Police Log: Man Shoplifts Cookies

Monday, May 21:

8:21 a.m.: A caller from Hillside Drive was notified of a break-in to their home by a contractor. A report was taken.

8:50 a.m.: A caller said there are needles near a drain at Spring Street and Spring Terrace. Police responded and disposed of the needles.

9:33 a.m.: A caller removed a belligerent man from a business on North Quinsigamond Avenue. Police advised the man did not understand the procedure for a waiting list.

9:34 a.m.: A person in the lobby asked to speak to an officer regarding a concern for a neighbor's behavior. A report was taken.

9:37 a.m.: A caller was having a dispute over a car at a business on Boston Turnpike. Police responded and both came to an agreement.

10:42 a.m.: The animal control officer removed a dead rabbit from a school on Grafton Street.

11:56 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Main Boulevard for a man with lower back pain. He was taken to UMass.

12:02 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported a past domestic dispute. A report was taken.

12:14 p.m.: A medical call was reported for a 5-year-old boy having an allergic reaction on Edgewood Road. He was taken to UMass.

12:22 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a woman with a head injury. She was taken to UMass.

2:11 p.m.: A caller reported a mini bike traveling on the road at Old Mill Road and Elm Street. Police responded, but they were unable to locate it.

3:01 p.m.: A caller reported coming home and finding their back door unlocked and jewelry taken. A report was taken.

4 p.m.: The animal control officer responded to Browning Road for a follow-up.

5 p.m.: A caller reported a pick up truck tried to run her off the road on Elm Street.

5 p.m.: Three suspicious men were reported on South Quinsigamond Avenue.

5:23 p.m.: A caller requested a police officer to turn in a wallet. The owner was notified.

5:33 p.m.: A caller reported two suspicious youths on skateboard coming out of the woods on Prospect Street.

5:53 p.m.: A caller reported four dogs in the road at Routes 9 and 140.

5:56 p.m.: A caller reported an erratic driver at Route 9 and Fruit Street.

6:23 p.m.: A caller reported a brown tote bag stolen from Hartford Turnpike. A report was taken.

9:05 p.m.: Two suspicious men were reported at Route 9 and Lake Street.

9:42 p.m.: Several 911 callers reported an accident at North Quinsigamond and Miles avenues. Two were taken to UMass.

10:35 p.m.: The suspicious people were reported on Sterling Street.

10:38 p.m.: A medical call was reported at North Quinsigamond Avenue. The person was taken to UMass.

11:13 p.m.: A suspicious man was reported on BostonTurnpike attempting to return stolen merchandise.

Tuesday, May 22:

12:04 a.m.: Lynn M. Cote, 35, of 12 Parker Rd., Shrewsbury, was arrested and charged with assault and battery.

4:15 p.m.: A caller retrieved person property from Hartford Turnpike.

5:03 p.m.: A suspicious man was asking women for help with his car on Boston Turnpike. Police checked the area, but were unable to locate him.

5:42 p.m.: A caller from O'Donnell Avenue reported various items stolen from their home. A report was taken.

5:47 p.m.: An employee from a business on Boston Turnpike confronted a man who took two packages of cookies, but then he took off on foot. Police responded and spoke to everyone involved.

7:47 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Grove Street for a hand laceration. He was taken to UMass.

7:55 p.m.: A caller reported receiving threatening phone calls from an ex-spouse. The police advised the woman to seek a restraining order from court.

8:20 p.m.: A person in the lobby to report a theft of a magnetic car sign on Hunter Circle. A report was taken.

8:24 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Faulkner Road for a man with chest pain. He was taken to UMass.

8:50 p.m.: Janio N. DePinho, 49, of 247 South Quinsigamond Ave., Apt.: Front, Shrewsbury, was arrested and charged on a warrant.

11:43 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Julio Drive for a man with jaw and back pain. He was taken to UMass.

Wednesday, May 23:

1:41 a.m.: Bernard D. Richardson, 29, of P.O. Box 180, South Barre, was arrested and charged on a warrant for possession of a Class A substance.

2:48 a.m.: A suspicious large truck was parked on Oak Street.

3:50 a.m.: A caller reported someone in her home on Main Street. Police responded and checked the house and there was no break-in.

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