Crime & Safety

Police Log: Youths Set Fire in Woods

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

Wednesday, April 11:

9:56 a.m.: A caller reported that their neighbor frequently has fires at their home on Elm Street.

11:25 a.m.: A medical call was reported on Boxford Drive for a woman who was dehydrated. She was taken to St. Vincent's.

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12:07 p.m.: A suspicious car was reported on Olympia Drive.

12:31 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Sheridan Drive for a man with shoulder pain. He was taken to UMass.

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1:30 p.m.: A caller reported a past larceny at a business on Boston Turnpike. A report was taken.

2:11 p.m.: A person in the lobby turned in found property. .

2:37 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported missing items. A report was taken.

4:07 p.m.: A caller reported a domestic dispute between a mother and daughter on Glen Terrace. A report was taken.

4:33 p.m.: A caller reported a group of youths on Edgewater Avenue trying to start a fire. Police responded and dispersed the youths.

5:37 p.m.: A person in the lobby reported harassing phone calls. A report was taken.

6 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Canna Drive for a man with a diabetic reaction. He was taken to UMass.

6:29 p.m.: A medical call was reported on Old Mill Road for a man with chest pain. He was taken to UMass.

6:46 p.m.: A caller reported pieces of wood and toys in the road on Vista Drive. Police responded and reported all equipment is off the road.

9:15 p.m.: A caller reported a domestic assault on Liberty Drive. The man took off into the woods. A report was taken.

9:27 p.m.: A caller reported a car crash vs. a tree or pole at Edgemont and LeBlanc roads. Several callers reported a power outage. One person was taken to UMass.

Thursday, April 12:

3:56 a.m.: A suspicious man was reported riding a bike down Route 9 east. Police responded and the man said he was biking to Boston.

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