Police Notes

Early Morning Singers Spoken to at Pinecrest Village, Injured Pit bull Rescued

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

Thursday, June 13 2:38 a.m.: A caller from East Main Street reported that his dog started barking and when he opened the back door a person ran off. The caller reported the man was stumbling down the road toward Ashland. Police from Hopkinton and Ashland responded. Ashland police officers transported the man home. 8:56 a.m.: A caller from Cross Street reported that money was stolen from his wallet in his car overnight. 3:25 p.m.: A caller reported an on-going issue with a driver speeding down Deneen Road. 3:58 p.m.: Officers took a report of larceny from a home on Stoney Brook. 4:31 p.m.: Officers blocked of part of Pond Street while NStar repaired an electric wire that had fallen. 10:45 p.m.: A caller from Walcott Valley reported loud …

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Beware of False Arrest Phone Calls Asking for Money

The Hopkinton Police Department has warned residents of an extortion scam that has occurred in town.

Earlier today the Hopkinton Police Department issued a press release regarding an extortion scam targeting residents. "In these cases generally an unknown person(s) will call or text the victim and make claims that a family member is under arrest or being held captive and needs money to be sent for their release," the release said. According to the department the scammers will generally have basic knowledge of the family member, but they recommend asking for specifics and taking down the phone number if you receive a call. Here are some suggestions:

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Police Notes

Police Check EMC Park for High School Fight, Lawnmower Stolen

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

Tuesday, June 11 7:46 a.m.: Officers responded to a three-car crash on West Main Street. No injuries were reported but one vehicle was towed. 2:10 p.m.: A caller reported a drunk older man stumbling near Hopkinton High School. Officers responded but were unable to find the suspect. Wednesday, June 12 3:22 a.m.: An officer spoke with a person walking down Chestnut Street. The person said he was walking to work from a friend’s house. 11:34 a.m.: An officer took a report of a larceny from Blackthorne Road. 1:44 p.m.: A caller from Hayden Rowe Street requested an officer check on an employee who did not show up for work. An officer found the male, who was drunk, and took him into protective custody. 1:52 p.m.: Officers from the Hopkinton …

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Police Notes

Rude Solicitor Annoys Residents of Daniel Shays Road

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

Friday, June 7 2:57 p.m.: Officers assisted a resident of Front Street who reported a break-in. 3:30 p.m.: A caller from Daniel Shays Road reported that a young male knocked on his door and said he was selling magazines. The male then asked for $800. When the caller shut the door the male kept talking. Officers responded but were unable to locate the suspect. 4:23 p.m.: A caller from Daniel Shays Road reported a rude magazine solicitor. 5:09 p.m.: A caller from Wood Street reported that a very polite male stopped at her house and asked for money for inner city children. 6:41 p.m.: A caller from Palomino Drive reported a male walking around the neighborhood acting suspiciously. An officer responded and brought the male to the station where …

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Police Notes

Hopkinton Teen Arrested on Warrant Charges of Assault, Possession of a Weapon

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

Wednesday, June 5 2:30 a.m.: An officer checked a suspicious vehicle parked on the loop road at Hopkins School. 4:51 a.m.: Several callers reported loose dogs in the Eastview Road and Hayden Rowe Street area. The owner recovered the dogs at 8:17 a.m. 6:42 p.m.: A caller from Hayward Street reported an earlier break-in. 7:45 p.m.: Several callers from Lincoln Street reported solicitors. Officers spoke with the solicitors and advised them to stop since they did not have permits. 8:36 p.m.: Officers arrested Matthew J. Westbury, 18, of 16 Hayden Rowe St., on warrant charges of assault and battery, possession of a dangerous weapon and violation of a restraining order. Thursday, June 6 7:19 a.m.: A caller reported a loose horse near Frankland …

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Rabid Fox, Large Turtle and Illegal Tarantula Reported in Hopkinton

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

Monday, June 3 8:53 a.m.: A caller from Alexander Road reported that an oil painting was stolen during an open house over the weekend. 3:11 p.m.: A 911 caller from Pine Tree Lane reported a fox in the area that possibly has rabies. The call was relayed to the Animal Control Officer. 3:33 p.m.: An officer assisted the Milford Police Department with a case of illegal possession of a tarantula on South Street. 5:22 p.m.: An officer assisted the Department of Conservation and Recreation with a large snapping turtle attempting to cross Cedar Street. Tuesday, June 4 12:28 a.m.: A caller reported the sound of loud noises in the Fruit Street. Area. An officer spoke with a work crew who said they will be working on the Mass. Pike and Route 495 …

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Police Break-Up Bonfire Party on Fruit Street

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

Thursday, May 30 1:24 a.m.: The Southborough Police Department contacted a Hopkinton resident in regards to people at a business he owned in Southborough. 8:58 a.m.: A caller from Pond Street reported that their washing machine was smoking. 10:22 a.m.: An officer assisted the Hopkinton Fire Department with an alarm on Wood Street. 12:46 p.m.: Officers assisted serving a warrant on Hayden Rowe Street, Joseph Gustino Neri, 31, of 116 Hayden Rowe St. was arrested. 2:18 p.m.: A caller from West Main Street reported a break-in that occurred earlier in the afternoon. 6:14 p.m.: A 911 caller from Edge Hill Road reported the smell of smoke in her house. Friday, May 31 6:29 a.m.: A caller from Hayden Rowe Street reported equipment operation in …

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Police Notes

Driver Charged With Second Drunk Driving Offense, Unlicensed Operation

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

Wednesday, May 29 12:18 a.m.: An officer removed a dead deer from Clinton Street. 2:23 p.m.: An officer investigated a larceny on West Main Street. 3:30 p.m.: An officer from the Hopkinton Police Department reported a large sinkhole on West Main Street. The Highway Department was notified and an officer placed a cone on the hazard to notify drivers. 3:41 p.m.: A caller reported that he was almost struck by a speeding vehicle in a parking lot on Main Street. The caller did not want to pursue a report, just notify police to the problem. 4:10 p.m.: An officer assisted the Highway Department while they repaired the sinkhole on West Main Street. 5:43 p.m.: A resident of Mayhew Street reported that her beagle was missing. 6:31 p.m.: A caller …

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Police Speak to Man Who Was Stabbed in Hopkinton

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

Monday, May 27 7:28 a.m.: The Animal Control Officer assisted a Fruit Street resident with removing an animal from his car. 1:51 p.m.: A caller from Pendulum Pass requested that an officer speak with partiers in the neighborhood and ask them to quiet down and stop swearing. 4:30 p.m.: A caller from Forest Lane reported a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood. The caller said when they approached the vehicle the man inside yelled at him. The man in the vehicle also called and gave a different version of the story. 8:41 p.m.: A caller reported loud music on Pendulum Pass. The responding officer showed the homeowner how to turn the volume down on their stereo. 8:45 p.m.: Two callers reported fireworks on Valentine Road. 9:56 p.m.: A person …

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