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Nov. 1
4:50 p.m. — Police Patrol Officer Jason McDonald responded to Crosby's supermarket on Washington Street for an alleged hit-and-run complaint. A person reported his BMW X5 had been struck while he was shopping. McDonald observed fresh damage to the passenger side doors, with white paint transfer suggesting another vehicle had pulled into the adjacent spot, struck the BMW, then left without providing information. No witnesses came forward and the parking lot lacks security cameras. McDonald advised the victim to contact his insurance company.
10:50 p.m. — Patrol Officer Nicholas Fratini was dispatched to Pilgrim Road for an alleged vandalism report. Upon arrival, a male resident became immediately belligerent, yelling at Fratini to arrest a group of youths allegedly drinking nearby. The resident removed his jacket aggressively and challenged the officer to fight. When Fratini attempted to de-escalate, the man continued advancing despite commands to stay back. A female family member emerged from the residence and successfully calmed the situation, with both returning inside.
11:20 p.m. — Police Lt. Eric Osattin discovered an alleged stolen stop sign and road sign from Clifton Avenue propped against a dumpster behind Atlantic Avenue. Officer Fratini documented the vandalism, noting someone had removed the entire sign assembly from the ground and relocated it.
Nov. 3
6:19 a.m. — Patrol Officer Nicholas Fratini met with a man at Anderson Street regarding alleged illegal dumping. He provided video footage of a red Ford F-150 depositing a mattress on Round House Road. The officer contacted the individual in the video, who explained he'd placed the mattress there temporarily while waiting for the dump to open but needed his truck for other tasks. The man agreed to remove the mattress immediately, which he did in the officer's presence.
Nov. 5
11 a.m. — Police Patrol Officer Jason McDonald spoke with a woman via telephone regarding a financial scam. Woman reported applying online for what she believed was life insurance on Oct. 30. An agent requested her personal information including Social Security number and bank details, which she provided. Days later, she received a denial letter from Americo Insurance stating the agent was no longer employed. Though no money was lost, the woman contacted Eastern Bank, which closed her account as a precaution after confirming no fraudulent transactions occurred.
Nov. 6
4:15 p.m. — Patrol Officer Christian Hennigar took an alleged forgery report at the station. A person reported an employee had allegedly forged a check for $902.20. They said they had legitimately written a $402.20 paycheck on Oct. 28, which the employee cashed via mobile banking. On Nov. 6, they discovered an additional unauthorized check for $902.20 had been withdrawn from his account. The check bore an unknown payee name. Hennigar attempted contacting the employee at two provided phone numbers but encountered language barriers preventing confirmation of identity. The Criminal Investigation Division was notified.
Nov. 7
7:55 a.m. — Patrol Officer Jason McDonald responded to Evans Road for a larceny complaint. A person alleged his brother stole personal items including sunglasses and a necklace from his bedroom During the interview, the individua repeatedly digressed into various unrelated stories about past conflicts with his brother. McDonald provided a property loss form for the reporting party to complete and submit.
Nov. 9
10:34 a.m. — Patrol Officer Andrew Clark spoke with a reporting party at Phillips Street about fraudulent credit card use. They alleged 11 unauthorized transactions totaling $1,988.61 at Casa Corona Mexican Restaurant throughout October when reviewing her statement. All charges occurred between Oct. 15 and Oct. 30. The reporting party had already canceled her card. Clark forwarded the report to the Criminal Investigation Division, noting a similar incident was reported Oct. 14.
1:30 p.m. — Patrol Officer Douglas Mills took a report of a missing Apple Watch at the station. A 12-year-old youth and his father reported the watch disappeared from a bench at Tower School following a 10:40 a.m. soccer game. The watch vanished by 11:50 a.m. when the game ended. The family used the "Find My" application, which indicated the watch was near Washington Street. They unsuccessfully attempted contact with residents at that location before reporting to police. Mills sent a message to the watch requesting its return and checked the Washington Street area, making contact with tenants who denied finding it.
Nov. 11
1:30 p.m. — Police Patrol Officer Adam Mastrangelo responded to Dennett Road regarding a scam. Man reported sending $900 in gift cards ($200 Target cards and one $500 Apple card) to an unknown caller. His wife expressed concern about their financial management and was advised to consolidate accounts at their bank for better oversight. Mastrangelo recommended wiping their computer, limiting access to finances, and monitoring credit.
2:02 p.m. — Police Patrol Officer Andrew Clark spoke with a man at Endicott Avenue about package theft. He said he received delivery confirmation from UPS at 1:02 p.m. for two Polo shirts valued at $190 total. When he retrieved the package at 1:48 p.m., it was missing. Officers checked for surveillance cameras but found a neighbor's Ring camera non-functional. The Criminal Investigation Division was notified.
Nov. 13
8 a.m. — Patrol Officer Adam Mastrangelo responded to a motor vehicle accident at Pleasant and Devereux streets. Following the accident response, Mastrangelo observed a security camera at Devereux Street facing the intersection. He requested footage from the residents. During the interaction, a neighbor called dispatch claiming to have accident footage. Conflicting accounts emerged about the accident circumstances, with tensions between involved parties and witnesses. Videos were subsequently submitted by multiple parties.
2 p.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo received a fraud report via phone. Woman reported her GrubHub account was compromised, alleging multiple unauthorized food orders totaling $104 sent to a Framingham address. One $46 order was stopped before delivery. She said she had already resolved the issue with GrubHub. The Criminal Investigation Division was notified.
9:54 p.m. — Patrol Officer Christian Hennigar met with a man on Sewall Street. He reported leaving Maddie's Sail Loft when an unknown male antagonized him, requesting to wear his hat. When refused, the individual became aggressive and threatened to fight. The man said he left without further engagement. He confirmed safe transportation home via Uber arriving within two minutes.
Nov. 14
9:52 a.m. — Police Patrol Officer Andrew Clark documented property damage at Garden Road. Residents reported an Amazon delivery van backed into their 24-inch retaining wall on Nov. 4 at 11:53 a.m., causing $12,000 in damage. A neighbor witnessed the incident and observed the driver attempting repairs before leaving. Amazon requested a police report for the insurance claim.
Nov. 15
3:02 p.m. — Patrol Officers Andrew Clark and Douglas Mills responded to Broughton Road for juveniles allegedly attempting entry to a vacant property. A neighbor reported two mid-teens, one wearing pink with gray sweatpants, another in black with gray sweatpants. Upon arrival, Clark observed a youth matching the description who fled into woods. Officers confirmed the property remained secure with no damage. The reporting neighbor stated the juveniles were smoking marijuana and he'd never seen them before.
4:38 p.m. — Patrol Officer Nicholas Michaud conducted speed enforcement on Leggs Hill Road following a complaint about vehicles exceeding 50 mph. During 30 minutes of radar monitoring, Michaud observed no vehicles exceeding 28 mph in the 25 mph zone.
Nov. 16
8:31 p.m. — Police Patrol Officers Robert Picariello and Jason McDonald responded to CVS on Atlantic Avenue for an employee dispute. An off-duty employee purchasing items was confronted by another employee who accused her of past theft. The situation escalated when the accuser challenged the woman's boyfriend to fight, pushed past her, and ended up on the ground with both men grappling. The aggressive employee refused to cooperate with officers, quit his job and left the scene. Management was notified and victims were advised of their right to pursue charges through Lynn District Court.
