Crime & Safety

Police Log: Multiple Crashes, Elderly Couple Hanging Decorations Hurt in Fall

The following information was provided by the Milford Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction.

Friday, Nov. 30

4:36 p.m.: Firefighters responded to Julie Circle, where a woman was injured after a bicycle fell on her head. She declined medical transport.

4:43 p.m.: A two-car crash, with no injury, was reported near Trinity Episcopal Church on Church Street.

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4:50 p.m.: Police were asked to assist in locating a 19-year-old man who fled the Milford Regional Medical Center with an IV still in his arm. Police checked the area but could not find him.

8:55 p.m.: A resident on Morey Way reported a figure of an adult was in her backyard. The person then fled on foot through the back yard. Police checked but could not find anyone.

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10:42 p.m.: A caller on Beaver Street said he thought someone had tried to get into his screen door. A witness reported seeing a tall, thin man. Police searched using a BOLO for a young man, about 20 to 25 years old, in a grey coupe who was seen exiting his vehicle, and heading up to the house.

11:20 p.m.: A caller complained of loud music coming from the rear of a Pearl Street address.

11:25 p.m.: Security at Shadowbrook Condominiums reported a loud party at the location and asked for police assistance.

Saturday, Dec. 1

2:09 a.m.: A caller reported four or five people were outside, on Main at Court streets, having an argument. Police spoke to the people involved.

2:53 a.m.: A white sedan was seen driving around Eben Street, playing loud music. Police spoke to the driver.

3:11 a.m.: Two of the men who were arguing earlier at Main and Court streets were back, arguing again. Police spoke to them.

7:07 a.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on Purchase Street at Sabatinelli Road, police arrested Alex Martins, 36, of 57 Endicott St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation.

7:21 a.m.: An officer reported the roads were getting slippery and asked for the Highway Department to respond. The Highway Department responded.

7:25 a.m.: An officer reported a disabled motor vehicle on Main Street. It appeared the wheel fell off the vehicle. Police are seeking a summons to charge Jeffrey J. Flinkfelt, 26, of 8 Senate Rd., Apt. 8, Milford, with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and a tire tread depth violation.

7:52 a.m.: A green pickup truck went off the road on Birch Street. No injury was reported.

8:11 a.m.: A caller reported a single-car crash on Highland Street. No injury was reported.

8:22 a.m.: A Ford Escape was disabled in the road, at Main Street and Pearl Street. The vehicle was towed from the street.

8:22 a.m.: A crash was reported at Highland Street and Purdue Drive. The people exchanged paperwork. An officer reported the S-curve on Highland was extremely slippery and several cars were off the road at that time. The Highway Department came and sanded the road.

8:49 a.m.: A white Buick struck an electrical pole at Walnut and School streets. National Grid was notified. No injury was reported.

8:54 a.m.: A three-car crash was reported at Dilla Street near Louisa Lake. No injury was reported.

10:21 a.m.: An emergency room nurse at Milford Regional Medical Center asked police to check on the welfare of a woman who left the facility with an IV still in her arm. Police went to the woman's apartment. She had no IV in her arm, and said someone at the ER took it out before she left. Police notified the emergency room staff.

10:43 a.m.: A woman came in to police headquarters with a 6-year-old boy who was attempting to interpret for her. A bilingual officer assisted. The issue was a domestic situation.

11:27 a.m.: Police ticketed a car parked at Stop & Shop.

12:25 p.m.: Police ticked a car outside TJ Maxx for a handicap parking violation.

12:49 p.m.: A caller from Milford National Bank and Trust asked to speak to an officer about suspicious activity.

1:10 p.m.: A two-car crash was reported at High and West streets. The adult occupants were fine but an infant needed to be evaluated and was transported to Milford Regional Medical Center.

1:11 p.m.: A two-car crash was reported on Dilla Street, near Milford Water Company. At least one person was taken to the hospital.

1:49 p.m.: A two-car crash was reported on Purchase at Fountain streets. No one was injured.

3:16 p.m.: A woman on Pearl Street asked to speak to an officer about the possible theft of her engagement ring.

3:50 p.m.: An elderly couple hanging Christmas decorations fell on Violet Circle, and were injured. The 77-year-old man fell off a ladder, 12-14 feet up, and had a facial injury. The 74-year-old woman reported she had back pain. Both were taken to Milford Regional Medical Center.

4:42 p.m.: Firefighters were investigating a possible illegal burn on Water Street at Prospect Heights.

5:02 p.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters to report vandalism to his vehicle, on Franklin Street.

5:12 p.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters and said he was involved in a crash about 20 minutes before, at Purchase and Fountain streets, and the other man refused to exchange paperwork.

8:34 p.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters and reported a hit-and-run on Farese Road.

9:21 p.m.: Natick Police asked Milford Police to head to Turtle Tavern and attempt to obtain surveillance video from midnight to 4 a.m.

10:02 p.m.: Police and firefighters responded to the where a man was reported to be passed out in a black Audi. The caller said they were unable to wake the driver and the doors were locked. He was taken to the hospital.

Sunday, Dec. 2

12:33 a.m.: Security at Shadowbrook Condominiums reported a loud party at the location.

1:16 a.m.: An officer issued two citations on Franklin Street for violation of the winter parking ban.

1:17 a.m.: An officer issued a citation on Grove Street for violation of the winter parking ban.

1:26 a.m.: Four citations were issued on South Bow Street for violation of the winter parking ban.

1:41 a.m.: Five citations were issued on Water Street for violation of the winter parking ban.

1:47 a.m.: One citation was issued on Jefferson Street for violation of the winter parking ban.

2:45 a.m.: A caller reported a car had crashed on to the sidewalk near her home on West Street. The man inside ran from the vehicle toward Luby Avenue. Police reported the fire hydrant was damaged. The Milford Water Company was notified. Another officer responded to the Audi's registration address on Luby. The driver returned to the scene, and had a laceration to his hand. He was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center. Police are seeking a summons to charge Robert D. Scott, 25, of 14 Luby Ave., Milford, with OUI Liquor, leaving the scene of property damage, marked lanes violation and speeding.

12:34 p.m.: A woman walked in to police headquarters and reported someone was using her ATM card fraudulently.


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