In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:
ROCKPORT
Monday, March 18
1:22 p.m.: The Fire Department was dispatched to a Pigeon Hill Street address to conduct an investigation after a report of smoke.
When it was determined the smoke was emanating from the Lanesville section of Gloucester, the Gloucester Fire Department was notified about the situation, said Rockport Fire Chief Mark Wonson.
Medical alarms were reported at addresses on Arens Road at 8:45 a.m. and Mt. Pleasant Street at 1:21 p.m. Both later proved to be false.
12:31 p.m.: A medical emergency ambulance transport was conducted from a Gap Head Road address.
MANCHESTER
Monday, March 18
5:58 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported at a Harold Street address.
5:28 p.m.: A report was made about an alleged fraud/scam at a Raymond Street address.
Lost and found property was reported on Central Street at 10 a.m. and 5:24 p.m.
Traffic stops were conducted at the intersection of Pine Street and Greenbrier Road at 11:34 a.m. and on Pine Street at 11:56 a.m. Both drivers were issued a written warning.
9:03 a.m.: A police investigation was conducted at a Lincoln Street address.
8:53 a.m.: An animal complaint was made at a Rockwood Heights Road address.
GLOUCESTER
Sunday, March 10
9:54 p.m.: A crash with property damage only in the vicinity of 51 Main St. resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old Gloucester woman on charges of driving under the influence of liquor and using an electronic device while driving, first offense. The crash report said the driver of a 2022 Jeep called police to say she had struck a parked Toyota on Main Street while texting on her cell phone. Police arrived and were flagged down by the driver. The resident failed several field sobriety tests and a portable breath test showed she had a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of 0.08%, the report said. She was arrested and police had the vehicle towed. Her license was seized and she was issued a notice that her license was suspended. The driver was described as cooperative during the incident.
2:47 p.m.: Police took a report of prescription medication stolen from a Main Street residence.
1:37 p.m.: A caller reported two young girls vandalizing property in in Clark Cemetery on Centennial Avenue. The girls were picked up by their parents.
12:34 p.m.: A vehicle theft was reported on Taylor Street, along with at least three car breaks. While the officer was responding to the initial address, he was stopped by neighbors saying their cars had been broken into overnight, rummaged through, but nothing was missing from them. One woman told police when she came out in the morning to her vehicle in her driveway, she noticed her glove box had been rummaged through and she found items on the seat floor and floor mat, though nothing appeared missing. Another neighbor said his vehicle had been broken into and rummaged through overnight. The resident of Staten Street said when he came out in the morning, he noticed his passenger side door was cracked open, the glove box had been gone through and the visors were down. Nothing appeared missing and the car break was not caught on surveillance camera. Both said their vehicles had been unlocked overnight. Another woman on Taylor Street said she had parkedin her driveway around 8 p.m. and locked her car. She noted that there was a spare key fob in the center console, but its key was dead. Around 8 a.m., her brother contacted her thinking she was out because her vehicle was not in her driveway, the report said. When she came out to check, her vehicle was gone. Yet another neighbor told police his vehicle had been broken into and his glove box rummaged through. He told police his vehicle had been unlocked and nothing was missing. The stolen vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center database and police put out a broadcast to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
11:56 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported on Fuller Street.
11:31 a.m.: Police responded to a report of an assault at the Cape Ann YMCA on Gloucester Crossing Road. A caller reported being assaulted during a pickup game and punches were thrown. The case was under investigation and an officer was to review surveillance video at a later date.
10:16 a.m.: A city ordinance violation was reported on Thatcher Road. A caller reported a refrigerator had been left for the trash in front of the home with the door still attached — the violation .
8:50 a.m.: A caller to 911 told police he was trying to dock his boat at Gloucester Marine Railways but there appeared to be two people there engaged in drug activity inside a black sedan on the lot. Police were dispatched but were unable to locate the vehicle in question.
8:40 a.m.: A Mason Street resident reported damage to his front windshield and hood. Police found the windshield had been broken and multiple construction bricks were located on the ground around the vehicle. The resident said he did not have any suspects in mind. After further inspection, it appeared the neighbor’s chimney was damaged and missing several bricks. The night had been extremely windy and it appeared the chimney could have been damaged by the wind, the report said. Police spoke with the neighbor, who was understanding and spoke with the resident with the damaged vehicle and police said the pair would work to come up with a resolution.
