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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Needham Police Log: (Small) Bus Crash and More

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Friday, June 7 Saturday, June 8 The above reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Needham Police Warn of Driveway Scams

Don't get scammed by a high-pressure paving scam, detailes released in a public service announcement from the Needham Police Department.

  If your drive could use a little patching up, the summer could be the perfect time for it. However, make sure you don't end up getting scammed.  In the spring and summer months, paving scams happen fairly regularly, according to a press release sent by local police, and these scams often target senior citizens. From the Needham Police Department's public service announcement (emphasis ours):  A man knocks on your door and says he has extra asphalt and is willing to pave your driveway at a discounted price. His high-pressure approach confuses and intimidates. You are not getting a deal, you are being scammed.  If you agree, here is what likely happens.  Men and equipment suddenly appear and begin “working” on your driveway.  At some point…

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Needham Police Log: Stolen Ride, Gas Crash, and More

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Monday, June 3 Tuesday, June 4  Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 7   The above reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Needham Police Log: Broken Windows and Cab Fares Evaded, and More

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 1 Sunday, June 2

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Needham Police Log: Scams, Raccoons and Missing Meds

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Monday, May 27 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, May 30

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Needham Police Log: Three Charged with B&E, Driveway Crash, and More

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Friday, May 24 Sunday, May 26

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Needham Police Log: Pedestrian Hit-and-Run, Stolen Flat Screens and More

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Needham Police Log:

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Friday, May 17 Saturday, May 18 Sunday, May 19

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Needham Police Log:

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Sunday, May 12 Monday, May 13 Tuesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 15 Thursday, May 16

Sunday, May 19, 2013

OMGPD: Bike-for-Car Swap, Dog-Bites-Donkey, a Chill Car Chase & More Police Oddities

Our weekly roundup of some of the more unusual police reports from around the Boston area. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

I Told Them Not to Park Their Car in the Way of My Golf Swing At the Hersey upper parking lot, Needham Police responded to look into possible vandalism on a vehicle parked in the lot at midday. Police believe that the broken driver's side window was caused by "an errant golf ball," according to their report:   http://patch.com/A-4y7w   How Many Police Does It Take to Turn a Truck? An oversized vehicle was having difficulties with a turn from Manning Street onto Hemlock Road. With the help of several Needham Police units, the vehicle was guided onto Hemlock and to its destination. Police reported damage on Central and Woodlan Avenue, and police are investigating:   http://patch.com/A-4y7w   Not Really a Fair Trade Newton Police responded …

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