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I only see it on occasion, but there are a few interesting entries today.

Tuesday, May 28

• 11:39 p.m. Caller said her son called her yesterday to say there was a man on the property. He snapped a photo of the man and asked his mother if he was a gardener. She did not recognize him. He said the man told her he heard waves and wanted to see where they were coming from. He asked the man’s name and was told it was irrelevant. My name is "Irrelevant". Hello, Mr. Irrelevant!


• 3:04 p.m. Caller said he received a call from someone claiming to be his son. The person who called initially said he was John Marlin,an attorney. The story was that his son was in and accident and got caught using his phone. He needed $6,000 sent to him. Caller went to the National Grand and withdrew the funds. He said he thought about it and then someone from the bank told him it was a scam. Caller asked the man who said he was his son what his birth date was and the caller couldn’t tell him. He was not out any money.
  
• 3:43 p.m. Walk in reported that someone cut tree branches from her tree without her permission. She said she thought she knew who did it and she was afraid of him. I am always mystified at people who don't recognise the voices of their closest relatives.

Wednesday, May 29

• 10:27 a.m. Woman applied for a job online and was hired. She said she recieved a check in the mail for “office supplies” and she thought it was a scam. She had not deposited the check and wanted it on file that it was a scam. Her info was not compromised.


• 1:01 p.m. Walk-in to Central Fire requested his ring be cut off as he was bloated and couldn’t get the ring off. Just one thin mint, Mr. Creosote?


• 6:33 p.m. Caller reported that across the street from her house, there was siding swinging from the house and it looked like it might come down. She was afraid that it might land on someone and the residents there have young children. Police said it was Tyvek and not an issue.


• 10:12 p.m. Party stated she could hear what sounded like “steam venting” from somewhere. She wasn’t sure if it was outside or in but said she searched her house and found nothing. Police checked inside and out and found nothing as well. Caller satisfied.

Thursday, May 30

• 4:06 a.m. Caller reported an elderly male walking down the street who looked confused. White male, long sleeved shirt, khaki pants, white hair. His home was located and he was returned home.
  
• 9:08 a.m. Caller reported she drove by and noticed an operator inside a Maxima slumped over the wheel. She felt someone should check on the operator. Officer reported it was a male and he was awake, playing a game on his phone.I wonder if he was winning.


• 2:05 p.m. Gregory Street walk-in reported someone stole her black cracked iPhone 5 from her vehicle. She did not wish to speak with an officer and only wanted the incident documented.I suppose she was a bit pitying of the person who was stealing cracked phones.


• 9:18 p.m. A woman housesitting said she kept seeing a bright strobe light but didn’t know what it was or where it was coming from. It was a faulty floodlight. Engine 1 crew assisted her.Must not have been a very powerful floodlight. More like a leaklight.


• 11:02 p.m. Caller reported that a neighbor “threatened to kill her” by “pointing his finger in the shape of a gun” at her. She stated that it is an on-going issue and he recently threatened her boyfriend because he thinks that her boyfriend was involved in the theft of his Ducati. Both parties were spoken to. Both advised. Woman called and advised that now her neighbors were calling her on her land line and threatening her. Police responded again and both parties were advised again.Don't you point that loaded finger at me!

Friday, May 31,

• 7:49 a.m. Resident stated that when they went out to bring in the trash barrels they found one stolen. They thought police should know in case it happened to anyone else.


• 8:05 a.m. Caller from the bank complained about a truck parked on the corner of Sewall and Jersey streets for three weeks. She said the truck was filled with trash and an old tree, which she felt was a fire hazard. She was concerned that if someone threw a cigarette butt into the bed of the truck not only would the trash burn but so would the truck itself and the house it’s parked next too. Bike officer reported the truck was legally parked with an old Christmas tree in it. Dispatch sent an email with a message explaining the concerns and a request to dispose of the tree.


• 11:32 a.m. Caller said he was ripped off by a paving company. He said they were still working, he didn’t know their name. Off.Roads reports that flagged these pavers down and they did not solicit the work. They have agreed upon a price and all parties are satisfied. Stanley & Crew have left the area.


• 12:32 p.m. Woman said she was verbally abused at a local restaurant and she wanted to file a report. Police said no threats were made. They would speak to the other party involved.There are restaurants where people pay extra to be abused verbally by the staff. Perhaps they now have a Marblehead branch.


• 2:04 p.m. Green Street resident reported there was a stop work order in effect on a worksite but the Gas Company was there the previous day putting in a gas service. Neighbors called to complain the previous day and were told it was a gas leak. Caller said the neighbors were up in arms and have sent pictures to their attorneys.


• 3:27 p.m. Leggs Hill caller said there was a motor vehicle parked on the curb that had two kayaks on top. Caller was trying to prevent the problem of vehicles parking in the area, in addition it was blocking the curb. Caller didn’t want to identify himself. Man was looking for something, he said he’d be back to move it.Looking for a body of water to row the kayaks in, perhaps? Maybe Mr. Irrelevant above could show him the way.


• 4:52 p.m. A grandmother called and stated her granddaughter got word of a disturbing Instagram post about her and she was very upset about it. Report was taken.


• 6:22 p.m. Broughton Road caller reported there was an older white male in a Jeep with Virginia plates taking pictures of children. She reported that when approached by an adult he hid his face and drove off. He turned left on Humphrey Street. Caller also had a second witness with her that reported seeing him taking pictures of children. Swampscott advised to stop and hold and ID until Marblehead gathered more information. Officer spoke to witnesses that thought he was taking pictures of property and that he never had any interaction with kids. State Police heard the radio transmission and wanted Marblehead to be aware of certain info. Swampscott officer said last incident they had was two night ago. Officer also reported that he had a tripod set up with a camera and was flamboyant, drawing attention to himself wearing a sombrero and playing guitar. He was reportedly on foot. Lynn Police contacted and they will send a car by his address.Sombrero? Guitar? Perhaps an illegal immigrant from Down South.

Saturday, June 1

• 6:10 a.m. Caller reported she had an uncontrollable water leak inside her unit and needed assistance. She stated she did contact someone from the Housing Authority, but she was unsure how long it would take for someone to respond. Engine 2 responded. Valve was shut off prior to arrival.


• 12:14 p.m. Realtor called to say she was having an open house on Brookhouse Dr. She said a female came into the open house and she was so under the influence, she couldn’t function and she didn’t speak. She then exited the house, returned to her car where she proceeded to smoke, then left the area heading toward Humphrey Street. Seen turning inbound on Tedesco.


• 12:20 p.m. Caller said 15 minutes prior a girl shoplifted a jacket. They had no idea where she was but had it clearly on video. Female, 5-foot, 5-inches, hair up, American College sweatshirt and shorts. Police checked area and cut up with her at a salon and said they would all meet at Bobbles & Lace.The police "cut up" with her? Sounds like misconduct on official business.


• 12:34 p.m. Man in a green pickup was cursing at the drive up window. Caller said the man appeared to be upset that the bank was closed. Caler was concerned he might do something and ask that a unit check on him. Police spoke to reporting party. Police checked area but found nothing.Cursing at a bank? Who knew?


• 5:06 p.m. Director of Nursing reported a bottle of methadone missing, then called back to report she found it.


• 10:47 p.m. Party stated two parties were inside a boat with flashlights and they “ducked” when a car came by. She also reported hearing a zipper being zipped. They were described as two males, late teen-early 20s, on in sweatpants and hoodie, the other in a goldish sweatshirt and dark shorts. Police spoke to boat owner and later did a walk through the boat with him. He stated everything appeared in order and nothing appeared to be missing.She must have been pretty close to hear a zipper being zipped.

Sunday, June 2

• 4:42 p.m. Report of odor of gasoline in home from a vehicle in a driveway next door. Officer was looking to make contact with owner of vehicle. Owner contacted and said he would move the vehicle. Party was satisfied.

Monday, June 3

• 10:14 a.m. Walk-in reported she lost a gray cosmetic bag, which contained a bracelet and necklace, she believes it’s been missing for 2 or 3 weeks.No haste needed, then.


• 12:16 p.m. Caller reported multiple vehicles parked facing the wrong direction. Police responded. Work was being done on Gallison and the vehicles had no where else to park and they were not impeding traffic. Also all vehicles were legally parked and were facing the right direction.


• 4:03 p.m. Lucia Road caller was upset about the traffic being rerouted down her street. She stated that she works from home and she was told by an office they would be done by 3:30 p.m. and she was tired of it. She asked if traffic could be rerouted down Gerald Road instead. She was advised that it was a public street and police couldn’t prevent traffic from going down her street. She was advised that if speeding was an issue police could address that, but not cars driving down the street. An officer monitored the area for speeders.

...and many happy returns of the day!

Well, it's been quiet in the Old Town. Until Monday, that is.

• 8:25 a.m. - Someone reported a truck appeared to leak some fuel and it may get into the drain system around Waterside Rd. and West Shore Dr.


• 10:27 a.m. - A caller said a vehicle started tailgating them all the way into Swampscott from Atlantic Ave. and Casino Road. Vehicle possibly occupied by four teens.


• 1:06 p.m. - Caller reporting he hears what sounds like gunshots or construction equipment. Said he head what sounded like about 20 shots. Turns out it was a contractor firing nails into concrete.


• 4:06 p.m. - Caller reported hydrant on Broughton Road was "using water." Water department said there was a water main break. Send the hydrant a bill.


• 5:37 p.m. - Person reports saw a male yell at a female with two kids around Sewall St. and Bowden St. The male left in a red painters truck.


• 8:23 p.m. - Dunkin' Donuts workers were threatened by a customer. The male, in his 20s, got mad because they were unable to make the beverage that his girlfriend wanted. He then threatened the staff and would meet them after 9 when they got out of work. He was wearing a "Punisher" sweatshirt. I guess the moral of the story is: don't irk a guy in a "Punisher" sweatshirt.


• 10:24 p.m. - Person calls to complain about people racing around the block and two people yelling at him.


• 11:32 p.m. - Person said two nights ago a Jeep followed him and threw water bottles at his car. Perhaps they were hinting the car needed a wash?

I think that some of the entries this week really are over the top. None of this kind of thing happened when I was living there. Of course, that was 48 years ago and apparently things have changed.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

12:57 p.m. Caller said there were three men by the Info Booth holding up a sign saying “Ashes” and appeared to be giving out ashes for Ash Wednesday. Imagine that, giving out ashes on Ash Wednesday. And in front of the Info Booth too. The constabulary must be informed!

Thursday, Feb. 15

10:50 a.m. 911 call for smoke coming from a stove on Gingerbread Hill and caller could not shut it off. Don't tell me that the gingerbread men were burnt!

2:23 p.m. Caller said there was a woman tailgating her and wanting to fight. They were on Cypress then Maple to Humphrey and Cedar. While on the phone with police the other female got out of her car, approached the caller’s vehicle and said “do you want to f--- with me? Police took the alleged tailgater into custody for driving on a suspended license.

4:43 p.m. Front Street caller said he got a threatening phone call from the Veterans. Yeah, you know those Veterans. Always threatening.

Friday, Feb. 16

9:42 a.m. Resident called asking about how to safely dispose of full bottles of wine. She was advised to pour out the contents of the bottle, then throw the empty bottle away. Caller called back a few minutes later and stated she didn’t know how to open the cork tops. An officer was sent to assist. I know how I'd assist. Something to do with wineglasses. I wonder how the officer helped.

10:41 a.m. Officer came across a third grader on Smith Street. Called the school. The mother called him out for vacation. Student said he was going to Canada that day. On foot?

10:44 a.m. 911 caller said it looked like a passenger was holding a gun out the window of a motor vehicle on South Street that then turned onto Waldron Street. Caller reported it was a white male with a five day beard and he held a pistol out the window aimed at an officer’s house. Police stopped the car on Waldron Street. Males were using a drone and had the paperwork from the FAA permitting its use. Passengers were from Spain. Oh, those naughty Spaniards!

3:15 p.m. Caller said there were kids on the tennis courts at Seaside throwing things at the shed there and smearing things on the door. Police responded, Park & Rec. were notified to secure the shed. There was tennis equipment strewn about and glass on the courts. Kids smeared mud on the shed and threw tennis balls around, but there were no kids in the shed when they arrived.

7:19 p.m. Caller reported a male flagging down traffic for a ride then swearing when no one would assist him. Male was intoxicated and had gotten lost from his friends. Perhaps they ditched him.

9:37 p.m. Resident thought she could hear someone in her basement. All was fine, it was the sump pump coming from the basement. She should get in touch with the person who called the constabulary a while back reporting a clicking noise in her house. It was a faulty CD player.

10:58 p.m. Caller reported a car swerving over the double yellow line three times as she followed it through Lynn and Swampscott. Caller said the car was driving on the wrong side of the road in Lynn. Units were notified and located the driver at her home. She was in for the night and did not think she had been operating erratically.

Saturday, Feb. 17

9:39 a.m. Caller wanted to know why the gates at Chandler Hovey were locked. He was advised that it was the Rec and Park Dept. who handles the gates, not the police and they were not working that day. Officer double checked and the gate was locked. Police did not have the right key.

11:30 a.m. Caller said he was coming to town at noon for his mother’s funeral and he wanted to make sure there were no warrants and that police didn’t want him for anything. He was told the only problem there would be was if he didn’t behave. He said he would because it was his mother’s funeral. He was slurring his words when he called, which was around 8:20 a.m. I really can't comment on this one except to say that if I were his mother I'd probably have risen out of the coffin and smacked him silly.

10:25 p.m. Caller reported a black Ford pick-up that was operating erratically and passed her in the rotary near the Old Town House. Truck was last seen near Green Street on West Shore Drive. Five minutes later a man called stating he was being followed by the original caller and her husband. He stated there had been an altercation earlier and at one point the male party “attempted to get into the truck and punch” the Ford driver. Police will speak to second caller.

Sunday, Feb. 18

5:53 a.m. Caller reported a tree branch down on West Shore Drive. Tree Dept. was notified but an officer was able to move the branch from danger. The branch was in danger?

1:38 p.m. Caller heard three gunshots followed by a voice saying “oh yeah.” She believed the sound came from somewhere between her backyard and the grandstand at Seaside Park. Police reported that it was a potato gun that went off. What the hell is a potato gun? Is it a gun that shoots potatoes? Or a gun made out of potatoes? Enquiring minds want to know!

3:31 p.m. Caller said she believed a plow truck might have sent rocks into her vehicle causing damage. She wanted an officer to take a report. Police reported there was no damage to caller’s car. Caller just wanted it on the record that one of the plows had thrown snow and rocks all over the driveway and yard.

3:52 p.m. Farrell Court caller could hear an alarm sounding in area, possible in the maintenance office. Fire responded, but heard no alarm. Caller was able to follow sound to an area near the maintenance bay where inside a truck was a bag of old smoke detectors. Nothing like keeping old smoke detectors around in case one of them catches on fire.

4:39 p.m. Found wallet. Owner has been notified that it was brought to the station. Maine fake ID was in the wallet and it was shredded. Owner did retrieve wallet. Down Easters don't care whether their IDs are valid or not.

Monday, Feb. 19

7:31 p.m. Caller said they were having an ongoing problem with a male being on their property, at the sliding doors, damaging bushes and harassing them in general. Caller said the male was just standing at the slider and had knocked over items in the yard. Caller yelled at him to leave. Property manager will have male served with no trespass order. Caller would also like an officer to ask the male what he was doing on the patio, which is not easy to access.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

11:15 a.m. Pleasant Street caller reported a strange odor coming from the basement. Fire responded. Caller said she was in the basement and could smell something coming from one of the apartments. She said there is a strict no smoking policy and she knew it wasn’t cigarette or marijuana smoke but had no idea what it could be. Has old Uncle Dudley been seen lately?

12:33 p.m. Multiple calls that a truck on Commercial Street hit a pole, fence, a house and vehicles. Driver reported the gas pedal became wedged and he had some facial injuries. Commercial and Cliff were shut down, all the vehicles that were struck were unoccupied. Driver was transported to Salem. That's what he gets, trying to step on the gas with his face.

1:59 p.m. DPW reported there were kids fighting by the basketball court at Seaside Park. Police responded. Kids said one was intoxicated. Father of the kid who got punched in the eye picked him up. Report to follow.

2:22 p.m. Caller reported a truck speeding up and down the street four times then reversing at a high rate of speed. Truck stopped on Central Street. Vehicle was gone on arrival. The fifth time pays for all.

One of those weeks in the Old Town.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

7:12 a.m. State Police called with a complaint from a resident who said her neighbor has a rug that needs to be checked for hazardous materials. Rug was folded up and put in the hallway. I had a rug like that. It crawled off on its own.

11:52 a.m. Two walk-ins came into the station to report that there is an ongoing property dispute at their mother’s property on Mechanic Street. At some point the neighbors from Mugford Street came and claimed that they owned a portion of the property. An argument ensued where every member of the family from Mugford Street family, including boyfriends of the daughter’s, came out and yelled at the property owner. The dispute is actually in court but there is concern over how the Mugford Street family might take the outcome. They were advised to install cameras.

1:54 p.m. Fire alarms at Creesy Street. Fire reported nothing showing. Resident said she burned something then put on the the air conditioner and left for a business meeting. As one does.

3:20 p.m. Caller dialed 911 to report someone in the water screaming for help. The person then came out of the water and said he was fine, he was screaming because the waves were huge and he was having fun. He appreciated the caller looking out for him. Fun? FUN?

4:19 p.m. Caller reported that there was a “One Way” sign that appears to have been knocked down and people are now going the wrong way. Sign was knocked down and is propped up against the wall. Highway was notified.

5:03 p.m. Party stated that she and three other vehicles stopped to assist a male that fell off his moped. She stated the male refused help but was assisted regardless by the motorists. The caller stated that he “smelled heavily of alcohol” and she was concerned he might have gone into the wrong house. Police checked and the operator was fine, he got a flat on the moped.

9:31 p.m. Dog walker on Pleasant Street reported that the flower shop was wide open and the owner’s dogs were there. He was afraid to check the building and close the door because the dogs were not friendly. Police checked, said it appeared no one was there, put the dogs inside and tried to contact the owner.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

12:28 a.m. Caller stated there was a man at her door. He tried to open it with a key. Police said the man was staying at the Harborlight Inn and mistook the building. Again, as one does. There's a sitcom in this one.

5:09 a.m. Caller stated his neighbors are playing the drums deliberately to wake him up. Officers stated the cause of the drumming is the hard rain. Hard Rain--good name for a percussion band.

9:35 a.m. Caller said the trash truck went by and was still leaking oil. Caller took pictures and wondered what was going to be done about it. DPW was notified to put Speedy Dry on the spill and caller advised calling the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the spill.

11:17 a.m. Caller said that around 11 she saw a male she believes was Native American, walking from Green Street onto Turner Road with what she thought was a rifle wrapped in a green coat. Units found nothing in the area but would continue to look. Lady, the Nanapashemet tribe once owned Marblehead. They sold it for trinkets. I'd be running around looking for compensation myself.

2:09 p.m. Caller said a customer comes into the store every day. He said today he watched her take a $6.99 package of jerky. He said he confronted her who denied taking the item and left the store. That's expensive jerky.

4:58 p.m. Caller was following a drunk make that has fallen a few times and is having difficulty walking. Police unable to locate.

10:06 p.m. Walk in reported that his ex girlfriend has been texting him, emailing and driving by his house. He reported similar incidents in July. He will be going to court for an HPO and will call if she returns.

Thursday, Oct. 26

9:08 a.m. Walk in reported a past hit and run. Walk in said he was driving in bound on Pleasant and a white BMW cut him off, scraping the front end of his car. Walk in followed and confronted the driver who said it was the walk in who hit him and walked away. Police made contact with the other motorist, the pair exchanged info and the RMV faxed a suspension notice against the other driver and requested it be served in hand, which it was.

9:57 a.m. Caller last night her husband told her there was someone in the driveway with a spot light. She said she has a Blink camera above the mailbox, a Ring Video Doorbell and a Mr. Beams motion light outside, because she has a problem with raccoons. Caller said the man had a “giant light” and rang the doorbell. She felt he had no idea that he was on video. The man called out “Amazon package delivery” and left the package. She watched the video and he put his hand out as if he was trying to steal the camera. In the morning she checked the camera and the bracket was upside down. Dispatcher offered to send a dispatcher but she said she would not “entertain an officer” that Amazon would buy her a new camera. She offered to send the video and it appeared the driver went into the mailbox. She found a card in the mailbox but isn’t sure if it was from the driver. This whole entry is bizarre. Just wait until Amazon tries to land a drone delivery in her backyard. It'll get shot down.

10:28 p.m. Owner of Marblehead Village Market gave gave officer a stack of credit cards that have been left behind at the store. How thoughtful. Max 'em out.

10:33 p.m. Walk in asked to speak to an officer about a male party in their neighborhood whose behavior they feel has become increasingly erratic.

11:08 a.m. Caller asked to document an incident where he was blowing leaves in a customers yard and a woman came out screaming obscenities and waving a rake at him and giving him the finger over where he was piling up the leaves he had blown. The woman then went and moved the pile of leaves to another area. He tried to explain to her that he would return with his machine to suck up the leaves but,she wanted no part of that. He just wanted it documented if she continued to behave in this manner. Leaf it to the officer. Sorry.

11:30 a.m. Woman had totes of clothing taken some time in the past three weeks. She was advised to put up a camera and motion activated light. Entry is believed to have been gained through the unsecured bulkhead.

2:39 p.m. Caller heard what she thought were six shots coming from the Lime Street area. Call from a Light Dept. employee who said it was someone at the Green Street playground shooting off a Roman candle type device. Caller said she thought it was from the woods. Police checked and found nothing.

Friday, Oct. 27

2:17 a.m. Police reported that a dump truck driver working at a site saw a 12-year old out walking on West Shore Drive between the Garden Center and LaFayette Street. Is there a lower age limit for people walking along that street?

6:40 a.m. Report that a mulch pile on Woodfin Terrace “Is going good.” Engine 2 responded and knocked the fire down. We shall hear more of this. Stay tuned.

7:27 a.m. Clipper Way resident reported house was egged and screens were damaged.

9:32 a.m. Mulch pile rekindled at Light Dept. Fire Dept. responded. I get knocked down, but I get up again.

12:57 p.m. Report of golf clubs stolen on Tuesday

3:38 p.m. Anonymous female caller stated her son got a Snapchat of a group of kids fighting at Seaside Park and “one of them is all bloodied.” She didn’t want to identify herself or her son but she did identify the bloodied one. Officers went over the the park and spoke with kids who reported it was just a couple of friends wrestling.

3:58 p.m. Request to remove the crosswalk sign at Pleasant and Mohawk intersection as it’s severely damaged.

4:46 p.m. Walk in found a needle at the beach and dropped it off at the front window. Officer came in with sharps container.

7:04 p.m. Report of a woman on Peach Highlands covered in blood, walking but disoriented. Caller asked the woman if she needed help but the woman declined and walked into a house. Appeared to be a hit and run but the woman had no recollection of what happened. State Police reconstruction team was contacted and police located a possible suspect vehicle. Woman was transported and another woman was arrested on several charges including an alleged hit and run.

10:46 p.m. Small area rekindled on the backside of mulch pile. Foam and water was put on mulch. I get knocked down, but I get up again.

Saturday, Oct. 28

12:52 a.m. Two skull Halloween lights taken from a front yard on Rockaway. They were ripped out of the yard between 11 p.m. and just before 1 a.m. Caller just wanted to let police know.

7:30 a.m. Mulch fire on Woodfin Terrace. I get knocked down, but I get up again.

8:25 a.m. Caller reported she witnessed an accident at School and Pleasant streets. She offered herself as a witness but was ignored on scene. She feels the offending driver might have been impaired.

12:12 p.m. Tourist fell outside a building on Washington Street and has a pretty bad arm injury. Fire requested cruiser divert traffic around Washington Square.

6:47 p.m. Caller stated that around 3:30 p.m. she heard her doorbell and when she looked out the window she saw “a kid with a clown mask on.” She said the boy said ‘trick or treat’ and she said it’s not Halloween. The boy then stated “well candy for my troubles” and she said that she did not have any candy, again because it was not Halloween.” She felt that it was a bit strange for him to be out trick or treating at this time. She was informed to call if he came back or if she feels uncomfortable about the situation. Here comes Pennywise.

7:03 p.m. Party stated she followed a vehicle from the Minos area and watched it “blow by some kids in a crosswalk” and then “drive erratically, swerving” on the causeway. Police said they would check the area.

8:14 p.m. Humphrey and Tufts: Report of an erratic operator driving very slow and crossed the yellow lines a few times. Well being checks out.

8:59 p.m. Report of an underage drinking party in a vacant house on corner of Gilbert Heights Road. Police responded and found three who were released to their parents.

Sunday, Oct. 29

12:32 a.m. Bartender from the Riptide reported that he had a patron who had too much to drink. He took her keys and she went outside where she was causing a disturbance. Police responded taking one into protective custody.

8:29 a.m. Walk in reported that a person driving a red Corolla drove past her while she was on her bicycle and yelled obscenities at her. As one does.

11:34 a.m. Caller reported that his vehicle’s tire was slashed and he believed it happened the previous night. Police reported that the tire was flat on the passenger side and there was no way to prove that the vehicle was actually vandalized. They only wanted the incident logged and didn’t want a report filed.

2:29 p.m. Caller reported she observed a Caucasian male male stumbling around and he appeared intoxicated. Units spoke with man who was getting a sandwich and heading home. What was IN that sandwich, I wonder?

2:50 p.m. Caller reported a Caucasian female stopping traffic and swearing at them while screaming at people on the street. Units spoke with woman who was on her way to Salem. Salem has that effect on people.

Monday, Oct. 30

Lots of reports of downed trees and utility poles. Nothing to chuckle about here...move right along.

12:21 a.m. Caller reported hearing several explosions. Police report an unsecured screen door was the culprit and secured the door. If it's not an errant CD player, it's a screen door. No house is safe.

5:11 a.m. Caller stated something was banging against the front of the house. Police reported everything looked okay, there was extreme wind coming off the harbor.

Tuesday, Oct. 31,

6:18 a.m. Caller reported a young male walking in the middle of Tedesco Street. He thinks the person is in need of help due to intoxication.

8:11 a.m. Caller reported a man sitting in a sedan at the intersection of Prospect and Commercial streets. She said he has the trunk open and sometimes the car is on and sometimes off. Police had conversation with the man and he said he is waiting for a friend to come outside and it will be a while longer.

10:45 a.m. Costume parade on Elm Street.

11:05 a.m. West Shore Drive school called 911 to report there was no fire (alarm sounded). It was a chemistry experiment and they were evacuating. Engine 1 responded, requested fan to clear out smoke. The chemistry teacher should be moved to the English Department.

2:57 p.m. Caller got a piece of mail asking him to join a group. He was advised it is a legitimate group of neighbors. Watch out, Facebook!

5 p.m. Walk in said her team has made the first playoff game and in tradition the juniors would be “decorating” the houses of seniors. They wanted to let police know so they don’t get into trouble.

6:15 p.m. Arlyn Road resident reported two teenagers who were trick or treating but not wearing any costumes and were carrying backpacks. He thought that it was suspicious and wanted to report it. They must have been going out in hiker costume.

7:38 p.m. Report of an outside fire at the beach. It was a campfire and didn’t need to be put out.

7:51 p.m. Woman was home alone and someone kept banging on the door. She was advised that it is Halloween! She was concerned because it was loud banging and it didn’t sound like young kids. Police checked area and everything appeared in order. Those kids nowadays. Banging on doors on Hallowe'en demanding treats. Must have been a trick.

Here we go again. As one lady found out, Google is your friend.

• Someone called police on Thursday around 11 a.m. to report a car that had "hovered" around the caller's property. The caller followed the car to Nanepashemet Street where the people got out and started jogging, which the caller found suspicious. Police found the joggers were friends of the caller's neighbor. The moral of the story: don't let your houseguests jog.


• Someone walked into the police station to turn in a knapsack that fell off the back of a motorcycle as it was turning last Thursday around 5 p.m.


• Police responded to a report of a suspicious white bag or package on Atlantic Avenue on Friday around 2 p.m. Officers found it was a bag of leftovers. Obviously, must be leftovers. They were left.


• Officers took a report of a trash barrel on Village Street with a note for the trash men to take the barrel because there was a dead animal inside. The caller said the barrel was crawling with maggots. Hope you're not eating a meal.


• A sailboat capsized in the harbor on Sunday around 2 p.m., stranding four teen passengers in lifejackets on a rock. The Harbormaster picked them up. I read the story around this. The water was quite choppy so the Harbourmaster used an inflatable to reach the teens. A very fine effort!


• Police responded to a report of an older driver in a white Mercedes who got stuck on the beach on Gas House Lane on Sunday around 9 p.m. when "looking for 114." 114 is the number of the fastest route out of town. Just sayin'.


• Officers took a report of a swastika graffiti'd on the softball field on Humphrey Street on Monday around 11 a.m. This is serious stuff, and the constabulary is following it up very well.


• Police took a report of a man in a gray car who reportedly pulled up alongside a woman walking in the area of Ocean Avenue, and told her he was an exhibitionist on Tuesday around 6 p.m. He asked if she "wanted to watch," and she told him she didn't know what he was talking about. The man told her to look it up, and when she did she said it was inappropriate, and he drove off. Most exhibitionists don't ask the permission of their victims. This one was quite kind, in a way. And Google was her friend.

Here's the latest from the Marblehead Police Log, with mistaken identity and hanky-panky in inappropriate places.

• The Harbormaster responded to a report of someone diving for clams off Devereux beach on Thursday around 10 a.m., and found the person was looking for lobsters and flounder, not clams. Well, that's all right then.


• Police took a report of a phone call that showed up as a Marblehead resident on caller ID, but was "spoofed," and was actually a spammer on Thursday around 11 a.m.


• A kayaker made it home safely after losing a paddle off the coast of Marblehead on Thursday around 9 p.m. Up the coast without a paddle.


• Officers took a report of four fishing poles and three rods stolen from the back on a truck Friday just after midnight on Ocean Avenue.


• Police took a report of a couple possibly having sex in a hammock in the area of Lighthouse Lane on Monday evening. When officers called the witness back, the caller said they just assumed they were having sex. Never assume, sir. It makes an ass out of you and me.


• A lobster boat sank off of Tinkers Island on Tuesday around 1 p.m. A salvage company was notified.


• Officers responded to a report of people possibly having sex in a car on Wednesday around 3 a.m. on Widger Road. Police moved the occupants along. Excuse me, but could you hurry up...the doughnut shop closes in 10 minutes.

It's been a busy week in Marblehead for the constabulary.

• Police took a report of a driver that went on a "tirade" against some cyclists last Wednesday around 8 a.m. after one of the cyclists asked him where he was going in the area of Front and Circle streets.


• An officer picked up roughly 10 hypodermic needles on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. after a caller reported seeing them in the area of Winthrop Avenue.


• Officers responded to a report of an SUV doing donuts at the beach on Ocean Avenue last Thursday around 10 p.m. I suppose that any report involving do(ugh)nuts might attract the attention of the constabulary.


• Mr X, 23, of Marblehead, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest on Sunday around 9 p.m. after police responded to a report of a man rollerblading or skateboarding in an Atlantic Avenue church parking lot, mooning the priest after a confrontation. I don't suppose the priest was fazed by this. The information omitted from this report is that the church parking lot is directly across the street from the cop shop. They could hardly have missed it.


• Officers took a report of an aggressive driver on Tuesday around 9 a.m. The caller said the drivers passed him over the double yellow line in the area of Lafayette Street, and got out at a red light, tried to open the driver's door, and screamed at him.


• Police responded to a report of a group of kids smoking pot in the woods behind the school on Humphrey Street on Thursday around 7:30 a.m. The caller reported the kids were smoking cigarettes. Shouldn't make a difference. Lock 'em up!


• A caller reported finding broken windows and glass in his backyard on Shetland Road along with lacrosse balls and hockey pucks on Thursday around 11:30 a.m.

I have expanded my range to cover the entire North Shore of Eastern Massachusetts, as there are quite a few interesting and, dare I say it, comical police log entries this week.

MARBLEHEAD

• Someone reported finding a possible counterfeit $5 bill on Saturday around 12:30 p.m. on Pleasant Street.
• Officers spoke to people on Ocean Avenue who were reportedly screaming at cars to slow down as they were driving by on Saturday around 11 p.m.
• A person turned a comic book into the police station after finding it on Washington Street on Monday around 5 p.m. Some child was very sad that day.

PEABODY

• A caller reported a large turtle in the road at Lynnfield Street on Friday around noon. The turtle was gone when animal control arrived.
• Officers responded to a report of a middle aged bald man naked on Washington Street "waving his genitals at the pass traffic," on Monday around 9 p.m. Police didn't find any "males on the street lacking an appropriate level of clothing." I see. Police cover-up, no doubt.
• Officers responded to a report of a cab driver trying to charge passengers twice as much because there were two of them on Tuesday around 2 a.m. on Hancock Street.
• Officers took a report of a caller finding some bandaids in his diary on Wednesday around 5 p.m. on Aborn Street. To-do list: Get bandaids from pharmacy. Also, make sure that the trademark is respected.

SALEM

• Police responded to a report of a man in a tree in the area of the dog park on North Street on Thursday around 8 p.m. Officers didn't find any man in a tree.
• Officers took a report of a flower pot falling out of a window and hitting a parked car on Monroe Street on Friday around 7:30 p.m.

BEVERLY

• An officer wrote a driver a parking ticket on Ropes Street last Wednesday around 1 p.m. The recipient told the police officer he was being disrespectful and acting like the president. Tweeted a picture of the officer with the caption: Sad. Beverly is crime-ridden and the police should be out catching criminals, not ticketing cars.
• A man was told to stop feeding the wildlife, especially the coyotes on Tuesday around noon after received numerous complaints of the issue on McPherson Drive.

Well, some of them have been at it again in Marblehead.

• A woman reported losing $7,000 of cash in an envelope on Wednesday around 8 a.m. Why am I never around when $7,000 cash is lying around?


• Someone walked into the police station last Wednesday around 8:30 a.m. with an item found on Devereux Beach he thought could be an explosive. Police asked him to take the item out of the station and leave it on the curb, and later determined it was a piece of fishing equipment. The fisherman went out with a bang, I suppose. At least it didn't go off in the police station.


• A tree stump was misidentified as a person in camouflage last Thursday morning near Pleasant Street. That's better than a person being misidentified as a tree stump.


• Police issued a verbal warning to a driver doing donuts in an Ocean Avenue parking lot last Thursday around 5 p.m.


• Officers took a report of an Evans Road home and two vehicles egged, possibly around 3:30 a.m. on Monday.


• Someone reported objects – possibly furniture – in the middle of the road near Gregory and Barnard streets on Monday around 2 p.m. Cardinal Biggles has been around again torturing people with soft furnishings, I'll bet.


• Police responded to a report of two kite surfers in the water in Marblehead Harbor on Monday around 6:30 p.m. and one looking distressed. Authorities found that both parties were okay.

Have a great weekend.