Crime & Safety

Tales From the Marblehead Police Log

Here's a look back at some of the entries that were included in our police log posts this week.

Every weekday morning, Marblehead Patch posts entries from the 's log from the day before. Then, on Sunday, we offer a round-up od some of the more notable entries.

The following was submitted by the Marblehead Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, June 22:

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  • At 7:20 a.m., a man on Leggs Hill Road called police to report someone "attempting to dump trash in the area."
  • At 7:39 a.m., a property manager for a home on Ocean Avenue called police to report that she found an upper gate open and several yard statues and construction signs in the yard that didn't belong there. The statues were reportedly returned to their owners.
  • At 9:38 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance on Creesy Street. A tenant in an apartment there reportedly wouldn't allow management company employees into their apartment to do repairs.
  • At 12:11 p.m., a woman on Ocean Avenue called police to report that a group of young kids were drinking beers at . The group was reportedly notified of the town bylaw and the alcohol was put away.
  • At 12:52 p.m., police responded to a report of a man sitting in a car on Harbor Avenue who was "slouched down near where Adam Sandler is staying." The detail officer at the movie set site was informed of the situation.
  • At 12:55 p.m., police and fire units responded to a report of a cyclist struck by a 2007 Acura MDX. The cyclist was reported uninjured.
  • At 1:18 p.m., police responded to a report of an ice cream truck "not moving" on Atlantic Avenue. The ice cream truck reportedly left the area.
  • At 1:26 p.m., police responded to a report of a man "trying to steal jackstands to sell for scrap metal" on Lincoln Avenue.
  • At 3:00 p.m., an operator for the IRS called police to report that a local man on the phone threatened to kill himself. The operator said the man "intended to jump out of the window." Police reportedly sent an ambulance to the scene.
  • At 3:15 p.m. a Gerald Road resident called police to report that a white and black Rhino bike had just been stolen.
  • At 5:14 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Washington Street.
  • At 6:34 p.m., a woman on Chestnut Street called police to report finding a "little kids bike" in the road.
  • At 6:48 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang-up on Colgate Road.
  • At 7:05 p.m., a motorist in a 2007 Toyota Corolla was caught stealing a street cone from the intersection of Harbor Avenue and Flint Street.
  • At 7:24 p.m., a Crown Way woman entered the to report giving a contractor a $4,000 deposit and he never showed up to do the work.
  • At 7:48 p.m., police responded to a report of kids going through the trash on Barnard Street.
  • At 10:24 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Pleasant Street.
  • At 11:09 p.m., a no parking sign was reportedly knocked over at the intersection of Atlantic and Rockaway avenues.

Saturday, June 23:

  • At 12:06 a.m., police responded to a report of a loud party at the .
  • At 1:08 a.m., police stopped a green 2001 Honda Accord after receiving word that several occupants were "trying to steal things off the back of a movies truck." The group were reportedly sent on their way after police didn't find any stolen items.
  • At 2:17 a.m., police responded to a noise complaint on Summer Street.
  • At 8:42 a.m., a local cyclist called police to report finding a purse and women's shoes near the cut-through on the tracks.
  • At 9:13 am., a woman on Market Square called police to complain that the Columbia Pictures film crew reportedly "painted the doors and windows shut" and that the smoke detectors weren't put back properly and are just hanging from the ceiling."
  • At 12:49 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang-up on Rowland Street. A woman was later taken to the hospital.
  • At 1:25 p.m., Fire Chief Jason Gilliland reportedly called police to request enforcement of the fire lanes at .
  • At 3:01 p.m., police responded to a report of kids jumping from the roof on Redstone Lane.
  • At 4:02 p.m., a resident called police to report that they were on a boat in the Peaches Point area named "Indigo" with a dead battery. The Harbor Master was reportedly notified and responded to the situation.
  • At 5:15 p.m., a Maverick Court resident called police to report that their vehicle was broken into and a cell phone and CDs were taken.
  • At 5:46 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Pleasant Street involving a 2011 Acura MDX and a 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
  • At 5:49 p.m., the Salem Police Department called police to report that they were investigating a past domestic situation on Broughton Road.
  • At 5:57 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Foster Street.
  • At 6:01 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Gerald Road.
  • At 6:40 p.m., police responded to a report of an intoxicated man stumbling down Tedesco Street. Brett E. Rome, 23, of 22 Ruby Ave., Marblehead, was placed into protective custody and was arrested on a charge of possessing a class A substance.
  • At 9:17 p.m., an Endicott Avenue resident called police to report an unwanted person.
  • At 9:34 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Village Street.
  • At 9:47 p.m., police responded to a report of fireworks going off on Stramski Way.

Sunday, June 24:

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  • At 12:29 a.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Devereux Street.
  • At 12:54 a.m., police responded to a report of a loud group on Prospect Street.
  • At 1:32 a.m., police responded to a report of loud music on Broughton Road.
  • At 2:11 a.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Washington Street.
  • At 4:05 a.m., a Beacon Street resident called police to report that someone was trying to break into a car. After police called for a K9 unit, they were able to track down and arrest Alexander Lee Porter Haggins, 25, of 68 Bird St., Stoughton, Mass., and John Perry Carrington Jr., 25, of 22 Cleveland Ave., Everett, on charges of larceny over $250 and breaking and entering a motor vehicle to commit a felony. The pair were reportedly linked to 8 alleged car break-ins.
  • At 2:18 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Widger Road.
  • At 7:08 p.m., police responded to a report of a drunk man on Washington Street. The man was later transported to the hospital to be treated for a head laceration.
  • At 10:57 p.m., police stopped two women on Treat Road who were reportedly "checking car doors."
  • At 11:17 p.m., police responded to a report of youths fighting on Pleasant Street.
  • At 11:36 p.m., police responded to a report of fireworks going off on Ocean Avenue.

Monday, June 25:

  • At 7:09 a.m., police responded to a report of tires slashed on Jersey Road and Abbot Street. The tires were reportedly slashed on eight different vehicles.
  • At 8:27 a.m., a 2006 Jagur SE XType was ticketed on Bessom Street for parking in front of a fire hydrant.
  • At 8:33 a.m., a 2008 Land Rover was ticketed for blocking a driveway on Bessom Street.
  • At 8:54 a.m., a local officer returned found property belonging to a Broughton Road resident.
  • At 9:08 .m., a boat trailer was ticketed on Walnut Street for being parked in the wrong direction.
  • At 10:09 a.m., a local woman called police to report that she saw "what appeared to be a father yelling at a son" outside of a church on Mugford street and noted that he was using "profanity and appeared to be visibly upset toward the child." Police reportedly searched the area for a gray Honda Odyssey.
  • At 1:53 p.m., a Beacon Street woman called police to report that her husband noticed his GPS was missing when he got into his 2005 Volvo XC70 earlier in the day.
  • At 2:43 p.m., police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on Hawkes Street involving a 1995 Nissan Maxima and a 2002 Chevy van.
  • At 4:39 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang-up on Front Street.
  • At 5:03 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang-up on Lafayette Street.
  • At 6:26 p.m., police responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Atlantic Avenue involving a 2004 Toyota Camry and a 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
  • At 6:54 p.m., police received word that kid who "appears to be about 11 or 12" was riding a go-kart on Elm Street. Police reportedly spoke to the kid's mother and the vehicle was brought back onto private property.
  • At 9:38 p.m., an Abbot Street resident called police to report that a tire on their 1973 MG Roadster had been slashed.
  • At 10:02 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Humphrey Street.
  • At 11:41 p.m., police responded to a report of "yelling" coming from a home on Endicott Avenue. The resident reportedly agreed to turn down the TV and close their windows.

Tuesday, June 26:

  • At 9:46 a.m., police responded to a report of a wire down on Cypress Street.
  • At 10:24 a.m., police responded to an accidental 911 call from a home on Skinners Path.
  • At 10:54 a.m., the new owner of a home on Ruby Avenue called police to ask if an officer could "go through the now empty house to ensure that no drugs were left behind by the previous owners."
  • At 11:48 a.m., police and fire units responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on West Shore Drive.
  • At 2:24 p.m., a wallet reportedly washed up on Ocean Avenue.
  • At 2:27 p.m., a motorist called police to report that "the car in front of her...was swerving in and out of the lanes" near the intersection of Bessom and Pleasant streets. Responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
  • At 2:48 p.m., a 1999 Chevy Cavalier was towed from the intersection of Elm Street and Story Terrace following a traffic stop for operating an uninspected and unregistered motor vehicle.
  • At 4:52 p.m., a resident on Pleasant Street called police to report finding "a wallet in den."
  • At 5:54 p.m., a Bowden Street resident called police to report losing a blue iPod in a purple case sometime Saturday.
  • At 6:57 p.m., a summons was served on Commercial Street.
  • At 9:54 p.m., police responded to a report of teens drinking at .
  • At 11:29 p.m., police responded to a report of a postal truck with brake lights on in the rear of the on Smith Street.

Wednesday, June 27:

  • At 1:43 a.m., a Pleasant Street resident called police to report "slamming bottles and doors behind the bar." Police reportedly spoke to the employees of the bar who agreed to keep it down while cleaning up.

Wednesday, June 27:

  • At 7:31 a.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Widger Road.
  • At 7:39 a.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of West Shore Drive and Calumet Lane involving a 2004 Mitsubishi van.
  • At 9:26 a.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Fort Sewall Terrace.
  • At 9:47 a.m., police transported and elderly man to his home on Rowland Street.
  • At 10:02 a.m., police attempted to serve a summons on Washington Street.
  • At 10:50 a.m., a woman entered the to report that her business received a negative listing on Yelp! The commenter reportedly said they would be willing to "show her the way out of town."
  • At 11:35 a.m., a Crowninshield Road man called police to report that a "strange thing happened to him on the computer." The man said "someone gave him a link to a porn site and when he clicked on it and tried to download it the 'computer when whacko.'" The man said he received a message that came up as an FBI warning that he had been given a $100 fine. Police told the man it was likely a virus.
  • At 11:57 a.m., a local resident entered the police station to report ongoing harassment.
  • At 1:08 p.m., a Waldron Court resident called police to report finding some .45 caliber bullets while moving. The bullets were collected by police.
  • At 1:33 p.m., a local resident entered the police station to report "derogatory and racist" graffiti on a private fence on Bubier Road. Police found that the writing was in chalk.
  • At 2:46 p.m., police responded to a report of a found woman's purse on Pitman Road.
  • At 4:58 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Franklin Street.
  • At 6:25 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Atlantic Avenue.
  • At 7:31 p.m., police responded to a report of a drunk man in his 50's stumbling up the street, holding onto trees for balance, and vomiting in front of a home on Mohawk Road. The man was taken by ambulance to Salem Hospital.
  • At 8:13 p.m., police responded to a report of kids playing in the construction area on Fieldbrook Road.
  • At 11:03 p.m., police responded to a burglar alarm on Tedesco Street.
  • At 11:50 p.m., a Powder House Court resident called police to report "four pop like shots from an air soft gun" outside her house.  

Thursday, June 28:

  • At 12:06 a.m., police responded to a report of two men on Clifton Avenue who were "jamming beer bottles" in their yard.
  • At 2:31 a.m., police responded to a report of a loud group on Hawkes Street.

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