
11:55 a.m.: Police received an anonymous call about constructions workers working in the area of 28 Lakeside Dr. Police responded and spoke to the workers.
2:23 p.m.: Police received a call for a bicycle accident at Main Circle and Main Street.
Monday, Sept. 30
1:57 a.m.: Police received a call for gunshots in the area of Eastern Point Drive. Police responded and checked the area; Worcester had a shooting across the lake.
For recent arrests, see the arrest log.
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