This week in Smalltown Mayhem: Two misguided motorists bagged for bad behavior, a suspect set shrubbery ablaze, and an overzealous DoorDash driver dazzles with dodgy driving. Plus, a vanishing Boxer named Eevie seeks freedom in the forest and locals dial 911 more than a teenager texts – for everything from unearthly odors to existential crises over lost boat keys.

Arrests

• On April 23, Reineiro Rivera of Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested on charges of:
  • Negligant operation of motor vehicle
  • Operating under the influence
• On April 28, Lucas Gentil Da Silva of Ashland was arrested on charges of:
  • Operating under the influence – liquor

April 22

• Officers Grimley and Schofield assisted a vehicle on Woodview Way with their alarm going off.
• 911 caller reported a vehicle on West Main St that was in an accident and their airbag deployed.
• Caller wished to speak with an officer about human trafficking incident.
• Walk-in reported a vehicle on a bridge in the woods by Cedar St where vehicles aren’t supposed to be.
• Woman reported someone was trying to take money out of her account. No money was lost.
• Caller reported there was brown water coming out of her tub facet. The water department was advised.
• Man reported a road rage incident in which the other party got out of their car and punched his car. The incident was transferred to Upton.

April 23

• Passerby reported to the DPW an outdoor odor of natural gas by Thayer Heights Rd.
• Caller reported his fiance is staying at her friends house in town and she is being held ransom.
• Caller reported his neighbor is digging near the sidewalk where there could be gas. Officer Buentello responded to the homeowner who was planting on his property.
• 911 caller reported someone was following her after she honked at them.

April 24

• Caller reported a pine tree branch fell on wires on Priscilla Rd.
• Officer Ziniti checked on someone changing a tire on West Main St.

April 25

• Operations manager from UMass University campus was told a man was assaulted by his previous caregiver. Officer Normandin spoke to the man and stated “He was joking”.
• Caller reported a two car motor vehicle on Main St, there were no injuries.
• Walk-in reported he lost his wallet.
• Officer Ekross issued two parking violations on Hayden Rowe St for parking in the fire lane.
• 911 caller reported a fire in the bushes on Chestnut St.

April 26

• Officers Burchard and Grimley attempted to check on a person walking on South St, but as they approached the man ran away.
• Walk-in wished to report someone with unregistered firearms.
• Walk-in reported threats to her son.
• 911 caller reported a vehicle all over the road on Chestnut St breaking for extended periods of time. Officers checked in and it ended up being a lost DoorDash driver.

April 27

• Man reported he lost his boxer in the woods by College St. It has brown fur and is a girl named “Eevie”. A message was left for animal control.
• 911 caller reported an accident on West Main St. Officer Diaz responded. There were no injuries.
• Officer Walker conducted traffic enforcement after a complaint of speeding traffic came in by Hayden Rowe St.
• Multiple 911 calls reported a man yelling at loud vehicles on Main St. Officers spoke with parties involved.
• Animal control was notified of dogs barking on Claflin Pl. They seemed to be stuck.
• Upton was advised of an erratic operator heading towards them.

April 28

• Caller reported he sold an item to a resident who later returned the item but refused to return accessories.
• Walk-in wished to speak to an officer about a family issue.
• Man reported his lost his boat keys last night and was wondering if anyone turned them in. The incident was logged.
• Caller reported a ladder in Hayden Rowe St. Milford PD arrived to the scene.