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Emergency Incidents
Parents arguing over trick-or-treat plans with child
Domestic Dispute
Forest Hill Dr, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance near Forest Hill Drive in Shrewsbury involving a mother and father reportedly arguing over trick-or-treating with their son.
Three-car crash on Route 9 west near Five Below
Traffic
20-50 Boston Tpke Suite B-2, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a three-car motor vehicle accident on Route 9 West near a retail store, with an additional unit offered to help control traffic.
Fire alarm at commercial building on Millwood Drive
Fire
Millwood Dr, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at a single-story commercial building on Millwood Drive. Units arrived and reported nothing showing, and command was established by a responding car.
Forklift hit by delivery truck on Lakeside Drive
Traffic
Lakeside Dr, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Lakeside Drive in Shrewsbury for a reported incident where a large forklift parked beside a residence was struck by a FedEx truck. The truck’s commercial plate and operator information were copied over the radio.
Man found slumped over on center island at Shrewsbury road
Medical Emergency
MA-9 & N Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the center island near Route 9 and North Quincy Avenue for a possible medical or welfare check on a man in a black hoodie reported slumped over. Earlier in the day, medics had evaluated a child who refused transport and left with parents.
Child evaluated by medics on Childs Street refuses transport
Medical Emergency
Childs St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medics responded to a possible medical issue involving a child near Childs Street. The child was evaluated by medics, refused transport, and left with parents. A separate report mentioned a slumped person near Route 9 and North Quincy.
Child hit by vehicle at Muzzy and Harrington
Traffic
Muzzy Ave & Harrington Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Muzzy Avenue and Harrington Avenue involving a juvenile who was reportedly injured, with an additional police unit requested to respond.
Man removed from store after shoplifting
Theft Report
Hartford Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at a grocery store. A male customer was reportedly no-trespassed and a report was to be taken.
Driver mistakenly takes similar van with groceries
Suspicious Activity
Hartford Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a possible vehicle mix-up near a supermarket on Route 20, where a person mistakenly drove a van with keys locked inside and later returned it after realizing it was not his rental car.
Police assist shopper looking for parked vehicle
Other Non-Crime Event
Hartford Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported aid-to-the-public call at a Market Basket on Hartford Turnpike in Shrewsbury, where a woman could not find her gray 2022 Toyota Sienna in the parking lot and planned to meet them at the front of the store.
Teen steals merchandise from Spirit Halloween store
Theft Report
Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a Spirit Halloween store on Boston Turnpike. A young male was reported to have run out of the store with merchandise hidden under his shirt, was last seen in the parking lot, and then reportedly got into a waiting car and left toward Route 9.
Officers check 911 hang-up near Holman Street
Suspicious Activity
Holman St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near Holman Street in Shrewsbury for a possible 911 hang-up call after no one answered on callback.
Road rage reported on Main Street near I-290
Traffic
Old Mill Rd & Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported road rage incident on Main Street near Old Mill Road and St. John’s, involving a blue vehicle that allegedly drove aggressively toward a white Maserati. A woman was heard screaming, and gum was reportedly thrown at the caller’s windshield. The suspect vehicle was last seen near Interstate 290 and then accelerated onto the highway westbound. The caller declined to speak with officers and continued driving toward Worcester.
Officer checks on pedestrian limping in road median
Suspicious Activity
Boston Worcester Turnpike, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made contact with a man walking with a (description withheld) in the median near the intersection of Route 9 and Poplar, possibly the same person they had spoken with earlier.
Traffic disruption on Oak Street due to road work
Fire
MA-9 & Oak St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm near Oak Street and Route 9, with Oak Street between Route 9 and Main Street reduced to one lane due to road work.
Oak Street lane closure for road work
Road Closure
MA-9 & Oak St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, oak Street between Route 9 and Main Street is reported to be reduced to one lane due to road work until further notice.
Construction closes Oak Street northbound lane
Road Closure
MA-9 & Oak St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a construction-related road closure on Oak Street northbound between Route 9 and Maple Avenue, while southbound traffic remains open.
Road construction closes part of Oak Street
Traffic
Grafton St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop behind a business near Royalston. Medics and fire were notified that northbound Oak Street between Route 9 and Maple Avenue would be temporarily closed while southbound traffic could continue.
Two-vehicle crash reported at Coolidge in Shrewsbury
Traffic
Florence St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible traffic accident involving two vehicles near Coolidge. Radio traffic also mentioned a weapon and directed officers to check a location near South Quinsigamond and College, with one officer heading to a fire center.
Driver cited for suspended license in Shrewsbury
Traffic
S Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer handled a vehicle contact involving a driver with a suspended license. The registered owner arrived and took control of the vehicle, and the operator was issued a citation for the suspended license near South Quinsigamond Avenue in Shrewsbury.
