Medfield Police Logs: April 29 - May 6

Highlights from Medfield police and fire logs.

Friday April 29: 6:09 p.m. – Woman from Cedar Lane walked into police station to inquire about a possible stalking involving herself. 7:37 p.m. – Caller reported a puppy running on Main Street. Officer notified but dog was gone on arrival. 7:41 p.m. – Individual called to report a suspicious person fishing at the end of Wood End Lane. Description was male in his 50s with curly brown hair. Caller wanted an extra drive by in the daytime. 10:17 p.m. – Officer Daniel Pellegrini issued a summons to 21-year-old Sherborn resident for speeding (74 mph in a 55 mph zone) and negligent operation of a motor vehicle on North Meadows Road. Saturday, April 30: 12:38 a.m. – Emergency 911 caller requested an ambulance to 13 Pleasant St. for an irregular …

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Monday's Wilkens Glen Apartment Fire Leaves Tenants of 6 Units Homeless

No injuries sustained in Monday's fire. Medfield Fire Chief says department will assess damage, investigate cause of fire today.

The apartment fire that occurred Monday evening in Building 3 of the Wilkens Glen Apartment Complex on 909 Wilkens Glen Rd. and Brook Street has left tenants of six units without a home. “[The tenants] of the apartment where the fire was heated will be out for awhile,” said Medfield Fire Chief William Kingsbury. “The other five apartments had to find housing and be with family for the night and we are going to assess it further today to see if they can get back in. Some may be out for a longer duration until the apartments are clean.” No one was injured but one apartment was heavily damaged from a fire that, according to Kingsbury, likely “started in the kitchen area,” but as of now he cannot confirm what caused the fire. “One apartment …

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Medfield Fire Department: No Injuries In Small Apartment Fire At Wilkens Glen

No personal injuries sustained but damage remains unknown in apartment fire at Wilkens Glen complex, according to Fire Department.

No one was injured in a small kitchen fire that broke out in an apartment building at Wilkens Glen Apartment Complex on 909 Wilkens Glen Rd. and Brook St. Monday evening, according to the Medfield Fire Department.  The Medfield Fire Department could not provide details on the extent of the damage or if the tenants would be displaced for the night.  "I really don't know [the damage], I never made it down there and the chief is not around. He's not back yet," a firefighter told Medfield Patch over the phone.  Medfield Patch is awaiting a call back from Medfield Fire Chief William Kingsbury to provide more details on Monday's incident. Stay tuned for updates as they become available. 

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Storm Watch 2011

Medfield Police Chief: Heavy Snow Causes Wires Down and Trees In Roads

Medfield has been hit with 12.5 inches of snow already with more to come.

Medfield Chief of Police, Robert E. Meaney Jr., has advised town residents to stay off the roads if possible because the heavy snow is causing problems on the roads. "All roads are snow covered and some roads are not plowed from side to side and are more narrow than normal due to trees hanging over the road," Meaney said Wednesday morning. "Once the storm has ended, it will be several hours before the roads will be cleared." Medfield has already received 12.5 inches of snow as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to Medfield Weather with more expected to fall throughout the day. Meaney said the snow has a higher water content than originally thought "which in turn causes the tree branches to crack down and fall on the wires." The heavier snow …

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Police Logs, Dec. 27 - Jan. 3

Highlights from daily police and fire logs.

Monday, Dec. 27: 8:48 a.m. - An individual on Quarry Road called to report a plow truck knocked over his mailbox.  11:27 a.m. - Officer Stephen Grover reported a tree down on Indian Hill Road. Dispatch called Ed Hinkley and left a message. Paul Hinkley was notified of the same.  2:08 p.m. - Male called to report his truck was stuck in the snow on Main Street. Officer Grover reported on scene and vehicle was towed.  2:24 p.m. - Woman on Granite Street called to report her father was not feeling well and had been in bed for the last five days. Ambulance arrived and transported male to Norwood Hospital.  2:55 p.m. - A Woman from Main Street came into the police station to report she cannot get into her house because the snow is too deep. …

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Safety Tips for Winter Activities

A reminder from Medfield Patch and Fire Safety.

After being buried under more than a foot of snow Sunday and Monday, the forecast for the rest of the week calls for temperatures above freezing - turning some of the remaining ice and snow on the roads to water and slush. According t0 the National Weather Service, high temperatures this week will continue to climb, reaching the low to mid-forties by this weekend. While good news for some, this could be bad news for kids looking to spend their winter vacation sledding or ice-skating around town. As the temperatures rise and the ice melts, here are a few winter fun safety tips from Fire Safety: Ice Safety: What should I do if I fall through the ice? What if I see someone fall through the ice? Sledding Tips:  Most of all, watch your young …

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Town Reports No Problems in Aftermath of Blizzard 2010

Chief Meaney says town responded well to storm, was fortunate for its timing.

The 13.5 inches Medfield received between Sunday and Monday did not cause any significant problems or incidents in town, according to Medfield Chief of Police Robert Meaney Jr. "All the roads have been plowed but due to lack of traffic, which is great, many were still covered with snow," said Meaney. "Salt, sun and traffic will deal with this." Meaney said there were a couple of minor motor vehicle accidents – cars going into snow banks – "but nothing significant and no injuries." "The log was very quiet, mostly ambulance runs and a few calls for smoke in the house – dryer, cook stove and a faulty alarm," Meaney said. Meaney said there were no power outages reported in the area and the traffic was very light Monday. "Some businesses didn't…

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Millis PD Says Investigation of Piccirillo's Death Closed

Millis police chief says District Attorney will now handle case of Medfield's Robert Piccirillo's death.

The Millis police department's investigation of Robert Piccirillo's death earlier this month appears to be closed, according to Millis police chief Peter McGowan.  "The investigation is pretty much closed, it is in the hands of the District Attorney now," said chief McGowan. "There doesn't seem to be any foul play. The state police filed paper work which is 8 to 10 weeks out, best case scenario." Chief McGowan said in cases like these, reports may not be received in upwards of six to seven months due to other priorities. He also said while they're waiting on the toxicology reports to come back, they are confident the cause of death was drowning.  "Toxicology we are waiting on, but the District Attorney told us the cause of death appeared …

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Police Logs, Dec. 20-23

Highlights from daily police and fire logs.

Monday, Dec. 20:  2:25 p.m. - Sergeant Ray Burton requested the Medfield Highway Department be notified to sand all the roads in town. Roads were icing up all over town. Highway Department was notified and began sanding roads. 2:29 p.m. - Male motorist called from cell phone to request police officer for one car motor vehicle accident on High Street by Wild Holly Lane. Officer on scene requested ambulance and on duty wrecker for the 2002 gray Mercury Mounta Utility vehicle. EMT upon arrival reported there would be no transportation necessary. Two individuals from the vehicle were transported to the station and waited for a ride home.  2:42 p.m. - Thomas Laplante radioed the station to a report a two-car motor vehicle accident on Main …

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Police Logs, Dec. 10-13

Highlights from daily police and fire logs.

Friday, Dec. 10:  6:19 a.m. – Caller requested ambulance for 16-year-old daughter who fell with head injury. Ambulance was en route to Norwood Hospital at 6:48 a.m.  7:35 a.m. – Caller reported a white Chevy Colorado pickup passing cars on Harding Street and turned down West Mill Street. Officer reported area was clear upon arrival. 11:49 a.m. – Individual walked into police station to speak to an officer regarding a larceny from his house. Officer Larz Anderson spoke to individual.  Saturday, Dec. 11:  12:03 p.m. – Caller reported she had an altercation with a biker by the veterinary clinic on West Street. The biker punched her car a number of times. She stated that the bikers continued on West Street towards Adams Street. Officer …

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