Police Log: Midnight on May 21, 2021 through 11:59 p.m. on May 24, 2021

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The news described in Westwood Minute’s Police Log article is based on selected information from the Westwood Police Department’s daily log and information provided by Lieutenant Christopher Sheehy and police staff.  

Friday, May 21st

There were two roadway accidents with injuries in Westwood on Friday, May 21, one incident in the morning on Clapboardtree Street and one incident in the afternoon on Nahatan Street. A case of online fraud was also reported.

Just after 8:00 a.m., a 40 year old man was very seriously injured when he attempted to cross Clapboardtree Street near Washington Street, without a crosswalk, and by stepping in front of moving traffic, according to Westwood Police Chief Jeffrey P. Silva. The pedestrian was taken by helicopter to a Boston area hospital.

Westwood and Massachusetts State Police were at the scene. Police closed the area of Clapboardtree Street between Milk and Washington streets to investigate.

Chief Silva notes that speed or distracted driving do not appear to be a factor in the Clapboardtree Street accident. A preliminary investigation indicates that traffic on one side of the road was able to stop and avoid the pedestrian who was jaywalking, but a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction did not see him and struck him.

Later on the same day, at 1:22 p.m., a chain reaction accident involving 3 vehicles occurred on Nahatan Street in front of the driveway of Westwood High School. The vehicles were traveling on the road when the first car slowed. The third, rearmost car hit the second, middle car. The second car went into a streetlamp and also struck the first car.

The driver of the rearmost car was a 54 year old woman who was taken to Good Samaritan hospital in Brockton. Her car sustained heavy front damage and was towed.

The car that was rear-ended first was driven by a 16 year old female who did not report any injuries to be treated. Her car sustained moderate damage and was towed.

The second car which was struck in the chain reaction was driven by a 50 year old woman who did not report any injuries to be treated. She was able to drive away from the scene with only minor damage to her car.

Also on Friday, a resident on Carroll Avenue came into the Westwood Police station to report a case of fraud on eBay. Police determined that the resident had received a phishing email and the resident was advised not to respond to such emails. The resident affirmed that no answer was made. Because no harm had taken place, police determined no crime had occurred.

Saturday, May 22nd

At 12:13 p.m., Westwood Police received one of a couple reports about a fox on High Rock Street and High Rock Lane which appeared ill and in poor shape. Police responded but were unable to locate the animal.

Sunday, May 23rd

At 2:03 p.m., Westwood Police responded to a call from a resident of Wagon Road complaining of harassment by a contractor three days earlier. The resident and contractor had argued about work done at the residence. The resident reported threats of bodily harm were made by the contractor. Police advised the resident to give the contractor notice that he would not be welcome on the resident property as a notice of trespass. The resident was also advised that an option existed to file a criminal complaint, to charge the contractor with intent to commit bodily harm. The resident declined to file a criminal complaint.

At 6:22 p.m. a loss prevention representative from Wegmans in University Station reported a theft from the store that occurred on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The report to Westwood Police indicated that Wegmans surveillance cameras caught a white male taking a large number of batteries from the store’s battery display. The individual took about 100 packs of AA, AAA, 9-volt and lithium 123 batteries and placed them in a reusable shopping bag, exited the store to the parking lot, and entered a dark colored sedan. Wegman’s reports that $1,253.70 worth of batteries were stolen.

Monday, May 24th 2021

At 8:32 a.m., a resident of Oriole Road reported damage to the resident’s home when Westwood School Bus No. 3 turned in front of the resident’s house and damaged the resident’s lawn. The resident provided video from a security camera and/or photos which were shown to the school bus coordinator. The school bus coordinator and Westwood Police examined dried mud on the tire of Bus No. 3 which appeared to be consistent with the resident’s report. Lt. Sheehy notes that the school bus coordinator has promised to make amends for the damage to the resident’s property.

Thanks to Lieutenant Christopher Sheehy and the Westwood Police Department for contributing information for this article. Support local journalism and stay current with what's happening around town by subscribing to Westwood Minute's daily email newsletter for free. Just click on the blue "Sign Up" button below.