In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:
GLOUCESTER
Friday, Feb. 23
9:11 p.m.: A Poplar Street resident reported a male called her with specific personal information, demanded money be sent via Cash App and threatened to show up and ambush the house. The caller believed it may be a friend playing a prank but was unsure. The caller was advised to lock her doors and call 911 if anyone shows up and to call back with any further information.
8:57 p.m.: Police planned to file a complaint against a 23-year-old Gloucester resident with two counts of assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime and breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. This after dispatch reported an assault involving a man making threats of having a knife running away. Police spoke to a resident who said a man broke into the apartment. Another man said the person came in through the screen door and began to punch him. The attacker reportedly hit a woman sitting next to him on the couch. The person who was attacked said the man stated he was going to stab him. The victim was able to use his foot to create distance before the man fled. Those in the apartment said they did not need medical attention. The attacker was said to be wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, a blue mask, black pants and black shoes. Police searched for the man, who was known to those who were attacked, but were unable to find him.
4:18 p.m.: A Prospect Street resident told police he had returned to his apartment after 10 days away and saw blankets on his bed that did not belong to him, a package of Gambler cigarette filter tubes and bag labeled “APP Sampler” containing miscellaneous electronics that can be checked out of the library, the report said. The resident said his doors were locked when he left and when he returned. He said a Dell Laptop, a 10-inch Samsung tablet and a can of powdered Gatorade were stolen. Neighbors described two men who were seen in the building who might have broken into the apartment. Police planned to view surveillance footage to see if someone had entered the apartment during the resident’s absence. Police were not able to speak with the two men because they were believed to be homeless. A copy of the report was forwarded to detectives for follow up.
3:02 p.m.: A disturbance was reported on Burhan Street.
1:42 p.m.: Debris in the roadway was reported on Staten and Perkins streets.
11:11 a.m.: Police took a report of a larceny at Sheedy Park on Pleasant Street.
10:46 a.m.: Peace was restored after a report of stolen property on Pearl Street. A resident of the housing complex said that on Feb. 22 she was supposed to have a package with a knife set costing $89.99 and a blanket costing $49 delivered via FedEx, which told her the package had been delivered to the foyer. Police told her to contact the company from which she ordered the goods and submit a claim through FedEx.
10:05 a.m.: Officers responded to a report of an assault at the Subway restaurant on Railroad Avenue.
8 a.m.: Police responded to a parking complaint at City Hall on Dale Avenue.
3:32 a.m.: Police could not locate suspicious activity reported on Pleasant Street.
ROCKPORT
Friday, March 1
3:48 a.m.: Mini beat conducted on Main Street.
Building and area checks conducted throughout town throughout the morning.
Thursday, Feb. 29
Traffic stops were made on Mount Pleasant Street at 6:18 a.m., Granite Street at 9:58 a.m.. and Thatcher Road at 6:48 and 11:09 a.m. and 7:48 p.m.. Officers issued three written warnings and two verbal warnings.
5:52 p.m.: A person on Alpine Court was spoken to about a report received by police.
Medical emergencies: Individuals were taken to a hospital by ambulance from Jerden’s Lane at 11:41 a.m., Parker Street at 12:57 p.m., and Pigeon Hill Street at 5:33 p.m.
Assistance was given to other agencies by police on Main Street at 3:12 and 4:25 p.m.
Wellness checks: Calls were made by police to residents all over town at 9:47 a.m. and an officer visited Granite Street at 2:04 p.m.
Mini beats: Officers walked Main Street at 3:11 and 3:49 a.m.; Broadway at 7:02 a.m.; South Street and Jerden’s Lane at 7:11 a.m.; Curtis Street at 9:50 a.m.; Jerden’s Lane at 7:11, 8:51 and 11:14 a.m.; and Railroad Avenue and Main Street at 11:30 a.m.
Public Works notified of bad road conditions all over town at 12:08 and 2:36 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb.28
Mini beats were conducted on Main Street at 6:33 a.m., Jerden’s Lane at 7:10 and 8:41 a.m., Broadway at 6:21 p.m., Main Street and Railroad Avenue at 6:58 and 9:10 p.m., and Railroad Avenue at 11:10 p.m.
Traffic stops were conducted on School Street at 6:25 a.m., Thatcher Road at 6:56 a.m., T Wharf at 6:01 p.m., Broadway at 7:11 p.m., and Thatcher Road at South Street at 9:33 p.m. Officers issued verbal warnings to the five drivers.
7:03 p.m.: A person was taken to a hospital by ambulance from King Street.
Assistance was given to individuals on Greystone Lane at 8:10 a.m. and Main Street at 3:09 p.m.
1:51 p.m.: A party on Sandy Bay Terrace was spoken to about noise after a complaint was lodged.
10:24 a.m.: Police wellness check calls were to made to residents all over town.
9:34 a.m.: A driver was given a verbal warning for operating a vehicle erratically on Main Street.
