Summary

Hopkinton Police responded to various incidents, including reports of suspicious activity, property damage, and motor vehicle accidents. Officers assisted with issues such as a semi-submerged kayak, a leaking oil tank, and several instances of suspicious persons or vehicles.

There were also reports of protests, fraud, and lost or stolen property, including a chainsaw and a wallet later used for unauthorized purchases. Animal control responded to a dog attack on chickens and a loose dog in the roadway. Officers assisted in traffic incidents, including road rage, erratic driving, and vehicles blocking roads.

Additionally, parking citations were issued, and officers handled minor confrontations and property concerns throughout the week. No serious injuries were reported in the documented motor vehicle accidents.

June 16

• A caller stated he pulled a semi-submerged kayak from the water by Oakhurst Rd in case anyone called looking for it.
• A 911 caller reported a leaking oil tank in their basement.
• A caller reported rioters outside.
• Officer Quinzani assisted an operator who ran out of gas.
• A store manager reported suspicious activity in the parking lot. They thought it could have been a drug deal.

June 17

• A caller reported that a bicycle was abandoned on her property overnight. Officer Buentello spoke with her.
• A caller reported a suspicious male claiming he is there to paint a house. The caller did not hire a painter. Officer Normandin spoke with the painter who waited in their vehicle and realized they had the wrong address.
• A caller reported protestors on private property and asked them to be removed. Officer Normandin and Ziniti issued a verbal warning, and the protestors moved to the public sidewalk.
• A walk-in had questions regarding no trespassing orders.
• A two-car accident occurred on W Main St.
• A car door on the back of a tow truck swung open and struck a mailbox, causing damage. The homeowner informed the tow company that he would replace the mailbox himself.

June 18

• Malborough PD requested a check for damage to a vehicle belonging to a resident of Hopkinton that was involved in a hit-and-run in their town.
• A 911 caller reported she was backed into on W Main St.
• A caller reported that he had hired two men to clean up his yard and noticed that his chainsaw was missing.
• Officer Ziniti assisted a tractor-trailer with a tight turn.
• A caller wished to report fraud.
• ACO responded to a report of a dog that attacked and killed the neighbor’s chickens.
• A caller reported a delivery truck blocking Walcott St. Officers responded, and the driver informed them they were locked out of the vehicle and AAA was en route.

June 19

• A 911 caller reported some teens on her property. She stated she saw them running between her yard and the neighbors. When she banged on the window, they left.
• A 911 caller reported a loose dog in the roadway.
• Officer Creedon and Saletnik responded to a motor vehicle accident.
• A caller reported a DMV off the road on the grass by W Main St. The vehicle owner informed officers that a tow was coming.

June 20

• Multiple 911 calls reported a motor vehicle accident on W Main St. No one was hurt.
• A walk-in reported fraud.
• A caller reported a white Volkswagen driving erratically.
• Officer Cappuccio assisted with blocking traffic as a tree was removed from Snowy Owl Rd.
• Officer Ekross spoke with a caller who requested that a truck be moved from the front of her house. Officer Ekross informed the woman that the vehicle was parked legally, but she should call if it becomes an issue.
• A caller reported a very angry solicitor.
• Officers Beloin and Saletnik responded to a road rage incident. The parties were separated and went on their own way.
• A caller reported that a man in shorts and a baseball hat riding a bike was approaching his home and then quickly took off when the caller arrived.

June 21

• A 911 caller reported a loud car at the EMC Park. When Officer Beloin arrived, no one was in the area.
• A caller stated he thinks his kayak was stolen.
• A walk-in reported a tree down a block from the station.
• A caller reported property damage.
• Several 911 calls reported a motor vehicle accident on Pleasant St. The operator was transported to UMass Hospital, and Verizon was contacted regarding the damaged pole. DPW was also notified of damage to a sign.
• A caller reported his wallet was stolen from McIntyre Field, and one of his credit cards was being used at CVS.
• A caller reported they found a big white dog on Rice St.

June 22

• A walk-in reported a deceased fawn in the road on Cedar St. Officer McKeon moved the animal to the side of the road.
• A report came in regarding an unregistered motorcycle and a verbal confrontation.
• A 911 caller reported an erratic operator on Wood St. Officers checked the operator, who showed no signs of impairment. The operator stated they were changing the radio station.
• A caller requested that an officer take a report for a physical altercation that occurred between the beach and the boat ramp by Cedar St.
• Officer LaTour issued four parking citations.