Police Log: Norton Man Charged with Drunk Driving After Striking Pole

Wednesday, Oct. 23

At 4:34 a.m., police summonsed a driver for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Police pulled over the driver at Washington and Elm streets.

At 3:53 p.m., police responded to Adam Street concerning two males near a dumpster and possibly involved in drug activity. The suspicious people left before police arrived.

At 7:56 p.m., police responded to Washington Street about a panhandler asking for change so he could get home. The man left the area before police arrived.

At 9:45 p.m., a Rockland Street resident reported a past burglary.

Thursday, Oct. 24

At 9:31 a.m., police received a call about a fox on Elm Street. Patrons at the YMCA were reportedly feeding the animal Pop Tarts. The fox left before police arrived. Animal control reported that Massachusetts Wildlife said foxes are not a public safety issue at this time.

At 10:15 a.m., police responded to Depot Street after a motorist reportedly struck a tree and damaged a stone wall. Police transported the driver home and spoke to his father.

At 3:30 p.m., an Easton man asked to speak to police about “online chat room disputes.”

At 10:32 p.m., police arrested James Frohock, 261 Plain St., Unit 33, Norton, and charged him with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Police received a call from Bay Road after a motorist struck a pole. The pole was severed and National Grid and Verizon were contacted. Bay Road was closed while work crews fixed the pole. Police arrested Frohock.