Crime & Safety

Police Log: 3-year-old Found Wandering and Laser Pointer Confiscated

The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Tuesday, Jan. 31:

9:42 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman disoriented with a leg injury. She was taken to UMass.

10:01 a.m.: A person in the lobby reported a past break-in on Clinton Street. A report was taken.

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10:28 a.m.: A person in the lobby found an item in the road on Prospect Street. The item was removed and a report was taken.

10:38 a.m.: A person in the lobby reported illegal dumping on Cedar Road. They requested extra police patrols.

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11:17 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Sheridan Drive for a woman with abdominal pain. Shew as taken to UMass.

11:23 a.m.: A person in the lobby asked to speak to an officer regarding checks written on his account. gave the man advice.

12 p.m.: The responded to Main Street for two loose dogs.

12:38 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Tory Lane for a man with a possible CVA. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.

5:12 p.m.: A 3-year-old boy was reported walking in the street on Ira Avenue. Police spoke to the uncle of the child. A report was taken.

6:16 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported at Arrowwood Drive and Hobblebush Road.

6:34 p.m.: A caller confiscated a red laser pointer from neighborhood kids who were harassing him with it on Colton Lane. Police took custody of the laser.

6:58 p.m.: The responded to a report of smoke in a laundry room on Sheridan Drive.

7:02 p.m.: A strong odor of natural gas was reported on Ireta Road. The fire department responded and NStar was contacted.

8:15 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Oak Street for a man with a head injury from a fall. He was taken to UMass.

8:50 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Grafton Street for a man with a diabetic reaction. He was taken to UMass.

9:27 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a man with a diabetic reaction. He was taken to St. Vincent's.

9:13 p.m.: was arrested and charged with possessing a burglarious instrument and receiving stolen property over $250. He was also charged on a warrant.

was arrested and charged with possessing a burglarious instrument and receiving stolen property over $250.

9:32 p.m.: A caller reported an erratic driver on Boston Turnpike.

9:43 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Grafton Street for a man with lower back pain. He was taken to UMass.

10:26 p.m.: A caller reported harassment by a neighbor on Pond View Drive. Police gave advice.

11:46 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on South Quinsigmaond Avenue.

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