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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