Broken Door, Suspicious Van Spotted, Discarded Needle

Tuesday, Sept. 22

At 1:23 a.m., police checked on a broken door at a local house of worship after an alarm went off. The door hhad been secured by a bungee cord.

At 10:51 a.m., an issue with a student at the high school was reported. The student went home with his mother.

At 1:25 p.m., a caller reported his smoke alarm was going off and then the phone went dead. The issue was found to be food on the stove.

At 1:37 p.m., a woman reported a needle in the parking lot at Stop & Shop.

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At 8:35 p.m., a caller reported spotting a white van that resembled one wanted in connection with area break-ins. The owners of the van were working for the homeowners where the van was parked.

At 9:48 p.m., threats were reported.