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The following entries cover incidents from Oct. 12 through Oct. 31:
Oct. 12
12:28 p.m. — Officer Taylor Nolasco responded to the vicinity of 7 Prospect Court for a report of a car allegedly involved in a hit-and-run in Swampscott. Upon arrival, Nolasco was advised by dispatch that the vehicle was a gray Subaru Crosstrek. Nolasco located a gray Subaru Crosstrek on Prospect Street with a missing right front headlight. After running the plate, it came back to a resident of Prospect Court. Nolasco approached the residence and spoke with a male resident who confirmed that a female resident had been driving the car. The resident was advised to contact the Swampscott Police Department as soon as possible regarding the vehicle. Nolasco cleared the scene after documenting the incident.
1:45 p.m. — Officer Christopher Gallo met with a 65-year-old female resident at the police station regarding an alleged theft. The victim reported swimming at the Jewish Community Center earlier in the day from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m., where she had placed her watch and necklace in a plastic bag inside her tote bag. After her swim, she discovered both items missing. The watch reportedly showed a location near Intrepid Circle. Gallo advised that the JCC should be contacted about access to the women-only locker room where the theft occurred, as the victim stated she pays an extra fee for this exclusive access and must scan her barcode to enter.
Oct. 14
7:22 a.m. — Officer Daniel Gagnon responded to the intersection of Village Street and Vine Street after a crossing guard reported allegedly having been nearly struck by a vehicle. The crossing guard stated he was helping a student cross from Vine Street onto Pleasant Street when a white van with “Champion Drywall” on the side came to a screeching stop. As he began to cross the student a second time, the van started moving forward again before stopping. Gagnon noted in his report that visibility was low due to darkness and rain at the time of the incident. Officer Comeau later located the van involved.
Oct. 15
10:45 a.m. — Officer Christian Hennigar took a report over the phone from a resident regarding alleged credit card fraud. The resident reported being notified that a new Bilt credit card had been opened in his name, though he had not applied for the card. The resident received two emails in the early morning hours notifying him the new credit card was active. Prior to filing the report, the resident had already frozen his credit with the three major credit bureaus and contacted his banks about the fraudulent activity. Hennigar documented the incident for the resident’s records, noting there had been no approved transactions on the fraudulently opened card.
1:17 p.m. — Officer Nicholas Michaud responded to Atlantic Avenue for a report on an alleged trash issue. Michaud met with a business owner who explained he previously had a contract with Republic for dumpster service and after the initial 36-month contract had elected to go month to month. The business owner reported multiple issues including missed pickups and broken locks, which allowed others to use the dumpster. Having secured a new waste management company, the business owner was having difficulties getting Republic to remove their dumpster, with a tentative removal date set for Dec. 31. Michaud advised the business owner that this was a civil matter requiring legal assistance and suggested contacting his landlord about possible solutions.
Oct. 17
12:53 a.m. — Officer Samuel Rizos conducted a traffic stop at Pleasant and Gerry streets after observing a 2009 Mercury Mariner with expired registration. After running the plate, Rizos confirmed the registration was expired and nonrenewable. The validation sticker showed an expiration of July 31. Officer Neil Comeau arrived to assist. The driver was cooperative throughout the encounter. Sgt. Timothy Morley approved a tow, and Bill’s Auto Clinic removed the license plates and towed the vehicle to the owner’s residence.
5:30 p.m. — A resident reported that a youth on an electric-powered BMX bike was allegedly operating recklessly on the Rail Trail, intentionally driving toward pedestrians at high speed before veering away at the last moment. This incident was later documented by Officer James Donovan, who at approximately 6:15 p.m. was flagged down by a jogger reporting juveniles on the roof of the Marblehead Community Center. Upon arrival, Donovan found three youths on the roof and one attempting to climb up. All complied with instructions to come down, and their parents were called to pick them up. No charges were filed, but the juveniles were advised about trespassing.
8:21 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald was dispatched to Crowninshield Road regarding a complaint of an unknown vehicle parked in a driveway. Upon arrival, McDonald found the driver identified himself as a friend of the caller. The homeowner confirmed knowing the visitor but was irritated by the unannounced arrival. The visitor showed McDonald wild mushrooms he had picked from near Davis Road. McDonald escorted the visitor to the location where he had gathered the mushrooms to verify his story. The Davis Road residents did not want to pursue the matter but requested the visitor be advised not to return to their property. McDonald issued a verbal no-trespass order, and the incident was resolved without further action.
Oct. 18
10:50 a.m. — Officer Andrew Clark spoke with residents of Summit Road regarding suspicious activity that occurred the previous day around 3:30 a.m. The male resident reported waking up to use the restroom and noticing someone allegedly standing near the end of their driveway holding a flashlight. The unknown person walked down an easement toward the water, reappeared after approximately 30 seconds and left in a small sedan. The residents were concerned because the easement is not easily visible from the road, making the person’s presence at that early hour particularly suspicious. Clark advised the residents to call immediately if this happened again and suggested installing additional motion sensors at the end of their driveway.
11:09 a.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo took a report at the station regarding an allegedly check fraud case. A resident reported mailing a check to his landlord on Oct. 6 or 7 from a mailbox in Brighton in the amount of $1,300. The check was intercepted, altered (“washed”) and presented at Marblehead Bank. The bank manager informed the resident that she had the individual who attempted to cash the check on camera, along with his identification. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation.
9:15 p.m. — Officer Charles Sweeney responded to an allegedly hit-and-run report on Pond Street. The resident showed Sweeney video surveillance footage of his boat trailer being struck by a gray BMW X3 around 5 p.m., causing significant damage. The BMW continued driving after the collision. A neighbor provided a possible plate number, but it did not match any registration in the system. The following day, acting on a tip, Sweeney located a gray 2014 BMW X3 with significant front-end damage parked at a residence on Pond Street. After confirming it was the vehicle involved, Sweeney attempted to make contact with the owner but was unsuccessful. Sgt. Brady later spoke with the driver by phone, who admitted hitting the trailer but claimed he did not think there was any damage to it.
Oct. 22
10:42 a.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Gregory Street for a report of allegedly property damage. The resident showed Picariello a ripped window screen and minor damage to the window itself at the front of the unit. The resident wanted the damage documented due to ongoing issues with tenants in the unit above. The resident reported hearing a loud noise around 6 a.m. that morning. After Picariello cleared the call, another resident in the building reported window damage from a landscaper doing work that morning.
Oct. 23
1:59 p.m. — Officer Nicholas Michaud spoke with a female resident at the police station who reported missing a diamond ring valued at approximately $90,000. The resident last remembered wearing the ring at a dinner at the Dolphin Yacht Club on Sept. 20. She typically removes her jewelry when returning home and places it on her bedside table but does not recall seeing the ring after the date of the dinner. The resident thoroughly searched her home without success and stated that no one had been in her home who might have taken it. She also mentioned the possibility that her puppy may have ingested the ring, though she had not seen it in the dog’s waste or if the dog had vomited it up.
Oct. 27
1:24 p.m. — Officer Nicholas Michaud met with a real estate broker at the police station who reported missing items. The broker had been clearing out a property on Lee Street and had placed items on the sidewalk to load into his truck. When he returned, three decorative wooden candleholders designed for placement in a nonfunctioning fireplace were missing. The broker believed they may have been taken by someone who mistakenly thought they were free for the taking and wanted the incident documented.
Oct. 28
2:39 p.m. — Officer Christian Hennigar responded to Mechanic Square for a neighbor dispute. A female resident complained that her neighbor had allegedly been consistently using a leaf blower for long periods daily. She stated that when she confronted him about blowing leaves onto her property, he called her a derogatory name. The resident emphasized she was more concerned about the noise from the leaf blower than the verbal exchange. Hennigar then spoke with the male neighbor, who admitted to the verbal altercation. Hennigar advised the neighbor to refrain from using offensive language and to be mindful of the duration of leaf blower use, considering the close proximity of homes in the neighborhood.
6:49 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello took a report over the phone from a business owner regarding missing laundry. The owner of a cleaning and landscaping service reported that an employee had taken luxury blue towels and two sets of bed sheets to Sunshine Express Laundry Center on Pleasant Street the previous day, but the items were missing when they went to retrieve them. The business owner had contacted the laundromat owner, who agreed to search the premises for the items the following day. The incident was documented at the business owner’s request.
Oct. 29
1:30 p.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo spoke with a resident by phone regarding an alleged scam. The resident was selling a kitchen table on Facebook Marketplace when a potential buyer using the handle “Maira” expressed interest. After agreeing on a price of $525, the buyer offered to send more money than needed via Venmo with the expectation that the seller would return the excess amount. The resident was uncomfortable with this arrangement, and the transaction did not proceed. Mastrangelo advised the resident to avoid further contact with this buyer and to accept only cash for Facebook Marketplace sales.
Oct. 31
8:41 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills took a report by phone from a female resident regarding an alleged incident that occurred earlier that morning. The resident was driving her child to school on Green Street when the sun in her eyes prevented her from immediately seeing a male pedestrian walking his dogs in her lane against traffic. After driving past, she pulled alongside him and rolled down her window to apologize, but the man became agitated and began yelling at her about her driving. Later that day, Mills informed the resident that the pedestrian had already reported the incident and expressed regret about his behavior. Mills advised the resident to document any future incidents and to avoid further contact with the individual.
9:30 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills responded to Vine Street where a resident reported finding a plastic bag containing an unknown white substance on her front porch. The resident stated the item did not belong to anyone in the home, and she did not know its origin. Mills took possession of the item and transported it to the station, where he showed it to Detective Sgt. Brady. The item was properly disposed of at the station.
4:41 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello took a report at the police station from a resident about items allegedly stolen from his vehicle. The resident reported that his Volkswagen Tiguan was parked in his driveway on Clifton Avenue the previous night, and sometime between midnight and 7 a.m., someone entered the unlocked vehicle and took three pairs of sunglasses in their cases: Persol, Tiff and Ray-Ban. Nothing else was missing or damaged. The resident has no security cameras on the property and wanted the incident documented.
6 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Garden Road where a resident reported unusual behavior from a former neighbor. The resident had noticed the former neighbor allegedly drive by while she was exiting Richdale’s convenience store. The man reportedly yelled something from his vehicle that the resident could not understand. Shortly after returning home, the resident heard loud engine revving outside her house and saw the same individual in a white truck. The resident has no history of problems with this person and wanted the incident documented in case of recurrence. Picariello advised her to call police if the individual returns.
