Police Log
The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on a bill that would raise from age 32 to 40, at the time of their entrance exam, the maximum age that an applicant may enter the police force.
“Simply put, people in their late 30s are in proficient physical and...
Week of October 2, 2023
During the week of October 2, 2023, dispatch answered 1029 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to seven abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of September 25, 2023
During the week of September 25, 2023, dispatch answered 1164 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to nine abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police...
During the week of September 18, 2023, dispatch answered 1176 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to six abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department investigated three...
Week of September 11, 2023
During the week of September 11, 2023, dispatch answered 1240 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to six abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. There were two...
In August, Groton Animal Control responded to 42 calls for the following:
Cats, missing and found: 1
Bites: cat/dog; 2
Dogs: missing and found; 17
Cattle missing and found: 2
Raccoon: 2
Foxes: 3
Coyotes: 3
Woodchucks (AKA groundhog): 1
Bats: 2
Skunk: 1
Deer: 2
Turtle (snapping): 2
Animal cruelty (...
Week of September 4, 2023
During the week of September 4, 2023, dispatch answered 1415 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 10 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of August 28, 2023
During the week of August 28, 2023, dispatch answered 1254 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to four abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. There were three crashes...
Week of August 21, 2023
During the week of August 21, 2023, dispatch answered 1169 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to nine abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of August 14, 2023
During the week of August 14, 2023, dispatch answered 1221 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to seven abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...