Police Log
Week of May 22, 2023
During the week of May 22, 2023, dispatch answered 1246 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 17 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of May 15, 2023
During the week of May 15, 2023, dispatch answered 1262 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 18 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of May 8, 2023
During the week of May 8, 2023, dispatch answered 1252 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 19 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department investigated...
On May 10, 2023, at approximately 8:36 AM, Groton police officers were dispatched to the Nashua River Rail Trail Bridge at the intersection of Main St. and Arlington St., for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Multiple 9-1-1 calls stated that a large truck was in an accident and was on its side. The truck was identified as a roll-off truck; the hoist did not clear the height of the bridge. No damage was done to the bridge; however, the truck sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene. Main Street was closed and traffic was detoured until noon.
Week of May 1, 2023
During the week of May 1, 2023, dispatch answered 1170 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 20 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department investigated...
Groton Animal Control responded to 22 calls in March in the following categories.
Bear sightings; 3
Loose/ missing dogs; 9
Beavers, injured/deceased; 2
Cats; 1 (deceased)
Horses loose; 2
Turkey 1 (injured)
Raccoons; 3
Bobcat sightings; 1
There were two orders of quarantine issued for possible...
Week of April 24, 2023
During the week of April 24, 2023, dispatch answered 1245 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 17 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of April 17, 2023
During the week of April 17, 2023, dispatch answered 1209 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to eight abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of April 10, 2023
During the week of April 10, 2023, dispatch answered 1353 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 21 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Week of April 3, 2023
During the week of April 3, 2023, dispatch answered 1279 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 11 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; most ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
Groton Animal Control responded to 42 calls in March.
Dogs missing, found: 29
Dog bites / attacks: 3
Dogs hit by car: 1
Cat missing: 1
Hawk injured: 1
Fox (sick): 1
Deer struck: 3
Bear sighting: 1
Turkey struck: 1
Coyote (sick): 1
By far, dogs missing, found, attacking/biting accounted for the...