Bristol Police: Loud neighbors, a silver heist, and a cat in a boxspring

Posted 10/26/26

Monday, Oct. 12 At 10:06 a.m. a man came into police headquarters to speak with an officer regarding an alleged “unmarked police presence” all over town. At 6:05 p.m. a man was awakened and …

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Bristol Police: Loud neighbors, a silver heist, and a cat in a boxspring

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Monday, Oct. 12

At 10:06 a.m. a man came into police headquarters to speak with an officer regarding an alleged “unmarked police presence” all over town.

At 6:05 p.m. a man was awakened and dispersed after being seen sleeping in the grass area of Bristol Marine’s property on Franklin Street.

At 9:51 p.m. a call came in about a suspicious male outside of a Mount Hope Avenue residence attempting to gain access.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

At 3:58 a.m. a complaint came in from Wendy Drive regarding neighbors being loud for over an hour, yelling and slamming of car doors. The offenders were advised of the complaint and agreed to remain in the residence quietly for the remainder of the night.

At 1:53 p.m. a Pawtucket Avenue caller reported a cat trapped in a boxspring. However, the cat was successfully removed prior to officers arrival.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

At 8:44 a.m. a Reid Street caller reported the larceny of various silver bars and coins. The case was referred to the detective bureau.

Thursday, Oct. 15

At 1:14 p.m. a Leila Jean Drive resident reported a fox in her front yard.
At 7:48 p.m. a caller reported suspicious activity at a Bourne Street residence. A male party was purchasing a bike, and there wasn’t an issue.

At 8:46 p.m. an Elmwood Drive caller reported an ongoing issue with her neighbor stating that he has a spotlight that shines onto her driveway and so that she cannot see when she is driving into her driveway.

At 10:02 p.m. a Catherine Street caller reported a small gathering in their neighborhood.

Friday, Oct. 16

At 8:48 p.m. a Viking Drive resident called police to report knocking on back window. Officers checked the surrounding area and spoke with the calling party, but there nothing was found.

At 10:14 p.m. Charlton Memorial Hospital contacted the Bristol police to notify them that a female party who was transported there around 5:46 p.m. has alleged that she was sexually assaulted.

Saturday, Oct. 17 

At 1:14 a.m. a John Street caller reported loud parties in the area.

At 12:52 p.m. a Wood Street caller complained of a black Kia parked on their grass.

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