Monday, Aug. 3
8:37 a.m. — Reporting party states an older man flagged her down on Lake Pleasant Road and asked her to drive down a gravel road to jump-start his car. He said he had cables, but she was not comfortable doing that and she could not see his car from the main road. All side roads and parking areas checked, nothing found.
1:48 p.m. — Reporting party states she struck a mailbox on Swamp Road but does not know the address or how much damage was done. Officer located the mailbox, possibly a second mailbox damaged. Business cards were left at two addresses asking owners to call.
5:09 p.m. — Caller on East Main Street reports he was scammed out of $7,500 and needs to make a police report. Officer advises the reporting party refused to provide any information except that he sent $7,500 worth of gift cards to a woman at the North Pole. Reporting party stated he would contact police again if he feels like providing more information.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
6:18 p.m. — Caller on L Street states there is a black van parked outside her residence and she is unsure who may be in it. Reporting party is concerned it may be a male party who is not supposed to be at the location. Vehicle was located and found to belong to the babysitter for the reporting party. No issues.
7:18 p.m. — Caller from Millers Falls Road states he saw what looked like an intoxicated opossum that vanished in his backyard. Reporting party was advised the animal control officer was not on duty, but the call would be logged.
8:07 p.m. — Report of individuals climbing on a tractor-trailer unit that is parked in the Food City lot on Avenue A. Officer advises the two juveniles involved were kids of the truck driver and they were taking photos/videos for a class project.
Wednesday, Aug. 5
6:37 a.m. — Reporting party states there is a skunk that appears to have been hit in the area of Wendell Road and possibly has a broken back. Needs to be rehabilitated. Nearby resident is taking the skunk to a rehabilitation center.
10:36 a.m. — Report of a broken-down tractor-trailer unit in the intersection at Avenue A and Seventh Street. Vehicle ran out of gas. Officer redirecting traffic down Fourth Street. Truck refueled and is on its way.
5:08 p.m. — Reporting party advises a motorcycle regularly goes by his residence on Turners Falls Road at excessive speeds between 6:15 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. and at around 4:30 p.m. Call logged, units advised.
Thursday, Aug. 6
9:08 a.m. — Reporting party from South Ferry Road states there is a male party with no shirt or shoes walking around his property and nearby properties. Officer located the involved male who stated he walked from Athol to Montague and had spent the night near a train station where he was mugged for his clothing. Same did not provide further information. Party was provided a courtesy transport to Walnut Street.
4:57 p.m. — Jeremiah James Crossman, 35, of Broadway in Lake Pleasant, was arrested for a community parole supervision violation.
7:49 p.m. — Caller reports her husband called her advising there were people breaking into the former Strathmore building on Canal Street. Reporting party advises she could see flashlights on camera and could hear people entering through the tunnel, located on the side of the building. Officer advises he is out with one of the individuals who were inside, along with the reporting party’s husband. One juvenile entered the building.
Friday, Aug. 7
11:54 a.m. — Reporting party states that within the last several days, someone shot BBs at the door of the Millers Falls Library on Bridge Street, cracking the glass, and someone may have tried to break in. Reporting party would like extra patrols in the evenings.
Saturday, Aug. 8
1:17 p.m. — Officer was flagged down by a male party stating that somewhere around 12:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., people in a white SUV were seen illegally dumping materials on the side of the railroad tracks on East Main Street. Stated that a large box containing propane tanks was left and he was concerned of the potential hazard. Report taken.
Sunday, Aug. 9
9:35 a.m. — Reporting party from Chestnut Street states his landlord/roommate is not allowing him to use the bathroom. Officer made contact with the reporting party and the situation has been mediated among themselves. No need for police to respond.
12:52 p.m. — Reporting party states there is a black BMW with expired Virginia plates sitting at the top of West Camp Road. Caller has never seen the vehicle before. Due to the low-riding, high-end vehicle style, it appeared the vehicle was parked there so as not to drive down West Camp Road, which is dirt and bumpy.
9:29 p.m. — Reporting party states there are six vehicles in the public parking lot on Canal Street that are disabled and she would like them towed. She states that people are using the parking lot as a junkyard and the brown Impala is on blocks. Only one vehicle was found to be unregistered. Officer will try to make contact with that party.
Monday, Aug. 10
10:14 a.m. — Reporting party relaying complaints about people setting up encampments in a parking lot on Avenue A. Officer advising he spoke to the involved parties last night and they were supposed to be moving along. He will talk to them again. Officer states he spoke to a male party who advised he was waiting for his wife to assist in cleaning up. Officer advised the male that he would return that evening to check the location and confirm everything has been cleaned up. Officer later rechecked the area and it had been cleaned.
1:17 p.m. — Report of a male party in front of Walgreens on Avenue A with a shopping cart asking people for money. Male party was moved along.
5:24 p.m. — Caller states she was chased by a male party on Avenue A and it made her feel uncomfortable. Reporting party requesting that he doesn’t do it again. Officer made contact with the male party and advised him of the complaint. Male was sitting with another party in Peskeompskut Park who stated they had been seated for the past hour.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
7:03 p.m. — Caller reports there are vehicles parked on Old Northfield Road, stated the occupants are doing drug deals. Upon inquiring if the reporting party saw anything physically happen, caller replied, “I’m not stupid” and stated she didn’t see anything take place. Officer spoke to a vehicle operator and advised him of the complaint. No signs of drug activity present. Vehicle and operator moved along.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
3:04 a.m. — Reporting party from Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club on Country Club Lane states someone damaged the green on the ninth hole on Sunday with what may have been an electric bike. Reporting party states he had started watering the greens today and found a couple with fresh damage. Damage done to the fifth, sixth and ninth hole greens.
12:06 p.m. — Reporting party states a male party called Town Hall reporting that there is some type of liquid spilled on both ends of the crossover at Federal Street and North Leverett Road, and he almost crashed his motorcycle because of it. Officer reporting a large, long spill of fluid from the beginning of Route 63 all the way to the crossover and then continuing south on Route 47. Spill appears to be slick in nature. Montague Department of Public Works and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation notified. MassDOT requesting the Fire Department respond to determine if there is an environmental threat. Spill has been addressed, no environmental hazards located.
Thursday, Aug. 13
8:51 a.m. — Reporting party from Montague City Road states he believes he is a victim of fraud and may have lost more than $1,000 from a scam. Report taken.
12:07 p.m. — Reporting party from M Street states her daughter just stopped by after a court appearance and the man she was facing in court is now driving behind her house and taking photos. Advised incident would be on record.
Friday, Aug. 14
2:59 a.m. — Report of a couple fighting on the General Pierce Bridge on Montague City Road. Officer checked the area. Greenfield side was also checked. Nothing found.
7:58 p.m. — Caller is concerned about some teenagers that may be “smoking something” near the fence between the softball fields at Unity Park on First Street. A group of teens had a small grill they were barbecuing with. They were advised of the complaint and stated they would be cleaning up soon. Not a hazard.
Saturday, Aug. 15
12:26 p.m. — Reporting party states that an SUV pulling a black trailer went around the corner at Cross Street and Turnpike Road and a bunch of junk fell into the road, but the vehicle kept going. Officer located the vehicle at the Transfer Station and advised the driver of the complaint. Driver said he would go back and clean up the debris.
4:14 p.m. — Reporting party from West Street states he heard a loud noise in the area and was wondering if anyone has called as he is new to the area. Officer checked West Street and other surrounding streets. Nothing unusual found.
Sunday, Aug. 16
12:51 a.m. — Officer out with a vehicle near new construction on 10th Street. Spoke with a male party, registered owner of the vehicle who states he was digging for worms. Officer did see he had a bucket of worms and it didn’t look like anyone had entered the building.
11:03 a.m. — Reporting party from West Main Street reports a neighbor who is highly intoxicated approached her in the driveway, has been in the building three times and left something on her door. He reportedly walked through the driveway with a hammer. Officers spoke with the male party and advised him of the complaint. Was told not to go near the female. Reporting party was advised of options and to call if further issues arise.
4:59 p.m. — Reporting party from West Main Street states she is being stalked by a male party who is yelling and waiting for her to get home. She is home but parked her car away from the building. He has a shrine and notes outside her door. Male party is reportedly outside by his vehicle and she believes he is intoxicated. Officer spoke to both parties. Male states he was never over there but he is going to stay in the house. Female plans to get a restraining order.