The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between May 4 and May 10:
Monday, May 4
A resident on Naomi Street called to report a suspicious man in his 30s walking in the woods near her home just before 3:30 p.m. There man would not come out of the woods until the caller went inside, she reported. Police could not find the man.
Car tires were reportedly damaged in Lot D of Roger Williams University. The report came in around 9 p.m.
Police responded to possible drug activity at Hope and Court streets about 9:30 a.m., and were searching for a potential suspect in a yellow shirt walking southbound on Hope Street. It turned out to be a false report.
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Tuesday, May 5
A hypodermic needle was found by a tree near a home on Hope Street. Rescue personnel disposed of the needle.
A possibly rabid raccoon was spotted on Lindsey Avenue at 8:30 a.m. The animal went into the woods and disappeared.
A caller reported loud noise from the second floor deck of Aidan’s Pub and Grill on John Street just before 11:30 p.m. A patrolman spoke with the manager regarding the noise.
Wednesday, May 6
A car was reportedly facing a home on Poppasquash Road with its lights on just before 3:30 a.m. The car was gone when officers arrived.
Police investigated reports of a possible break-in at Blithewold Mansion. The museum director reported possible pry marks on the back door. It turned out to be no problem. A curtain rod had gotten stuck in the door as it was being closed, causing he marks.
Warren Police called to report the GPS in a stolen cell phone indicated it was on Town Common on Wood Street. Police could not find the phone.
A resident on Naomi Street called to report a man in a black hooded sweatshirt was walking down the street talking on a cell phone just after 11 p.m. Police were unable to find the man.
A car was reportedly facing a home on Poppasquash Road with its lights on just before 3:30 a.m. The car was gone when officers arrived.
Warren Police called to report the GPS in a stolen cell phone indicated it was on Town Common on Wood Street. Police could not find the phone.
Thursday, May 7
Police helped find the owner of a car in which two dogs were locked inside at Thames and Franklin streets at 10 a.m.
Another report of a suspicious man walking on Naomi Street came in at 1:30 p.m. There was no indication why the caller felt the man was suspicious, and no police action was necessary.
Friday, May 8
Police responded twice to reports of a loud house party on Burke Road at 6 p.m. and again an hour later. Police advised the partiers to keep it down.
A suspicious man wearing a trench coat and carrying several bags was reportedly hanging around the playground at Bristol Town Beach on Asylum Road. He was escorted to the entrance of Colt State Park.
Police responded twice to reports of a loud house party on Burke Road at 6 p.m. and again an hour later. Police advised the partiers to keep it down.
Saturday, May 9
Police responded to a complaint of a loud house party at High and Bay streets around 12:30 a.m. Officers advised the residents to keep it down.
A resident on Sousa Street called to report a “suspicious” black car parked on the street. The car was park legally and there was no issue.
Sunday, May 10
Police were busy responding to noise and nuisance complaints throughout the night on Bay View Avenue, Oliver Street, Hope Street and Wood Street. There were no arrests made or citations issued.
Cars were reportedly broken into on Catherine Street and Washington Street. The reports came in between 8 and 9 a.m.
Officers responded to a 911 call to report a fight at a pub on John Street. The fighters were gone when police arrived.