Crime & Safety

Police Log: Chickens in the Road, Unpaid Cab Fare

The following information was provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

7:08 a.m.: A resident reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked on Arbor Drive. An officer responded and spoke to the newspaper delivery person, to whom the vehicle belonged.

8:21 a.m.: A person reported a two-car crash with injuries on Old Mill Road. Officers responded with the Shrewsbury Fire Department. A female was taken to UMass Medical Center and one vehicle was towed.

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10:05 a.m.: An officer took a report of larceny on Yorkshire Terrace.

10:06 a.m.: A caller requested an officer to remove a male and female from the Dunkin’ Donuts on Boston Turnpike. The people left before an officer arrived.

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10:27 a.m.: An officer responded to a 911 call. The caller meant to dial 411.

10:56 a.m.: The Animal Control officer responded to a report of a stray dog on South Quinsigamond Road.

11:50 a.m.: The Animal Control officer responded to a loose black Lab on Broushane Circle.

1:40 p.m.: A caller reported two males selling driveways door to door. An officer responded but the vehicle the men were supposed to be in was gone.

2:59 p.m.: A resident of Harrington Avenue went in to the Shrewsbury Police Department to report stolen jewelry.

4:27 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a female yelling at workers on Stoneland Road. The workers were advised to call if it occurred again.

5:15 p.m.: A caller reported that he lost his golden retriever on Grafton Street.

5:39 p.m.: An officer spoke to a person about illegal dumping on Hartford Turnpike. The Highway Department was notified.

6:10 p.m.: A person reported her purse was stolen at CVS on Boston Turnpike.

7:46 p.m.: Officers assisted the Fire Department with a fire on Hartford Turnpike.

8:30 p.m.: An officer issued a handicapped parking violation at Shrewsbury Village on Boston Turnpike.

10:39 p.m.: An officer responded to a report of a female who did not want to pay her cab fare on Shrewsbury Green Drive.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

9:19 a.m.: The Animal Control officer picked up a dead skunk on Westmont Road.

9:34 a.m.: The Animal Control officer responded to a coyote issue on South Quinsigamond.

10:03 a.m.: A person dropped off a found wallet at the station. An officer later returned the wallet.

10:33 a.m.: A caller reported chickens in the roadway on Walnut Street. Animal Control responded.

11:36 a.m.: A caller reported three males causing a disturbance outside of the Wah-Bo Grill. An officer removed the youths.

11:51 a.m.: An officer spoke to occupants of a vehicle on Prospect Street who were reportedly soliciting.

12:55 p.m.: An officer spoke to a male panhandler who was not supposed to be there.

1:35 p.m.: An officer responded to a report of a suspicious female on Colonial Drive talking on her cell phone. The woman was gone when an officer arrived.

2:45 p.m.: A caller reported two loose pitbulls in her yard on Artemas Avenue. Both dogs were taken in to custody by the animal control.

2:58 p.m.: A caller reported a two-car crash on Hartford Turnpike. One vehicle was towed; no injuries were reported.

3:38 p.m.: An officer responded to a report of a dispute on Williamsburg Court over medication.

6:48 p.m.: A caller reported a construction vehicle parked on a lawn on Colonial Drive. An officer had the vehicle moved.

8:50 p.m.: An officer responded to a two-car crash in the parking lot of Price Chopper . A pedestrian was involved and reported minor injuries.

Thursday, Sept 27

8:59 a.m.: A residemt reported a car crash on Boston Turnpike. One vehicle was towed.

9:48 a.m.: A person reported that her vehicle was struck while parked at Shaws.

10:15 a.m.: Animal Control responded to a found cat on Madison Place.

10:58 a.m.: An officer spoke to a person about a possible fraud on Boston Turnpike.

11:03 a.m.: An officer spoke to a person about a letter that was mailed to the Post Office. Officers responded and performed a well-being check in relation to the letter.

1:50 p.m.: A person called the station regarding a loose pitbull on Artemas Avenue. Animal Control responded.

2:38 p.m.: An officer responded to a report of a two-car crash on North Quinsigamond. The report was unfounded.

3:58 p.m.: A person reported a broken down school bus on Memorial Drive. The children were placed on a new bus and taken home.

5:36 p.m.: An officer responded to a report of a hit and run crash. Three cars were involved. Two of them pulled in to the bowling alley at Oak Street. Injuries were reported.

6:02 p.m.: Three vehicles were towed from a no parking zone on Sheridan Drive.

7:00 p.m.: An officer responded to a two-car crash on Boston Turnpike. No injuries were reported.

11:39 p.m.: An officer responded to a 911 call of a dispute between a mother and daughter on Elliot Circle. 


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