Summary
Hopkinton Police responded to a range of incidents including one arrest for operating under the influence of liquor involving AF of Hopkinton on February 11, multiple traffic-related issues (disabled vehicles, road hazards, a vehicle striking a deer on Ash Street, parking ban violations), and infrastructure concerns such as a water main break, flooded basement, and “water everywhere” on Main Street.
Officers also handled reports of road rage, fraud, possible theft, a lost license plate, a stolen phone, a past dog bite, a deceased cat in the roadway, and calls for assistance from DPW and the Water Department.
Community-safety and quality-of-life calls included a nonverbal 13-year-old boy seeking help who was safely walked home, a German Shepherd running loose, a missing dog that later returned, and suspicious activity such as a small red car filming on Stewart Street, a van attempting to enter a residence, a man trying to open a door seen on a Ring camera, and a vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot off Main Street.
Officers also responded to multiple threats reported at a high school wrestling event, insulting text messages and a negative Yelp review, a firearm left at a Marlborough barber shop, and routine matters like a found license, school drill assistance, and coordination with Ashland Police on a hit-and-run.
Arrests
- On February 11, AF of Hopkinton was arrested on charges of:
- Operating under the influence – liquor
February 9
- A walk-in would like to report a road rage incident.
- DPW was requesting assistance clearing snow while the lights were malfunctioning.
- A caller reported two parties were trying to cash checks and took off in a white Bronco.
- A Harvey’s trash truck broke down on a ramp, blocking traffic. Ted’s was contacted.
- A 911 caller reported water everywhere on Main St.
- A party was looking to speak to an officer about possible theft in town. Officer Cappuccio responded.
February 10
- Officer Cann issued overnight parking ban violations.
- Officer Cann performed a search of a female party.
- Officer Matos checked on a 911 caller who struck an object on 495.
- A 911 caller stated he broke down on the highway, walked to our gas station, and is looking for a ride back to the truck. The caller was transferred to State PD.
- A walk-in reported fraud.
- A caller stated her car slid off the road and is stuck. Ted’s was on the scene.
February 11
- A woman reported receiving text messages and a Yelp review that were insulting and negative.
- Officer Vaz assisted with a school drill.
- Officer Saletnik responded to a disabled vehicle on West Main St.
- A walk-in asked about a hit-and-run that occurred on February 4th.
- A caller reported a nonverbal boy, about 13 years old, was looking for help. Officer Beloin and Quinzani walked the boy home.
- A report of a truck blocking the roadway came in.
February 12
- DPW was contacted regarding the removal of debris in the road.
- A walk-in reported that her phone was stolen.
- A caller reported leaving their firearm at the barber shop in Marlborough. Marlborough PD had it in their possession.
February 13
- A caller requested that it be logged that he lost his license plate, just in case someone turns it in.
- A caller reported a German Shepard running loose.
- A 911 caller reported a past dog bite.
- A vehicle struck a deer on Ash St. The operator was okay.
February 14
- Officer Cann checked on a vehicle on W Main St. The operator was wondering where to go for gas. Officer Cann pointed them towards AllTown.
- Officer Saletnik and Diaz checked on a report of suspicious activity. A small red car was reported to be filming and driving on Stewart St.
- A caller reported a van pulled into his driveway and attempted to enter his residence.
- Officer Cappuccio responded to a report of a flooded basement.
- Officers Diaz and Schofield responded to a report of a vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot off of Main St.
- Several officers responded to a report of multiple threats being made at the high school wrestling event.
February 15
- Officer Cann issued some overnight parking violations.
- A resident reported he saw a man trying to open his door on his Ring camera.
- A walk-in dropped off a license he found in the park. The owner was contacted and said they would come the following day to retrieve it.
- A caller reported a deceased cat in the middle of the road. Officer Proctor moved it to the snow bank and contacted ACO.
- Ashland PD was looking to touch base regarding a resident in Hopkinton who was involved in a hit-and-run.
- The Water Dept. responded to a water main break.
February 16
- Officer Matos responded to a report of a wheel well in the middle of Chestnut St.
- A caller reported a road hazard on West Elm St. Officer Buentello responded and removed the object.
- ACO was recalled regarding a report of a dog that returned home after it was reported to be missing.
- Officers Cappuccio and Normandin responded to a report of a toaster oven on fire outside.
- A 911 caller reported a red truck speeding past him on I-495.
