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All reports sourced from The Stow and Bolton Independent Newspaper.
https://stowindependent.com/
https://boltonindependent.com/
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All reports sourced from The Stow and Bolton Independent Newspaper.
https://stowindependent.com/
https://boltonindependent.com/
Maintained by @taco.snep.haus
Stow - Friday, September 19, 2025
3:12 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a raccoon was in his shop. It would not leave the building. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
3:12 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a raccoon was in his shop. It would not leave the building. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
September 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Stow - Friday, September 19, 2025
3:12 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a raccoon was in his shop. It would not leave the building. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
3:12 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Gleasondale Road reported that a raccoon was in his shop. It would not leave the building. The Animal Control Officer was notified.
Stow - Friday, September 19, 2025
10:30 AM STOLEN
A caller reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart at Shaw's. The police responded. The woman was given a ride home where the search continued. The purse was in the woman's home on Johnston Way.
10:30 AM STOLEN
A caller reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart at Shaw's. The police responded. The woman was given a ride home where the search continued. The purse was in the woman's home on Johnston Way.
September 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Stow - Friday, September 19, 2025
10:30 AM STOLEN
A caller reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart at Shaw's. The police responded. The woman was given a ride home where the search continued. The purse was in the woman's home on Johnston Way.
10:30 AM STOLEN
A caller reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart at Shaw's. The police responded. The woman was given a ride home where the search continued. The purse was in the woman's home on Johnston Way.
Stow - September 16, 2025
4:20 PM FIRE
A caller at the Stow Plaza reported that a flower basket, in front of Stow Wine and Liquor, was smoking. A small fire was extinguished.
4:20 PM FIRE
A caller at the Stow Plaza reported that a flower basket, in front of Stow Wine and Liquor, was smoking. A small fire was extinguished.
September 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Stow - September 16, 2025
4:20 PM FIRE
A caller at the Stow Plaza reported that a flower basket, in front of Stow Wine and Liquor, was smoking. A small fire was extinguished.
4:20 PM FIRE
A caller at the Stow Plaza reported that a flower basket, in front of Stow Wine and Liquor, was smoking. A small fire was extinguished.
Stow - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
3:47 AM DISTURBANCE
Acaller from Great Road reported that his friend had been stealing from him. The caller wanted the man removed from his home. The police responded. One man was transported back to the station until he found alternate arrangements.
3:47 AM DISTURBANCE
Acaller from Great Road reported that his friend had been stealing from him. The caller wanted the man removed from his home. The police responded. One man was transported back to the station until he found alternate arrangements.
September 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Stow - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
3:47 AM DISTURBANCE
Acaller from Great Road reported that his friend had been stealing from him. The caller wanted the man removed from his home. The police responded. One man was transported back to the station until he found alternate arrangements.
3:47 AM DISTURBANCE
Acaller from Great Road reported that his friend had been stealing from him. The caller wanted the man removed from his home. The police responded. One man was transported back to the station until he found alternate arrangements.
Bolton - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:36 AM GENERAL INFO
An officer removed several unauthorized advertising signs from the roadside on Main Street (a town bylaw violation).
3:36 AM GENERAL INFO
An officer removed several unauthorized advertising signs from the roadside on Main Street (a town bylaw violation).
September 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Bolton - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:36 AM GENERAL INFO
An officer removed several unauthorized advertising signs from the roadside on Main Street (a town bylaw violation).
3:36 AM GENERAL INFO
An officer removed several unauthorized advertising signs from the roadside on Main Street (a town bylaw violation).
Stow - Saturday, June 7, 2025
12:31 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Hickory Lane reported that her dog got into a rabbit hole. An officer advised the woman.
12:31 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Hickory Lane reported that her dog got into a rabbit hole. An officer advised the woman.
June 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Stow - Saturday, June 7, 2025
12:31 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Hickory Lane reported that her dog got into a rabbit hole. An officer advised the woman.
12:31 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Hickory Lane reported that her dog got into a rabbit hole. An officer advised the woman.
Stow - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
7:52 AM ANIMAL
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that a horse walked down her driveway toward the road. The police responded.
7:52 AM ANIMAL
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that a horse walked down her driveway toward the road. The police responded.
June 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Stow - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
7:52 AM ANIMAL
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that a horse walked down her driveway toward the road. The police responded.
7:52 AM ANIMAL
A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that a horse walked down her driveway toward the road. The police responded.
Stow - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1:58 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Harvard Road reported that the horses she was boarding were loose. They headed toward Hiley Brook Road. The police responded. The horses were located and assisted back to their neighhhhborhood.
1:58 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Harvard Road reported that the horses she was boarding were loose. They headed toward Hiley Brook Road. The police responded. The horses were located and assisted back to their neighhhhborhood.
June 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Stow - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1:58 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Harvard Road reported that the horses she was boarding were loose. They headed toward Hiley Brook Road. The police responded. The horses were located and assisted back to their neighhhhborhood.
1:58 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Harvard Road reported that the horses she was boarding were loose. They headed toward Hiley Brook Road. The police responded. The horses were located and assisted back to their neighhhhborhood.
Stow - Monday, June 2, 2025
1:22 PM ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Warren Road reported that she had issues with Uber. An officer assisted the woman.
1:22 PM ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Warren Road reported that she had issues with Uber. An officer assisted the woman.
June 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Stow - Monday, June 2, 2025
1:22 PM ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Warren Road reported that she had issues with Uber. An officer assisted the woman.
1:22 PM ASSIST CITIZEN
A caller from Warren Road reported that she had issues with Uber. An officer assisted the woman.
Stow - Monday, June 2, 2025
12:32 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Edson Street reported that she found a rat on her lawn. The Animal Control Office was notified
12:32 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Edson Street reported that she found a rat on her lawn. The Animal Control Office was notified
June 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Stow - Monday, June 2, 2025
12:32 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Edson Street reported that she found a rat on her lawn. The Animal Control Office was notified
12:32 PM ANIMAL
A caller from Edson Street reported that she found a rat on her lawn. The Animal Control Office was notified
Sunday, March 30, 2025
12:17 PM ANIMAL CALL
A caller reported a loose dog chasing their chickens in their yard on Sugar Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified, and the caller later advised the dog had been returned home to its owner.
12:17 PM ANIMAL CALL
A caller reported a loose dog chasing their chickens in their yard on Sugar Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified, and the caller later advised the dog had been returned home to its owner.
April 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2025
12:17 PM ANIMAL CALL
A caller reported a loose dog chasing their chickens in their yard on Sugar Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified, and the caller later advised the dog had been returned home to its owner.
12:17 PM ANIMAL CALL
A caller reported a loose dog chasing their chickens in their yard on Sugar Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified, and the caller later advised the dog had been returned home to its owner.