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Shutesbury Police Department

Incident Log
May 4 - May 30, 2006

May 5

1710 Suspicious Activity, Fire Station- Reporting party states that
     all lights were on in the Fire Station.  Responding officer found
     the building secure, nothing missing or damaged.


May 8

1915 Erratic Operation, Lake Wyola- Officer responded to the lake to
     investigate a report of two young men operating a power boat in
     an erratic manner.  Officer found evidence at public boat ramp
     that the subjects had left prior to police arrival.


May 10

0840 Erratic Operation, Wendell Road- School bus driver reported that
     a motorist has been passing the bus in a no passing area and
     driving at a high rate of speed during the morning bus run.
     Information on vehicle was forwarded to Registry of Motor
     Vehicles for further action.


May 11

1840 Summons Service, Wendell Rd.- Officer served summons to Wendell
     Rd resident.

2025 B&E, Larceny Over $250, Locks Pond Rd- Resident on Locks Pond Rd
     reported that while family was out of town, someone entered their
     home and removed several items valued at over $250.00.


May 12

1940 Medical Assist, Shore Drive- Officer dispatched to Shore Dr. to
     assist EMT’s with request for medical attention.


May 13

1620 Assist Motorist, Leverett Rd- Officer assisted motorist who had
     run out of gas.

1655 Missing Person, Wendell Rd- Officer responded to Wendell Rd
     residence to take a report of a missing child.  During interview
     with parent, child returned after taking a walk for 30 minutes.


May 15

1205 Motor Vehicle Accident, Leverett Rd- Officer investigated 2 car
     motor vehicle accident at intersection of Wendell Rd & Leverett
     Rd.  Both operators declined medical treatment, one vehicle towed
     from scene. No citations issued.


May 16

1035 Motor Vehicle Stop, Leverett Rd- Motorist stopped for speeding,
     citation issued.

1045 Disabled Vehicle, Montague Rd- Officer assisted motorist whose
     car had slid off roadway.  Vehicle towed from ditch by AAA
     wrecker.


May 17

1520 Motor Vehicle Complaint, West Pelham Rd- School bus driver
     requested to speak with an officer regarding the erratic
     operation of a pickup truck which the bus driver had witnessed
     while dropping off students.

1645 Vehicle Complaint-Follow-up, Locks Pond Rd- Officer stopped a
     green pickup truck based on information provided by bus driver
     complaint earlier.  The operator of the truck, a Wendell
     resident, admitted passing the bus and was issued a citation.


May 19

1500 Directed Enforcement, Cooleyville Rd- Officer conducted radar
     patrol under GHSB grant; 6 citations issued.


May 20

0905 Intrusion Alarm, Elementary School- Officer responded to
     intrusion alarm at the elementary school.  Investigation revealed
     that RAD instructors accidentally set off alarm when entering the
     building.

1000 Assist Other Police Department, Pelham- Officer assisted Pelham
     PD with motor vehicle accident on Route 202.

1205 Intrusion Alarm, Town Hall- Officer responded to Town Hall for a
     reported intrusion alarm.  Investigation revealed an accidental
     activation by Town Hall worker.


May 21

1310 Harassing Calls/ e Mail, W. Pelham Rd- Officer conducted follow
     up investigation with resident regarding previous incident.

1340 Fraud, West Pelham Rd- Resident requested to speak with an
     officer regarding possible fraud.  After ascertaining facts,
     officer informed resident that incident should be reported to law
     enforcement officials in jurisdiction where alleged crime
     occurred.


May 22

2000 Suspicious Activity, West Cemetery- Officer conducting patrol of
     West Cemetery found a male and a female camping on the south side
     of the cemetery.  Both parties were checked for possible warrants
     and directed to leave the area.

2100 Medical Assist, Pratt Corner Rd- Officer dispatched to assist SFD
     with request for medical response.


May 23

1015 Harassing Phone Calls, W. Pelham Rd- Resident filed report of
     harassing phone calls, related to civil tenant/landlord dispute.


May 24

2140 Suspicious Person, Lake View Dr- Officer requested to check on a
     male subject loitering in the State Beach parking area.  Officer
     identified the individual as a resident of Wendell who had left
     his parents house after a fight.  He was using the pay phone and
     then planning to return home.


May 26

1400 Grant Funded Direct Enforcement- Officer conducting radar patrols
     under GHSB Grant.


May 27

1115 Animal Complaint, Schoolhouse Rd- Report of a sick raccoon in
     caller’s garage.  Animal was euthanized by veterinarian in the
     area and disposed of by officer.

1415 911 Hang Up, Montague Rd- Dispatch reported 911 hang up call at
     Montague residence.  Responding officer spoke with babysitter who
     stated call was made accidentally by a child in the house.

1515 Disabled Motor Vehicle, Rte 202- Officer assisted motorist with
     disabled vehicle near New Salem line until tow company arrived.


May 28

1315 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd- Motorist stopped for speeding,
     citation issued.

1325 Traffic Control, Fire Station- Officer monitoring traffic at Fire
     Station during fund drive.  Motorist stopped for excessive speed,
     citation issued.

1720 Motor Vehicle Stop, Locks Pond Rd- Motorist stopped for speeding,
     citation issued.

1745 Motor Vehicle Stop, Lake Dr- Motorist stopped for speeding,
     citation issued.

1755 Animal Complaint, Locks Pond Rd- Report of dog impeding traffic
     and creating safety hazard in the area of Locks Pond and Lake Dr.
     Animal was brought to home of owner’s relative.  Dog officer
     notified for issuing of citation, violation of Town bylaw.

1815 Info From Other Dept, State Police- State Police, Belchertown
     Barracks, advised that an escapee from a medium security
     detention facility in Shirley was believed to be in the Montague
     Rd area.  Officer spoke with relatives of subject and forwarded
     information to Greenfield and Montague police departments.


May 30

815 Community Policing, Elementary School- Officer doing community
    policing with kindergarten class.

1015 Larceny, Lake View Dr- Resident reported larceny of kayak, last
     seen in October of '05.  Report taken.

1130 Animal complaint, Leverett Rd- Motorist requested to speak with
     an officer regarding hitting a cat on Leverett Rd.  Motorist
     provided contact information, officer attempted to locate and
     contact owner.


May 31

0825 Breaking & Entering, State Beach- Employee at State Beach
     reported that the vendor’s trailer at that location had been
     broken into overnight.  Officer will notify owner of trailer.
     Investigation pending.


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