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The police notes column is a selected list of items in the Milford police dispatch record. We report all arrests.Monday, May 20 5:01 p.m.: State Police reported a crash on I-495 southbound, area of Exit 18. Bellingham responded. The crash was in a wooded area. Four Milford firefighters assisted. 11:31 p.m.: A caller on West Street said she could hear an argument at a house across the street. Police checked and everything was OK. Tuesday, May 21 12:01 a.m.: Police responded to Walnut at Congress streets, where five to six youths were at the basketball courts. 1:01 a.m.: Police responded to Milford High School, where teens were hanging out. 9:55 a.m.: A caller said three cars were broken into in the …
Sunday, May 19 5:18 p.m.: Following a crash at Stop & Shop on East Main St., police were seeking a summons to charge Parker A. Grant, 50, of 18A Rosenfeld Ave., Milford, with leaving the scene of property damage. 7:39 p.m.: A caller said he found trash in his yard and in the street, on Congress Street, and said he swept the trash out of the street. He estimated he swept about 70 pounds worth, and thinks the Milford Highway Department should come pick it up. 9:15 p.m.: A caller said a man who had been drinking on West Street was now trying to leave in his car. Police spoke to the man, who said…
Friday, May 17 4:44 p.m.: A 70-year-old woman with Alzheimer's was reproted missing on Whitewood Road. She wandered off about 15 minutes before family contacted police. An officer requested a K-9 unit. Holden-based State Police said a K-9 unit would be coming from Northampton. Firefighters responded to assist. Upton Police were notified. The woman was found on East Street in Upton, and was checked by medical personnel. She was fine. 6:24 p.m.: A 12-year-old girl reported her father was highly intoxicated and fighting with her mother. Police responded. A report was filed. 6:58 p.m.: A group of…
Wednesday, May 15 8:11 p.m.: A caller reported a mulch fire at Applebee's. 8:17 p.m.: A caller said her 13-year-old son had assaulted her. She had locked herself in a bathroom to escape. Police responded. 10:29 p.m.: A caller said she and her husband were arguing, and he had assaulted her. She said she did not need an ambulance, but said this has been an ongoing issue. Police said she was not physically assaulted. 11:43 p.m.: A caller said he purchased spray paint and an adjustable wrench at Ace Hardware. He put the items in the back of his vehicle and then went to another store. When he got…
Tuesday, May 14 4:56 p.m.: A caller said a small child was left unattended on Mechanic Street on Sumner Street. She didn't think the child spoke English, and might be handicapped. Police responded and reported the child had reunited with the mother. 5:26 p.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on Sumner Street, police are seeking a summons to charge Maria Velasquez, 29, of 28 Fruit St., Milford, with speeding and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 6:31 p.m.: A caller said her 19-year-old son was yelling at her. Police responded and took the woman to the station to obtain a restraining …
Sunday, May 12 4:12 p.m.: A caller reported the music was loud at the neighbor's house, on East Main Street. 5:23 p.m.: A caller said he spotted an unwanted person in the housing complex on Birmingham Court. He was told if he spotted him, to call police. 7:18 p.m.: Police responded to Milford Mandarin Restaurant, where a woman was reported to be intoxicated. She was gone when officers arrived. 7:19 p.m.: Police received a call from an intoxicated man, asking that his house guest be removed. Police took a 49-year-old man into protective custody. 7:24 p.m.: A caller reported loud music was …
Friday, May 10 5:08 p.m.: State Department of Children and Families employees were at a house removing two children. 5:41 p.m.: Two youths were causing a disturbance on Kellett Drive. Police spoke to them. 6:25 p.m.: A caller reported a woman was pushing a carriage, and yelling about someone having a firearm. Police spoke to everyone, and the woman was startled by someone running after a dog. 6:48 p.m.: A caller said he was threatened by a man who was taking care of his neighbor's lawn on Ravenna Street. 6:49 p.m.: A caller reported a vehicle was all over the road on Bancroft Avenue, and …
Thursday, May 9 4:46 p.m.: A caller reported the front door of the state Registry of Motor Vehicles had been struck by a vehicle. Police determined a vehicle was not involved, but arrested Joseph Leo Iodice, 27, of 48 Wood St., Framingham, on a charge of wanton destruction of property, more than $250. 5:13 p.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on Cedar at East Main streets, police arrested Valmir A. Fernandes Jr., 35, of 10 Dell Ann Cir., Milford, on charges of failure to stop or yield and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. His Ford F-350 was towed. 6:30 p.m.: Firefighters responded to …
Wednesday, May 8 4:00 p.m.: A caller reported a crash with possible injury on I-495 North. Firefighters responded. The extent of injury was not clear in the police log narrative. 6:21 p.m.: A woman in the police station reported she had money being stolen from her account. 8:11 p.m.: Police received a 911 call with a child on the line, who said everything was all set, then hung up. Yelling could be heard in the background. Officers checked and everything was OK. 8:49 p.m.: A man told police his wallet was stolen, or lost, at the Milford Town Park last week. He said the wallet had several …
Tuesday, May 7 4:14 p.m.: A caller on Cedar Street reported an intoxicated man was on a bicycle, and weaving in and out of traffic. 4:25 p.m.: A 6-year-old was brought to Milford Regional Medical Center, after he or she was struck in the head with a bat. The incident was reported at Memorial Elementary School. 5:01 p.m.: A two-car crash was reported on Water at Lee streets. No one was injured. The crash blocked the intersection. 6:53 p.m.: Riverside Community Services asked police to check on the well-being of a teenaged girl, who left during an evaluation. Police went to her home but several…
Monday, May 6 5:45 p.m.: A caller asked for an officer to speak to several teens on bikes and skateboards at Milford Town Park. 5:56 p.m.: A brush fire was reported on Eben Street. Smoke was billowing in the rear of the Milford Water Company property. Medway, Hopkinton, and Hopedale assisted Milford in extinguishing the blaze. 5:58 p.m.: An officer reported he had removed a group of youths from Milford Town Park for "overuse of profanity." 7:24 p.m.: A caller reported a man was yelling in the parking lot behind Main Street shops. Police spoke to the man, and he explained he'd had an argument…
Sunday, May 5 12:22 a.m.: A disturbance was reported on Main Street, at the Milford Common Building. Police received a report of a possible breaking-and-entering in progress. No arrests were reported. 1:45 a.m.: A caller on Stallbrook Road said he could hear a woman yelling for help. The woman was banging on the wall, he said, and lives alone. Police responded but no one answered the door. Firefighters were called to gain entry. The woman was locked in the bathroom for three hours and needed help opening the door. 2:44 a.m.: A caller reported loud noises coming from the area of the complex …
Friday, May 3 5:04 p.m.: A caller on Central Street said she had an issue with a dog that is on a leash, barking at her 7-year-old daughter. 5:11 p.m.: A woman reported two men were intoxicated near Purchase Street Market. One was on a bike, wearing a flannel shirt. Police spoke to both men, who were returning home. 5:57 p.m.: A three-car crash was reported on East Main Street. No one was injured. 6:00 p.m.: A man on Purchase Street told police that a wheel had fallen off a car that was passing by his house, and the wheel hit his girlfriend's car. 6:18 p.m.: A man reported a possible domestic…
Thursday, May 2 3:19 p.m.: A caller reported a two-car crash on Cedar Street, near the Sports Authority. No one was injured. 3:24 p.m.: A caller reported hearing a loud bang on Asylum Street, like blasting or construction. Police checked the area but found nothing. 10:48 p.m.: A caller on Fern Street asked police to check on an elderly neighbor. The caller said she could hear the water running upstairs and it had been running for more than an hour. Police checked and the woman was fine. 11:24 p.m.: Milford Regional Medical Center reported a woman had left without discharge papers, and with an…
Wednesday, May 1 4:09 p.m.: A caller on North Bow Street reported someone had stolen his property. Police spoke to both parties and determined no crime had been committed. 4:37 p.m.: A caller said his pedal bike was stolen overnight. It had been in his garage on Joseph Road. 6:14 p.m.: A woman asked to speak to an officer about her 12-year-old daughter being bullied in school. 6:42 p.m.: A caller on Cedar Street reported seeing a plume of smoke directly behind his house. Firefighters discovered a brush fire, and determined it covered about an acre. Firefighters then determined the fire had …
Tuesday, April 30 5:36 p.m.: An officer was speaking with skateboarders at Milford Town Park. 6:03 p.m.: Ashland Police reported they had had a four to five mile chase with a motorcycle registered to a Milford man. The motorcycle was a burnt orange color. Police responded to the man's address, but he wasn't there. Police issued a BOLO for the bike. 7:24 p.m.: A disturbance was reported on Pheasant Circle. A caller said he could hear a teen yelling. Police determined it was possibly two children yelling over video games. 8:48 p.m.: Vandalism was reported at Milford High School. A man reported …
Monday, April 29 5:44 p.m.: A woman told an employee at Wendy's that a woman had flashed her. The woman was wearing a pink flowered dress. A police officer reported it didn't sound like an indecent exposure incident, but a biker who didn't cover themselves enough. Police were going to follow up with the caller by asking her to come speak to an officer. 6:35 p.m.: Youths were reported to be on skateboards and bikes on the tennis courts at Milford Town Park. 6:58 p.m.: A caller reported a suspicious vehicle driving up and down, very slowly, on Iadarola Avenue. Police caught up with the vehicle …
Sunday, April 28 8:15 p.m.: A woman in a wheelchair was reported to be in the middle of East Main Street, near Oliva's. A caller told police she was worried that the woman would be hit as it was dark and the vehicles are unable to see her. Police responded but the woman in the wheelchair was gone. 8:59 p.m.: A 57-year-old man who tripped over a wheelchair ramp on Congress Street was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center. 9:15 p.m.: A caller said a man dressed in all-white was attempting to enter Pine Street Baptist Church. Police spoke with him. 11:02 p.m.: A caller told police he was …
Friday, April 26 5:34 p.m.: A two-car crash was reported on Purchase Street, at Haven Street. A woman said she was not hurt but her nose was bleeding. She was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center. 5:55 p.m.: A woman shoplifter was detained at Kohl's. 9:07 op.m.: A two-car crash was reported on Cedar Street. No injury was reported. Saturday, April 27 1:56 a.m.: An employee at 7-Eleven said a man who is not allowed in to the store is outside, banging on the windows. Police responded but he was gone. 2:17 a.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on Spring Street, police arrested William A. Marks…
Thursday, April 25 8:05 p.m.: Riverside Community Services called to say they had a commitment document for a Milford woman. She was non-combative, but suicidal. She was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center. 8:13 p.m.: A caller on Purchase Street reported a Volkswagen Jetta had struck a stone wall. No one was injured. Police filed a report. 10:07 p.m.: A complaint about loud music came in on Sumner Street, at Mechanic Street. Police could not locate the source of the music. 11:44 p.m.: A caller said a Nissan Altima had gone off the road, on Route 16, several times. The driver hit a sign …