Police Log
Week of October 31, 2022
During the week of October 31, dispatch answered 1379 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 8 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of October 24, 2022
During the week of October 24, dispatch answered 1232 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 15 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of October 17, 2022
During the week of October 17, dispatch answered 1258 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to [total] abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of October 10, 2022
During the week of October 10, dispatch answered 1084 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 10 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
by Connie Sartini
On October 12, at approximately 8:05 p.m. Groton Police and Groton Fire Department EMS responded to an area near 321 Boston Road for a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a delivery van.
According to the report, the first responders found an injured 48-year-old male...
Week of October 3, 2022
During the week of October 3, dispatch answered 1281 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 10 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
During the month of September Groton Animal control responded to the following calls:
Bears: 9
Foxes: 5
Cats: 5 (found/missing)
Dogs: 14 (found/missing/loose/neighborhood complaints)
Owls: 1
Turtles: 2 (crossing road)
Skunk: 1 ( in Hav-a-hart trap set for woodchuck)
Deer: 3 (deer Vs. vehicle)...
At approximately 3:30 Monday morning, the Groton Fire Department responded to an Allen’s Trail residence for a basement fire. Occupants were alerted by their smoke alarms and were able to quickly evacuate the home.
This is a great example of the importance of smoke alarms. Remember to check your smoke alarms weekly or on a schedule recommended by the alarm manufacturer. Firefighters from Littleton, Ayer, Westford, Pepperell Devens and Shirley assisted on scene while Dunstable provided coverage.
No injuries occurred. While providing coverage Dunstable and Groton units responded to a Blossom Lane address for smoke in the basement. It was found to be an electrical issue with no active fire.
Week of Sept 26, 2022
During the week of September 12, dispatch answered 1260 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 14 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of Sept 19, 2022
During the week of September 19, dispatch answered 1166 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 15 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...