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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

By the Numbers

Cop Stats: Northborough Crossing Contributes to Rise in Larceny Incidents

Larceny incidents have risen within the past few years in Northborough.

According to police statistics, there were 101 incidents of larceny in 2010, rising to 117 in 2011. In 2012, that statistic climbed to 163. As one may suspect, Northborough Crossing can be attributed to the rise in larceny calls the Northborough Police Department incurs, according to Lt. Bill Lyver. While the shopping center created economic growth, and attraction to the town, as with any shopping center, adds to the crime statistics.  "Since it didn’t exist as a retail location in 2010, there were only a few thefts from the construction site," said Lyver. "In 2011, retails shops began to come on line and we had 12 reported larcenies. For 2012, when most retail spaces were up and running most of the year, there were 57 larcenies reported …

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

By the Numbers

Fire Department Responds to Nearly Equal Number of Medical and Fire Calls

In this bi-annual report from the fire department, Chief Durgin breaks down the number of responses by the Northborough Fire Department.

Based on a report given to the Board of Selectmen at the end of August, the Northborough Fire Department responded to 902 emergency incidents from January through June of this year. Those incidents can be broken down into 411 fire responses and 491 requests for emergency medical services. The mild winter, fallen debris from Tropical Storm Irene, the Nor'Easter in October and the "abnormally dry conditions" throughout the spring made for an unprecedented forest fire danger, said Fire Chief David Durgin in his report. "This presented a unique situation in balancing burning and public safety, with a total of 658 open burning permits issued to residents," he wrote. "Luckily, the town's largest brush fire was held to one and one-half acres." …

Friday, March 23, 2012

Police Notes

Police Log: People Don't Always Love Their Neighbors

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

Incidents, Thursday, March 22 10:04 a.m.: Medical call on Lawrence Street 2:55 p.m.: Party in lobby speaks to officer, and state police are contacted to respond 3:45 p.m.: Resident reports prior incident, Avalon Drive 8:29 p.m.: Caller reports ongoing issue with neighbor, Lawrence Street 9:22 p.m.: Medical call on Fernbrook Road Incidents, Friday, March 23 3:17 a.m.: Medical call on Southwest Cutoff

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Police Notes

Police Log: Pedestrian Hit on Church Street, Assault, Narcotic Violation

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

Incidents, Friday, Sept. 16 9:53 a.m.: Two car MVA with no injuries, West Main Street 2:50 p.m.: Narcotic violation, Little Pond Rd. Two males transported to respective residences. 6:18 p.m.: Fraud report, Avalon Drive 7:21 p.m.: Report of overdue male party, Rogers Ave. 9:22 p.m.: Report of client assaulting staff, Main Street. Section 12 obtained and female transported to Marlborough Hospital. 10:38 p.m.: MVA with no injuries on Belmont Street Incidents, Saturday, Sept. 17 12:30 p.m.: Car hits pedestrian on Church Street 1:13 p.m.: Minor accident involving cruiser on Church Street 2:22 p.m.: Report of past assault, South Street 11:13 p.m.: School on Lincoln Street checked, and everything is OK Incidents, Sunday, Sept. 18 12:05 a.m.: …

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