Police Log: Traffic Trouble, Hit-and-Runs and Scammer Calls

Thursday, Jan. 9

6:59 a.m. – As a result of a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 2 and Baker Avenue Extension, a Stoughton man was cited for speeding.

7:05 a.m. – Police responded to a traffic complaint reporting a blue Honda CRV operating erratically on Route 2 west by Baker Avenue Extension. The caller claimed she had observed the same vehicle driving the same way in the past. The responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle in question.

8:26 a.m. – As a result of a motor vehicle stop in the area of Millbrook Farm and Cambridge Turnpike, a Littleton man was cited for speeding and no inspection sticker.

9:22 a.m. – Police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident in the area of the Route 2 rotary and Elm Street. Officers cleared following a paper exchange.

12:37 p.m. – A Wright Road resident reported receiving a suspicious phone call from someone stating he had won a prize and asking for personal information.

2:38 p.m. – The School Transportation Department logged a parking complaint about vehicles parked on both sides of Derby Street, making the road impassable for schools buses. One vehicle was cited for a parking violation.

3:33 p.m. – A motorist called to report a hit-and-run sideswipe collision involving a school bus exiting Laurel Street onto Walden. The driver claimed the bus continued on its way following the collision.

6:56 p.m. – Police responded to a 911 call reporting a green Ford SUV operating erratically on Lowell Road heading toward Concord Center. The vehicle reportedly turned onto Keyes Road and then right onto Main Street. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle in question.

7:57 p.m. – A Barkus Farm resident reported a suspicious message left on his answering machine from someone claiming to be from the IRS demanding he call back right away. The responding officer looked up the number left, which was flagged as being involved in other scams.

10:13 p.m. – A Monsen Road resident called to report observing two vehicles enter Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge after the posted hours.