Summary

The Hopkinton Police Log from April 27-May 3 reflects a generally active but routine stretch for local public safety, with a mix of traffic incidents, fraud reports, and animal control calls keeping officers busy. Notable highlights include a hit-and-run on April 27, an assault reported by a customer against store staff, and a fraud walk-in — with a second possible fraud reported days later on May 1. Traffic concerns were also prevalent in this Hopkinton news update, with officers addressing erratic drivers, a school bus sideswipe, a car-versus-pole accident on West Main Street, and an unlicensed contractor blocking a lane of traffic.

May 1 stood out as the most active day in this Hopkinton crime update, with several officers joining State Police in responding to a stolen vehicle report, multiple 911 calls about smoke near Greenwood Road (confirmed as a controlled burn), and a multi-town assist involving a failure-to-stop arrest. Animal-related calls were a recurring theme throughout the week, with loose dogs, a crated dog abandoned roadside, a chimney-trapped bird, and a sick raccoon all drawing Animal Control attention. Overall, the log reflects a community where officers are engaged across a wide range of calls, from serious public safety matters to everyday quality-of-life concerns.

April 27

• Officer Diaz assisted the FD with a report of an odor of gas inside.
• Officer Saletnik responded to a hit and run report.
• A caller reported three large trucks impeding traffic on Pond St.
• A walk-in reported fraud.
• A resident reported a CO alarm sounding on Alprilla Farm Rd.
• A 911 caller reported an oven fire.
• A caller reported dirt bikes operating on Grove St.
• A caller was looking to see if anyone turned in a wallet.
• A caller reported he was assaulted by store staff.

April 28

• A party reported a lost iPhone 12.
• A caller reported a female party dragged an oven on the sidewalk off of Main St.
• Officer McKeon responded to a report that an out of town school bus side swiped a mini van.
• Officer Saletnik reported a loose dog on Grove St. The owner was able to get the dog.
• Waltham PD called to see if someone could confirm whether a party was staying at a certain residence.

April 29

• Officer Walker spoke with a contractor who was taking a lane in the roadway with no detail. The crew was shut down but will be ordering a detail for the future.
• A caller reported an inside odor of natural gas.
• ACO was contacted regarding a missing dog.
• Officer Bennett spoke with a party who had questions regarding homelessness.
• A mother requested an officer speak to her 7 year old child about stealing.
• A caller reported her neighbor is having issues with birds and other animals. ACO will be notified.
• A caller reported she came across a cat and took the cat home. A message was left with ACO.

April 30

• A walk-in reported he lost a set of keys.
• DPW reported a motor vehicle smoking on Elm St.
• A 911 caller was looking for an emergency number for Oregon.

May 1

• Several officers assisted the State PD with a report of a stolen vehicle.
• A caller reported a disabled vehicle in a bad spot on Cedar St. Officer Vaz responded and ensured a tow was enroute.
• A walk-in reported a possible fraud.
• A caller reported an erratic operator all over the roadway.
• Officer LaTour spoke with a party regarding the eviction process.
• A caller reported her ex husband for suspicious behavior.
• Officer Vaz responded to a report of an erratic operator and advised the driver of the complaint.
• Multiple 911 calls confirmed smoke in an area by Greenwood Rd. It was determined that the smoke was coming from a confirmed burn on Saddle Hill Rd.
• Officer Ziniti advised a party to turn down their music after receiving a noise complaint.
• A report came in of a male party riding up and down the street with a gas can.
• Officer Normandin, Quinzani, and Ziniti assisted another town with a failure to stop arrest.
• Several officers responded to a car vs. pole accident on W Main St. No one was hurt.

May 2

• A party involved in an accident was unable to retrieve his wallet due to wires down on his vehicle. Officer Fleuettee assisted.
• A caller reported a commercial fire alarm activation. Officer Burchard assisted the FD.
• A caller reported a bird stuck in his chimney. ACO was contacted.
• Officer Quinzani heard an alarm coming from a house on Andrea Dr. but saw nothing from the exterior. It appeared no one was home.

May 3

• Officer Cann assisted Southborough PD with a booking.
• A report of a large dog in a crate on the side of the road came in.
• A caller reported a sick raccoon in her drive way.
• A walk-in turned in found property.
• A walk-in reported she was verbally assaulted last night.
• Officers Cann and Matos checked an area off of Hayden Rowe St. after a walk-in reported a car struck a deer.