Crime & Safety

Police Log: Lightning Strikes Home

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

Friday, June 22:

9:35 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Sewell Street for a woman with flu-like symptoms. She was taken to UMass.

10:05 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Francis Gardens Court for a man with stroke-like symptoms. He was taken to UMass.

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11:44 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Meadow Lane for a woman who collapsed. She was taken to St. Vincent's.

11:50 a.m.: A caller reported finding ammunition in the truck of a used car her son just purchased. A report was taken.

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12:34 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a woman who fainted at the deli department of a business. She was taken to UMass.

12:45 p.m.: A caller reported a theft of tools by a former employee on Boston Turnpike. A report was taken.

12:48 p.m.: A caller reported threats on Spring Street.

1:02 p.m.: responded to Dean Park for an injured goose. She took the goose to Tufts.

2:02 p.m.: A caller reported an Internet scam. A report was taken.

2:17 p.m.: A caller reported three men in his yard threatening him and refusing to leave on East Avenue. A report was taken.

2:49 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Main Street for a 2-year-old in a doctor's office with croup. The child was taken to UMass.

4:33 p.m.: The animal control officer spoke to an owner on Neptune Drive.

5:03 p.m.: The animal control officer quarantined a dog due to a bite on Ashwood Circle.

5:26 p.m.: A medical call was reported on North Quinsigamond Avenue for a woman with injuries from a fall. She was taken to UMass.

5:31 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman with chest pain. She was taken to UMass.

5:34 p.m.: A brush fire was reported on Holden Street.

5:48 p.m.: A resident reported an odor of smoke in their basement after the house was struck by lightning on Farmington Drive. The fire department assisted.

6:43 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Selina Street for a man with injuries from a fall. He was taken to St. Vincent's.

10:04 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman with injuries from a fall. She was taken to UMass.

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