Friday, July 3

11:26 a.m. Police were called about a party possibly under the influence, described as a white male, with possibly pink pants, a backpack and a hat.

12:30 p.m. A party called to report a possible scam. A male party is renting out a listed building and the caller believes he may not be the owner.

12:41 p.m. A party reported an elder female in the area without water and they were concerned she maybe overheated.

Sunday, July 5

11:52 a.m. A caller reported a party they do not want in their store on Market Drive.

Monday, July 6

7:36 a.m. Caller reported a vehicle that ran the stop sign at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Fairview Avenue.

11:46 a.m. A male party asked to speak with the chief about a one-day liquor permit. 

Thursday, July 9

8:47 a.m. A caller reported hitting a deer with their vehicle on South Athol Road.

9:27 a.m. Trespassing parties were reported on Conant Road.

10:42 a.m. A bat was reported at the Athol Public Library.

Friday, July 10

8:55 a.m. A party called upset over trucks using their Jake breaks on Hapgood Street. Police made contact with one of the trucks involved and advised them of the complaint.  

10:42 a.m. A party walked into the station to report that they saw a party go onto a porch and take a package. Officer checked the area and did not locate the party in question. 

10:45 a.m. A party came into the station to report an erratic operator.

1:30 p.m. Subject into the station to speak to an officer about unregistered vehicles near Wallingford Avenue.

2:48 p.m. Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Tower Road. Accident involved two vehicles and a shopping cart. Damage appears to be under $1,000. 

Saturday, July 11

7:55 a.m. An intoxicated driver on Brookside Road.

12:33 pm. A party reported losing their wallet at a CVS on Main Street.

Sunday, July 12

7:29 a.m. Caller would like to report someone trying to break into his home and cars. He has video and would like to speak to an officer to get it reported. Officer viewed the video and observed a male party stop and attempt to open one car, then disappear up the driveway and walk away two minutes later.

11:14 a.m. A walk-in reported a theft at their property.

2:03 p.m. Caller reporting smoke in the area of West Royalston Road. Reporting party stated she could see no flames, but could hear what sounded like fire crackling.  

Wednesday, July 15

8:17 a.m. Caller reported their mailbox had been vandalized the previous evening.

8:41 a.m. Caller reported subject is cutting trees that she believes they are on her property.

11:46 a.m. Caller reported a tree has fallen in the roadway and there are some youths cleaning it up.

1:24 p.m. Subject came into the station to report that he lost his wallet and someone has been fraudulently using his cards around town all morning.

2:46 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle accident on Hillside Terrace.

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...