The Shrewsbury Police Department has released its crime report covering last Monday through Sunday. Last Monday, a driver was arrested during a traffic stop for expired plates, driving without a license, and lacking vehicle insurance; the vehicle was impounded. In a separate incident that same day, a firearm was found in a local business restroom and seized by authorities, who are seeking to identify its owner, according to the City of Shewsbury.
Additional traffic stops during the week resulted in several arrests. Last Tuesday, a driver was arrested for expired plates and driving without a license. Last Wednesday, another individual was arrested after a stop for improperly affixed plates revealed active warrants. In a separate incident, a local business employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $800 worth of goods; the case has been referred for felony theft review.
Last Saturday, Shrewsbury officers responded to multiple accidents on Waston Road caused by an unexpected winter storm. The weather led to several road closures and traffic citations, including one driver who ignored road closure signs and another who collided with a police car after bypassing a barricade.
Shoplifting incidents continued to appear in the crime report, ranging from a suspect using a hunting knife during a theft to another taking car air fresheners and fishing weights. On Sunday, a traffic stop for a vehicle without plates led to the driver being cited for driving with revoked privileges and without insurance.
The report also included weekly statistics: 8 auto accidents, 4 calls for suspicious activity, and 7 theft reports. In addition, the police assisted the Fire Department 33 times and conducted 150 traffic stops.
