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BeverlyTuesday

Officers were sent to Mechanic Street where they restored the peace after a disturbance.

An ambulance was sent to Federal Street at 7:05 p.m., and another to Pratt Avenue at 9:01 p.m., to transport separate individuals to the hospital.

Police were sent to the intersection of Essex and Winter streets at 10:41 p.m. to restore peace after a disturbance.

Wednesday

Police responded to Hale Street at Prides Crossing for a motor vehicle accident with property damage only.

An officer was sent to Manor Road at 9:29 a.m. to report on a recent incident of vandalism.

A call to assist a citizen brought police to Foster’s Point at 2:57 p.m. An ambulance was dispatched, and the person was transported to the hospital.

PeabodyWednesday

Police and an ambulance were sent to Peabody Shell, 85 Lynnfield St., at 6:46 a.m. for a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. The operator was evaluated by Atlantic Ambulance and refused treatment.

A two-vehicle accident brought police to the intersection of Beckett and Sutton streets for an accident without injuries. Both vehicles were towed, and one operator was summoned to court for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

An ambulance was dispatched to the McVann O’Keefe Rink, 511 Lowell St., at 11:16 a.m. for a fall with a head strike. The patient was transported to Salem Hospital.

Police were sent to an apartment at 50 Warren St. for a dispute over stolen medication. Two people, a man and a woman, were arrested and transported to Peabody District Court. The 45-year-old Malden man was charged with two counts of possessing a Class E drug and with larceny under $1,200; and the 57-year-old Peabody woman was charged with distributing a Class E drug.

Police stopped a vehicle at 12:44 p.m. in the vicinity of 1 Lake Street and transported the 42-year-old Peabody male to Peabody District Court to face three charges: unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle and driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

A Forest Street woman called police at 1:53 p.m. to report that her goat had been stolen.

Police were called to the intersection of Northend Street and Kenwood Road at 2:52 p.m. for a two-vehicle accident with an airbag deployment, a possible head injury, and fluids were leaking from the vehicle. Both vehicles were towed and one operator was cited for failure to yield. There was no hospital transport.

A caller from 48 Washington St. called police to report her home had been burglarized. The officer reported there was no issue; window had fallen off.

Police stopped a vehicle on Lynnfield Street at 5:25 p.m. after a caller reported a gray Jeep driving all over the road before hitting a pole in the vicinity of Bartholomew Street. Police located the vehicle and arrested the operator, a 31-year-old Salem man. He was charged with drunken driving and with leaving the scene of a property-damage accident.

Police were called to DBVS, 79 Lynnfield St., for a vehicle parked in the fire lane. Arrington Tow was called, and the operator, a 39-year-old Peabody man will be summoned to court for operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and for driving on a suspended license.

A cruiser was sent to the Cabaret Lounge, 96 Newbury St., for a female who had called 911 at 11:53 p.m. to request a ride home. The caller disconnected and operator attempted to call back. On the first attempt, there was no answer and a voicemail was left. The second callback reached a crying female who said she wants to go home and declined medical services. On third callback attempt, the caller said she was crying because she had no way of getting home. She disconnected. The responding officer said the female is going home with the male party she came with.

Thursday

An officer was called to Route 128 north for a three-vehicle hit-run accident without injuries or hazards. The officer reported it was not an accident, it was a road-rage incident. The officer summoned the operator of Mass. license plate #49NCF49 for an attempted assault witnessed by the owner/operator of Mass. 9CF571 against the operator of Mass. #4NVM54. The officer attempted to contact the operator at a Peabody address, but the vehicle was not there. The officer spoke with a male who said he believes it was another family member operating the vehicle and he provided the name of the person, a 64-year-old Peabody male, and he was summoned to court on an assault charge.

Salem

Tuesday

Police were called to 91 Lafayette St. at 4 p.m. to report on a larceny.

An officer was called to 22 High St. at 5:02 p.m. to settle a dispute.

Police went to 40 Leggs Hill Road at 5:28 p.m. to handle a juvenile issue.

A report of being threatened brought police to 124 Boston St. at 6:51 p.m.

Officers were sent to 227 Highland Ave. at 7:25 p.m. to settle a disturbance.

Police stopped a vehicle at 8:42 p.m. in the vicinity of Loring Avenue and Station Road, and after a brief investigation, they arrested 33-year-old Salem man and charged him with disorderly conduct.

Police reported at 11:29 p.m. that a person had been threatened in the vicinity of 259 Highland Ave.

Wednesday

An officer was sent to 30 Walter St. at 9:03 a.m. in response to a holdup or panic alarm. It was unfounded.

At 11:34 a.m., Police arrested a 32-year-old homeless Salem man on an outstanding warrant after a traffic stop in the vicinity of 220 Highland Ave.

The report of a shoplifting brought police to 250 Highland Ave. at 3:05 p.m.

Danvers

Tuesday

Police were sent to Cemetery Road at 4:33 p.m. to assist Middleton and Peabody in a police chase.

Officers were called to MB Spirits, 139 Endicott St. at 5:42 p.m. in response to a business alarm indicating a holdup at the left register.

Police were sent to 2 Old Stonewall Ave. at 10:10 p.m. to check for a rider mower. Area search was negative.

Wednesday

An officer was sent to the vicinity of 125 High St. to check the well-being of an elderly male wearing a red jacket.

Officers were called to the Liberty Tree Mall, 100 Independence Way, at 12:18 p.m. for an intoxicated male. The 36-year-old Danvers male was placed into protective custody until he sobered up.

An officer was sent too 345 Locust St. at 1:07 p.m. for the larceny of a chicken.

A Kirkbride resident notified police at 1:21 p.m. of a lost or stolen New Hampshire temporary license plate.

A case of road rage was reported at 2:13 p.m. from the vicinity of the Thompson house, 160 Water St.

Marblehead

Tuesday

Four officers were sent to the intersection of Spring and Elm streets at 1:14 a.m. for a motor vehicle stop. After a brief records check, they arrested a 47-year-old Salem man. He was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Three officers, fire and an ambulance were dispatched to the intersection of Creesy and Green streets at 6:57 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash. One person was transported to the hospital and a driver was cited. The log neglected to indicate how many vehicles were involved.

An officer was sent to State Street at 10:38 a.m., to investigate a larceny, forgery or fraud.

Two officers were sent to Baldwin Road at 1:04 p.m. in response to a burglar alarm.

Two officers responded to a burglar alarm at 10:22 p.m. on Longview Drive, but it was a false alarm.

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May 3, 2024
Police/Fire

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In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

GLOUCESTER

Tuesday, April 23

9:08 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported on Gloucester Crossing Road.

8:15 p.m.: Debris in the roadway was reported on the extension of Route 128.

7:29 p.m.: The Fire Department was assisted with a report from Flatrocks/Seaside Cemetery on Langsford Street.

2:09 p.m.: Police at the station took a report of fraud.

11:27 a.m.: No action was required for a report of a disturbance at Harbor Village on Main Street.

11:21 a.m.: Police were unable to serve a warrant on Blackburn Drive.

ROCKPORT

Tuesday, April 30

7:03 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Wildon Heights, a verbal warning was issued.

Medical emergencies: Ambulance transport to a hospital was conducted from Curtis Street at 10:39 p.m., South Street at 11:20 a.m. and Kitefield Road at 4:29 p.m.

10:01 a.m.: A police wellness check was conducted at a Main Street address.

Monday April 29

11:22 p.m.: A person was assisted at a South Street address.

Medical emergencies: Individuals were taken to a hospital by ambulance from Granite Street at 1:06 p.m., and Sandy Bay Terrace at 10:23 p.m.

Traffic stops were made on Bearskin Neck at 6:46 a.m., Broadway at 5:42 p.m., and Mt. Pleasant Street at 5:48 p.m. The first drivers received a verbal warning, while the latter was issued a written warning.

MANCHESTER

Tuesday, April 30

10:27 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported at a Central Street address.

6:07 p.m.: The erratic operation of a motor vehicle on Pine Street was reported.

5:35 p.m.: An individual was assisted on Central Street.

5:15 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on the southbound side of Route 128, a written warning was issued.

12:09 p.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a School Street address

9:05 a.m.: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Summer Street.

7:05 a.m.: Community policing was conducted in the school zone.

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May 1, 2024
Essex crash victim medflighted to Boston

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ESSEX — A crash on Apple Street in Essex over the weekend resulted in the driver being transported via medical helicopter to a Boston area trauma hospital.

The crash, which took place near 129 Apple St. around 1:17 p.m. Saturday, involved a single SUV in which the driver was the sole occupant, according to the Essex Fire and Police Department. The driver crashed his black SUV into a stone wall off Apple Street, said police chief Paul Francis, who did not release the man’s name.

Firefighters used struts to stabilize the SUV before removing the driver. The driver was then transported by Beauport Ambulance paramedics to a Boston Medflight helicopter waiting at Shepard Memorial Park off Martin Street.

On Monday, fire Chief Ramie Reader said rescue personnel took only moments to transport the victim to Shepard Memorial Park for the emergency helicopter transport. Medflight helicopters typically use Shepard Memorial Park as a staging area, police said. The park is adjacent to Town Hall on Martin Street.

Reader said he did not know the condition of the driver, and that the crash is still under investigation.

“At this time, we don’t know how it happened,” he said.

“Essex Police and Massachusetts State Police investigated the crash,” Francis said.

Stephen Hagan can be reached at 978-675-2708 or at shagan@northofboston.com.

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April 29, 2024
State grant money to pay for green projects

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BOSTON — Nearly 100 cities and towns are sharing more than $11.8 million in state funding aimed at helping them reduce their energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change.

The state Department of Energy Resources is distributing the money to local governments through its Green Communities program, which provides funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects aimed at helping the state meet its ambitious goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Several communities north of Boston will be getting a piece of the latest round of grant funding disbursements, according to a new report to the Legislature.

Gloucester is getting $144,311 in grant money; Ipswich is getting $167,500; and Wenham is slated to receive $50,000, according to the state agency.

The grants will pay for myriad projects, including the acquisitions of hybrid police cruisers, battery-electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Other projects include ventilation system upgrades, weatherization, and de-carbonization of schools, municipal buildings and facilities.

Combined, the projects are estimated to produce energy savings of more than 31,000 MMBTUs, or roughly the same amount of energy consumed by more than 240 households, according to the state agency.

When completed, the projects are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,897 metric tons every year — equivalent to taking 383 cars off the road.

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is getting a nearly $64,000 grant for work on reducing energy consumption and costs, pollution and the development of renewable energy and alternative energy.

Meanwhile, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Ipswich, Andover, Haverhill and Methuen will each be getting $15,000 Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grants from the state to cover the cost of green projects ranging from decarbonization of buildings to energy storage.

About 290 cities and towns, accounting for about 89% of the state’s population, have been awarded a “green community” designation by the state agency.

Since 2010, the state agency has awarded more than $177 million in Green Communities grants, according to the Baker administration.

To qualify for funding, cities and towns must commit to reducing their energy consumption by 86,875 MM BTUs over the next five years.

That’s equivalent to the energy use of 673 homes, or taking 1,222 gas-powered cars off the road, according to the agency.

Massachusetts is required under a state law to meet ambitious benchmarks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” over 1990s levels by 2050.

A climate change bill signed by then-Gov. Charlie Baker in 2022 requires the state to meet incremental goals every five years to reach a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 before meeting the 2050 goal.

The plan calls for expanding the use of wind power, solar and hydropower, as well as continuing to reduce overall energy usage and reliance on fossil fuel sources to keep the lights turned on and heat and cool the state’s homes and buildings.

The state is also working to improve energy efficiency through the Mass Save program, which is funded by a surcharge tacked onto energy bills and proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing emissions from power plants.

The fees drum up about $2 billion a year, which helps pay for home efficiency audits and other programs to reduce energy consumption.

Christian M. Wade covers the Massachusetts Statehouse for North of Boston Media Group’s newspapers and websites. Email him at cwade@cnhinews.com.

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By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

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April 27, 2024
State grant money to fund green projects

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BOSTON — Nearly 100 cities and towns are sharing more than $11.8 million in state funding aimed at helping them reduce their energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change.

The state Department of Energy Resources is distributing the money to local governments through its Green Communities program, which provides funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects aimed at helping the state meet its ambitious goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Several communities north of Boston will be getting a piece of the latest round of grant funding disbursements, according to a new report to the Legislature.

Gloucester is receiving $144,311 in grant money; Ipswich is getting $167,500; and Wenham is slated to receive $50,000, according to the state agency.

The grants will pay for myriad projects, including the acquisitions of hybrid police cruisers, battery-electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Other projects include ventilation system upgrades, weatherization, and decarbonization of schools, municipal buildings and facilities.

Combined, the projects are estimated to produce energy savings of more than 31,000 MMBTUs, or roughly the same amount of energy consumed by more than 240 households, according to the state agency.

When completed, the projects are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,897 metric tons every year – equivalent to taking 383 cars off the road.

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is receiving a nearly $64,000 grant to reduce energy consumption and costs, pollution and the development of renewable energy and alternative energy.

Meanwhile, Andover, Haverhill, Methuen, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Ipswich will each get $15,000 Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grants from the state to cover the cost of green projects ranging from decarbonization of buildings to energy storage.

About 290 communities, accounting for about 89% of the state’s population, have been awarded a “green community” designation by the state agency.

Since 2010, the state agency has awarded more than $177 million in Green Communities grants, according to the Baker administration.

To qualify for funding, communities must commit to reducing their energy consumption by 86,875 MM BTUs over the next five years. That’s equivalent to the energy use of 673 homes, or taking 1,222 gas-powered cars off the road, according to the agency.

Massachusetts is required under a state law to meet ambitious benchmarks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” over 1990s levels by 2050.

A climate change bill signed by then-Gov. Charlie Baker in 2022 requires the state to meet incremental goals every five years to reach a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 before meeting the 2050 goal.

The plan calls for expanding the use of wind power, solar and hydropower, as well as continuing to reduce overall energy usage and reliance on fossil fuel sources to keep the lights turned on and heat and cool the state’s homes and buildings.

The state is also working to improve energy efficiency through the Mass Save program, which is funded by a surcharge tacked onto energy bills and proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing emissions from power plants.

The fees drum up about $2 billion a year, which helps pay for home efficiency audits and other programs to reduce energy consumption.

Christian M. Wade covers the Massachusetts Statehouse for North of Boston Media Group’s newspapers and websites. Email him at cwade@cnhinews.com.

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April 27, 2024
Parenting 101: Parc Safari ends self drive-through feature and goes electric instead

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Parc Safari recently announced that they are ending the self-driving safari experience at their park and replacing it with a more eco-friendly solution: electric bush trucks. Guests will be able to board these large, comfortable electric-powered trucks and wind their way through their four-kilometre outdoor safari area of the park where dromedaries, watussis, bison, elks, and many other species roam freely.

While many of these vehicles have already been seen around the premises, they will completely replace having visitor’s cars inside the park.

More information to come.

– JC

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April 25, 2024
Parenting 101: Parc Safari end self drive-through features and goes electric instead

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Parc Safari recently announced that they are ending the self-driving safari experience at their park and replacing it with a more eco-friendly solution: electric bush trucks. Guests will be able to board these large, comfortable electric-powered trucks and wind their way through their four-kilometre outdoor safari area of the park where dromedaries, watussis, bison, elks, and many other species roam freely.

While many of these vehicles have already been seen around the premises, they will completely replace having visitor’s cars inside the park.

More information to come.

– JC

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April 25, 2024
Newly promoted to be pinned in ceremony

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On Thursday, police Chief Ed Conley and fire Chief Eric Smith will host a badge ceremony to swear in new and recently promoted police officers and firefighters.

The public is invited to the ceremony on April 25 at 5 p.m. in Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall, 9 Dale Ave.

Being promoted are:

Gloucester Police: Sgt. Robert Morrissey to lieutenant and Officer Michael Cimoszko to sergeant.

Gloucester Fire: Firefighter James Hannon V to lieutenant and will swear in new Firefighter Andrew Hugel.

Mayor Greg Verga will lead the ceremony and provide opening remarks. Conley and Smith will present their members.

— Times Staff

In other news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

GLOUCESTER Wednesday, April 17

7:05 p.m.: A 911 caller reported smoke coming from his 2016 Ford F150 pickup at Gloucester Crossing Road. No flames were showing. Police provided the driver with a courtesy ride and the vehicle was towed for safety reasons.

5:51 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported on Beacon Street.

4:42 p.m.: After a reported stop sign violation at 370 Main St., police planned to file a complaint against a Gloucester resident with a charge of driving without a license. A licensed driver was able to drive the car from the scene.

11:32 a.m.: A crash on Dory Road was under investigation.

11:12 a.m.: Peace was restored after a reported crash in the vicinity of 382 Main St., Domino’s Pizza.

12:32 a.m.: A suspicious person was reported at the Jodrey State Fish Pier on Parker Street.

Tuesday, April 16

11:43 p.m.: Police responded to two possible car breaks. On Cherry Hill Road, police came across a parked 2003 Nissan Altima, when a sergeant relayed information about a 2017 Volkswagen Passat on Macomber Road. Both cars’ driver’s side and rear doors were found open, and both appeared to have been ransacked. It was not known if anything was missing. Police attempted to reach the owners of the cars.

10:43 p.m.: Police could not locate a reported disturbance on Mt. Pleasant Avenue.

6:55 p.m.: The Fire Department was assisted with a call from Summer Street. A caller reported an alarm sounding from a neighbor’s home for roughly an hour with concerns for the neighbor’s well-being. Police were unsure if the home was occupied or not.

4:59 p.m.: A three-car crash with injuries was reported on Blackburn Circle. The Rockport driver of a 2015 GMC told police he or she blacked out while driving on Route 128 south towards the rotary, the crash report said. The GMC reportedly sideswiped a 2014 Volkswagen before it traveled onto the median and crashed into a yield sign. The GMC then continued through the median and onto the traffic circle where it rear-ended a 2016 Volvo, spinning this vehicle 180 degrees. The GMC then came to rest in the center of the traffic circle. All three drivers were taken to area hospitals and all three vehicles were towed from the scene.

Crashes with property damage only were reported on Washington and Poplar streets at 1:59 p.m., St. Anthony’s Lane at 2:11 p.m., and at the Cruiseport Gloucester on Rowe Square at 3:23 p.m.

1:45 p.m.: Vandalism was reported on Centennial Avenue.

1:04 p.m.: An abandoned vehicle was reported on Mansfield Street.

11:31 a.m.: Police had a vehicle reported disabled on Route 128 northbound towed.

2:33 a.m.: No action was required for a report of a disabled vehicle on the Route 128 extension.

Monday, April 15

10:14 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported at the traffic lights on Eastern Avenue and the Route 128 extension.

Fire Department assisted on Prospect Street at 12:33 p.m., and at a possible gas leak on Magnolia Avenue at 10:06 p.m.

Vehicles repossessed at 8:51 p.m. on Patriots Circle and 8:54 p.m. on Whittemore Street.

7:50 p.m.: A report of fraud on High Popples Road was under investigation.

Disturbances were reported on Main Street at 12:01 and 1:26 p.m. and on Prospect and Pleasant streets at 7:44 p.m., to which police responded.

6:52 p.m.: Harassment was reported on Oakes Avenue.

1:16 p.m.: An abandoned vehicle was reported on Derby Street.

11:55 a.m.: A hypodermic needle was retrieved from Pearl Street and disposed of safely.

9:30 a.m.: A disabled vehicle was reported at Exit 53 on Route 128 northbound.

12:06 a.m.: Police planned to file a complaint against a 54-year-old Gloucester resident on a charge of violating a harassment prevention order after responding to a report on Washington Street. A resident explained he was having ongoing issues with his neighbor knocking on his door, and he reportedly did so again that night. Given the order was active and required the neighbor to stay at least 20 yards away, police filed the complaint.

Sunday, April 14

10:09 p.m.: Peace was restored after a report that several cars were parked on Magnolia and Western Avenue.

Crashes with property damage only were reported on on Route 128 southbound at 10:30 a.m., Poplar Park at 11:56 a.m., and Mansfield Street at 9:56 p.m.

3:45 p.m.: After an off-duty officer called in a disabled vehicle on Route 128 southbound prior to the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge, police planned to file a complaint against a 54-year-old Gloucester resident on a charge of driving without a license. The driver, who was alone in the car, told police she was on her way to Lynn when the hood came loose and struck the windshield, cracking it. She then provided police with an expired registration and a Massachusetts ID card. Dispatch informed the officer the car’s registration was active and the driver had an active learner’s permit. The driver told police she did not have the active registration or permit on hand. Police explained to her she needed to keep her permit with her while driving, and that to drive with a learner’s permit she needed to be accompanied by a licensed driver older than 21 with at least a year of driving experience in the passenger seat. She also needed to have the registration in her possession. Police had the vehicle towed and gave the driver a ride home.

3:25 p.m.: Police were called to assist with the Blynman Bridge on Western Avenue.

2:55 p.m.: A motor vehicle stop at the Speedway on Main Street resulted in charges being filed, according to the log. The gray 2007 Chevrolet Colorado pickup was listed in the log as being unregistered. Police had it towed.

2:54 p.m.: Peace was restored after a report of a disturbance on Leslie O. Johnson Road.

2:15 p.m.: Police were called to assist with gas leak at a Rocky Neck Avenue restaurant. The caller reported everyone was out of the restaurant and the Fire Department was notified.

1:12 p.m.: Police assisted the Fire Department with a call from Poplar Park after a medical alarm got no response from a patient. A cruiser was sent to assist firefighters and a patient was transported to Addison Gilbert Hospital.

1:03 p.m.: Police responded to a disturbance on Main Street.

12:11 p.m.: Debris in the roadway was reported between the lights and Blackburn Circle on Route 128 southbound.

10:09 a.m.: A disturbance was reported at Walgreens on Main Street.

ROCKPORT Monday, April 22

Fire Department dispatched to Pigeon Hill Court at 2:52 and 11:16 p.m., after a report and request, respectively were received.

10:56 p.m.: A motor vehicle crash on Old Garden Road was reported.

7:08 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Main Street, a verbal warning was issued.

5:46 p.m.: A report was made about an animal at a Gaffield Avenue address.

2:46 p.m.: A wellbeing check was conducted at the intersection of Main Street and Dodds Lane.

10:06 a.m.: Police wellness check calls were made to residents around town.

9:03 a.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a Granite Street address.

7:58 a.m.: An individual was assisted on Main Street.

ESSEX Monday, April 22

Individuals were assisted on John Wise Avenue ay 11:35 a.m. and 5:22 p.m.

4:18 p.m.: A complaint was made about an animal at a Lakeshore Drive address.

1:53 p.m.: After a report of an unknown medical problem, an ambulance was dispatched to a John Wise Avenue address.

Police investigations were conducted on Southern Avenue at 1:21 a.m. and Honeysuckle Road at 11:06 a.m..

12:57 a.m.: A report was made about a motor vehicle crash at a Western Avenue address.

MANCHESTER Monday, April 22

Complaints about animals on Beach Street at 10:41 a.m., near Black Beach and Kettle Cove at 10:54 a.m., on White Beach at 10:54 a.m., Raymond Street at 10:55 a.m., and Lincoln Street at 6:06 p.m. were lodged.

Traffic stops were conducted at the intersection of Beach Street and Tappan Street at 9:47 a.m., on Pine Street at 11:19 and 11:37 a.m. when written warnings were issued, and Pleasant Street at 6:04 p.m. The first and last drivers were given verbal warnings.

2:50 p.m.: A community policing call was conducted at a Lincoln Street address.

2:35 p.m.: Suspicious activity at a Beach Street address was reported.

4:06 a.m.: Suspicious activity was reported at a Forest Street address.

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April 23, 2024
Police/Fire

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In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

GLOUCESTER

Friday, April 12

7:28 p.m.: Debris in the roadway was reported on Washington Street.

6:35 p.m.: No action was required for a report of a hold-up alarm at the Market Basket on Gloucester Crossing Road.

5:35 p.m.: Larceny was reported on Granite Street.

4:57 p.m.: A caller reported the theft of a computer delivered to his home on on Bayfield Road. The report states the driver took a picture of the box when it was delivered, but when the person went to grab the box, it was not there. The resident suspected the driver took it and he planned to follow up with the FedEx fraud division.

3:36 p.m.: A burglary/past break-in was reported on Nashua Avenue.

3:04 p.m.: Police planned to file a criminal complaint against a 16-year-old on a charge of assault and battery on Pleasant Street.

2:17 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported at 129 Prospect St.

12:47: Police took a report of fraud on Prospect Street.

Thursday, April 11

8:07 p.m.: After a traffic stop on Eastern Avenue at Webster Street for a car without any tail lights on, police filed a criminal complaint against a 22-year-old Gloucester resident on charges of a motor-vehicle lights violation and driving without a license. The driver produced a registration but not a license when stopped. Using a translation service, the man provided the officer with a passport. Dispatch confirmed the man had no license status, only a learner’s permit. The driver contacted his boss who translated for them both. The driver was told he was going to be summonsed to court for unlicensed driving and a licensed driver arrived to take the SUV away.

6:36 p.m.: A 29-year-old Gloucester resident was arrested on two counts of breaking and entering into a vehicle/boat in the daytime to commit a felony, resisting arrest and larceny under $1,200. A witness reported seeing a man rummaging through the passenger seat of his father’s car as it was parked on Elwell Street. The witness contacted his brother who was at home and called police. The brother went outside and saw the 29-year-old going through the vehicle from the passenger seat. He asked the suspect what he was doing, and he said he thought the vehicle belonged to his cousin. The brother said he did not believe the suspect and asked him to empty his pockets, but he did not recognize any of the belongings. The father then came out and checked his car, telling police he left his doors unlocked. He did not notice anything missing, with items from the center console strewn about, including a plastic change holder that had been removed and discarded on the floor. The suspect repeated that he thought the car belonged to his cousin, but refused to say what he was doing, what he was looking for, or who his cousin was. He could not describe the vehicle his cousin owned. The man said he had come from a local establishment and police said they could smell an odor of alcohol about him. Police went to arrest the man, but he resisted. One of the officers drew his stun gun and ordered the suspect to stop resisting and the man complied. The man was searched and police found miscellaneous property in his pockets. During booking, officers learned from dispatch there was a second report of a car break in the area, with the owner of a 2010 Toyota Corolla, reporting loose change, a half a roll of quarters and a Zippo lighter missing from his vehicle, consistent to what was found in the suspect’s possession. Police later obtained security camera footage showing the suspect walking onto Elwell Street and checking the driver’s side door of a 2020 Chevrolet before walking down the street and getting into the passenger side of the father’s car.

Debris in the roadway was reported on Route 128 north at 2:21 p.m. and between Grant Circle and A. Piatt Andrew bridge on Route 128 south at 2:03 p.m..

6:16 a.m.: An unwelcome guest was reported on Sheedy Park at Pleasant Street.

Wednesday, April 10

Crashes with property damage only at 5:16 p.m. on Grant Circle, and at 6:11 p.m. on Elm Avenue.

5:22 p.m.: Vandalism to a car was reported on Rockland Street. During the night, someone took a blow torch to the Ford Escape and damaged it. There were no suspects in the incident.

5:20 p.m.: An assault as a result of a landlord/tenant dispute was reported on Centennial Avenue.

4:59 p.m.: A hit-and-run crash with property damage only at 178 Washington St. resulted in police planning to file a criminal complaint against a 49-year-old Gloucester man on charges of driving with a revoked license as a habitual traffic offender, leaving the scene of property damage and negligent driving. Police came upon the scene and found a parked rented 2023 Nissan on the northbound side of Washington Street with damage to the driver’s side rear quarter panel. The other car, a 2018 Jeep Compass, had fled the scene. The red Jeep could be seen on video provided by a nearby restaurant fleeing to the intersection of Grove Street and turning right. The video showed the crash, with the Jeep traveling at a high rate of speed, crossing the white fog line, striking the parked car, and pushing it forward one foot. The Jeep crossed the double yellow center line nearly striking an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the oncoming vehicle told police he turned around on Washington Street and attempted to follow the Jeep on Grove Street but lost it as it sped away. Police eventually located the Jeep matching the description given in a driveway on East Main Street. The Jeep was found with a jack under the passenger side and the damaged front tire was raised in the air. Police spoke with the driver who eventually admitted to driving the Jeep, which he did not own. He told police he fled because his license was revoked.

3:32 p.m.: Police responded to a report of trespassing on Atlantic Street.

2:59 p.m.: A disabled vehicle was reported on Grant Circle.

12:45 p.m.: Police took a report of stolen property.

12:30 p.m.: Police took a report of drug activity.

10:12 a.m.: Police took a report of fraud, identity theft. A resident reported she had contacted Xfinity after her cell phone stopped working a couple of days before. After speaking with the Xfinity fraud department and obtaining a new SIM card, the resident noticed an attempt to withdraw $2,500 from her bank account and attempted charges to her Amazon account. Both of these were stopped. The resident has since contacted her bank and changed all of her passwords linked to her phone.

ESSEX

Friday, April 19

3:15 a.m.: An individual was assisted at a John Wise Avenue address.

Thursday, April 18

Assistance was given to individuals on John Wise Avenue at, 4:36, 5:05 and 5:19 p.m. and on Martin Street at 5:18 p.m.

Medical emergencies: Taken to a hospital by medical ambulance was person having difficulty breathing on Lufkin Point Road at 12:56 p.m. and a person who had fallen on Grove Street at 4:07 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Thursday, April 18

Traffic stops were made at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Old Essex Road at 7:52 p.m., at the intersection of Bridge Street and Highland Avenue at 9:39 p.m., and on Lincoln Street at 10:41 p.m. Officers issued a written warning and two verbal warnings, respectively.

Investigations were conducted by police on School Street at 3:23 p.m. and Tucks Point Road at 9:53 p.m.

3:11 p.m.: An individual was aided at a Central Street address.

Complaints about animals on Beach Street at 10:26 a.m., The Plains at 11:17 a.m. and Smiths Point Road at 2:15 p.m.

10:05 a.m.: A report was made about a motor vehicle crash at a University Lane address.

9:36 a.m.: The Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department doused a fire in a red dump truck in the vicinity of 129 Pine St. According to a post on Facebook, the North Shore Regional 911 Center alerted the Fire and Police departments to a reported vehicle fire. Engine 1 and C1 responded and crews using a single line quickly extinguished the flames. There were no injuries.

1:05 a.m.: Police issued a verbal warning to an. individual on Beach Street.

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April 20, 2024
Rail commuters to be bused on Newburyport line

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Riders on the MBTA’s Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line will be forced to take buses for nine days between Swampscott and North Station during an equipment upgrade project.

“From Saturday, April 20, through Sunday, April 28, buses will replace regular train service between Swampscott and North Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line to allow for signal improvement work,” the MBTA said in an alert. “No service at Chelsea and River Works.”

The signal improvement work being conducted on the line begins Saturday and is expected to be completed by Sunday, April 28, the MBTA said. The work involves the MBTA’s Positive Train Control (PTC) / Automatic Train Control (ATC) system. The federally mandated safety system sends signals to trains about potentially unsafe conditions, automatically slowing and stopping a train if needed.

Train service on the line will operate between the Newburyport and Rockport branches and Swampscott. In Swampscott, commuters will board buses that will shuttle them to North Station. Bicycles will not be allowed on board the buses.

While bus service will be free during the work, passengers will be expected to buy regular fares for travel between Swampscott and their station of origin and destination.

Also, the Swampscott parking lot will be partially closed during the project, from April 20-28. Additional parking is available at the Lynn garage.

Passengers should note that this service change overlaps with a planned shuttle bus diversion on the Blue Line.

“The MBTA understands how these changes affect riders’ daily travels during this period but we are committed to improving your travels long-term with more reliable, timely and safe service,” the MBTA said in a prepared statement. “We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system.”

The signal improvement work on the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line will require temporary changes to some bus pickup and drop-off locations:

North Station – Passengers will be dropped off and picked up on the busway on Nashua Street (west of the station).

Chelsea – No service. Riders are being asked to consider using Silver Line No 3. A “diversion schedule” that can be found at mbta.com will be in effect.

Lynn – Inbound and outbound passengers will board on the busway at the main station entrance, between Union Street and Market Street. There will be no service to or from the Lynn Interim Station.

Swampscott – Inbound and outbound passengers will board on the station side of Railroad Avenue. The last bus of the day (the 11:30 p.m. from North Station) will board on the opposite side of Railroad Avenue.

Salem – The stop will only be in used for the bus departing at 11:50 p.m. from North Station. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at the regular MBTA bus stop location.

Beverly – The stop will be only in use for the bus departing at 11:50 p.m. from North Station. Passengers will be dropped off on the east side of the station on Park Street.

More information can be learned at https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Newburyport/alerts.

Stephen Hagan can be reached at 978-675-2708 or at shagan@northofboston.com.

Stephen Hagan may be contacted at 978-675-2708, or shagan@gloucestertimes.com.

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April 19, 2024
Toe photo doesn’t save motorist from parking fine

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NEWBURYPORT — When City Clerk Richard Jones recently received a photo of a man with a partially amputated left toe, little did he know it would open the door to a larger debate about how much the city fines motorists for illegally parking in a handicap-only spot.

On Jan. 1, the penalty for parking in a municipal handicap spot without a placard jumped to $300, up $100 from the previous year. The change was formalized roughly nine months ago after City Council approval.

Jones, who also also functions as the city’s parking clerk, said he recently received an email from a motorist upset about being hit with the $300 fine after illegally parking in a Pleasant Street handicap spot.

The unhappy motorist also sent along photos of his semi-missing toe in, what Jones said was, an attempt to justify his parking decision.

“It looks like he took the picture in the hospital, right after he had surgery,” Jones said. “I think he left the hospital thinking he could park in handicap spaces. But you can’t do that without a placard. The law is pretty clear.”

The city has roughly a half-dozen handicap parking spaces located on downtown streets, according to Jones, who added there is also one for every 25 spots in municipal parking lots.

“Parking is at such a premium in the downtown, when you put in a handicap parking space, it’s not used 24/7. So it takes a space off the grid,” Jones said.

The Registry of Motor Vehicles issues handicap parking placards and license plates, according to Jones, who added the state allows very little latitude when it comes to fighting violations. That left Jones in the unenviable position of having to stand his ground in terms of appeasing the annoyed motorist.

Ward 2 City Councilor Jennie Donahue, who also serves as the council’s liaison to the Commission on Disabilities, said she also heard about the man’s complaint and the photos.

According to Donahue, the motorist is arguing that he applied for a placard and should be allowed to park in a handicap spot while waiting for it.

But just because the man expects to receive a placard that doesn’t cover a current violation, she countered.

“The laws apply to everybody and there’s really no wiggle room to that,” she said. “You can’t really wave a fine if someone’s going to have a placard in the future.”

Jones added that many people try to illegally use the downtown handicap parking spaces as a pickup and drop-off location.

“If you talk to anyone who is truly handicapped, you will hear that’s not a valid excuse,” he said. “Because, if someone’s in that space, they don’t pull up and ask them to use it. They just drive on and don’t get a space.”

Donahue, who is blind, said there are a tremendous amount of misconceptions when it comes to handicap parking and many disabled people often don’t know if they are, or are not breaking the law.

“People need to understand that it is never OK to take that handicap spot without a permitted placard or plate. And, if you do, you’re going to be subject to a fine,” she said.

Jones said he has received plenty of complaints from people who have been hit with parking tickets, ever since the fine increase.

“It would be disingenuous for me not to say the new fee has increased complaints,” he said.

He also said he has heard rumblings from some that there may be a movement to kick the illegal handicap parking fines back down to $200.

“In my opinion, the $200 fine should be sufficient,” he said. “The $300 fine is shocking to some people. But, to be fair, there are a number of communities at $300 or even higher. But they tend to be near Boston.”

Donahue said she’s in favor of the $300 fine.

“Typically, you don’t go backwards when it comes to anything to do with the Americans with Disabilities Act,” she said.

With handicap parking abuse so common in the state, Donahue said more communities will be adopting larger fines to combat the problem.

“No one can really not bat an eye at $300,” she said. “But that’s the idea and people don’t pay attention to the signs. Then they feel entitled to a break.”

Donahue also said she could see a system put in place in the future that would allow the Commission on Disabilities to hear from people who believe they were unjustly fined and make a recommendation to the city clerk’s office after that.

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April 18, 2024
Three-car crash in Manchester-by-the-Sea sends two to hospital

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MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — At least two people were injured, one seriously, when a three-car crash Sunday shut down the southbound lanes of Route 128 for approximately 30 minutes.

The crash, reported the by North Shore Regional 911 Center at 8:35 p.m., spanned approximately 1,000 feet, according to Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire.

The crash took place between School Street and Pine Street, fire Chief James “Jake” McNeilly said.

One individual suffered “serious injuries,” while a second suffered minor injuries, McNeilly said.

“Both patients were taken to Beverly Hospital,” McNeilly said. “We had vehicles in every lane so it forced us to shut down the highway so we could transport the patients and the tow trucks could remove the vehicles.”

Four other people involved in the crash refused medical care at the scene, Manchester Fire said.

Manchester Police Officer Zak Johnson said the initial crash involved a black hatchback that hit a guardrail on the travel side of the highway and then spun and crashed into the guardrail across the road.

The lone occupant was able to get out of the vehicle and get into a vehicle that pulled over to help, Johnson said.

At that point, two approaching vehicles crashed into the Good Samaritan’s car, one after another, Johnson said.

“Technically, there were three crashes in one crash,” Johnson said. “He got into the Good Samaritan’s car and then was slammed by the two other cars.”

McNeilly said one vehicle flipped over in the crash, a second suffered severe damage to the front-end and a third had minor damage.

“Route 128 was totally shut down for roughly 30 minutes,” Manchester Fire posted to Facebook.

Among the first to arrive was Manchester Fire Lt. Robert Cavender, who requested an “all-tone” to be transmitted, callling all available fire personnel to the scene

Manchester Fire units responded and were joined by mutual aid units from the Beverly and Essex Fire Departments. An additional ambulance from Beauport Ambulance responded to the crash as did personnel from the Massachusetts State Police and Department of Transportation, and Todisco Towing.

Stephen Hagan may be contacted at 978-675-2708, or shagan@gloucestertimes.com.

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April 15, 2024
History Happenings: April 12, 2024

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Cool under pressure. On this day in 1930, the newspaper reported that Stuart T. Bliss of Newburyport, a student pilot with Skyways Flying service, rose to the occasion when both wheels dropped off as he was about to land. The…

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April 12, 2024
Police accuse Essex driver in hit-run that left woman seriously hurt

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BEVERLY — Police have arrested an Essex man who appears to have been the driver in a Sunday night a hit-and-run crash that left an Ipswich woman seriously injured.

On Monday, police arrested Diego Mattos-Vazualdo, 47, of Essex, charging him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

Officers responded to 375 Rantoul St. about 10:15 p.m. on the report of a female pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was identified as a 27-year-old Ipswich resident.

Upon locating the woman, police immediately began treating her and tried to make her comfortable. The woman, whose ID has not yet been released, was transported by ambulance to Beverly Hospital to stabilize her injuries — which were believed to be serious — before being Medflighted to Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.

At this time her condition has not been updated.

A preliminary investigation revealed the victim had walked into the street and was first struck by a vehicle moving traveling southbound.

The operator of that vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with police.

The woman was then struck by the second vehicle, operated by Mattos-Vazualdo, who was traveling northbound. He stopped for a matter of seconds, then fled the scene.

Based on witness statements, an accurate description of the fleeing vehicle was obtained and relayed to surrounding areas.

Essex police were able to stop a vehicle matching that description, and the operator, identified as Mattos-Vazualdo, told Essex officers he thought he may have struck something.

He was transported by Beverly Officers back to police headquarters where he was charged. He was expected to be arraigned in court later Monday.

The investigation remains ongoing with Beverly police and the assistance of the State Police Crash Recon team.

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April 9, 2024
State police plan sobriety checkpoint in Essex County this weekend

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Col. John E. Mawn Jr., superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, has said that a “sobriety checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a public way in Essex County this weekend.

The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and, or drugs from the roadways.

It will be operated during varied hours Friday April 5, to Saturday, April 6. The selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety.

The checkpoint is made possible through a grant provided by the Office of Grants and Research of the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.

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April 4, 2024
Police/Fire

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In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

GLOUCESTER

Sunday, March 24

6:23 p.m.: Fireworks were reported on Macomber Road.

4:13 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported at Market Basket on Gloucester Crossing Road.

3:30 p.m.: A resident came into the police station lobby to report identity theft. The resident explained someone used his Social Security number to create an account under his name. The account showed a balance of $1.01. Police said the resident contacted the company to report the fraudulent activity and the company canceled the account. The residentreported a separate incident in October 2023 in which someone tried to initiate a purchase using his credit card and the transaction was denied, and that reported that recently, his email was logged in from Vietnam, but his account has since been secured.

Noon: A person reported the theft of approximately $100 in cash and a check that had been placed in the car’s visor after she went to Addison Gilbert Hospital on Washington Street and parked at the nearby Seacoast Nursing Home. She parked at 10 a.m. and noticed the money was missing around 10:50 a.m. on March 21. The bank put an immediate stop on the check to keep it from being cashed.

11:32 a.m.: Police were called to help the Fire Department make entry into a residence on Sayward Street due to a person who fell and was home alone. The person refused medical treatment.

10:27 a.m.: A caller from a vacant lot on Main Street reported someone was spitting on him. The indiviuals were separated and police cleared the scene.

10:17 a.m.: A caller from Granite Street reported a carbon monoxide detector had activated. The caller was advised to step outside and the Fire Department was dispatched.

8:15 a.m.: A resident reported someone tried to get into her shed. Police saw the shed door had a piece broken off and the door handle was found on the ground nearby. Police said it did not appear anyone got into the shed because the door was frozen shut due to the rain and falling temperatures overnight.

Saturday, March 23

Crashes with property damage only: at 11:36 a.m. on Blackburn Circle with a person reportedly taken to the hospital; at 9:03 p.m. on Grant Circle, Washington Street and Ashland Place.

Disturbances were reported on Poplar Street at 12:38 p.m. and Sayward Street at 2:26 p.m.

11:11 a.m.: Smoke alarms were reported sounding at 264 Main St. Gloucester Fire Department was dispatched.

11 a.m.: Police on Friday, March 22, learned a man had two fully extraditable warrants issued in Texas against him and that he might be living in Gloucester at his parents’ house. The offenses included making terroristic threats against a police officer/judge and multiple warrants out of Collin County, Texas. On Saturday, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the warrant service was active and fully extraditable. Police requested a warrant against the man on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. The 36-year-old was arrested at a residence on Essex Avenue on a straight arrest warrant Monday, March 25, by a detective, a deputy from the U.S. Marshals Service and a trooper from the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section. The man was placed into custody without incident and taken to the Rockport Police Department for booking. He was later taken to court.

ROCKPORT

Sunday, March 31

Traffic stops were conducted on Broadway at 6:33 and 6:56 p.m. Both drivers were given verbal warnings.

9:58 a.m.: After an alarm was reported, the Fire Department was dispatched to a Beach Street address.

9:52 a.m.: A police wellness check made at a Main Street address.

7:58 a.m.: After a report was received at High Street address, a verbal warning was issued.

Saturday March 30

6:42 p.m.: A noise complaint was made at a Sandy Bay Terrace address.

Medical alarms were activated on Curtis Street at 12:03 p.m. and High Street Court at 6:06 p.m. Both later proved to be false.

5:38 p.m.: A report was made about lost and found property at a Granite Street address.

2:08 p.m.: A report was made about road conditions on Main Street.

1:26 p.m.: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Blue Gate Lane.

12:09 p.m.: After a well-being check at a South Street address, an ambulance transport was conducted.

12:04 p.m.: A report was made about a neighbor dispute on Granite Street.

12:04 p.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Thatcher Road, a verbal warning was issued.

9:19 a.m.: After an alarm was reported, the Fire Department was dispatched to a Beach Street address.

8:08 a.m.: A medical emergency ambulance transport was conducted at a Main Street address.

Friday, March 29

Medical emergencies: Ambulance transport to a hospital was made from South Street at 1:56 a.m. and Sandy bay Terrace at 3:38 a.m. while services were provided at a Rowe Avenue address at 7:22 p.m.

2:13 p.m.: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Railroad Avenue.

7:14 a.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Thatcher Road, a verbal warning was issued.

ESSEX

Sunday, March 31

Citizens were assisted on John Wise Avenue at 11:04 a.m. and 8:31 p.m., and Main Street at 11:04 a.m.

8:11 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported at a Water Street address.

Disturbances were reported on Choate Street at 7:08 p.m. and Western Avenue at 7:46 p.m.

Ambulance transport was refused by an individual who fell at a Western Avenue address at 11:02 a.m. and a patient who suffered a diabetic episode at a Main Street address at 4:52 p.m.

4:23 p.m.: A motor vehicle crash on Lebaron Road was reported.

10:27 a.m.: A report was made after a police investigation was conducted at a John Wise Avenue address.

Saturday, March 30

7:07 p.m.: A report was made after a motor vehicle complaint at a Martin Street address.

9:04 a.m.: A welfare check was conducted at a Main Street address.

8:54 a.m.: Assistance was provided during a community policing call at a Shepard Memorial Drive address.

7:57 a.m.: After a report of a fall at a Southern Avenue address, a patient refused a medical ambulance transport.

MANCHESTER

Sunday March 31

Traffic stops were conducted at the intersection of the northbound lanes of Route 128 and School Street at 12:41 a.m. and 1:12 a.m., when written warnings were issued, and on the northbound lanes of Route 128 at 6:09 p.m. when a verbal warning was given.

12:13 a.m.: Suspicious activity at White Beach was reported.

Friday, March 29

2:54 p.m.: Community policing was provided at a Lincoln Street address.

Traffic stops were made on at the intersection of Route 128 and School Street at 1:59 a.m., when no action was taken, and on the northbound lanes of Route 128 at 2:40 p.m., when a verbal warning was issued.

Citizens were assisted on Central Street at 9:28 a.m. and 2:15 a.m.

1:59 a.m.: After a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Route 128 and School Street, no action was taken.

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April 1, 2024
Driver charged after Lawrence crash knocks out utility poles

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LAWRENCE — A man was arrested and charged with drunken driving and related charges after crashing into a utility pole at Lawrence Street near Erving Avenue late Wednesday night.

The driver of a sedan hit a utility pole which caused others in the area to snap, knocking out power in the area, police said.

Efren Alvarez, 36, of Lawrence was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, destruction of property, operating to endanger, speeding, marked lanes violations, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, attaching plates and driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

After crashing at 11:20 p.m., Alvarez attempted to flee, but was immediately taken into custody. He was treated on scene by paramedics and EMTs from Lawrence General Hospital and then transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Police asked motorists to avoid the area because of the ongoing work to replace the utility poles.

More were reported earlier but only a handful of National Grid customers were without power early Thursday afternoon.

A restoration time of 2:45 p.m. was listed on the National Grid website.

Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter/X @EagleTribJill.

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In news taken from the logs of North Shore police departments:

Peabody

Thursday, March 21

A Raylen Avenue resident called police at 7:46 a.m. to say his ex-wife is violating her restraining order. He said she is trying to bait him into violating the order.

Bishop Fenwick High School, 99 Margin St., notified the school resource officer at 8:21 p.m. of an assault. A 15-year-old was arrested and will be summonsed to court for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — scissors.

Police arrested a 31-year-old Peabody man and summonsed a 28-year-old female of the same address to court after stopping a motor vehicle at 10:15 a.m. at the intersection of Central and Tremont Streets. The man was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and the woman was summonsed to court to face charges of a number plate violation to conceal ID, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

An officer was sent to Treadwell’s Ice Cream Stand, 46 Margin St., at 10:32 a.m. after calling to advise police employees had a suspicious item they wished to turn in. Police secured the item and will dispose of it accordingly.

A Pierpont Street apartment resident notified police at 11:22 a.m. about receiving online threats and harassment. The officer documented the case and advised the caller on filing for a harassment order.

Police were called to Petco Pet Superstore, 10 Sylvan St., to check on the wellbeing of its axolotyls. The axolotl is a large, extremely rare Mexican salamander with feathery external gills that spends most of its life underwater.

A Foxwood Circle resident came into the station at 2:33 p.m. to report an online fraud attempt that was stopped by the bank.

Police stopped a vehicle at 2:21 p.m. in the vicinity of 114 Lynn St. and arrested the driver. In addition to an outstanding other-department warrant, the 21-year-old Peabody driver was charged with possessing an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, a number plate violation, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with his license not in possession.

Police were sent to a Raylen Avenue residence at 2:51 p.m. and served the 44-year-old Peabody resident with an outstanding Peabody warrant and transported him directly to Peabody District Court,

Police were called to Starbuck’s Coffee, 240 Andover St., at 4 p.m. after the manager called to report a male wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with a black vest attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. He was last seen walking in the parking lot in an unknown direction.

Police were called to Haven From Hunger, 71 Wallis St., at 5:37 p.m. for a male threatening to harm another community member. The officer was off with that person by the cemetery and requested an additional officer. After subduing the 41-year-old homeless Peabody male, police arrested him. He was charged with threatening to commit a crime, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer and with disorderly conduct.

Friday, March 22

Police were called to the vicinity of 20 Keys Drive at 12:06 a.m., for a suspicious male hiding in the bushes. He was gone when the officer arrived.

A resident of Preserve North Apartments, 50 Warren Court, reported to police at 7:35 a.m., that someone had broken into her apartment while she was at home sometime overnight. The officer documented.

Police were called to Long’s Jewelers, 35 Cross St., at 10:41 a.m., to speak to security regarding a vehicle with Mass. plate #5PLF79 in the lot when employees arrive.

The school resource officer checked at 11:16 a.m., on a Garden Road student who had not shown up for school. The officer spoke with the student’s mother, and all is in order.

Danvers

Wednesday, March 20

Police were sent to 100 Burley St., at 4:38 p.m., to follow up on an emergency 911 call. They found a child playing with an iWatch.

Police were sent to Dick’s Sporting Goods, 96 Commonwealth Ave., at 6:20 p.m., for a male shoplifter. They arrested a 38-year-old Bridgeport, Connecticut, man on charges of shoplifting merchandise valued at more than $250 and possession of a theft-detection device deactivator or remover.

Police were sent to the vicinity of 104 Andover St., at 7:39 p.m., for a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle. The accident took place after dark, in the rain, and the driver failed to see the cyclist who was dressed in black. The driver stopped and spoke with the cyclist, who was not injured, and went on his way.

Thursday, March 21

An officer was sent to Brentwood Rehab and Healthcare, 56 Liberty St., for money stolen from a patient.

Salem

Wednesday, March 20

Police were sent to 40 Phillips St., at 4:37 p.m., to report on a past assault.

The report of a larceny brought police to 40 Phillips St. at 4:37 p.m.

Officers were called to Brothers Taverna, 283 Derby St., at 7:08 p.m., for a disturbance at a liquor establishment.

A reported fraud or a scam brought an officer to 8 Winthrop St. at 5:33 p.m.

Police were called to 15 Skerry St., at 6:39 p.m., to report on a fraud or a scam.

A larceny report brought an officer to 11 Oak St., at 6:52 p.m.

Police were called to 100 Colby St. at 6:56 p.m. to settle a dispute.

An officer was sent to 139 Loring Ave. at 7 p.m. to report on a fraud or a scam.

Police were called to 272 Jefferson Ave., at 7:35 p.m. for a motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment and possible injury.

A 19 Ward St. resident called police at 8:04 p.m., to report a case of harassment.

Thursday, March 21

An officer was sent to 12 Pope St. at 7:16 a.m., to maintain order for a private repossession tow.

Police were called to 288 Highland Ave. at 8:34 a.m., for a motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment and possible injury.

Officers went to Steve’s Quality Market, 36 Margin St., at 8:48 a.m., to report on a larceny.

A report of vandalism or graffiti brought police to 10 Congress St., at 10:19 a.m.

Police were sent to 15 Jackson St. at 10:51 a.m. and to 45 Traders Way at 11:09 a.m., to report on two separate cases of fraud or scam.

A 296 Highland Ave. party called police at 1:26 p.m. to report the theft of a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle license plate.

Officers were sent to 93 Washington St., at 3:39 p.m., to settle a dispute.

Beverly

Wednesday, March 20

Officers were sent to a Broadway location at 4:56 p.m. to and a disturbance.

Thursday, March 21

Police were called to the intersection of Reservoir and Sohier roads at 7:53 a.m. for a motor vehicle accident with property damage only. The vehicle was towed.

Another property-damage-only accident brought police to the intersection Elliott Street and County way at 8:09 a.m. That vehicle, also, was towed.

Police were called to Cabot Street at 3:48 p.m., to end a disturbance. Peace was restored.

Marblehead

Thursday, March 21

An officer was called to Broughton Road at 11:51 a.m. to investigate a larceny, forgery or a fraud.

Two officers were called to Pleasant Street at 7:34 p.m., to settle a disturbance.

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March 23, 2024
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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.

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March 20, 2024
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In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

ROCKPORT

Monday, March 11

7:03 p.m.: A burglar alarm reported at a Phillips Avenue address was later determined to be false.

Medical emergencies: Individuals were taken to the hospital by ambulance from Main Street at 6:41 a.m., Granite Street at 12:45 p.m. and Rowe Point at 1:13 p.m.

12:48 p.m.: After a report was made about an animal on Smith Street, Animal Control was notified.

9:42 a.m.: After a well-being check, an ambulance transport was refused at a Granite Street address.

9:19 a.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on Granite Street, a verbal warning was issued.

MANCHESTER

Monday, March 11

2:11 p.m.: A report was made about a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of School and Pleasant Streets.

11:36 a.m.: Assistance was provided to a citizen on Central Street.

11:31 a.m.: After a motor vehicle stop on the northbound lanes of Route 128 near Exit 53, a verbal warning was issued.

11:22 a.m.: An animal complaint was made at a Beach Street address.

11:18 a.m.: A report of an alleged fraud/scam was made at a Desmond Avenue address.

9:26 a.m.: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Central Street.

4:42 a.m.: The Fire Department was dispatched to a Beach Street address.

GLOUCESTER

Tuesday, March 5

9:46 p.m.: Police responded to a past break in on Spring Street.

Crashes with property damage only: at 6:47 p.m. at Cape Ann Medical Center on Blackburn Drive; at 3:03 p.m. at East Veterans School on Webster Street.

12:38 p.m.: Police responded to a parking complaint at Gloucester Fire Headquarters on School Street.

12:14 p.m.: Police responded to a disturbance on Gloucester Crossing Road.

11:34 a.m.: A resident came to the Main Street station and filed a report of harassment.

11:08 a.m.: Larceny was reported on Fernwood Lake Avenue.

3:26 a.m.: Peace was restored after a disturbance at the Action shelter on Main Street.

1:02 a.m.: Four juveniles face a charge of being minors in possession of alcohol, after officers came across a car parked with all its doors open at the Dun Fudgin Boat Ramp on Leslie O. Johnson Road, according to the police report. An officer found the driver standing by the front passenger door while the three others were walking around the boat ramp parking lot. As the officer notified dispatch, three juveniles took off toward the high school nearby. A juvenile who said he was the driver asked if he was in trouble. While speaking with driver, police saw a 12-pack of Arnold Palmer Spiked malt beverage outside the driver’s side door. The driver told police the 12-pack was not his, and since he had been driving, he did not drink. The officer also saw a large marijuana smoking pipe, an open Smirnoff Ice six pack on the back passenger floor, and another large smoking pipe and two marijuana grinders with some leafy green material believe to be marijuana. Police asked the driver for his license, and he said he only had a learner’s permit, which was not on him. Other officers arrived to the front of the school and apprehended two juveniles without incident. They were brought back to the boat ramp. The juveniles said they had been out driving and hanging around since they had no school in the morning. They were asked to contact their parents to take custody of them. The officer told the parent of one juvenile he planned to file a complaint against the juvenile on a charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol. Another parent arrived and took custody of two of the juveniles. He was told his son would be summonsed on a charge of being a minor in possession. The driver, listed in the log as 16, was told he would be summonsed on charges of being a junior operator driving from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. without a parent in the vehicle, having an open container in a vehicle and being a minor in possession of alcohol. Police planned to charge the juvenile who ran away with being a minor in possession of alcohol. Police had the vehicle towed and disposed of the alcohol and the large marijuana smoking pipes and grinders. The report was forwarded to the Community Impact Unit for followup.

Monday, March 4

10:18 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported on Centennial and Emerson avenues.

9:42 p.m.: A caller reported a small baggie containing a white substance, possibly drugs, was in the first parking spot to the left of the 7-Eleven off Maplewood Avenue. Police found this to be crushed breath mint.

9:15 p.m.: A disturbance was reported at Ocean Crest Seafoods on Commercial Street. An intoxicated man was on a fishing vessel and a possible fight was reported to have taken place with no weapons involved. The man was given a courtesy ride to the train station.

6:13 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported to police at the station.

2:31 p.m.: A vehicle was towed after a crash with property damage only on Main and Prospect streets.

2:27 p.m.: A 29-year-old Gloucester resident of no known address was arrested on Lincoln Avenue on a charge of distribution of a Class C drug. Police noticed a man pacing back and forth and checking his cell phone. An officer and a detective followed the man to Lincoln Avenue where he met another man and they walked into the bus stop. Police said as they drove by they could see the 29-year-old hand the other man a small object and the man hand the 29-year-old cash. Police approached the men in the bus stop and separated them. The man said he had just purchased 20 Klonopin pills for $100. Police retrieved the pills from his sweatshirt pocket. Police asked him how he contacted the 29-year-old and he said he uses his cell phone and showed police four recent calls. The detective found the 29-year-old clutching $100 in his right hand and he was arrested and charged. Police searched the suspect and reported finding over a dozen needles, tourniquets and other drug paraphernalia. Police found the suspect had a Clonazepam prescription bottle with 29 pills that had been filled yesterday. Police said it appeared the suspect was selling the medication to control seizures. He was taken to the Rockport Police Department for booking.

1:33 p.m.: Debris in the roadway was reported on Middle and Pleasant streets. The call was referred to another agency.

1:01 p.m.: An abandoned vehicle was reported at the Water Treatment Station on Russell Avenue. Police located a silver BMW on the side of the road, and a query found the vehicle was uninsured. Police had the vehicle towed and planned to file a criminal complaint against the owner, a 57-year-old resident, on a charge of having an uninsured vehicle on a public way.

9:15 a.m.: A man reported he had left a black electric scooter unattended on the train station platform on Railroad Avenue while he went to a nearby convenience store, but when he returned, it was gone. He was told by others on the platform that a man with a cat on his shoulders made off with it, riding toward Maplewood Avenue. The scooter was described as having “Hot Shot” written on the side, one light at the front and a fingerprint reader which starts it. He estimated the scooter cost about $700. Police were unable to locate anyone matching the description.

8:26 a.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported on Duncan and Rogers streets.

2:35 a.m.: No action was required for a report of a disturbance on Bass Avenue.

Sunday, March 3

8:47 p.m.: No action was required for a report of a vehicle repossessed on Gould Court.

7:17 p.m.: The Fire Department was assisted with a call from Mansfield Court.

4:31 p.m.: A holdup alarm was reported at the Curiseport Gloucester on Rowe Square.

3:51 p.m.: An unwelcome guest was reported at the Cape Ann Marina and Motel complex on Essex Avenue.

1:13 p.m.: Police took a report of harassment from Millett Street.

8:10 a.m.: A crash with property damage only at Beacon Marine Basin on East Main Street was under investigation.

Saturday, March 2

8:54 p.m.: Police could not locate a report of a crash with property damage only at the Flannagan Service Station.

4:59 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported at 15 Washington St.

3:22 p.m.: The Fire Department was assisted with a call from Main Street.

2:52 p.m.: Harassment was reported at a café on Main Street.

9:55 a.m.: Police planned to file a criminal complaint against a 21-year-old Peabody man charging him with assault and battery on a police officer during a prisoner transport to Middleton Jail. During the ride from the Rockport Police Department where he had been booked, the man became confrontational, the report said, swearing at the officers because he was not allowed to use his vape pen, which infuriated the man. He swore at officers and became agitated when he did not get much of a response from officers, the report said. As they pulled onto the highway, the officer who was a passenger saw the man had unbuckled his seatbelt and flipped his handcuffs in front of him. The officer driving was able to get off the highway at Exit 54 and pull into a dirt lot. The man continued to be confrontational and pounded on the glass in the cruiser. The officer in back got out and ordered the man to get out of the cruiser and face away from him, but the man refused. Police were able to get the man handcuffed behind his back and continue on to the jail as the man hurled insults at the officers. He again managed to unbuckle his seatbelt, flip his handcuffs in front of him, slam on the cage, all while screaming and insulting officers, the report said. The man then began untying his shoelaces and the cruiser pulled over at Exit 47 in Beverly around 10:13 a.m. The officer in back told the man that for everyone’s safety, they needed to take his shoes and glasses. When the officer went to remove the man’s glasses, the report said the man lifted his cuffed hands and swatted at the officer’s hands and grabbed his wrists. The officer was able to break away. The officer was eventually able to remove the man’s glasses, which were placed with his belongings. Police told him he would be charged with assault and battery on a police officer, and the man continued insulting officers, slamming on the cage, and ducking down in the back seat. At the jail, police said the man continued to be confrontation and refused to comply with simple commands, and kept pulling away before he went through intake at the jail.

9:36 a.m.: Fraud was reported on Mt. Pleasant Avenue.

9:05 a.m.: A disturbance was reported on Veterans Way.

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March 12, 2024