Crime & Safety
Police and Fire Log: March 28-April 4
Notable activity from the Dover and Sheborn police and fire logs.

Monday- March 28, 2011
Dover
Medical Emergency- 12:37 p.m.
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D-S High School, Junction Street- High school nurse requesting ambulance for a 14 or 15-year-old female having a diabetic reaction. Ambulance dispatched. Party transported to Metrowest Hospital in Natick.
Motor Vehicle Stop- 5:12 p.m.
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Farm Street- Written warning issued for speeding.
Tuesday- March 29, 2011
Dover
Suspicious Activity- 12:16 a.m.
Hilltop Road- Calling party reported a person walking in the woods behind the residence with a large flashlight. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate anyone.
Animal Complaint- 4:15 p.m.
Walpole Street- Caller reported a neighbor's dog possibly killed his chicken. Dog owner was called to get the dog and officers were sent to keep the peace. Animal control notified. Animal by-law violation to issue.
Sherborn
Fire- 6:47 a.m.
Farm Road- Officers assisted Fire Department with smoldering brush.
Animal Compaint- 12:05 p.m.
North Main Street- Report of a goat on the edge of the roadway.
Motor Vehicle Crash- 10:51 p.m.
Coolidge Street- Car vs. deer. Minor damage to vehicle. Animal left the area.
Wednesday- March 30, 2011
Dover
Motor Vehicle Stop- 8:44 a.m.
Centre Street, Bank of America- Motor vehicle stop. Written warning issued for running a red light.
Suspicious Activity- 8:24 p.m.
Hartford Street- Reporting party reported of a possible scam. Solicitors were calling by phone asking the homeowner to leave a check on the door. Calling party is the Veterans Outreach Center in Worcester, MA, phone number (508)-755-7595. Number was called five times but kept disconnecting. Request increased patrols in case they come for the check when he is not home on Thursday.
Sherborn
Traffic Enforcement- 11:43 a.m.
South Main Street and Barakat Lane- One citation issued.
Suspicious Activity- 3:24 p.m.
Hollis Street- Red Cadillac parked in the area with Indiana license plates with on one inside the vehicle. Confirmed solicitor- advised.
Thursday- March 31, 2011
Dover
Motor Vehicle Crash- 11:45 a.m.
Walpole Street and Village Hill Road- Report of a motor vehicle crash. Car vs. pole. Fire and EMT dispatched. Operator was transported to Newton Wellesley for a wrist injury.
Civil Matter- 8:49 p.m.
Greystone Road- Walk-in reported a disagreement with ex-husband over custody issues. Civil Matter. Officer to position in the area.
Sherborn
Erratic Operation- 7:15 a.m.
Washington Street- 9-1-1 caller stated that a van in front of her was weaving in and out of the lane on Washington Street. Officer spoke with operator and determined that she was ok and able to continue to operate the vehicle.
Suspicious Activity- 7:53 p.m.
McGregor Drive- Resident stated that a white male in the area all day appears suspicious. Area checked thoroughly. Unable to locate.
Friday- April 1, 2011
Dover
Lost/Missing Property- 9:38 a.m.
Old Farm Road- Walk-in stated that she lost her wallet yesterday morning. Description: Beige Coach wristlet with $200 cash, personal credit cards, and a corporate credit card.
General Info- 7:21 p.m.
Wilsondale Street- Caller requested extra checks of her residence over the weekend after suspicious activity.
Sherborn
Hazardous Conditions- 6:51 a.m.
North Main Street- Report of a transformer sparking on North Main Street. Upon arrival officer was unable to locate the transformer.
Suspicious Activity- 11:08 a.m.
Mill Street- Homeowner reported there were footprints going from the front door to the rear of the home.
Continuing Investigation- 4:05 p.m.
Maple Street- Officer checking with resident to see if stolen items retrieved from jewelry store belonged to them. Result: negative.
Saturday- April 2, 2011
Dover
General Info- 11:58 p.m.
Wakeland Road- Verizon notified pole #2 has a large piece missing from it. Verizon will check the condition of the pole.
Motor Vehicle Stop- 1:24 p.m.
Dover Road- Written warning issued.
Sherborn
Animal Complaint- 1:59 p.m.
Western Avenue- Reporting party stated that his horse is loose in the area of Western Avenue and Pleasant Street. Multiple calls reporting the sight of a loose horse. Horse located and returned to property.
Erratic Operation- 3:52 p.m.
Wester Avenue and Brook Street- Compact silver vehicle was speeding and passed another vehicle. Passed on to Framingham PD.
Sunday- April 3, 2011
Dover
Directed Patrol- 6:53 a.m.
Wilsondale Street- Officer reports an unsecured door while checking the residence. Driveway door on the left side of the residence was locked but not shut tight. Residence check and secured.
Highway Department Call- 9:30 p.m.
Farm Street- Report of a crosswalk sign that has been knocked down.
Sherborn
9-1-1 Dispute- 2:05 p.m.
South Main Street- Reporting party stated husband had arrived to pick up belongings. Both parties called 9-1-1 separately to report a problem with the transaction.
Erratic Operation- 5:04 p.m.
Farm Road and Great Rock Road- Reporting party stated that a vehicle was tailgating, laying on the horn, and yelling profanities at the operator in front of it.
Monday- April 4, 2011
Dover
Fire- 7:40 a.m.
Sanger Circle- Caller stated that her low battery alarm is sounding in her smoke alarm and would not reset. Carbon Monoxide alarm creating the issue. Battery removed.
Sherborn
Utility Complaint- 11:17 a.m.
Whitney Street- Report of a tree limb on a wire.
Traffic Enforcement- 12:47 p.m.
Western Avenue- Two citations issued.
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