Weston Police Log: Animal Complaints

The following information was supplied by the Weston Police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, May 17 2:36 a.m. -- Disturbance on Possum Road. 9:38 a.m. -- Burglary on Boston Post Road. 9:40 a.m. -- Identity theft on Westerly Road.  Saturday, May 18 11:57 p.m. -- Suspicious motor vehicle on Winter Street.  Sunday, May 19 12:21 a.m. -- Suspicious person on Robin Road. Services rendered.  5:20 p.m. -- Animal complaint on North Avenue.  11:32 p.m. -- Trespassing on Wellesley Street. An officer responded to the scene and found cars in the Weston High School Parking lot. The individuals involved were told to leave the area. Monday, May 20 7:44 a.m. -- Animal complaint on Concord Avenue. Services rendered. A caller reported a black bear was in the area of the center of town. The town's animal control office and Massachusetts …

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Wayward Bear Spotted in Weston

A black bear was spotted in Weston on the morning of Monday, May 20.

Wayward Bear Spotted in Weston

A black bear was spotted in Weston on the morning of Monday, May 20.

Police are urging residents in Weston and Lincoln to be on the lookout for a wayward black bear spotted on Sunday on Monday in both towns, according to the Boston Globe. The bear was reported to be in the area of Route 117 and Route 126 on Sunday, May 19. On the morning of May 20, Weston Police also received reports of 100-plus pound bear in the northern section of town. The bear was also spotted on a railroad bed that runs from Waltham to Lincoln. A Weston Police officer speculated the bear was looking for food. The bear, if it is a male, could have been forced out of its home by an older female bear and it may be attempting to find its own territory, according to the Globe. Hibernation season for bears ended weeks ago.  If spotted, …

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Recent Weston Police Logs: DUI Crash Arrest

The following information was supplied by the Weston Police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Wednesday, May 15 10:53 a.m. -- Suspicious motor vehicle on Highland Street. Services rendered. 3 p.m. -- Burglary on North Avenue.  11:46 p.m. -- Gregory Carlson, 30, of Weston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (fourth offense), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene after property damage, a marked lanes violation and speeding. He was allegedly involved in a crash and left the scene. The incident is under investigation.  Thursday, May 16 4:11 a.m. -- Burglary from a motor vehicle on Warren Avenue.  10:25 a.m. -- Dog complaint on Church Street. Services rendered. 7:05 p.m. -- Dog complaint on Orchard Avenue. Services rendered. 7:38 p.m. -- Suspicious motor vehicle at the Oak Street …

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Recent Weston Police Logs: Dog Bite

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Monday, May 13 11:07 a.m. -- Animal complaint on North Avenue. Services rendered. 12:22 p.m. -- Dog bite on Perry Lane.  1:51 p.m. -- Larceny, forgery, fraud at 133 Boston Post Rd. (Biogen Idec).  3:44 p.m. -- Suspicious person on Newton Street. Services rendered.  11:16 p.m. -- Suspicious activity on Circle Drive. Building secured. Tuesday, May 14 8:37 a.m. - Motor vehicle crash with injuries on North Avenue.  3:26 p.m. -- Dog bite at the Ash Street Reservoir. Services rendered.  6:05 p.m. -- Animal complaint at the Ash Street reservoir. Services rendered. 6:12 p.m. -- Animal complaint on South Avenue. Services rendered. 7:14 p.m. -- Animal complaint on Oak Street. Services rendered.

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Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.

One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, May 14 the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. About 10,000 deaths a year are related to drunken driving. The NTSB says the lower limit would save 500 to 800 lives a year. Officials at the American Beverage Institute called the proposal "ludicrous." It said the average woman could reach the 0.05 percent limit by having one drink. There were 114 DUI fatalities in Massachusetts in 2012, which were 34 percent of traffic-related fatalities last year, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.What do you think? …

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Recent Weston Police Logs: DUI Arrest

The following information was supplied by the Weston Police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, May 10 7:19 a.m.: Suspicious motor vehicle at Boston Post Road and Hemlock Road. Services rendered.  7:57 a.m.: Burglary from a motor vehicle on Forest Ridge Road.  4:17 p.m.: Dean Road. Motor vehicle stop. Citation issued. 5:44 p.m.: Burglary from a motor vehicle on Forest Ridge Road. Services rendered.  Saturday, May 11 11: 18 a.m.: Dog bite on Lawrence Road.  11:26 a.m.: Parking complaint at Chesnut and Wellesley streets. 11:38 a.m.: Parking complaint on Wellesley Street. 12:30 p.m.: Dog complaint on Sylvan Lane and Wellesley Street. Services rendered. 4:14 p.m.: Hit and run accident on Boston Post Road. 11:28 p.m.: Disturbance on Oxbow Road.  9:28 p.m.: Disturbance on Winter Street. Services rendered.  Sunday, May 12 12:07 a.m…

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OMGPD: Asleep at the Stop Light, a Troublesome Teen — Dressed as a Tree? — and 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.

The Music Was Not Loud Enough... A Burlington man was arrested on May 5 after he allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol and fell asleep behind the wheel of his car in Newton Corner. According to Newton Police reports, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Washington Street and Centre Street for reports of a male party asleep behind the wheel of a red Mercedes. When officers arrived, they found the car stopped at the traffic signal, just before the on-ramp to the Mass Pike. Reports said the driver was asleep behind the wheel with the doors locked and loud music playing. The vehicle was running and in neutral. Police said they noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming off the driver, who also had bloodshot/glassy eyes and …

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Recent Weston Police Logs: Warrant Arrest

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