Summary

Recent events with the Hopkinton, MA, police department resulted in two arrests: CLW of Ware for multiple charges including operating under the influence, and YR of Worcester for a straight warrant. The week saw various traffic incidents, notably a hit-and-run on South St. and damage from ice falling off a truck on 495.

Officers responded to calls regarding fraud, domestic disturbances, and animal complaints, while also addressing property damage from weather-related issues like fallen trees.

Additionally, the department assisted residents with fingerprinting, provided guidance on reporting stolen property, and issued winter parking ban warnings, all while coordinating with the Department of Public Works for road maintenance.

Arrests

• On February 11, CLW of Ware was arrested on charges of:
  • Resisting arrest
  • Marked lines violation
  • Negligent operation of motor vehicle
  • Operating under the influence – liquor
• On February 13, YR of Worcester was arrested on charges of:
  • Straight warrent arrest

February 10

• An accident occurred on South St. There were no injuries, but the third vehicle involved took off.
• Officer Buentello spoke with a party regarding fraud.
• Officer Walker assisted the state police with stopping a vehicle.
• Caller requested to speak with an officer regarding picking up belongings.
• Walk-in reported a lost phone and asked it be reported for insurance purposes.
• Walk-in requested to speak with an officer about someone dumping trash on his property.
• Officer LaTour was enroute to assist Westborough PD, but the request was cancelled.

February 11

• The state police was contacted about a vehicle that was in a snow bank on the 495 off ramp.
• Officers stood by with a disabled vehicle on W Main St. while AAA was on its way to tow.
• Officers assisted with various alarm activations at residences.

February 12

• Walk-in requested non-firearm related fingerprints. Officer Quinzani assisted.
• Officer Ziniti responded to a 911 call regarding C/O detectors sounding on Connelly Hill Rd.
• Caller reported a verbal altercation with someone who then ran from the scene.
• Caller reported her car broke down in traffic. She was given courtesy transport.

February 13

• Officer Ziniti responded to a Lifeline 360 call that was an automatic crash aid. The vehicle was located on the 495 ramp and the operator denied EMS but the fire department responded.
• Officer Davis advised a caller come down to the station as they reported fraud when they purchased Celtics ticket from a Hopkinton Facebook group and they turned out to be fake.
• Traffic complaint reported a vehicle passed a bus on Hayden Rowe St.
• Officer Lord responded to a two car accident with no injuries on South St.
• Officer Diaz advised DPW that W Elm St. was icy.

February 14

• Caller reported a vehicle blocking the off ramp on W Main St. Officer Ziniti did not find any vehicle.
• Walk-in requested fingerprints last week and needed to get them again because they were rejected. Officer Buentello assisted.
• 911 caller reported her vehicle broke down in the middle of Elm St. Officers responded and were able to move the vehicle out of the intersection.
• Officer Walker advised a caller on how to report stolen property.
• Caller reported a party kicking a dog and then putting it into a trunk. Officers responded and spoke with the party. The party said their dog got loose on their run and she had to step on the leash to get it again.
• Caller reported a white male with glasses driving a gray Toyota Tundra tailgating her.
• Caller reported his vehicle struck a curb and popped a tire.

February 15

• Several winter parking ban warnings were issued.
• Caller with questions regarding an old case was referred to patch for assistance.
• Caller stated her private conversations have been compromised by an unknown number. Officer Ekross spoke with the caller.
• Passerby reported someone walking in the middle of Wood St. It turned out to a ba kid skateboarding.
• Officer Quinzani responded to a report of a dog barking for the last 30 minutes on Partridge Rd.

February 16

• DPW requested a check on Box Mill Rd. as their were two vehicles parked on the road but it needed snow removal.
• Caller reported their car was hit overnight by plow truck.
• Caller reported Spring St. was flooded. DPW was notified and responded.
• Officer LaTour responded to a report of a dog barking for the last 2 hours on Mount Auburn St. Animal control was advised and the owner was able to bring the dogs back into the house.
• Officer LaTour witnessed a vehicle hit a snow bank. He checked on the vehicle and the operator was okay.

February 17

• Caller reported a large piece of ice fell of a truck on 495 and caused significant damage to her vehicle. State police were contacted.
• DPW was notified of multiple icy roads.
• Caller reported a vehicle parked in the handicap parking without a card. Officer Quinzani responded but did not find the vehicle.
• Caller reported a chauffeur has not returned a limousine to a business. Officer Buentello spoke with the chauffeur and they said they would return the vehicle.
• Several calls reported a tree in the middle of Pond St.
• Several calls reported branches on houses and in the roads. DPW was contacted.