Summary

HPD responded to various issues, such as an unsecured vehicle with keys left inside, malfunctioning traffic lights (which were found to be working properly), suspiciously parked vehicles, and debris reported in the roadway. 

They also assisted residents with court summons questions and responded to reports of credit card fraud. Police issued warnings to drivers blocking school buses, managed animal-related calls, including a deer strike, barking and lost dogs, and inquiries about deceased pets. 

Officers investigated reports of suspicious behavior, responded to a commercial fire alarm, and helped with non-firearm fingerprinting. Additional calls included concerns about vehicles parked overnight ahead of the marathon and questions about vehicle towing procedures. 

Throughout the week, officers provided assistance, ensured public safety, and coordinated with animal control and other town departments as needed.

April 7

• Officer Matos checked out an unsecured vehicle on Avenue E. with keys inside. A tow truck was on scene, requested by the owner.
• A 911 caller reported that the traffic lights on Grove St. were not working. Officer Quinzani checked them out and found them to be working fine.
• A caller reported someone used his credit card to purchase items that were being delivered to Florida.
• A caller reported a white truck parked in a bad spot. Officer Ziniti advised contractors to move their vehicles.
• A caller reported a large couch cushion in the roadway on West Main St. Officer Saletnik could not locate it.
• A walk-in asked to speak with someone regarding a court summons.

April 8

• The bus director reported two vehicles parked in the bus lot by the school, blocking a couple of buses. Officer Walker issued a verbal warning to the owners of the vehicles not to park there anymore.
• Separate callers reported a struck deer on Hayden Rowe St. The Officer located the deer and attempted to move it off the road. Animal control notified.

April 9

• Caller reported her mother’s cat passed away the previous night and was wondering if ACO could do anything about it. She would have to contact her vet, as ACO couldn’t help in this situation.
• Several officers responded to a bus driver’s report that some individuals had entered a vacant property on Main St. Everything appeared to be in order.
• Officer Cifuentes assisted a party in printing out a crash report from June last year.
• Multiple calls reported a motor vehicle hit a pedestrian on West Main St. The person was transported to UMass.

April 10

• Caller reported a dog barking on Front St. for over 30 minutes.
• Officer Buentello responded to a commercial fire alarm activation.
• A caller was looking for assistance for her non-mobile dog. ACO was contacted.
• DPW was contacted regarding a sizeable broken branch hanging above the roadway.
• Officer Santoro took a report of suspicious behavior.
• ACO notified of a golden retriever running loose on Marshall Ave.
• Officer Cappuccio assisted with non-firearm-related fingerprints.

April 14

• The caller reported a light gray car parked on the street all night. She stated she was concerned about suspicious vehicles with the upcoming marathon. Officer Diaz contacted the owner, and they will move the vehicle.
• Officers assisted a lost dog found at the library.
• A 911 caller reported three dogs in the roadway, and traffic backed up on West Main St. Another caller reported having two dogs in their possession and will be bringing them to BayPath. A message was leftfore ACO.
• A caller reported that her vehicle was towed by the Police Department this weekend and wondered when her expired status would clear after she made her payment. Officer Davis advised her on the next steps.
• Officer Ekross spoke with a party that drove through the ‘authorized personal only area’ and got stuck.