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.
