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Marblehead Police Log

Some mildly amusing police log reports from the centre of mild amusements, Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Thursday Sept 26

12:45 p.m. 911 caller said that overnight someone sprayed his house/door with skunk smell. saying that over night someone sprayed his house/door with a skunk smell. He said the smell was overwhelming. Officer responded and said upon further review, skunk actually sprayed the residence.

4:29 p.m. Bessom Street caller reported a male with a blue shirt and big belly who appeared to be intoxicated walking around a vehicle smoking a cigarette. Police stated there was no problem, male was not drunk. He was having a cigarette while waiting for his dog to be groomed.

Friday, Sept. 27

9:44 a.m. Caller said his daughter is at college but parked their Honda CRV on Mugford Street three weeks ago and now he couldn’t fine the car. Officer will check the area.Mugford Street is not that long.

6:18 p.m. Highland Terrace caller reported particulate filling up home from an outside chiminea. Police said it was an outside fireplace to cook food and there was no problem. So what the hell is a "chiminea"?

Sunday, Sept. 29

12:12 a.m. Caller said they were staying at an air B&B and someone came in and was causing a disturbance. May be the son of the owner, they could not get in touch with the owner. There are 5 guests in the house. Caller said they were locking themselves inside the bathroom. Females will find other arrangements for the night.

12:50 p.m. Complainant called back and was upset that the officer did not address the parking issue on Gerry Street. Officer was asked to return and check the signage. As he pulled up, the Jeep pulled away. Complainant was very upset and said friends of her neighbors park there without regard. The neighbors are rude to her and it’s a dangerous area that is narrow on the top of the blind hill. She felt the police ought to be more familiar with signage in area and is requesting enforcement. Here's a local tip: The HQ of the constabulary is ON Gerry Street. They ought to know the area fairly well.

4:37 p.m. Husband found a long sword in the driveway; Pleasant Street. Next up: A horse's head in the bed.

6:07 p.m. Employee at Starbucks stated a male party was “harassing patrons” in the store. He was possibly drunk. Police responded. Male was on the patio and got a ride leaving the area.

8:01 p.m. Party stated a male had been sitting in an older style mini van for about an hour smoking cigarettes. She was concerned as her neighbors were away and referenced “the van that was used during all those break-ins". Police found no occupied vehicles in the area.

8:50 p.m. Verbal warning for loud objectional tire noises and failure to use a signal. Another mystery? What is an "objectional tire noise"? Is it like a whoopee cushion? Enquiring minds want to know.

Monday, Sept. 30

1:09 p.m. Reporting party stated she was driving on Atlantic Ave and passed what appeared to be a “10/12 year old sitting on the ground holding what appeared to be his knee.” She was unsure if he was injured and “was unable to stop due to traffic” to check on him. Police found no one in the area. "...appeared to be his knee"? I trust it was still attached to his leg.

1:43 p.m. Reporting party stated she had a male party come into her shop a few days ago and asked her to sign something as his friend (who worked there was not there. She stated she did sign the form, but after realized she did not know the man and now the form has her name and address on it. Refer To Incident. When a guy with horns and a tail comes for her soul in a few years, she'll know what she signed.

7:03 p.m. Starbuck’s employees reported kids kept going around shutting off the power from the alley behind the building. He stated that it was an on going problem and they caught a kid recently and spoke to his parent. Kids were gone prior to arrival - spoke to the calling party who said he would contact the owner of the property about possibly better securing the access.
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Marblehead Police Log

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.
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Marblehead Police Log

Yes, it's been a while since we had an entry from the Marblehead Police Log. There are some doozies in here.

Tuesday, April 9
  • 8:06 a.m. Blast detail on Front Street.

  • 12:30 p.m. Caller stated an MBTA bus took out a piece of her property and continued down Franklin Street. She has contacted transit police who are also responding, but she would like police to respond as well. Officer responded to assist.

  • 5:46 p.m. Car versus tree on Lincoln Avenue. One taken into custody and transported to Salem. So was the car or the tree transported to Salem?

Wednesday, April 10
  • 8:32 a.m. Woman said she has been financially betrayed and wanted to speak to an officer. Her money turned her in?

  • 9:54 a.m. Caller reported a gallon jug in the road with a brown substance in it. DPW was to pick it up. Little brown jug, anyone?

Thursday, April 11
  • 7:55 a.m. Facebook post from 7 a.m. stated that overnight two white Adirondack chairs were stolen from her front yard. She reported that they were “less than a year old, very heavy, nonfoldable, and cumbersome.” She stated they left one broken and rotting Adirondack chair in the yard.

  • 9:22 a.m. Male was out front with his sign. Officer spoke with him. Walk-in reported that he looked “disturbed” and was walking by the Chinese restaurant. Caller felt he might have a confrontation with someone. Officer spoke with him and said it was the usual. The usual? Shades of Casablanca!

  • 2:58 p.m. COA driver reported an intoxicated male trying to get in his car. Salem Taxi won’t come and get him because he hung up on them earlier. Witch City picked the person up.

  • 4:29 p.m. Caller reported a green and yellow sports car followed them from Salem to their house yelling obscenities at them. They didn’t know what they did to cause the driver to act as he did. Police checked area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

  • 8:47 p.m. Caller reported car stolen. Keys were inside. Update from the caller was that her brother took the car after an argument. He might have been intoxicated. Officer spotted man fitting the description of suspect on Elm Street. Car was located on Mugford Street. Caller didn’t want to pursue anything.

Friday, April 12
  • 9:51 a.m. Caller reported suspicious activity, said a black male was walking down the street looking to every car along the way. Last seen on Atlantic heading towards Shubie’s. Police checked area and found nothing showing. Walking while black...

  • 12:31 p.m. Port-a-potty truck was leaking something. Police said it was fresh water, they turned off the hoses. So how did they determine that it was fresh water?

Saturday, April 13
  • 12:26 a.m. Caller stated a male party was laid out on the sidewalk on Pleasant Street. One transported to Salem.

  • 1:08 a.m. Caller reported two males wearing sweatshirts and sweatpants had been throwing beer cans at vehicles. Males took off heading towards Waldron Street. Police responded to the area. Parties gone on arrival. No reported damage to vehicles.

  • 11:28 a.m. Caller reported Comcast solicitors with no badges, no literature. Male had ginger hair, short, beard/facial growth, dungarees and jacket. Had a hand held computer tablet. The female was well dressed but didn’t say a word, she just stood there and smiled. Downtown units were advised.

  • 2:57 p.m. Walk-in reported that a male has been contacting her neighbor in an effort to mediate between him and her. She also said he told the neighbor that he had “been patroling” the commuter lot in Swampscott where she parks to see if she was there.

  • 4:27 p.m. Party relayed that while driving inbound on Atlantic Ave. the driver behind him was tailgating him and at some point passed him on the left-hand side and spat at his window in

    • the process. He went on to say that he then followed the car down some side streets where it proceeded to head back out of town on Atlantic Ave again. He stated it was a younger driver and gave a plate number. Police unable to locate.</li>
  • 6:44 p.m. Party stated a male walked up to her and knocked on her window then proceeded to “stumble almost falling” while walking away. Caller stated he might be getting into an Uber, but requested that “someone come down here quick and get him” as they believed he was drunk. Police unable to locate.

  • 8:11 p.m. Caller stated that he saw an older female outside his residence but didn’t know who it was. He had seen her before “wandering” the area. Police unable to locate at the time. I suppose this was walking while old.

Sunday, April 14
  • 2:25 p.m. Female called upset and nervous that someone was banging loudly on the door. While on the call she was able to determine it was an ice cream delivery man and she said everything was ok. I've often wanted an ice cream delivery man to knock on my door. Two quarts of peach, please.

  • 10:23 p.m. Pleasant Street neighbor was complaining about an individual out front on Washington Street causing a disturbance. Caller state he blew smoke in her face and told her to call the police if she didn’t like what he was doing. According to the caller the party was not allowed to be on the property but there was no trespass order in effect. Police said it was a civil dispute and both parties were advised. Smoke gets in your eyes.

Monday, April 15
  • 2:20 p.m. Caller reported that she was approached by a male and female attempting to solicit a vacuum cleaning service. While she was talking to them, she began to feel uncomfortable and then declined the service. She stated the female was wearing a badge but was unable to see anything on the badge. Police checked the area and surrounding side streets but was unable to locate.

  • 4:43 p.m. Caller reported a man standing outside smoking marijuana. Police reported no one outside. Subject left prior to arrival.

  • 5:45 p.m. Walk-in complained that the barrels on Lighthouse Lane were overflowing and the seagulls were getting into it and making a mess. No one was working from Rec and Park.
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The latest Marblehead Police Log

Friday, June 29
  • 8:27 a.m. - A woman told police she left left her car parked behind a liquor store and was hospitalized. She is now unsure of where the car is. Police told her to call the towing company, but she later was in the police lobby demanding to know where the car was. Again, she was given the towing number. She again demanded to know where the car was and police said she rambled about "how everyone is forcing me out." Police called the towing company, which did not have the vehicle. Her car was not towed, but was parked on another street. I've heard of losing your car keys, but an entire car? I think that the fact that she thought it was behind a liquor store says a lot.

  • 12:42 p.m. - A man told police his house had been on the market for a few months. He said a few weeks ago a man walked around then knocked on the front door. He was "scoping the house," the man told police. The homeowner told police he told the man to contact the real estate agent. Scoping the house? Casing the joint, more like.

  • 4:50 p.m. - A caller reported a man was "creepily" staring at young teen girls on the beach. When asked if he was touching himself, the caller said he wasn't sure, but that he was just being very creepy. When he was confronted by police he was sweating profusely and quickly left the area. Sweating profusely? Perhaps it was hot that day.

Saturday, June 30
  • 12:05 p.m. - Caller said she lives near the bike path and there is a huge coyote there.