Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Notable activity from the Sherborn Police and Fire logs.
Tuesday- May 8, 2012 Animal Complaint- 9:08 a.m. Western Avenue and Whitney Street- Turkey injured in the roadway. CM&D notified, animal removed. Complaint- 11:23 a.m. South Main Street- Reporting party stated that a vehicle that was parked in the Citgo parking lot was driving erratically. Area checked, gone on arrival. Wednesday- May 9, 2012 Disturbance- 10:26 a.m. Maple Street- Reporting party stated that another female pushed her sister and threatened to punch her in the face. Officers investigated. 9-1-1 Motor Vehicle Crash- 8:42 p.m. Western Avenue- Report of a motor vehicle accident in the area with injuries. Car vs. tree. Thursday- May 10, 2012 Erratic Operation- 9:03 p.m. South Main Street- An ambulance driver saw an SUV …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
On Monday the Sherborn Police Department received a call from a homeowner that coyotes had killed eight sheep and wounded several others at their home on Western Avenue.
On Monday, the Sherborn Police Department received a call from a homeowner that coyotes had killed eight sheep and wounded several others at their home on Western Avenue. The number of coyote sightings has been growing in Dover and Sherborn and while authorities say that humans are generally not at risk there are preventative measures that can be taken to try and keep coyotes away from your property. “There is not a safety issue with children and families. Coyotes go after sheep. Sheep happen to be available at this particular residence and that’s kind of what happened,” said Sherborn Police Officer Paul Van Vliet. Van Vliet said that the sheep were killed by one coyote, which was killed and disposed of Tuesday by the town's Animal Control…
Notable activity from the Dover Police and Fire logs.
Monday- May 7, 2012 Well Being Check- 12:18 p.m. Powissett Street, Grossman Day Camp- Medfield PD requested a check of the Grossman Camp area for an individual that may be depressed, he was last seen in Medfield on Sunday 5/07/12 at about 17:30. The individual works part time for Hale Reservation. Officer checked the area with negative results. Camp staff were advised of the situation and will call us if they see him. Medfield PD called and reported they located the vehicle. Motor Vehicle Stop- 5:19 p.m. Hartford Street- Written warning issued for speeding. Tuesday- May 8, 2012 Motor Vehicle Complaint- 8:28 a.m. Walpole Street and Woodridge Road- Highway reported a vehicle passed him, causing a vehicle in the opposing lane to leave the …
Monday, May 14, 2012
National Police Week is May 15-21. Here are some fun and easy ways to show your appreciation.
President John F. Kennedy set aside, by Presidential Proclamation in 1962, every May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, as well as the week it falls on as National Police Week. As a result, National Police Week is May 13-19 this year. One of the event’s sponsors, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, states that “on average one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty…every 53 hours. Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, more than 19,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.” The poem, In The Line of Duty captures the essense of National Police Week with a poignant reminder: “Today an officer will place their badge on their chest. To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed In…
Unwanted or unused medication can be disposed of anonymously at any time at the station.
The following was provided by the Sheborn Police Department. Sherborn residents will now have a free, safe method to dispose of unused or expired prescription medication thanks to a new drug collection program announced today by Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Police Chief Richard Thompson. MedReturn Drug Collection Units were delivered Friday to 29 police departments in Middlesex County, including Sherborn. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office purchased the units for the departments through drug forfeiture funds, which can be used for the purpose of drug rehabilitation, drug education and other anti-drug efforts. “Illegal use of prescription drugs is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem,” DA Leone said. “Part of the …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thompson, along with other authorities Dover, said that arrests would be made for anyone who is pulled over in either town that is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
At the Sherborn Board of Selectmen meeting Thursday night, Sherborn Police Chief Richard Thompson was on-hand to remind residents of the importance of staying safe during prom night for students and that any underage drinking or drug taking would not be taken lightly. “First I just wanted to share with the board and the town that myself and Chief McGowan from the Dover Police Department have been in direct communication with the superintendent of schools, as well as our clergy and some concerned parents that represent the Substance Prevention Awareness Network Dover-Sherborn (SPAN-DS) and we really have been discussing some of the recent poor behavior on behalf of some of our high school-aged kids,” said Thompson. “And we’re obviously …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The operator struck a tree and was hospitalized with chest pains Wednesday night.
A Framingham man was hospitalized Wednesday night after crashing his car into a tree while swerving to avoid a deer in Sherborn. Helio Guedes, 46, of Framingham was taken to Metro West Medical Center in Framingham after complaining of chest pains from the accident on Western Avenue. Guedes was driving a 2002 Dodge Caravan and the airbags were deployed during the accident, according to Sherborn Police Sergeant David Bento. The call for the accident came in at 8:42 p.m. Bento did not have an update on Guedes' condition as of 1:00 a.m. Thursday.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Brian Davis, 42, of 24 Adams St., Medfield, was found dead in the Charles River Monday at approximately 3:24 p.m. after he was reported missing earlier in the day.
MEDFIELD-Medfield Police found the body of a Medfield man in the Charles River Monday just hours after his wife reported him missing, according to police reports. Brian Davis, 42, of 24 Adams St., Medfield, was found dead in the Charles River – not far from the shoreline – near the Sherborn line at approximately 3:24 p.m., according to Medfield Chief of Police Robert E. Meaney Jr. While the cause of death is unknown at this time, Meaney said there was no indication of trauma or foul play. "We will not know the cause of death until the Medical Examiner makes that determination in the next few days," Meaney said Wednesday. "There was no indication of trauma or of foul play. The personnel from the ME’s office who respond to the scene are not …
Notable activity from the Sherborn Police and Fire logs.
Tuesday- May 1, 2012 Vandalism- 10:42 p.m. Bear Hill Road- Caller reported that his mailbox was vandalized. Officer dispatched. Supplemental report added to incident number for 4/30 Wood Road vandalism report, two appear to be connected. Assist Other Agency- 10:41 p.m. Kendall Avenue- Framingham PD requested assistance to locate a male party involved in a domestic dispute with probable cause to arrest. Last seen on foot in the Beaver Street area. Unable to locate. Extra checks to be done in the area. Wednesday- May 2, 2012 Animal Complaint- 6:46 a.m. South Main Street- Reporting party is missing a large black horse. Information taken. Littering- 12:30 p.m. Prospect Street- Half dozen tires dumped along the side of the road. CM&D director…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Notable activity from the Dover Police and Fire logs.
Monday- April 30, 2012 Fire, Other- 3:32 p.m. Riverview Terrace- Reporting party stated she had smoke in her house along with a chemical smell. Fire Department determined it was blow back from a furnace. Motor Vehicle Stop- 5:08 p.m. Hartford Street- Motor vehicle stop, written warning issued for speeding. Tuesday- May 1, 2012 Internet Related Incident- 9:59 a.m. Raleigh Road- Reporting party brought in a copy of an email scam she received posing as an official FBI notice of investigation and monies the reporting party was to receive. Based in Nigeria. Larceny Under $250- 11:06 p.m. Strawberry Hill Street- Resident reported 6 reflective stakes missing from the front of his lawn within the last week. Stakes valued at $5 a piece. …
