POLICE LOG

December 1
7:51 a.m. A caller reported fallen trees and wires on Pond Street, which was already closed and where barricades were already in place. The incident was logged.
8:07 a.m. Multiple callers reported an open manhole on South Street. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Brittany Firth responded and placed a cone over it.
8:10 a.m. A Cunningham Street resident reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
9:24 a.m. A walk-in handed in a credit card found on Wilson Street. Contact was made with the owner.
10:42 a.m. A caller reported a tractor-trailer struck a telephone pole and was stuck in the roadway of Spring Street. Officer Matthew Santoro responded and notified Verizon.
2:06 p.m. A Wilson Street walk-in reported a case of fraud. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Brittany Firth assisted and took a report.
4:09 p.m. A caller complained of vehicles speeding through Kimball Road as a result of a nearby road closure. Officer Cody Normandin responded.
5:03 p.m. A Sterling Drive caller reported a case of fraud. Officer Cody Normandin responded and took a report.
6:40 p.m. Officer Cody Normandin checked on a vehicle on the side of the roadway of Cedar Street and found the driver pulled over in order to read text messages. All was OK.
7:02 p.m. An employee at a West Main Street business reported a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Robert Ekross responded and checked in with the business in order to obtain video footage of the incident. A report was to follow.
8:11 p.m. A Cedar Street caller requested to speak with an officer about a situation of someone posting unlawful photos of him. Officer Cody Normandin assisted and took a report.

December 2
7:27 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
8:18 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious male walking down Oakhurst Road with a notepad. Officers Cody Normandin and Jay Deiana checked the area and the individual was gone upon their arrival.
10:31 a.m. A caller reported someone opened a Verizon account in his name and accrued $1,400 in charges. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Brittany Firth responded and took a report.
11:19 a.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan completed community policing on Mayhew Street.
1:09 p.m. Officer Jay Deiana provided a person with a courtesy transport on Main Street.
1:18 p.m. Officer Cody Normandin notified Eversource about a low-hanging wire on Piazza Lane.
4:09 p.m. A walk-in reported he lost his credit card and wanted it logged.
4:40 p.m. A caller from Golden Pond on West Main Street reported a disturbance involving the same female from a previous incident. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Nathan Wright responded and spoke with both parties, who agreed to stay in separate rooms.
5:13 p.m. A Constitution Court resident reported someone had been parking in the handicap spot and blocking the ramp. Officer Cody Normandin responded and the vehicle was gone. He spoke with the reporting person.
7:19 p.m. The Ashland Police Department reported an erratic operator on East Street. Sergeant William Burchard responded and assisted.

December 3
1:38 p.m. Officer Tyler Brabham issued a winter parking ban warning on Price Street.
1:46 p.m. Officer Tyler Brabham issued a winter parking ban warning on Walcott Street.
11:17 a.m. A Cedar Street Extension caller reported her mailbox was damaged. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.
11:25 a.m. A caller reported a National Grid phone scam. No personal information was given to the scammers. The incident was logged.
2:17 p.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
3:03 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle struck a telephone pole on Holt Street and fled the area about 15 minutes earlier. Officer Derek Morton responded.
3:09 p.m. A Winter Street resident requested to speak with an officer about an ongoing issue with walkers on his property who refuse to leave. Officer Derek Morton spoke with the caller.
3:59 p.m. A Washington Lane resident reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
6:14 p.m. A Leman Lane caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.

December 4
2:39 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield issued a winter parking ban warning on Wedgewood Drive.
2:50 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield issued a winter parking ban warning on Appaloosa Circle.
8:02 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan checked on a vehicle behind the Woodville Fire Station on Wood Street and located a hunter in the area. All was OK.
9:17 a.m. A Woodview Way caller reported some items might have been stolen during a recent move. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded and took a report.
11:01 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted the incident logged.
11:12 a.m. A Westcott Drive caller reported an unknown vehicle had been parked on his property for the past few days. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and checked on the vehicle and located the owner, who was working at a nearby house. All was OK.
11:21 a.m. A caller reported a tree leaning that appeared in danger of falling on wires on Saddle Hill Road. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded and notified Eversource.
11:52 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan notified Verizon about wires leaning against a tree on Wood Street.
12:21 p.m. A caller reported he found a vandalized mailbox in the woods on Ash Street. His “No trespassing” signs also were removed. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and took a report.
12:22 p.m. Officer Brendon Lyver reported he found a street sign that fell off a light pole on Main Street. The DPW was notified.
2:25 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan took a report of a civil dispute and possible larceny on Crispwater Way.
4:02 p.m. A motorist reported a driver passed her over a double yellow line on Wood Street and slammed on his brakes once in front of her. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Ryan Polselli responded and spoke with the reporting person.
4:25 p.m. A West Man Street caller reported her mother lost her black satchel five days earlier and she wanted it logged.
6:19 p.m. A caller complained of vehicles speeding on Granite Street, particularly between 4-6 p.m. The complaint was logged and Officer Nathan Wright was assigned to check the area.

December 5
1:12 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield issued a winter parking ban warning on Honeysuckle Circle.
1:18 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross issued a parking citation on Pleasant Street.
1:24 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield issued a parking citation on Huckleberry Road.
1:56 a.m. Officer Tyler Brabham issued a parking citation on Rocky Woods Road.
2:20 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield issued two winter parking ban warnings on Cherry Lane.
2:34 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross issued a parking citation on Church Place.
2:43 a.m. Officer Tyler Brabham issued a winter parking ban warning on Lakepoint Way.
3:13 a.m. A Rosewood Lane resident reported his son’s vehicle was stolen a few minutes earlier. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Robert Ekross and Tyler Brabham responded and investigated. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen.
9:50 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
11:08 a.m. A caller reported flooding on both sides of South Street. The DPW was notified.
11:16 a.m. Officer Brendon Lyver checked on flooding on South Street and stood by while the DPW was en route.
11:53 a.m. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded to Kruger Road for a dispute between neighbors. One neighbor reported the other neighbor had been blowing leaves and debris into his yard for months.
12:40 p.m. A Grove Street resident reported ongoing vandalism of his property. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded and took a report.
2:21 p.m. Art’s Towing requested assistance with an irate customer on West Main Street. The tow truck towed the woman’s vehicle off the highway and she was belligerent toward the tow driver. Officers Matthew Santoro, Brendon Lyver and Brittany Firth responded and assisted.
2:24 p.m. A caller reported a tree fell across Cunningham Street and pulled down a wire. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded and reported the tree was blocking the roadway and wires were down. Barricades were set up and the DPW was notified.
4:01 p.m. A caller reported a cable wire fell across the roadway of White Street. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and was able to open a lane of travel. Cones were set up and Verizon was notified.
4:12 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle was stuck on the roadway of Glen Road. Officer Robert Ekross responded and the vehicle was gone upon his arrival.
4:17 p.m. The DPW reported a vehicle hit a guard rail on Wood Street and caused minor damage. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and reported it was a disabled motor vehicle, not a motor vehicle accident. Art’s Towing responded for a winch out.
4:32 p.m. The Ashland Police Department reported a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street, just over the town line. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and took a report. A tow truck was requested.
4:48 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street. Officer Derek Morton responded and reported the vehicle was just stuck. A tow truck was requested.
5:41 p.m. Officer Preston Mucciarone found a low-hanging wire on Fruit Street and notified Verizon.
6:50 p.m. Officer Preston Mucciarone reported a DPW vehicle pulled down a cable wire on Fruit Street. Verizon was notified.
7:10 p.m. Officer Derek Morton responded to a report of a fallen wire on Main Street and requested an immediate response from Verizon, as it was blocking the roadway.
7:12 p.m. A caller reported a fallen cable wire in the roadway of Andrea Drive. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and placed cones in the area and notified Verizon.
7:43 p.m. A caller reported a tree in the roadway of Priscilla Road. Officer Robert Ekross responded and notified the DPW for removal.
8:32 p.m. Officer Derek Morton reported a low-hanging wire on Grove Street. He moved it off to the side of the roadway. Verizon was notified.
8:53 p.m. A caller reported a fallen tree in the roadway of School Street. The DPW was advised.

December 6
12:11 a.m. The DPW reported two cars on Everett Circle were impeding plowing. Officer Tyler Brabham was able to make contact with the household. The vehicles were moved and parking citations were issued.
8:01 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana moved cable wires off the roadway on Hayden Rowe Street and notified Verizon.
9:42 a.m. A Spring Street caller reported a package was stolen from her residence and dropped into another yard. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Jay Deiana responded and took a report of larceny.
11:05 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth responded along with the Fire Department to a report of an inside odor of gas on Wildlife Drive. Zero readings were found.
1:00 p.m. A caller reported low-hanging wires on Lumber Street. Officers Brittany Firth and Matthew Santoro responded and contacted Verizon.
1:57 p.m. A Clinton Street resident requested assistance, as she is legally blind and received a package of food but did not know for whom it was intended. Officer Jay Deiana responded and brought the package back to the station.
3:01 p.m. A caller reported fallen wires on East Main Street. Officer Cody Normandin responded and notified Verizon.

December 7
7:18 a.m. Officers Matthew Santoro, Philip Powers and Brittany Firth removed an unwanted construction worker from Hayden Rowe Street after receiving a complaint.
7:20 a.m. Multiple callers reported an 18-wheeler pulled down wires on Main Street. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded along with the Fire Department. Verizon was contacted.
8:24 a.m. A Mount Auburn Street caller complained of a dog barking in the neighborhood since 6 a.m. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and found all quiet.
8:33 a.m. A Wilson Street caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
8:39 a.m. A Pleasant Street caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
2:34 p.m. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brittany Firth responded to a report of a fallen wire across the driveway of a Main Street business. Verizon was notified.
5:03 p.m. A walk-in reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged.
5:52 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle on Fenton Street and provided a license plate number. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Cody Normandin checked the area with a negative find.
7:16 p.m. A Blueberry Lane caller reported the odor of an unknown substance on the first floor of the residence. Officer Cody Normandin responded along with the Fire Department, and it was determined the odor was from recent work done in the basement. Zero gas readings were found.
8:02 p.m. Officer Cody Normandin checked on a vehicle on the side of the roadway on Hayden Rowe Street. The driver pulled over to send a text message. All was OK.
8:32 p.m. A North Mill Road caller reported the smell of gasoline in the garage. Officer Cody Normandin responded along with the Fire Department, and the cause was determined to be a leaking generator. The generator was removed from the garage.
9:08 p.m. The Upton Police Department requested Hopkinton to be on the lookout for a black Ford Taurus with heavy driver-side damage that was involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident in Milford. Officer Robert Ekross checked on School Street with a negative find.