Police Logs 07.25.2023 thru 08.07.2023

1. On 7/25 at 0022 hours received a report of suspicious activity in the area of Old County road (N). The complainant reported that two unknown subjects with flashlights were approaching a garage. State Police advised.
2. On 7/25 at 0940 hours received a report of a single motor vehicle collision in the area of 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (S). It was also reported that the vehicle had rolled over and no injuries were reported. Upon arrival at 0946 hours, no injuries were confirmed and it was a single vehicle. At this time the roadway was detoured. The investigation into the collision indicated that the operator, one James E. RENSHAW age 60 of Bennington New Hampshire was operating a 1991 Mack 10-wheeler dump truck westbound on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (S). Further investigation indicated the vehicle gradually drifted to the right into the soft gravel shoulder area, where it came to a stop and rolled onto the right side coming to final rest. The operator was able get out of the vehicle. The roadway was detoured for several hours until the vehicle could to removed.
3. On 7/28 at 1206 hours received a report of a missing hiker in the area of Old County road (N) in the area of Shattuck Pond. While enroute the reporting person was able to call 911 and Rapid SOS which showed his location. Caller was transferred New Hampshire Fish and Game, given instructions and shortly a relative located the lost hiker. All units were cancelled.
4. On 7/28 at 1630 hours received a report from a resident of electrical wires on a tree causing a fire near their residence in the area of Poor Farm road. Upon responding this was confirmed. The Francestown fire department and Eversource was immediately contacted. Cleared for a mutual aid call in Greenfield.
5. On 7/28 at 1740 hours received a mutual aid request from Greenfield Police to respond to the area of Forest road in Greenfield to assist their agency with a juvenile matter involving two juveniles residing in both Greenfield and Francestown. Counseled with both parents and the juveniles involved about their activity. Cleared.
6. On 7/30 at 1331 hours received a report of a motor vehicle collision in the area of 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (N) involving an Amazon delivery vehicle. Upon arrival, the collision was in the jurisdiction of Deering and Deering Police department was notified.
7. On 7/30 at 2153 hours received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the complainant’s driveway in the area of Wilson Hill road. The registration plate number was also reported although it was unknown what State it was from. This agency followed up on the information and the owner of the vehicle in question could not be identified.
8. On 7/31 at 1858 hours received a report of a medical emergency in the area of Trailside Lane for an eighty-two year of female for an activated medical alarm. State Police advised.
9. On 8/1 at 0848 hours responded to the area of 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (S) for a report of a medical emergency for a tree company employee who had been injured by a fallen tree. Upon arrival at 0852 hours, the patient had been stabilized. Traffic was directed until the Peterborough Ambulance arrived and transported the patient to the hospital. Cleared.
10. On 8/2 at 2350 hours received a report of a residential alarm activation in the area of 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (S). State Police advised. On the morning of 8/3 the residence was checked and found to be secure. Cleared.
11. On 8/4 at 1024 hours received a complaint from a victim who resides in the area of Poor Farm road for a possibly violation of a protective order. Upon further investigation into the complaint, no violation of the protective order was found. Case closed.
12. On 8/5 at 1328 hours received a mutual aid request to respond to the town of Greenfield in the area of Francestown road for a medical issue. It was reported that a thirty-eight-year-old male had possibly overdosed, was not conscious and CPR was in progress. Upon arrival assisted with the patient who was now responding. Medical staff arrived on scene and transported the patient to a medical facility. Cleared.
13. On 8/6 at 1955 hours received a report of an E-911 open line in the area of Mountain road. Emergency call returned to the location, the female was contacted and it was determined to be false.  

Chief Fred Douglas

Francestown Police Department