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

Friday, May 1:

7:18 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a confused elderly woman. He was taken to UMass.

7:29 a.m.: Two suspicious cars were reported on Boston Turnpike possibly involved in drug activity. Extra patrols in the area were requested.

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9:03 a.m.: A caller reported two loose dogs at Oak Street and Maple Avenue.

9:30 a.m.: A person in the lobby reported his garden hose was missing on Lake Street.

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9:39 a.m.: A caller reported an ongoing loose dog on Afra Drive. .

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2:58 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported a past theft on Florence Street.

3:04 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported a past traffic complaint on Boston Turnpike.

3:19 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Main Street.

3:58 p.m.: An anonymous caller reported a was truck parked  on Gold and Cherry streets for sale and was creating a hazard for motorists. No one was home when the police responded.

4:11 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Oak Street for a woman with injuries from a fall. She was taken to UMass.

6:23 p.m.: A caller reported an ongoing trespassing issue on Lakeside Drive. Police responded and spoke to all involved.

6:41 p.m.: A caller reported two men riding a go cart through an apartment complex causing a disturbance.

7:34 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Sinclair Road.

8:06 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Hawthorne Road.

8:46 p.m.: A fire alarm activation was reported on Arbor Drive. No smoke or fire showing, but the fire department responded.

8:51 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Heywood Street for a woman vomiting blood. She was taken to St. Vincent's.

9:08 p.m.: A caller reported a possible domestic dispute on Lakeside Drive. Police responded and advised there is no domestic and it is an ongoing issue. A report was taken.

9:23 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Lake Street.

Saturday, June 2:

12:46 a.m.: A caller reported a woman was assaulted by a man on Boylston Street. The Holden police responded. They advised the woman made up the story to be with her boyfriend. Shrewsbury police responded and advised there was no incident at all.

1:09 a.m.: A caller reported a loud motorcycle driving up and down the street on Almondwood Circle.

1:31 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Harrington Avenue.

2:29 a.m.: A caller reported hearing someone in the woods on Elizabeth Street. Police responded and it was unfounded.

9:47 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Grafton Street for an 11-year-old child who fell in the tub. The child was taken to UMass.

12:15 p.m.: An attempted larceny was reported on Boston Turnpike. A report was taken.

4:03 p.m.: A caller reported a fuel leak coming from the pumps on Municipal Drive. The fire department responded.

4:30 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a man who is unresponsive, but not breathing. He was taken to UMass.

5:13 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Roman Avenue for a woman with general body weakness. She was taken to UMass.

6:06 p.m.: A caller reported a verbal argument with a manager and a customer on Maple Avenue over a bill. The police responded and spoke to everyone involved.

6:44 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.

6:54 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a woman with an allergic reaction. She was taken to UMass.

8:10 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a man with general body weakness. He was taken to UMass.

11:32 p.m.: A caller reported a loud party on Clews Street.

Sunday, June 3:

1:58 a.m.: A caller reported a neighbor's smoke alarm is sounding and there is a possible odor of gas on Shrewsbury Green Drive. The fire department responded and advised the oven broiler was left on and there was light smoke in the apartment.

3:36 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Stoney Hill Road for a man with an altered mental status. He was taken to UMass.

5 a.m.: A caller reported a mail carrier was bitten by a dog on Raymond Avenue.

7:37 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Quail Hollow Drive.

8:08 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Main Street for a woman with chest pain. She was taken to UMass.

9:13 a.m.: A suspicious person was reported on School Street.

10:14 a.m.: A suspicious woman was reported on Main Street.

10:27 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Cedar Road for a man with leg pain. He was taken to UMass.

11:07 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Nightingale Drive for a man with a question of a stroke. He was taken to UMass.

12:11 p.m.: A medical call was reported on South Street for a man who was slumped over the wheel. Police advised the man fell asleep with a heating pad. Medics were backed off.

12:22 p.m.: A caller reported a squirrel fell down the chimney and is just looking around. The caller was afraid it was possibly sick. The animal control officer advised the squirrel was just scared and to remove it from the house. The caller said they would call back if there was a problem.

12:38 p.m.: A caller reported four men soliciting for money on Boston Turnpike and then they went to Austin Liquors to purchase alcohol. Police sent them on their way.

3:13 p.m.: A towing company reported a person who's car was being towed was not happy. Police responded and assisted with the tow.

3:44 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Blackthorn Road for a man with a seizure. He was taken to UMass.

4:30 p.m.: A suspicious man was reported on Commons Drive.

5:16 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a man feeling faint. He was taken to UMass.

7:02 p.m.: Keys were brought to the lobby—they were found at Holden and Main streets. The owner was notified.

7:10 p.m.: Two suspicious people were reported on Hartford Turnpike.

7:44 p.m.: A Shih Tzu was lost on Whippoorwill Drive. The dog's name is Lincoln.

11:51 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a man with chest pains. He was taken to UMass.

Monday, June 4:

12:59 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.

6:51 a.m.: A caller reported a piece of machinery was driven over the weekend on Lake Street and damage happened. A report was taken.

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