Thursday, July 16

8: 21 a.m. Party called about someone breaking into his shed and stealing power tools and other items.

9:16 a.m. Party called upset over a vehicle that continues to speed on her street.

9:53 a.m. A vehicle accident at the intersection of Main and Crescent streets was reported.

1:01 p.m. Bank employee would like to speak to an officer about fraudulent activity with one of their members.

Wednesday, July 22

8:47 a.m. A party came into the station to speak to an officer about someone trying to open a credit card in his name.

10:52 a.m. Party called, believing someone was in her house a few weeks ago and would like to speak to an officer about it.

Thursday, July 23

9:56 a.m. A vehicle accident at the intersection of Hapgood and Tunnel streets was reported.

11:50 a.m. Police were called about a vehicle loosing items out of the back on New Athol Road. Orange Police were called and were able to locate the vehicle.

12:32 p.m. Police were called about a report of a fox on the side of Doe Valley Road shaking. The animal control officer was notified.

1:54 p.m. Caller reported that a small brown dog came after him on Sanders Street while he was walking and attached on to his right leg. The caller was able to shake the dog off of him but in the process, he fell down and injured himself. The caller declined EMS.

Friday, July 24

9:29 a.m. Reporting party called about a shoplifter on Tower Road. The suspect was still at the store with the manager at the courtesy booth, being argumentative. 

12:13 p.m. Caller reported he was just involved in a physical altercation with his neighbor.

Tuesday, July 28

9:34 a.m. Caller reported a fight between two dogs on Gibson Drive. They were separated and there were no reported injuries to the dogs. 

9:48 a.m. Caller from Hannaford reporting that last night someone turned in a license plate they found in the parking lot. Police retrieved a license plate from the store manager and will attempt to contact the vehicle owner.

12:48 p.m. Police were called about a vehicle driving erratically on Batchelder Road and almost causing an accident.

12:58 p.m. Party called to report a piece of metal on Main Street causing a traffic issue. Police searched the area, no metal or other traffic hazard found.

Wednesday, July 29

8:32 a.m. Reporting party states that she left her home approximately an hour ago and came home to find her screen cut. She says this has already happened once this week. Officers met with the caller who showed the her sliding door by the deck. The screen appears to be coming apart and possibly cut. 

8:39 a.m. Operator issued citation warning for failure to maintain travel lane and impeding oncoming traffic because he was watching a nearby train and not the road. 

9:34 a.m. Operator issued citation warning for speed in excess of the posted limit.

12:32 p.m. Caller looking for advice on how to have an unregistered camper removed from his property that belongs to his in-laws. Spoke with the in-laws who stated they were planning on having it removed on Aug. 9. Reporting party was advised of his options and advised of court options if the issue continues past the Aug. 9.  

2:10 p.m. Caller reporting arcing wires from a pole across the street from Adams Drive. 

Thursday, July 30

10:30 a.m. Caller reported concerns of drug activity in their neighborhood.

12:50 p.m. Caller reported truck on the side of the road near the intersection of Main and School streets with a lot of smoke. Police could not locate the vehicle.

Max Bowen is the editor of the Athol Daily News, and can be reached at mbowen@atholdailynews.com and 413-930-4074. He’s worked in media since 2003 as a correspondent, reporter, photographer and editor...