Police: Fights Real and Joking; Smoking Manhole Cover

Monday, Sept. 14

At 4:54 p.m., there was a report of two men fighting on Bertram Street. The men were just fooling around and they were sent on their way.

At 5:10 p.m., there was a man with an aggressive pitbull at the Farmers’ Market. Police said the man was uncooperative and semi-confrontational, but did leave the area.

At 6:45 p.m., there was a report of a possible fight in the park on Mill Street.

At 8:20 p.m., a man sleeping in an ATM vestibule on Cabot Street was sent on his way.

At 9:32 p.m., there was a report of an assault on Herrick Street.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

At 9:37 a.m., needles were found near the rear staircase of a Cabot Street building.

At 11:52 a.m., medication was reported stolen on Pleasant Street.

At 12:24 p.m., there was a report of a smoking manhole on Dane Street. The utility company was notified.