10/05/2026
Week of September 21, 2026
During the week of September 21, 2026, Patriot Regional Emergency Communication Center answered 1593 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
September 21, 2026 - At 9:43 AM, a resident came to the police station to report finding suspicious activity on their surveillance cameras. The caller had returned from vacation when they observed a suspicious person at their front door a few days prior. Officers were able to identify the person in the video and the party explained that they had heard dogs barking and wanted to make sure everything was okay; the caller was advised of the findings.
September 22, 2026 - At 2:37 PM, a resident called to speak with an officer regarding a disturbance with their neighbor. The caller stated that their neighbor has been swearing at their family over the last few weeks. The caller had attempted to talk with the neighbor; however, the neighbor continues to be rude. Officers asked the caller if they wanted us to speak with the neighbor; they declined, but wanted it documented. us to document the behavior. Officers explained how to get a harassment prevention order, if the neighbor continues to harass them.
September 23, 2026 - At 11:05 AM, dispatch received a call from a concerned citizen reporting 3 youths climbing on a dugout at Town Field. Officers located the youths, and advised them not to climb on top of the building, or parents would be called to come pick them up. The youths were given alternative places to climb, like the nearby playground.
September 24, 2026 - At 4:45 PM, a motorist called in a motor vehicle complaint. The caller stated that they just observed a naked man riding a motorcycle down Main St, heading towards the center of town. Officers were in the area as the call came in, and the only party matching that description did in fact have on shorts. We received no other phone calls or complaints about someone driving while n**e.
September 25, 2026 - At 8:40 AM, officers were dispatched to a residence for a report of illegal dumping. The caller reported someone left trash in their yard. Officers spoke with the reporting party, who had a small sandwich bag containing a few items of trash, one with a local coffee shop receipt for an order with a first name on it. The resident requested that we go to the coffee shop to identify the party who threw trash out their window and into their yard. We explained to the home owner that littering, while disgusting, is not a criminal offense, but a civil fine. It is also something we can enforce without it happening in our presence, and a small amount of trash, such as a cup and receipt, does not rise to illegal dumping under the statute.
We would like to remind motorists to throw their trash away in the appropriate manner, like when you get home, or at the gas station. You wouldn’t want someone to throw trash in your yard, so refrain from throwing trash out the window into someone else’s.
September 26, 2026 - At 9:07 PM, police and fire units were dispatched to Old Ayer Rd for a report of a vehicle into a utility pole. Upon arrival, officers observed a gray pick up truck blocking a lane of travel after striking a utility pole. The truck sustained heavy front-end damage, and the pole was snapped in half at the base. Upon investigation, officers learned that the operator had been drinking and appeared to be operating under the influence of alcohol. They were arrested and charged with OUI Liquor, 2nd offense, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Marked Lanes Violation. They were arraigned at Ayer District Court.
September 27, 2026 - At 8:13 AM, police and fire units were dispatched to a residence for a report of a fire in a bedroom. The caller informed dispatch that the previous night they had a candle burning in the bedroom, when a gust of wind blew the curtain into the candle flame, causing the curtains to catch on fire. They put the fire out, but thought they should have probably notified the fire department. As with any emergency, it is always best if you call police, fire, emergency medical personnel, as it is happening or as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the next day.
