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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Police Notes

Larceny at the Shops; I.D. Fraud

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Tuesday, March 26 9:20 a.m.: Medical call, Lydia's Way 9:21 a.m.: Medical call, Davis Street 11:45 a.m.: Report of larceny from store, Shops Way 11:45 a.m.: Report of larceny from store, Shops Way 11:46 a.m.: Report of larceny from store, Shops Way 11:47 a.m.: Report of larceny from store, Shops Way 12:17 p.m.: Assist parties with paper exchange, Southwest Cutoff. NJ V95CDY MA 162HD3. 4:25 p.m.: ID fraud, Davis Street 8:21 p.m.: Medical call, Whitney Street Don't miss a beat in Northborough. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Police Notes

Bad Checks at the Shops; Break-In on South; Fraud

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Wednesday, March 20 5:34 a.m.: On call detective notified, Park Ave. 136 at Marlborough Hospital. 6:13 a.m.: Automatic fire alarm activation, Lyman Street 7:25 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 8:23 a.m.: Fraud, Green Street 8:46 a.m.: 2 car accident, no injuries, Main Street 12:06 p.m.: Medical call, Avalon Drive 12:29 p.m.: Two car accident, no injuries, Main Street 12:55 p.m.: Medical call, Main Street 2:25 p.m.: 2 car accident, no injuries, Southwest Cutoff. McFee/Newton requested for tow 2:30 p.m.: Bad checks, Shops Way 2:32 p.m.: Bad checks, Shops Way 2:33 p.m.: Bad checks, Shops Way 2:37 p.m.: Bad checks, Shops Way 3:28 p.m.: Medical call, Gristmill Lane 10:34 p.m.: RP came home and apt was broken into, South Street …

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Watch Out for These Small Business Scams

Consumers aren't the only victims of fraud, says the BBB.

Information submitted by the Better Business Bureau Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Often, it’s only a matter of identifying suspicious situations and asking the right questions.   Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection have put together a list of some of the top business scam situations:   Business opportunities. Many small business owners are approached to invest in other business opportunities. Promoters may even claim that the venture will increase customer traffic flow into the current business or that little effort is required to collect high profits. Before jumping into a …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Police Notes

Fraudulent Activity on Bank Account; Afternoon B&E

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Thursday, Feb. 21 8:42 a.m.: Assisted resident with retrieving loose dog, Thaddeus Mason Road 11:51 a.m.: Fraudulent activity on bank account, Main Street 12:27 p.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 3:10 p.m.: B & E sometime between 1130 and time of call, Ball Street 4:36 p.m.: Fraud report, East Main Street 5:02 p.m.: Stolen license plate, MA 921DK5, Otis Street Don't miss a beat in Northborough. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Police Log: Road Rage; Stolen Formula and Ladders; Driving on Drugs; Neighbor Harassment

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Thursday, Jan. 31 2:22 a.m.: RP states ex-boyfriend is bothering her through text, Whitney Street 3:50 a.m.: Medical call on West Street 10:06 a.m.: Possible past breaking and entering, Howard Street. No evidence of a crime occurred. 10:32 a.m.: Larceny of ladders, Bartlett Street 1:31 p.m.: Larceny of baby formula, Shops Way 2:42 p.m.: 135HV4/MA: Criminal for unregistered/uninsured MV, Crawford Street. McFee/Newton requested for tow. 3:10 p.m.: Vandalism, Fisher Street 6:56 p.m.: Passerby requesting wellbeing check on female party on foot in area of West Main Street. Unable to locate. 8:57 p.m.: One female in custody for OUI (drugs), West Main Street. Mcfee Newton called for tow, MA 498NC8. Transported to station in car 4. 9:30…

Monday, November 5, 2012

Police Log: Fraud Complaint; OUI Arrest

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Saturday, Nov. 3 9:43 a.m.: Medical call on Church Street 12:26 p.m.: MVA on Main Street 1:11 p.m.: Fraud report, Longfellow Road 1:57 p.m.: MVA on Shops Way 2:06 p.m.: Dog complaint, South Street 2:56 p.m.: MVA on Shops Way 3:17 p.m.: Vandalism, Mike Porridge Circle 10:06 p.m.: Civil complaint, West Main Street Incidents, Sunday, Nov. 4 1:10 a.m.: Arrest for operating under the influence, Southwest Cutoff Arrests: 1:43 a.m.: Patrick M. Hart, 27, 540 Main St, Apt: 403, Clinton, arrested and charged with marked lanes violation, OUI, failture to notify RMV of address change Don't miss a beat in Northborough. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Police Notes

Police Log: Fraud on Shady Lane; Vandalism on Main

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Thursday, Nov. 1 10:43 a.m.: Vandalism to property, Main Street 4:34 p.m.: Report of two-car MVA, no injuries, Main Street. MA 65WM70 and MA SN63AL. Citiation issued. 6:38 p.m.: Assist FD with medical call, South Street 8:17 p.m.: Assist FD with medical call on West Main Street Incidents, Friday, Nov. 2 7:15 a.m.: Two-car MVA, no injuries, Bartlett Street. MA CO N28139 vs. MA 62XF44 7:20 a.m.: Assist FD with outside odor of natural gas, Meadow Road. No officer response as officers were on other calls. 8:55 a.m.: Warrant arrest, Whitney Street 11:39 a.m.: Restraining order violation, Patriot Drive 2:09 p.m.: Lost wallet on Shops Way 2:25 p.m.: 2 car accident, no injuries, Southwest Cutoff 3:42 p.m.: Report of two-car MVA in area…

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Police Notes

Police Log: Credit Card Fraud; Shoplifting at the Shops; MVA at 9 and 20

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Tuesday, Sept. 11 7:45 a.m.: Assist FD with gas leak, Church Street 10:43 a.m.: Assist FD with medical, Goodnow Circle 11:40 a.m.: Two-car MVA, Whitney Street 12:50 p.m.: Accident occured in Northboro at 9 and 20 stop sign, Belmont Street 3:12 p.m.: Party in lobby reporting credit card fraud, West Street 6:37 p.m.: Report of shoplifting. Summons to be issued. Shops Way.   Don't miss a beat in Northborough. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Police Notes

Police Log: Shoplifting Arrest; Fraud; Gas Leak; Possible Hallway Fight

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Friday, Aug. 17 8:21 a.m.: Female party in lobby to report fraud, Whitney Street 8:37 a.m.: 911 call reports a minor two-car MVA on West Main Street 10:49 a.m.: Received 911 call from address on Sunset Drive for an ambulance 11:24 a.m.: Lifeline activation from address on Village Drive reporting that a resident requests medical transportation 1:33 p.m.: Threats reported from caller, Shops Way  5:15 p.m.: Check written on a closed account, King Street 5:31 p.m.: Activated alarm on Forbes Road 6:17 p.m.: Medical call on Crestwood Drive 6:30 p.m.: One male in custody for shoplifting, Shops Way 2:18 p.m.: Received 911 cell call from address on Main Street requesting an amublance for medical service. Ambulance and police reponded, …

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Police Notes

Police Log: Where Are Those Fireworks Coming From!?

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Saturday, July 7 5:14 p.m.: Party in the lobby reports found debit card, Main Street 5:34 p.m.: MVA in the mall parking lot, Shops Way. 6:10 p.m.: Two-car MVA with no injuries on Southwest Cutoff. Citation issued to the driver of vehicle number two. 9:37 p.m.: Fireworks in the area of River Street. Unable to locate 10:16 p.m.: Fireworks reported in the area of Maynard Street. Unable to locate. Arrests: July 8, 1:59 a.m.: Darci Teofilo Dacosta, 36, 27 Blake St., Northborough, arrested and charged with OUI, unlicensed operation of a MV and driving with no inspection sticker  

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