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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Police from across western Massachusetts gathered Tuesday morning to say goodbye to Montague Police K-9 Artie.Artie, who served the Montague Police Department for nearly a decade, was euthanized on Wednesday, Oct. 2, following a sudden...

Tuesday, Nov. 12 9:04 a.m. — Officer requesting assistance with eviction clarification on J Street. Ronald Morris, 64, of J Street in Turners Falls, was arrested on a default warrant.4:10 p.m. — Reporting party states there appears to be some damage...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

MONTAGUE — The Selectboard swore in the Police Department’s new four-legged officer Lawrence “Larry” Akim on Monday, filling a role that was left vacant when beloved K-9 Artur, better known as “Artie,” died in October after a decade of...

Monday, Nov. 4 3:43 p.m. — Caller reports she used the ATM at Carroll’s Market on East Main Street and there has since been tow withdrawals pending for $200 each that she hasn’t requested. She made the business aware, too. Would like it on record....

Thursday, Oct. 31 1:08 p.m. — Reporting party advises his unoccupied vehicle located in the parking lot of Food City on Avenue A was struck by a gray Dodge Ram approximately five minutes ago. His vehicle is a silver 2018 Ford Mustang convertible....

Monday, Oct. 28 1:20 a.m. — Traffic stop on Second Street. Joshua Allen Sanford, 41, of King Road in Greenfield, was arrested on charges of no inspection sticker and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (subsequent offense).8:19 a.m. —...

Tuesday, Oct. 15 1:19 p.m. — Reporting party from Davis Street states there is some damage, likely caused by vandalism, to the outside of his home. Damage done from a lawn mower being operated by the Montague Housing Authority. Homeowner will work...

Monday, Oct. 7 6:10 a.m. — Caller from East Main Street states the neighbor who lives above her makes lots of loud noises and she believes she does this intentionally. Caller states she would like this on record at this time, declines to speak with an...

Monday, Sept. 30 2:37 p.m. — Officer assisting a tractor-trailer unit on Turnpike Road having mechanical issues. Vehicle was moved to Sandy Lane out of the way of traffic. Services rendered.3:56 p.m. — Walk-in to the station reports vehicles are still...

Monday, Sept. 238:13 a.m. — Reporting party from Fairway Avenue would like it on record that someone went through his car last night and threw stuff everywhere. He does not believe anything is missing. Services rendered.9:58 a.m. — Joshua David...

Monday, Sept. 1612:05 p.m. — Walk-in to the station reports his vehicle was struck while parked at the North Village Smokehouse on Federal Street. Reporting party was advised of options. No surveillance camera footage available.8:34 p.m. — Report of...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — James Ruddock, an officer with the Montague Police Department, met his partner for the first time in 2014. The puppy named Artur, affectionately called “Artie,” would prove to live up to the meaning of his name during his years of service...

Monday, Sept. 9 1:50 p.m. — Callers from Moltenbrey Apartments on Avenue A report a female is harassing and threatening others in the building. Jasmine Montalvo, 44, of Avenue A in Turners Falls, was arrested on a charge of violating a harassment...

Tuesday, Sept. 38:39 a.m. — Walk-in to the station states she was scammed and lost several thousand dollars. Report taken. 12:10 p.m. — Multiple callers reporting a transformer on fire at Second Street and Avenue A. Eversource notified.6:25 p.m. —...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Amid difficulty filling two open patrol officer positions, the Police Department received unanimous approval from the Selectboard on Monday to offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus in hopes of attracting quality applicants.The first open position...

Saturday, Aug. 24 7:21 p.m. — Reporting party states a woman is sitting on the bench outside Food City on Avenue A, openly drinking beer and yelling at people. Officer advised that he made contact with the party and moved her along. Did not observe...

Monday, Aug. 19 3:43 p.m. — Caller from Stevens Street reports she was almost scammed out $20,000 and was told she needs to make a police report. Officer advised.Tuesday, Aug. 20 1:26 p.m. — Caller from Chestnut Street believes she’s being scammed....

Saturday, Aug. 10 9:31 a.m. — Wanted person located by an officer. Male party was on a bike but jumped off and fled on foot behind a home on Fifth Street. State Police troopers were already in the area to try to pick up the male party on warrants....

Sunday, Aug. 4 10:12 a.m. — Report of a sick fox on the edge of Dry Hill Road. Officer reports the fox was not acting unusual and ran off.3:45 p.m. — Reporting party states a culvert on Wendell Road is blocked and the excess water is causing the road...

Monday, July 29 7:27 a.m. — Walk-in to the station reports a tractor-trailer truck is parking in front of their house on Park Street and “idling” very loudly. Truck owner was notified of the complaint. He states he will move and if he can’t find a...

Monday, July 22 1:25 p.m. — Reporting party advising there is a branch that blocks the yellow light at Avenue A and Seventh Street when it is windy. The red and green lights are still visible. Officer advised.2:13 p.m. — Phone scam reported in Millers...