Crime & Safety
Police Log: Man Arrested on Police Assault Charges
The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Friday, Feb. 10:
7:04 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a woman with difficulty breathing. She was taken to UMass.
8:05 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a man ith chest pain. He was taken to UMass.
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8:54 a.m.: A installed two child car seats.
9:03 a.m.: A caller reported vandalism to a few lawns on Wilder Road.
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9:58 a.m.: A caller reported some kind of spill on Grafton Street leading to Route 9 west.
2:47 p.m.: A suspicious woman was reported on Maple Avenue.
3:37 p.m.: A person in the lobby requested to speak to an officer regarding stolen property. A report was taken.
4:10 p.m.: A past break-in was reported on Holden Street. A report was taken.
4:16 p.m.: A medical call was reported on South Street for a man with a stomach ache. He was taken to St. Vincent's.
4:33 p.m.: A caller reported a fire in their yard on Nelson Point Road. The responded and assisted.
5:43 p.m.: A caller reported threats being made to him on Ireta Road. Police gave advice.
5:51 p.m.: A suspicious person was reported at a business on Boston Turnpike.
6:31 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a man who fell and hit his head and is bleeding outside. He was taken to UMass.
6:51 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Main Street for an injured skier. The skier was taken to UMass.
7:17 p.m.: A suspicious couple with a child was reported arguing on Main Street.
7:31 p.m.: The responded to Benton Street for a dog who bit a mail carrier. The dog became aggressive and will be quarantined for 10 days.
8:21 p.m.: The animal control officer responded to Westview Avenue to speak to an owner about keeping their dog leashed and penned.
8:28 p.m.: The animal control officer responded to Judick Street to remove three cats to be neutered and vaccinated.
9:05 p.m.: A caller reported loud music coming from a nearby apartment. Police responded and spoke to all involved.
9:34 p.m.: A police officer advised all the lights on a ramp on I-290 east are out. was notified.
Saturday, Feb. 11:
12:26 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Spring Street for a man who fainted. He was taken to UMass.
12:36 a.m.: A suspicious car backed into the woods on Ridgeland Road near a pumping station. Police responded and spoke to all involved.
1:46 a.m.: The fire department responded to Madison Place for a fire alarm that sounded. No smoke or fire was showing.
2:11 a.m.: A person in the lobby found a dog that belongs to a dog owner on Vista Drive. Police assisted in returning the dog.
3:03 a.m.: A caller reported a lost cell phone in a yellow cab on Sheridan Drive.
3:34 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Straw Hollow Lane for a woman with abdominal pains. She was taken to UMass.
9:35 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.
10:04 a.m.: The animal control officer was notified of a yellow Labrador retriever limping along Holden Street near Shirley Road.
11 a.m.: A caller reported tires were stolen off their car on Commons Drive. A report was taken.
11:14 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Walnut Street for a woman with chest pains and a racing heart. She was taken to UMass.
3:33 p.m.: A caller reported his medication was stolen out of his car on Boston Turnpike. A report was taken.
6:01 p.m.: A suspicious man was reported on Boylston Circle.
9:35 p.m.: A police officer responded to Plainfield Avenue for a loose German shepherd, but the officer was unable to capture it.
9:42 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Woodway Drive for a woman who had difficulty breathing and an altered mental status. She was taken to UMass.
10:51 p.m.: Three suspicious cars were reported on Benton Street.
Sunday, Feb. 12:
12:11 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Job Cushing Road for a woman with injuries from a fall. She was taken to UMass.
12:52 a.m.: Joseph A. Bellanti, 32, of 31 Richmond St., Apt. 1L, Blackstone, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, a marked lanes violation, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, OUI, failure to stop for police, three counts of assault and battery on a police officer and two counts of possession of a Class E substance.
2:28 a.m.: A caller reported gunshots in the area of Camelot Drive. Police checked the area and found nothing.
6:44 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Harrington Avenue for a man with a fever. He was taken to St. Vincent's.
7:33 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Main Street for a woman complaining of stomach problems. She was taken to UMass.
8 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Hartford Turnpike for a woman having an anxiety attack. She was taken to UMass.
9:33 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Commons Drive for a man with difficulty breathing. He was taken to UMass.
11:15 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.
11:44 a.m.: Police responded to Prospect Street for a report of a white Labrador retriever running around loose toward the reservoir. The dog was gone when police arrived.
3:02 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported four teenagers were causing a disturbance at a business on Maple Avenue. The teens were gone when police arrived.
3:27 p.m.: A caller reported a verbal dispute on Spruce Street. A report was taken.
3:40 p.m.: A suspicious man was reported on Arbor Drive.
3:52 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Fairlawn Circle for a woman feeling dizzy. She was taken to St. Vincent's.
4:08 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boxford Drive for a woman with low blood pressure. She was taken to UMass.
4:58 p.m.: A dispute was reported on Gulf Street. A report was taken.
6:43 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Stratton Drive for a woman with injuries from a fall. She was taken to UMass.
8 p.m.: A caller reported his car was egged on Brookdale Circle.
8:41 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Veranda Avenue for an infant having a seizure. The baby was taken to UMass.
9:45 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a man with high blood pressure. He was taken to UMass.
Monday, Feb. 13:
12:30 a.m.: A medical call as reported on Julio Drive for a woman with pain in her side. She was taken to UMass.
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