Hopkinton Police Incident Log for May 12 through May 18

Summary

During the week, police officers responded to a variety of incidents, including several reports of erratic or speeding drivers, a DUI arrest following multiple 911 calls, and a suspicious person attempting to enter a student’s car. Several neighborhood disputes were logged, including animal complaints, such as a dog bite, requests for dead animal removal, and multiple fire alarm activations.

Additional calls included reports of scams, vandalism, mailbox damage, unlicensed solicitors, and suspicious activity caught on security cameras. Public works was notified about fallen trees, potholes, and hanging branches, while officers assisted state police in searching for suspects who fled a traffic stop. Overall, the week was marked by a mix of traffic, safety, and quality-of-life concerns throughout the community.

Arrests

• On May 13, CD of Chelsea was arrested on charges of:
  • A&B on a Police Officer
  • Resist Arrest
  • Operating under the influence of liquor
• On May 15, YP of Roxbury was arrested on charges of:
  • Unregistered motor vehicle

May 12

• A caller reported a past vehicle complaint regarding a white Honda with a female operator who did not stop while she was crossing the road on Ash St. and was speeding.
• Officer LaTour responded to a fire alarm activation on Valentine Rd.
• A caller reported large hanging branches on Granite St. DPW was notified.
• Officer Ziniti left a message with DPW regarding a dead animal on Magnolia Drive.

May 13

• Multiple 911 calls stated an erratic operator driving a gray minivan on W Main St. Officers arrested the operator for driving under the influence.
• The caller reported that his neighbor was having landscaping done that went well into their yard. When they spoke with the neighbor, he was understanding; however, his wife came over yelling at them after they spoke on the phone. Officer Cifuentes advised that this was a civil matter; however, if she comes over screaming again, call them, and they can de-escalate the situation.
• A caller reported that a black dog on a leash bit his daughter on Woodview Way. A voicemail was left with ACO.

May 14

• A caller reported that a tree company was cutting trees on his property. Officer Ziniti spoke with the neighbors, who decided they would figure it out on their own.
• A neighbor assisted the police with a fire alarm activation at a house whose homeowner was out of town.

May 15

• A student stated that while in traffic on Hayden Rowe St., a black male with a white beard tried getting into his back seat. Officer Santoro could not find an individual matching the description.
• Walk-in reported that he had posted something online and is not receiving threats.
• Caller reported they were scammed trying to rent a property on the Cape.
• Caller reported they would like a dead opossum removed from their yard before it starts to smell.
• Walk-in reported he has not heard from his friend in four hours and is concerned.

May 16

• Several officers assisted the state police in locating two parties that fled from a car stop.
• Caller reported a blue Mazda speeding on Main St. Officers were unable to locate.
• Officer McKeon assisted with a fire alarm activation.
• The 911 caller reported finding a man sleeping in his pool shed. Officers, Westborough PD, and State PD responded.
• Officer Cappuccio took a crash report.
• ACO was contacted regarding a raccoon in a shed on Hayward St.

May 17

• 911 caller reported her fire alarm was sounding. She did not see smoke or fire, but she evacuated.
• A vehicle was found on a security camera doing donuts on a property by Lumber St. before breaking down.
• Caller reported a man driving slowly by the Fruit St. fields before backing into a trail.
• Caller reported mailbox vandalism.
• A resident reported an unlicensed solicitor on Hayden Rowe Street.
• The walk-in came into the station on the phone with someone claiming to be a sheriff and saying she did not show up for jury duty.
• A store manager would like an officer to respond to a report of vandalism.
• A walk-in captured suspicious activity on his ring camera and would like someone to look at it.

May 18

• The 911 caller reported loud music from vehicles parked by Walcott Valley Dr.
• 911 caller reported two vehicles driving on her lawn.
• DPW was contacted regarding a large tree that had fallen.
• A 911 caller reported a series of potholes near a construction area. Officer Burchard responded and confirmed there were potholes, but none that were an immediate hazard.