Summary

Between July 7 and July 13, police in Hopkinton responded to a variety of calls, including roadway hazards, minor car accidents, animal complaints, noise disturbances, and incidents involving juveniles and solicitors. Officers addressed storm debris, illegal dumping, and lost property, issuing several citations and warnings. They provided assistance to disabled motorists, checked on suspicious activity, and responded to reports of fraud and unemployment scams.

Other notable calls involved non-functioning traffic lights, a missing dog, disputes between neighbors, and suspicious behavior by solicitors or unknown individuals. Most incidents were resolved without significant injury or crime, and officers routinely followed up and coordinated with other departments, such as DPW and utility companies, as needed.

Arrests

• On July 10, JW of Maynard was arrested on charges of:
  • Reckless endangerment of a child
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Negligent operation of a motor vehicle
  • Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle
• On July 14, JL of Framingham was arrested on charges of:
  • Operating under the influence of liquor
  • Possession of an open container

July 7

• Several calls came in regarding protesters blocking the roadway, which could cause an accident.
• Officer Ziniti spoke with the owner of a disabled vehicle about the status of moving it after a caller reported that it was in a bad spot.
• A tenant informed the business owner that two juveniles were taking a picnic table.
• A walk-in reported a low-hanging tree. A message was left with DPW.
• A caller reported that 15 minutes ago, a teenager walked up to her door and appeared to be injured, but she was unsure. Officer Cappuccio responded and located the juvenile, who was found to be a solicitor not registered in town. Officer Cappuccio gave a courtesy transport to CVS.
• A caller reported a solicitor on Grove St. looking through his windows and banging on the door.

July 8

• Several officers responded to a 911 call reporting that the traffic lights on W. Main St. were not working. Eversource was called regarding the outage.
• Officer Creedon left a message with ACO about a deceased fawn on Clinton St.
• A car vs. bike accident occurred on Main St. No one was hurt.
• Maintenance reported illegal dumping. The plate of the vehicle came back to be a resident. Officer Davis followed up.
• A 911 caller reported an audible alarm sounding, but did not see smoke or a fire. The caller was advised to evacuate.
• A caller reported she drove past a school bus with the driver standing on the steps and two little kids pretending to drive, and thought it was suspicious. Officer Walker was unable to locate the bus.
• Several officers responded to a crash on Cedar St. One party suffered a head injury, and the other had a back injury.
• A walk-in reported fraud.

July 9

• Officer Lord checked on a vehicle. The operator was okay, just resting before continuing on his drive.
• Officer Walker spoke with the supervisor who closed the roadway for paving. The supervisor obtained a detail officer.
• Verizon was notified of a wire that came down in the storm. It was not an urgent hazard at the time.
• A 911 translator reported a woman possibly struggling in a green Jeep, but did not have the license plate number or location.

July 10

• A caller reported he ran out of gas and his vehicle is on the side of the road. The caller was walking to the Shell station to fill up on gas, and officers assisted in pulling the car into the station.
• Several callers reported that branches and limbs had fallen from the storm, causing potential hazards.
• Officer Beloin issued a citation.

July 11

• A caller reported a noise complaint on Revolutionary Way. Officers informed the party involved to turn the music down.
• A caller reported that the unit above her is banging on the roof, causing her furniture to shake.
• A 911 caller from a woman walking reported a vehicle speeding and honking at her on East Main Street.
• Officer Santoro responded to a report of a large tree trunk broken down and leaking fluid on East Main Street.
• A detail officer turned in a debit card.
• Officer Diaz assisted DPW with the lights for a few minutes.
• Several calls reported a hit hawk in the roadway. ACO reported the hawk deceased.
• A supervisor from Golden Pond requested information on a no-trespassing order for a previous resident. Officer Santoro gave the supervisor advice.
• A caller reported a moving truck in a hazardous location. Officer Diaz spoke with the movers to arrange for the relocation of the car.
• A caller reported someone filed for unemployment on his behalf.

July 12

• A caller reported hearing fireworks in the area. An officer responded.
• A walk-in reported a stolen front license plate.
• A caller reported her dog missing. It is a German short-haired pointer.
• A walk-in turned in a debit card.
• Officer Ziniti issued a parking violation on Lakeshore Drive.
• A walk-in inquired about using an e-bike despite having a suspended license. Officer Fleuette spoke with him.
• Multiple calls reported a loud party. Officers responded, and the homeowners informed them that the party was about to end.

July 13

• Officer Matos checked on a vehicle, which turned out to be an Uber driver waiting for a pickup.
• An accident occurred on Ryegrass Cir. No one was hurt.
• A 911 caller found a loose dog by Wild Rd. and stated they will bring it to Baypath.
• Officer Burchard issued a parking warning.
• A walk-in turned in a brown wallet.