Erratic Drivers, Swiped Pole, Missing Money, Hitch Hiker, More Mailboxes and More

Here's a look at the police log for Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday, March 27

7:07 a.m., Philip and Foundry Streets. Traffic enforcement: One citation, one verbal warning issued.

11:06 a.m., Bridge Street. Caller requested the Animal Control Officer for a black dog that is on her property; this is an ongoing problem.

1:29 p.m., Main Street. Caller reported an erratic driver in a pickup truck who just hit a pole or road marker. Police pulled over the car (1991 GMC Sonoma) from Medway. Police checked area from Millis to Main Street and Spring Street with no luck for any damage to any pole. The vehicle was towed.

1:53 p.m., Green Street. Traffic enforcement. Police reported average speeds were 29 mph. 

4:50 p.m., Millbrook Road. Walk-in surrender of a firearm. A Franklin man came into the station with an H&R 22 calibre revolver, that had belonged to his father, which they found when cleaning out the house. 

9 p.m., Adams Street. Walk-in report of a family matter on Adams Street. Police said this is a civil matter. 

Thursday, March 28

10:02 a.m., Philip Street. Walk-in report of speeding vehicles on Philip Street.

11:46 a.m., Turtle Brook Way. Walk-in report of missing money.

4:09 p.m., Hickory Drive. Alarm company reports a problem on Hickory Lane. Police said the house was secure.

4:34 p.m., Quail Run. Alarm company reported a problem then called back at 4:37 p.m. to cancel the call.

5:04 p.m., South Street. Caller said someone had just hit her mailbox and post and drove off up South Street, maybe into Norfolk. Police investigated.

5:04 p.m., Wilkins Glen. Walk-in report of harassing phone calls from an ex-spouse. Police are investigating.

8:17 p.m., Route 27. Caller reported an older man in dark clothing hitch hiking north on Route 27 in the area of High Street and Garry Drive. Gone on arrival.

8:48 p.m., Spring Street. Traffic control for St. Edward's Church.