Police Log Week Ending 03/16/2002




03/10/02 to 03/16/02-


Sunday 03/10/02-

12:12: Suspicious Person: A resident of Turnpike Road reported that she was followed home by a man driving a car with Massachusetts license plates. Police are looking into the matter.

Monday 03/11/02-

09:40: Dog vs. MV: Police received a report that a dump truck had struck a dog on Poor Farm Road. On arrival, the operator stated that the dog had run out in front of his vehicle and he had been unable to stop. The animal was killed instantly.

16:06: Criminal Mischief: A resident of Wheeler Road reported that their mailbox was destroyed by an unknown individual sometime during the night.

19:23: Assist Fire Department: Police assisted with traffic control at a chimney fire on Stowell Road.

21:40: Open Window: Police observed an open window at Mascenic High School and notified the maintenance department of the issue.


Tuesday 3/12/02-

08:00: School Zone Lights Out: Police notified the school that the school zone warning lights were still out of order.

09:30: Lost Cat: A resident of Page Hill Road reported that her brown and black male cat was missing. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

12:40: MV Complaint: A New Ipswich resident reported that there were eight unregistered cars in a driveway on Ashby Road, in violation of an ordinance. Police checked the area and found no sign of that many unregistered cars.

12:45: Disabled MV: Police observed a car parked in the roadway on River Road. The owner was contacted and moved the vehicle.

14:30: School Bus Passing: Police received a report that a red truck had passed eight school busses with their lights on, who were loading passengers in the school lot. The complainant also stated that the person was driving much too fast. The vehicle belongs to Deborah Desantis, 43, of New Ipswich and a warning letter was sent.

16:45: JV Complaint: Police observed an eight year old boy operating an OHRV. Police spoke to the father of the boy about OHRV laws, as well as safety concerns.


Wednesday 3/13/02-

17:57: OHRV Complaint: Police received a report that there were several OHRV's at the dam site along Thayer Road shooting a shotgun. Police found fresh tracks but the OHRVs were gone on arrival.

19:51: Mutual Aid: Police assisted the Greenville Police with a Civil Standby in Greenville.


Thursday 3/14/02-




Friday 3/15/02-

11:38: Suspicious Person: Village Mobil reported that a suspicious person had attempted to cash an out of state check at several local businesses. Police did not see anyone in the area matching the description.

14:35: Neighbor Dispute: Police responded to a New Ipswich residence to resolve a dispute between neighbors over OHRVs and property boundaries. They were advised to call the police if there were any further problems.

15:56: Dog Complaint: Police received a report that there was a loose dog on Temple Road. This is an ongoing issue.

16:25: Landlord/Tenant Dispute: Police responded to a Turnpike Road residence for an ongoing dispute. The tenant is moving out and the situation will be resolved at that time.

17:20: OHRV Complaint: Police received a report that there were OHRVs in the conservation area near the dam. NH Fish and Game was contacted for assistance in patrolling the area.


Saturday 3/16/02-

09:03: Criminal Mischief: A resident of Appleton Road reported that the passenger side window in her car had been broken by an unknown person sometime during the night.

14:03: Criminal Threatening: Police investigated a report of possible criminal threatening at Central School involving a parent and a school employee. The matter was determined to be a misunderstanding.

17:00: MV Complaint: Police received a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Gibbs Avenue. The vehicle was gone on arrival.

17:06: Theft: Police received a report that a flag had been stolen from a residence on Appleton Road. Police were unable to take a report due to the fact that the caller did not want to wait for the police to arrive.

19:07: Assist Fire Department: Police responded to an unattended fire in the woods along Page Hill Road. They found two piles of brush burning and determined that the resident had a permit.

20:38: Shoplifting: Police received a report of shoplifting at the New Ipswich Market. The incident is under investigation.

23:45: Disorderly Conduct: Police received a report that there were people in the dirt lot across from the Fire Station who were shining spotlights at passing cars. When police arrived, there were no spotlights apparent and all subjects denied knowledge of the incident.