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Wednesday, September 11
6:17 a.m. Eight callers reported hearing “numerous” gunshots from their homes on Temple, Strawberry Hill, and Barretts Mill Roads; Bradford, Main, Cottage, and Pine Streets; and Concord Greene. An officer who heard shots on Pine Street said the sound was coming from the land behind the MCI parking lot off Commonwealth Avenue. Another officer reported hearing shots coming from the land by Warner’s Pond. Police advised Environmental Police and later tracked down some hunters who they found were in compliance with all rules and regulations.
7:34 a.m. A former Concordian reported receiving “numerous threatening emails” from an unknown sender, including photos of her old street sign on MacArthur Road. Though she now lives out of state, the woman said the emails are continuous. Police are investigating.
7:55 a.m. Multiple 911 callers reported a two-car collision at Lowell Road and Liberty Street. Ambulances took two people to separate hospitals — with one person complaining of chest pains. Two other people declined treatment. Police diverted traffic and closed Lowell Road to traffic as emergency vehicles responded and tow trucks removed both cars. Police cited one driver for failure to use care when stopping.
5:01 p.m. A mother asked police to talk to her 6-year-old son about bicycle safety due to his refusal to wear a helmet while riding his bike. Police gave the youngster advice and a new helmet.
Thursday, September 12
1:45 p.m. A Main Street business reported a ransomware attack. Police responded but the owner was already in touch with the Secret Service.
Friday, September 13
1:55 p.m. Carlisle police alerted local officers to a suspicious black Infiniti parked at Turning Mill Road and Monument Street. A female dog walker reported the driver of the car followed her on her route. Police determined the incident was a misunderstanding.
4:47 p.m. A caller from Concord Academy reported a suspicious man on the school’s property,
described as a white man, about 5-feet 8-inches tall, and wearing a baseball cap who possibly got into a green Chevy Prism and was no longer on the property. The academy’s athletic director provided additional information. Police recorded the incident and contacted Cambridge police to help track down the vehicle.
Saturday, September 14
11:13 a.m. An Aurora Lane resident reported receiving threatening emails after listing her car for sale on Craigslist. The woman said she sold the car to one of two people interested in the vehicle and then received threatening emails from the other person, who was upset that he didn’t get the vehicle. Police are investigating.
Sunday, September 15
10:14 a.m. A MacArthur Road resident requested to speak with the animal control officer about a possibly sick fox in his yard. The ACO was notified.
Monday, September 16
7:43 a.m. The CEO of the Guild School reported that a staff member called out of work and stated she was told by a parent of a student that “something was going to happen at the school today.” The staff member did not answer phone calls. Four police cruisers responded and found no threats to the school.
9:39 a.m. A Lang Street resident asked to speak with the animal control officer about raccoons on her roof. The ACO was notified.
Tuesday, September 17
12:52 a.m. The Middlesex District Attorney’s office asked police to contact a Nathan Pratt Drive resident involved in a case and to instruct them to contact the D.A. “as soon as possible.” Police were unable to contact the involved party.
Arraignment Update
Timothy Fitzgerald, 44, of Norwood, was released on bail on September 10 following his arraignment in Concord District Court on charges of second-offense driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a Class C drug, and marked lane violations.
