Southborough police log (10/12 – 10/17): Armed robbery, a suspicious pizza delivery guy, and one clever racoon

The good folks at the Southborough Police Department have been posting log information on their new Facebook page, something I consider a fabulous development. Over the years many of you have asked me to publish the police logs, so here you go!

Don’t forget, if you’re a Facebook user you can also get the logs directly from the source. Just go to the SPD Facebook page and click Like.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

• 1:11 am – Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Central Street.
• 5:18 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Meetinghouse Lane residence.
• 9:18 am – A medical was reported at a Middle Road address.
• 10:40 am – A resident of Choate Lane reported that he was a victim of identity theft, as the result of data loss from his computer. The responding officer took a report, and will be following up with the victim.
• 11:30 am – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Mt. Vickery Road residence.
• 1:17 pm – A one car motor vehicle accident was reported on Cordaville Road. No injury was reported, but the accident resulted in heavy damage to a fire hydrant in the area.
• 2:02 pm – Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
• 2:37 pm – Officers assisted another disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
• 6:34 pm – A medical was reported at a Sarsenstone Way residence.
• 7:51 pm – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Southville Road business.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

• 2:47 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.
• 6:47 am – Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.
• 8:30 am – Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
• 12:15 pm – A medical was reported on Newton Street.
• 12:25 pm – Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Pleasant Street. No injuries were reported from the scene.
• 3:56 pm – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a business on Turnpike Road.
• 4:18 pm – A suspicious motor vehicle was reported at a Cordaville Road business. An officer responded and spoke with the driver. Everything checked out o.k.
• 4:43 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an Oregon Road residence.
• 5:00 pm – Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.
• 7:44 pm – A solicitor was reported to be working after hours on Meetinghouse Lane. The solicitor was located and asked to leave the area.
• 8:05 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Sears Road address.
• 8:11 pm – A robbery was reported by the owner of a Route 9 business. The owner reported to police that he was robbed at gunpoint by two black males. Officers responded to the scene; took a report; and will be investigating the incident. (more)
• 10:14 pm – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Constitution Drive residence.
• 11:10 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

Fri day, October 14, 2011

• 12:34 am – An erratic operator was reported to be entering Southborough from Westborough on Turnpike Road. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
• 2:53 am – A Pinecone Drive resident called to report that someone has turned off power to their house, and they believe that someone is now in their garage. A raccoon was found in the garage, and it was determined the raccoon had pulled down the breaker switch.
• 7:47 am – A parking complaint was called in from Neary School. A maintenance vehicle was parked near the entrance to the school, and was causing a traffic jam with arriving parents. The vehicle had left the area prior to the responding officer’s arrival.
• 8:12 am – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Constitution Drive residence.
• 10:20 am – Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Marlboro Road. No injuries were reported from the scene.
• 11:35 pm – A Parkerville Road resident reported that an employee took one of his vehicles without permission. Officers responded and took a report.
• 2:55 pm – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Constitution Road residence. (There is a problem with the phone lines).
• 7:12 pm – A resident from William Onthank called to complain about solicitors in the neighborhood.
• 7:21 pm – A resident of Latisquama Road called to complain about solicitors in the neighborhood.
• 9:10 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.
• 10:34 pm – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Constitution Road residence. (There is a problem with the phone lines).

Saturday, October 15, 2011

• 12:02 am – A Southville Road resident called to report that a male subject had just tried to deliver a pizza to her house. Officers responded to the area, but the male subject had already left the area.
• 12:14 am – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.
• 1:00 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Willow Street business.
• 1:01 am – ARRESTED: Jay Torgerson of Lyford Road, Hopkinton, MA. Mr. Torgerson was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, Red Light violation, and Speeding.
• 5:44 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Sears Road residence.
• 5:57 am – Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Constitution Drive residence.
• 7:05 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.
• 11:20 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Parkerville Road residence.
• 11:22 am – A resident of Sunrise Drive reported a dog versus fox confrontation. The fox had left the area, and the Animal Control Officer was notified.
• 12:44 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.
• 1307 pm – A motorist reported a large piece of furniture in the roadway on Turnpike Road. An officer responded and removed the furniture from the road.
• 2:29 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Road residence.
• 2:43 pm – A resident of Fisher Road reported to police that someone had vandalized his mailbox by lighting a smoke bomb and leaving it in the mailbox. Officers responded and took a report.
• 3:38 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Road residence.
• 7:50 pm – Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.
• 8:10 pm – A resident of Lovers Lane reported a stray dog in the area. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
• 10:09 pm – ARRESTED: Brian Leger of First Way, Worcester, MA. Mr. Leger was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery as a result of an altercation that took place at a Woodland Road residence.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

• 2:56 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road residence.
• 4:59 am – A medical was reported at a Sarsenstone Way residence.
• 6:22 am – ARRESTED: John Mucci of Pilling Street, Haverhill, MA. Mr. Mucci was charged with OUI Liquor and Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, second offense.
• 9:42 am – ARRESTED: Shane Rausch of Barrett Road, Enfield, CT. Mr. Rausch was charged with Domestic Assault & Battery, as a result of an altercation that had occurred at the Red Roof Inn.
• 10:31 pm – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Burnett Road residence.
• 5:02 pm – A motorist reported a large couch in the roadway on Turnpike Road. Officers responded and removed the couch from the road.
• 8:37 pm – Officers found an open door while conducting a check of a business on Turnpike Road. The owner was notified, and officers were able to secure the door to the business.
• 8:46 pm – A Deerfoot Road resident reported a barking dog complaint. Officers took a report and the Animal Control Officer was notified.
• 10:06 pm – A Bryden Road resident requested and obtained a Harassment Prevention Order.

Monday, October 17, 2011

• 7:03 am – Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.
• 7:14 am – A suspicious motor vehicle was reported on Highland Road. Officers responded and confirmed that it was a resident sitting in their own car.
• 7:41 am – Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.
• 8:45 am – A passing motorist reported a dead deer on Cordaville Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
• 9:03 am – Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported and an accident report will be filed.
• 10:43 am – A medical was reported on Moulton Road.
• 12:09 am – A motorist reports ladders and pipes in the roadway on Turnpike Road. Officers responded to the area and removed the debris.