Police Log: Dead Cat Found, Man Summonsed After Car Crash on E. Main Street

Sunday, Feb. 2

At 1:32 a.m., Milford police responded to East Main Street after the Massachusetts State Police informed them of a report from a male party who claimed two vehicles were off to the side of the road near the Milford-Holliston line. Upon arrival to the scene, police placed two Holliston men into protective custody and summonsed a Weymouth man for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage, speeding in violation of special regulation, a marked lanes violation and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. 

At 8:34 a.m., police responded to the Middle School East on Main Street after receiving a report of what appeared to be a dead cat in a bag on the sidewalk in the area. The Milford animal control officer was notified and sent to the scene. 

At 10:17 a.m., police responded to Shaw's Supermarket on Prospect Street after receiving a report of a female in a vehicle there allegedly trying to sell dogs. 

At 2:59 p.m., police responded to Target after receiving a report of a shoplifter at the store. Upon arrival, police determined that a male party had been allegedly trying to take baby formula from the store, and charged Rudy Arenas of Woonsocket, Rhode Island for shoplifting of more than $100 worth of items by concealing merchandise.