Crime & Safety
Police Log: Baby Bear Spotted and Teenager Stuck in Swing
The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, June 29:
9:01 a.m.: A caller reported his neighbor's garage is being vandalized on Howe Avenue.
9:04 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Bowditch Drive for a man with a heart attack. He was taken to St. Vincent's.
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10:44 a.m.: A caller reported a baby bear spotted near Route 140 and Colonial Drive. The environmental police and MassWildlife was notified.
11:15 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a person with a heart attack. They were taken to UMass.
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11:19 a.m.: A caller reported an identity theft on Oak Street.
12:30 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Lake Street for a man with a cardiac history in and out of consciousness. He was taken to UMass.
1:29 p.m.: A person in the lobby to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing dispute on Fairlawn Circle.
1:42 p.m.: A caller reported a person trespassing on Boston Turnpike.
2:10 p.m.: A caller reported a baby skunk on Phillips Avenue. .
3:06 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported stolen property on Avalon Way. A report was taken.
4:23 p.m.: The animal control officer responded to Harrington Avenue to check on the welfare of a dog.
4:48 p.m.: A caller reported a piece of lumber in the road at Boylston Street and Boylston Circle.
5:20 p.m.: The police helped three people with an overturned canoe on Lake Quinsigamond.
6:02 p.m.: A caller reported two men physically fighting in a parking lot in Boston Turnpike near Chum Lee's. A report was taken.
7:47 p.m.: A man was found unconscious on a walking trail on Edgewater Avenue. He was taken into protective custody.
8:39 p.m.: A caller reported two missing boys, 5 and 6 on Commons Drive. They were later found between buildings 35 and 37 and were reunited with their parents.
10:37 p.m.: A caller reported vandalism to his shed on Howe Avenue. A report was taken.
10:55 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Candlewood Way.
11:10 p.m.: A suspicious group of youths were reported on Jane Street.
Saturday, June 30:
1:21 a.m.: Daniel Kamil Obal, 26, of 115 South St., Apt. 1C, Chicopee, was arrested on two warrants.
2:48 a.m.: Two suspicious cars were reported on Maple Avenue.
3:14 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Pond View Drive.
4:40 a.m.: Three suspicious men in masks were reported on Sheridan Drive. Police responded and advised the seat covers were mistaken for occupants in the car.
6:22 a.m.: A caller reported a Home Depot sign in their front yard on Grafton Street.
6:52 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Phillips Avenue for a man that had fallen and was very weak. He was taken to UMass.
8:23 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Maple Avenue for a man who was dizzy with chest pain. He was taken to UMass.
10:49 a.m.: A caller reported vandalism to his home on Lake Street.
11:42 a.m.: A caller reported a man and woman arguing in a car pulled off the side of the road on Valente Drive.
12:39 p.m.: A caller reported a CO2 detector going off on Main Street. The fire department responded.
1:29 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a 30-year-old having an allergic reaction. The person was taken to UMass.
2:06 p.m.: The fire department responded to Westmont Road for a gas alarm going off.
3:34 p.m.: A caller reported a go-cart and mini bike racing up and down Everett Avenue.
5:25 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman with a rapid heart rate. She was taken to UMass.
6:45 p.m.: A caller reported vandalism to his boat on Canna Drive. A report was taken.
7:02 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Tennis Drive for a woman with chest pain. She was taken to UMass.
7:57 p.m.: A caller reported a possible illegal operation of a car on East Avenue.
10:06 p.m.: Police responded to a noise disturbance on Anglin Lane.
11:29 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Robertson Drive for a man with chest pains and dizziness. He was taken to UMass.
Sunday, July 1:
12:21 a.m.: Two suspicious teens were walking on South Street.
12:45 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Main Street.
12:57 a.m.: A suspicious person on a roof was reported on Boston Turnpike.
4:29 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Shrewsbury Green Drive for a woman with an unknown medical problem. She was taken to UMass.
10:20 a.m.: A caller reported a pit bull attacked his dog on Silver Gate Circle.
11:52 a.m.: A caller reported a mulch fire in a parking lot on Avalon Way. The fire department responded.
12:51 p.m.: A caller turned in two old guns on Elm Street.
12:56 p.m.: A caller reported threats made on Spring Street.
1:54 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.
3:26 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported harassment on Howe Avenue.
5:19 p.m.: A caller reported a teenage girl stuck in a swing on a playground at Arrowwood Drive. The girl was taken to UMass as a precaution.
5:25 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported an assault on Hartford Turnpike.
5:27 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman with chest pain. She was taken to UMass.
5:58 p.m.: A caller reported a dispute between residents and guests over parking on Yorkshire Terrace.
6:44 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.
6:46 p.m.: A caller reported threatening phone calls from her child's father on Boston Turnpike. A report was taken.
9:17 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike with a woman with chest pain. She was taken to UMass.
8:31 p.m.: An erratic driver was reported on Hartford Turnpike.
Monday, July 2:
12:38 a.m.: A caller reported a bat in her apartment. The animal control officer will respond in the morning.
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