Donkeys Found Wandering on Lowell Street

The following are excerpts from the log. The log is open to the public.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

At 7:40 a.m. a hit and run accident was reported on Andover Street. A motor vehicle knocked down a stop sign and fled.

At 9:15 a.m. a caller reported her mailbox was vandalized on Dascomb Road.

At 12:07 p.m. two donkeys were reported on the loose on Lowell Street. Iron Stone Farm was notified and responded.

At 12:22 p.m. a caller reported a possible theft from his home on Durham Road.

At 6:08 p.m. a caller reported that someone had stolen several items from her vehicle overnight on Juniper Road.

At 8:11 p.m. police arrested Philip E. Moncreiff, 53, of 24 Wedgewood Road, Newton, on Lowell Street. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and following too closely.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

At 1:41 p.m. police responded to an alarm activation on Beacon Street. It turned out to be a dog running around inside.

At 1:51 p.m. a caller reported that someone broke into his truck and stole his wallet and GPS on Lowell Junction Road.

At 3:20 p.m. a motorist was stopped and given citations for a marked lanes violation and possession of marijuana.

At 7:11 p.m. a caller reported a three-car motor vehicle accident on Route 125. No injuries were reported.

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