Montague Police Logs: Feb. 12 to Feb. 19, 2023

Published: 03-05-2023 4:43 PM

Sunday, Feb. 12

11:16 a.m. — Caller from Park Street reports teenagers driving a motorcycle at high speeds. Owner moved the motorcycle to their garage in response to the complaint.

5:29 p.m. — Caller near the intersection of J and Seventh streets reports a car struck a tree. Vehicle towed. Police contacted Eversource about the leaning utility pole.

Monday, Feb. 13

3:56 p.m. — Caller on Miller Falls Road reports their 5-year-old daughter is missing. Parent sent the daughter to their chicken coop, but could not find her outside. Child was found in her room.

5:21 p.m. — Caller reports a possible fire across from Scotty’s Convenience Store on High Street. Police found no evidence of a fire or smoke. A house down the street had its chimney going.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

12:22 a.m. — Caller reports his fiancee’s ex-boyfriend attempted to break down the back door and enter their home on Second Street. Police advised to be on the lookout.

2:59 p.m. — Walk-in states a parked vehicle at the General Pierce Bridge was causing a traffic hazard. Police advised the driver to move.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

1:50 p.m. — Greenfield Police requested assistance finding a stolen car. Vehicle’s owner allowed a man to borrow the vehicle the night before. Police found the man’s driveway empty.

4:49 p.m. — Caller from Miller Falls Road reports low-hanging wires across the street. Wires are still attached to both houses. Eversource was notified.

Thursday, Feb. 16

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12:44 p.m. — Employee from The Salvation Army on Avenue A flagged down police about a stolen package. Police contacted the man who was identified by the employee and found it was addressed to the man’s home.

9:11 p.m. — Caller from Letourneau Way reports an unfamiliar car parked on his property under the power lines. Officer took possession of the vehicle.

Friday, Feb. 17

6:44 a.m. — Alarm activated at Greenfield Cooperative Bank on Avenue A. System detected motion. False alarm. Motion was from cleaner on site.

8:32 p.m. — Caller on Avenue A reports a smoke detector sounding, but caller did not see smoke or fire. Fire Department took over.

Saturday, Feb. 18

12:34 a.m. — Caller from Sheffield Elementary School reports about eight individuals on the east side of the school showing off cars to each other. Police disbanded the group.

9:10 a.m. — Caller on the Turner Falls-Gill Bridge hung up on police. Police found a girl on the bridge, requested an ambulance. Girl was taken to Town Hall and then transported to Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

Sunday, Feb. 19

7:04 a.m. — Caller from Newton Street reports a black Volkswagen Beetle parked under a bridge. Police found a woman in the car and spoke with her, then returned the vehicle to the registered owner.

10:11 a.m. — Caller on Canal Street reports a vehicle near a three-way intersection. Vehicle towed.

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