Needham Police Log: Harrassing Calls and a Hit-and-Run

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Friday, March 8

• At about 7:15 p.m., police received a report of a hit-and-run. On arriving on the scene, the caller reportedthat he was backing out of his driveway when another car hit him. As he attempted to exchange information, the other driver fled the scene. Police are investigating the matter. 

Saturday, March 9

• Police arrested and charged Matthew Pike, aged 40, of Maple Terrace on an outstanding probation violation warrant, just after midnight.

Sunday, March 10

• At about 3 p.m. a Great Plain Avenue residence reported suspicious phone calls. The resident said he had received a number of phone calls with dead air on the other end of the line. The reporting party will notify his phone company about the issue.
• A West Street resident reported several harrassing phone calls, at about 5:15 p.m. Police learned that the calls were civil in nature, and related to a plow driver seeking payment. Officers told them to settle it in court.