Crime & Safety
Police Log: Man Screaming at Best Buy Employees
The following information was provided by the Milford Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Sunday, Dec. 29
3:40 p.m.: A caller reported a door was open on an abandoned house on West Street. Police checked the property and found no one inside. Police tried to contact the property owner.
5:13 p.m.: Police responded to Best Buy where an employee said a customer was yelling and screaming at employees and other customers. Police escorted him off the property, then ticketed his vehicle for a parking violation.
7:33 p.m.: A caller reported a possible motor vehicle break-in on Willow Road. The windows were down and the alarm sounding in a pickup truck. Officers checked the area but said it was not clear if anything was taken.
9:20 p.m.: Police received multiple calls reporting a one-car crash into a pole on Fountain at Purchase streets. No one was injured.
9:56 p.m.: The state Department of Children and Families asked police to check on the welfare of three children, ages 14, 11 and 4. Their mother is in a program and DCF wanted police to confirm the name and age of the current caregiver. Police investigated and were told the children are staying in Rhode Island on weekends.
10:21 p.m.: A caller reported hearing a loud bang on the side door of her house, near the garage. Police checked and found nothing. Officers said something may have fallen.
Monday, Dec. 30
1:08 a.m.: Bellingham Police asked Milford Police to help them in arresting someone at La Quinta Inn involved in a Bellingham shoplifting incident. Police could not find the person.
1:27 a.m.: A Kia was repossessed on Colonial Road.
9:43 a.m.: Vandalism of a vehicle was reported on Pheasant Circle.
10:56 a.m.: A woman in the parking lot of Milford Federal Savings and Loan was reported to be screaming and crying, and wearing pajama bottoms and a black jacket. Police found her and she did not need their help.
12:10 p.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters and asked to speak to police about some jewelry that had possibly been taken by a company employee doing work at the home.
12:18 p.m.: Police responded to Target for a report of shoplifting. Police arrested Sianie M. Stella-Diaz, 24, of 15 Doris, Apt. 17L, Worcester, on charges of assault and battery and larceny over $250. Police arrested Carmen Nunez, 36, of 7 1/2 Hudson St., Worcester, on charges of larceny over $250 and assault and battery.
1:02 p.m.: A woman walked in to police headquarters and asked to speak to an officer about a possible fraud involving her bank account.
1:28 p.m.: Police responded to Water Street and arrested Courtney Leeann Blow, 18, of 90 Water St., Milford, on a warrant. Police are seeking a court summons to charge Charissa A. Hendon, 43, of 90 Water St., Milford, with obstruction of justice or misleading a police officer.
2:34 p.m.: A caller reported an argument between her boyfriend and herself. She said he threw her on the bed and then held a knife to himself.
2:51 p.m.: A hawk was injured near the drive thru at McDonald's on Medway Road. Police contacted the state environmental police, who said nothing could be done.
3:08 p.m.: A business owner at Casa Nova reported an intoxicated man was in the business. Police responded and requested an ambulance for the man, who was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center.
3:26 p.m.: The state Department of Children and Families asked police to check on the well-being of a mother and son, who DCF hadn't had contact with in more than a month. Police contacted the son, and father, who were instructed to call DCF.
3:49 p.m.: Shoplifting was reported at Hannaford's Supermarket. A man in blue jeans with a green shirt reportedly stole baby formula. Employees chased him on foot. Police responded. The items were retrieved by employees.
5:55 p.m.: A woman walked in to police headquarters and reported a theft of a gift card from the mail.
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