Marblehead's been busy
May. 30th, 2012 09:09 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chrishansenhomeThe police log is quite interesting; there's been a film crew in town and I suspect that does things to people which might show up in police activity.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
12:59 a.m. Vehicles found in lot at Chandler Hovey Park. Owners could not be located. Officer planned to return a little later to lock the lot.
4:14 a.m. Caller on Front Street reported that his wife was missing. She had been last seen at 1:15 a.m. As search also involving Salem and Swampscott police ensued, she returned home, having gone into another person’s apartment. I guess no one goes over to their neighbour's place for coffee and a chat any more—even at 1:15 am.
7:03 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street.
7:26 a.m. Walk-in reported that a yellow substance seemed to have been dumped into the harbor along the causeway. Officer determined that it appeared to be pollen, which harbormaster confirmed. a-CHOO!
8:26 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street.
9:19 a.m. Investigated report of suspicious activity on Pleasant Street. People denied having any marijuana on them and did not give officers’ consent to search them. Keep off the grass.
9:21 a.m. Recreation superintendent called saying he had spoken to someone at the station the night before about boat trailers and boats on trailers in the beach lot. He provided plate and registration numbers and asked that owners be contacted to remove the boats and trailers, which they did not have permission to park in the lot. He said that after 10 a.m., all trailers and boats on trailers would be towed. One boat and trailer was removed, leaving one in the lot.
9:26 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street.
10:03 a.m. Local police were notified about person missing from Amesbury who might return to Marblehead. Information was relayed by Marblehead Police to Amesbury Police on mother’s behalf.
10:31 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street. My, it's back again!
11:49 a.m. Caller on Mechanic Street reported that people downstairs were smoking marijuana. Officer advised. There they are again!
11:58 a.m. Caller on Pleasant Street reported that her husband’s bike was missing from back doorstep, where it is usually kept. She later called back to say the bike was located at the beach, where husband had forgotten he had left it. Perhaps he was with the group above on Pleasant Street committing "suspicious activity".
12:12 p.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street. They just can't keep that vehicle away, can they?!
12:32 p.m. Caller on Elm Street reported that pink-and-white beach bike was missing from yard. It had been last seen at 8 p.m. the night before. Perhaps they should look either at the beach or on Washington Street—they seem to be where the best vehicles are found.
12:59 p.m. Caller on Washington Street reported man at front of store causing a disturbance after having his car towed from private lot. Man had admitted to store manager that he had been drinking at a local bar the night before and had left the car in the lot. He was gone by the time officer arrived. Store planned to issue a no-trespass letter to the man.
1:32 p.m. Caller on Pitman Road reported that he and a friend were building a retaining wall and that a neighbor was harassing them by taking pictures and video of the work being done. Neighbor was advised to stay off the caller’s property, and work had stopped by the time officer arrived.
1:49 p.m. Caller on Maple Street reported that 10 to 15 minutes earlier, he and his wife had passed a vehicle with a sleeping woman inside, whom they woke to check on her well-being. She said she was OK and then went right back to sleep. Caller and wife were not sure she was truly OK and requested a well-being check. Vehicle was gone upon officer’s arrival.
1:50 p.m. Caller on Humphrey Street reported that there was a can of STP sticking out of the fuel tank of a car parked on the side of the road in front of the registered owner’s house. STP is some sort of petrol/gasoline booster. Presumably the owner forgot to remove the can.
3:08 p.m. Family member requested well-being check on Bubier Road. Resident was not home. Fire Department reported man had been taken to the hospital.
3:57 p.m. Rude driver reported on Pleasant Street and Mohawk Road, who had honked and flipped off driver as she stopped for someone in the crosswalk.
6 p.m. Caller on Pickwick Road expressed concern about ice cream truck luring kids out to spend money. Caller felt it should be adults conducting the transactions, not the children. Mommy, will you come out and transact some ice cream business for me? Kid, go play in the traffic!
7 p.m. Caller reported car had struck tree on Clifton Avenue. Tree Department notified about tree, which was lying on sidewalk. The two passengers refused medical treatment. Driver was cited for driving to endanger.
7:05 p.m. Caller on Ruby Avenue reported that resident had struck car while leaving the area. Report was taken.
7:19 p.m. Caller reported that her disabled vehicle was in the middle of Washington and Rockaway streets.
7:54 p.m. Investigated report of harassment on Washington Street. Officer determined that it was a civil matter.
8:52 p.m. Caller on Central Street reported that child had been harassed at Seaside Park basketball courts. Officer spoke to individuals involved.
8:59 p.m. Assisted with house lockout on Sewall Street. Access was gained.
9:25 p.m. Caller on Risley Road reported speeding and tailgating cars. Officer found no problem in the area.
10:03 p.m. Caller reported fight that seemed to be breaking up near the House of Pizza on Atlantic Avenue. Officers found no one by the House of Pizza but a large group near Mino’s Roast Beef. Officers determined that the people involved in the fight, if there was one, had left the area. Yeah, that roast beef pizza was terrible.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 (excerpts)
11:34 a.m. Caller on Thompson Road reported swarm of bees in house across the street. Caller reported that a neighbor might have struck the hive or had been trying to get rid of the hive and that the bees were now resting in a tree nearby. Caller was told the incident would be logged but that the town and its animal control officer would not handle the situation. Woman called back and reported that the bees were now getting into her house, and that some were in her bathroom. She said she had spoken to four “bee people” who would not come because the location of the hive was not known. Assistant animal control officer contacted and said she would call resident to explain that the bees were protected and could not be sprayed by contractors. Sons of a bee…
10:56 p.m. Erratic motorcycle operator reported on Atlantic Avenue at Ocean Avenue, heading outbound towards Swampscott. Motorcycle could not be located. Did you try Swampscott?
Friday, May 25, 2012 (excerpts)
12:20 a.m. Walk-in reported he had been followed from Revere by driver with road rage, who continued to follow him even as he began to detour down side streets. He was advised to call from the road the next time so that police might find the vehicle. Duh!
3:14 a.m. Walk-in reported that he had left car unlocked the night before and realized today that his iPod was gone. He did not know if he had misplaced it or if it had been stolen. He also reported finding an American flag on the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue, which he said he would hold onto. Hm. Not really a fair trade.
10:54 a.m. Caller on Euclid Avenue reported that there had just been a big explosion in the neighborhood. He was informed that there was blasting going on in the area. Caller felt it was irresponsible to be blasting on an overcast day. He was given the fire chief’s number. I see. Blasting on a clear day is all right, then?
11:33 a.m. Caller on Drumlin Road reported that there were two young men from “Jews for Jesus” going door to door in the area, asking if people were Jewish and then trying to get them to “make peace with the Messiah.” Officer checked area. Where are the Jehovah's Witnesses when you need them?
2:15 p.m. Investigated report of kid living in shed on Broughton Road. Officers got consent to search the shed and confiscated property.
7:42 p.m. Caller reported that there were kids throwing baseballs across the road on Atlantic Avenue and Buchanan Road, creating a traffic hazard. Kids had left area by the time officer arrived. Call the Red Sox recruiter!
Thursday, May 24, 2012 (excerpts)
6:02 a.m. Caller on Village Street reported ongoing issue with boot-camp activities starting on track at Village School, despite posted signs saying that activity could not begin until 7 a.m. Officer admonished those working out about start time.
7:08 a.m. Suspicious activity reported on Atlantic Avenue: vehicle with two men in it who seemed to be checking out the bank. Men were looking for boat shop to buy bait, as they planned to fish until being able to start work in Swampscott at noon.
7:18 a.m. Caller on Camille Terrace reported drilling had already started despite agreement for work not to begin before 7:30 a.m. Caller said he or she would contact town planner after office opens.
10:39 a.m. Caller on Angenica Terrace reported that blasting in the area was getting stronger and had just knocked something off a shelf at his home. He was given the number for fire captain.
2:07 p.m. Caller reported that an older man had approached two young girls at Devereux Beach and asked them if he could take a picture of them, which he did. Caller believed that the situation had made the girls uncomfortable. Officer advised man that it was not appropriate behavior, and man said he would not be returning to town. Man had initially represented himself as a photographer for a daily newspaper but later said he was joking.
5:11 p.m. State Street restaurant owner reported that a woman with a poodle had come into the bar and had been yelling at the bartender and was now sitting on the street corner outside. Restaurant owner then called back to say woman had gotten into a cab headed up State Street towards Mugford Street. Officer stopped cab and spoke to woman, who said she was headed to a friend’s house, which officer confirmed. A woman with a poodle walked into a bar…
Never a dull moment in the Old Town.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
12:59 a.m. Vehicles found in lot at Chandler Hovey Park. Owners could not be located. Officer planned to return a little later to lock the lot.
4:14 a.m. Caller on Front Street reported that his wife was missing. She had been last seen at 1:15 a.m. As search also involving Salem and Swampscott police ensued, she returned home, having gone into another person’s apartment. I guess no one goes over to their neighbour's place for coffee and a chat any more—even at 1:15 am.
7:03 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street.
7:26 a.m. Walk-in reported that a yellow substance seemed to have been dumped into the harbor along the causeway. Officer determined that it appeared to be pollen, which harbormaster confirmed. a-CHOO!
8:26 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street.
9:19 a.m. Investigated report of suspicious activity on Pleasant Street. People denied having any marijuana on them and did not give officers’ consent to search them. Keep off the grass.
9:21 a.m. Recreation superintendent called saying he had spoken to someone at the station the night before about boat trailers and boats on trailers in the beach lot. He provided plate and registration numbers and asked that owners be contacted to remove the boats and trailers, which they did not have permission to park in the lot. He said that after 10 a.m., all trailers and boats on trailers would be towed. One boat and trailer was removed, leaving one in the lot.
9:26 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street.
10:03 a.m. Local police were notified about person missing from Amesbury who might return to Marblehead. Information was relayed by Marblehead Police to Amesbury Police on mother’s behalf.
10:31 a.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street. My, it's back again!
11:49 a.m. Caller on Mechanic Street reported that people downstairs were smoking marijuana. Officer advised. There they are again!
11:58 a.m. Caller on Pleasant Street reported that her husband’s bike was missing from back doorstep, where it is usually kept. She later called back to say the bike was located at the beach, where husband had forgotten he had left it. Perhaps he was with the group above on Pleasant Street committing "suspicious activity".
12:12 p.m. Trespassing vehicle towed from Washington Street. They just can't keep that vehicle away, can they?!
12:32 p.m. Caller on Elm Street reported that pink-and-white beach bike was missing from yard. It had been last seen at 8 p.m. the night before. Perhaps they should look either at the beach or on Washington Street—they seem to be where the best vehicles are found.
12:59 p.m. Caller on Washington Street reported man at front of store causing a disturbance after having his car towed from private lot. Man had admitted to store manager that he had been drinking at a local bar the night before and had left the car in the lot. He was gone by the time officer arrived. Store planned to issue a no-trespass letter to the man.
1:32 p.m. Caller on Pitman Road reported that he and a friend were building a retaining wall and that a neighbor was harassing them by taking pictures and video of the work being done. Neighbor was advised to stay off the caller’s property, and work had stopped by the time officer arrived.
1:49 p.m. Caller on Maple Street reported that 10 to 15 minutes earlier, he and his wife had passed a vehicle with a sleeping woman inside, whom they woke to check on her well-being. She said she was OK and then went right back to sleep. Caller and wife were not sure she was truly OK and requested a well-being check. Vehicle was gone upon officer’s arrival.
1:50 p.m. Caller on Humphrey Street reported that there was a can of STP sticking out of the fuel tank of a car parked on the side of the road in front of the registered owner’s house. STP is some sort of petrol/gasoline booster. Presumably the owner forgot to remove the can.
3:08 p.m. Family member requested well-being check on Bubier Road. Resident was not home. Fire Department reported man had been taken to the hospital.
3:57 p.m. Rude driver reported on Pleasant Street and Mohawk Road, who had honked and flipped off driver as she stopped for someone in the crosswalk.
6 p.m. Caller on Pickwick Road expressed concern about ice cream truck luring kids out to spend money. Caller felt it should be adults conducting the transactions, not the children. Mommy, will you come out and transact some ice cream business for me? Kid, go play in the traffic!
7 p.m. Caller reported car had struck tree on Clifton Avenue. Tree Department notified about tree, which was lying on sidewalk. The two passengers refused medical treatment. Driver was cited for driving to endanger.
7:05 p.m. Caller on Ruby Avenue reported that resident had struck car while leaving the area. Report was taken.
7:19 p.m. Caller reported that her disabled vehicle was in the middle of Washington and Rockaway streets.
7:54 p.m. Investigated report of harassment on Washington Street. Officer determined that it was a civil matter.
8:52 p.m. Caller on Central Street reported that child had been harassed at Seaside Park basketball courts. Officer spoke to individuals involved.
8:59 p.m. Assisted with house lockout on Sewall Street. Access was gained.
9:25 p.m. Caller on Risley Road reported speeding and tailgating cars. Officer found no problem in the area.
10:03 p.m. Caller reported fight that seemed to be breaking up near the House of Pizza on Atlantic Avenue. Officers found no one by the House of Pizza but a large group near Mino’s Roast Beef. Officers determined that the people involved in the fight, if there was one, had left the area. Yeah, that roast beef pizza was terrible.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 (excerpts)
11:34 a.m. Caller on Thompson Road reported swarm of bees in house across the street. Caller reported that a neighbor might have struck the hive or had been trying to get rid of the hive and that the bees were now resting in a tree nearby. Caller was told the incident would be logged but that the town and its animal control officer would not handle the situation. Woman called back and reported that the bees were now getting into her house, and that some were in her bathroom. She said she had spoken to four “bee people” who would not come because the location of the hive was not known. Assistant animal control officer contacted and said she would call resident to explain that the bees were protected and could not be sprayed by contractors. Sons of a bee…
10:56 p.m. Erratic motorcycle operator reported on Atlantic Avenue at Ocean Avenue, heading outbound towards Swampscott. Motorcycle could not be located. Did you try Swampscott?
Friday, May 25, 2012 (excerpts)
12:20 a.m. Walk-in reported he had been followed from Revere by driver with road rage, who continued to follow him even as he began to detour down side streets. He was advised to call from the road the next time so that police might find the vehicle. Duh!
3:14 a.m. Walk-in reported that he had left car unlocked the night before and realized today that his iPod was gone. He did not know if he had misplaced it or if it had been stolen. He also reported finding an American flag on the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue, which he said he would hold onto. Hm. Not really a fair trade.
10:54 a.m. Caller on Euclid Avenue reported that there had just been a big explosion in the neighborhood. He was informed that there was blasting going on in the area. Caller felt it was irresponsible to be blasting on an overcast day. He was given the fire chief’s number. I see. Blasting on a clear day is all right, then?
11:33 a.m. Caller on Drumlin Road reported that there were two young men from “Jews for Jesus” going door to door in the area, asking if people were Jewish and then trying to get them to “make peace with the Messiah.” Officer checked area. Where are the Jehovah's Witnesses when you need them?
2:15 p.m. Investigated report of kid living in shed on Broughton Road. Officers got consent to search the shed and confiscated property.
7:42 p.m. Caller reported that there were kids throwing baseballs across the road on Atlantic Avenue and Buchanan Road, creating a traffic hazard. Kids had left area by the time officer arrived. Call the Red Sox recruiter!
Thursday, May 24, 2012 (excerpts)
6:02 a.m. Caller on Village Street reported ongoing issue with boot-camp activities starting on track at Village School, despite posted signs saying that activity could not begin until 7 a.m. Officer admonished those working out about start time.
7:08 a.m. Suspicious activity reported on Atlantic Avenue: vehicle with two men in it who seemed to be checking out the bank. Men were looking for boat shop to buy bait, as they planned to fish until being able to start work in Swampscott at noon.
7:18 a.m. Caller on Camille Terrace reported drilling had already started despite agreement for work not to begin before 7:30 a.m. Caller said he or she would contact town planner after office opens.
10:39 a.m. Caller on Angenica Terrace reported that blasting in the area was getting stronger and had just knocked something off a shelf at his home. He was given the number for fire captain.
2:07 p.m. Caller reported that an older man had approached two young girls at Devereux Beach and asked them if he could take a picture of them, which he did. Caller believed that the situation had made the girls uncomfortable. Officer advised man that it was not appropriate behavior, and man said he would not be returning to town. Man had initially represented himself as a photographer for a daily newspaper but later said he was joking.
5:11 p.m. State Street restaurant owner reported that a woman with a poodle had come into the bar and had been yelling at the bartender and was now sitting on the street corner outside. Restaurant owner then called back to say woman had gotten into a cab headed up State Street towards Mugford Street. Officer stopped cab and spoke to woman, who said she was headed to a friend’s house, which officer confirmed. A woman with a poodle walked into a bar…
Never a dull moment in the Old Town.
