Crime & Safety
Police Log: Man Injured by Chainsaw and Child Ingests DeCon
The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Wednesday, Dec. 28:
8:09 a.m.: A medical call was reported on St. James Road of a woman with a severe nose bleed. She was taken to St. Vincent's.
9:32 a.m.: A medical call was reported for a man with a leg injury from a chain saw. He was taken to UMass.
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10:27 a.m.: A caller reported a vandalism to his home on Temple Court. responded and took photos for the report. A report was taken.
11:11 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Francis Gardens Court for a woman with injuries from a fall. She was taken to UMass.
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11:49 a.m.: A medical call was reported for a man who was weak and not feeling well. He was taken to UMass.
12:12 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Lebeaux Drive for a man with difficulty breathing. He was taken to St. Vincent's.
2:11 p.m.: A caller reported vandalism to a light post on Main Street. A report was taken.
2:38 p.m.: A caller reported suspicious parties soliciting on Caroline Avenue and reporting work without a permit. Police responded and took a report.
2:46 p.m.: A 17-month-old ingested DeCon on Wachusett Circle. The parents took the child to the emergency room.
2:49 p.m.: A medical call was reported for a man with a high fever on Harrington Avenue. He was taken to St. Vincent's.
3:10 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported an online scam. A report was taken.
4:01 p.m.: A person in the lobby turned in a wallet found on Mercury Drive. It was taken into evidence.
4:26 p.m.: An erratic driver was reported heading east on Boston Turnpike.
7:06 p.m.: A caller reported an intruder in her home on Cobblestone Way and she heard footsteps and men outside knocking and talking. Police responded and said a neighbor was outside and they had the wrong date for a party.
7:27 p.m.: A caller reported two men fighting in the parking lot. A report was taken.
9:07 p.m.: Alex Scott Rountree, 28, of 17 Leominster St., Westminster, was arrested and charged with giving a false name to police and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, subsequent offense. He was also charged on a warrant.
10:05 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Vega Drive.
10:37 p.m.: A caller reported an argument over a cup with a sister-in-law on Tanager Drive. Police responded and said it was a verbal dispute only, no problems.
Thursday, Dec. 29:
12:51 a.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Boston Turnpike.
1:15 a.m.: A domestic dispute was reported on Tanager Drive.
3:58 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Francis Avenue for a man with chest pain. He was taken to UMass.
11:27 a.m.: A refrigerator was left on Naples Street. The was notified.
12:19 p.m.: A medical call was reported on John Street for a man with severe abdominal pain. He was taken to UMass.
12:27 p.m.: A caller reported a tractor trailer unit stuck in the above location on Main Street near Harlow Road. Police assisted the truck driver.
2:17 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman with low oxygen levels. She was taken to UMass.
2:24 p.m.: Two suspicious men were reported walking around on Gage Lane. Police responded and advised a Realtor was on scene.
3:14 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Boston Turnpike for a man with chest pains. He was taken to St. Vincent's.
4:40 p.m.: A caller reported people hunting on her property on Main Street. The people were from Northborough and were unaware that it was private property.
5:17 p.m.: Illegal dumping was reported on Boston Turnpike.
5:29 p.m.: A caller reported people setting off Roman candles near Spruce and Lake streets. Police responded and the people were gone.
6:50 p.m.: A medical call was reported for a man with chest pains on Harrington Farms. He was taken to UMass.
7:19 p.m.: A caller reported a past break-in on Farview Avenue. A report was taken.
9:06 p.m.: Water run-off that is turning into ice was reported on Grafton Street. The highway department was notified.
9:10 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Main Street. Police responded and the person was changing a flat tire.
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