Excerpts from the Marblehead police log March 12-26. Consistent with state law, police have adopted a policy of not providing media outlets reports related to incidents involving domestic violence, juveniles and matters that remain under investigation.
March 18
2:29 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald spoke with a resident who reported that her Bank of America Visa card was fraudulently used to purchase a $160 GrubHub gift card. The resident was in possession of her card at the time and does not know how her information was stolen. She has notified the bank and canceled the card. The incident is under investigation.
5:43 p.m. — Officer Tyler Bates responded to a report of a group of teenage males allegedly loitering on Johns Road. The complainant stated that one of the teenagers banged loudly on her front door before the group scattered towards Green Street. A photograph obtained from the complainant’s security camera shows a white male wearing dark clothing and a black mask. The complainant was advised to call police if the incident recurs.
8:29 p.m. — On Elm Street, Officer Robert Picariello conducted a motor vehicle stop of a blue Toyota Corolla for allegedly traveling without rear lights. The vehicle continued at the same speed despite the officer’s blue lights and siren, finally stopping after a considerable distance. The driver, who had been pulled over multiple times previously for the same violation, claimed he did not remember the prior incidents and could not explain why he failed to stop promptly. After consultation with a supervisor, the driver was issued a citation. The incident remains open.
March 19
11:32 a.m. — Officer Andrew Clark took a report of a larceny that allegedly occurred the previous day on Churchill Road. The complainant stated that a package containing two iPhone 15s and two Apple Watch SEs, with a total value of $3,500, was stolen from her front doorstep. The incident has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for review.
3:44 p.m. — Officers Nicholas Michaud, Sean Sweeney and Samual Rizos responded to a report of a stolen bicycle on Broughton Road. The complainant stated that her son’s black and red Nishiki 24-inch bicycle, which has a torn seat, plastic water bottle holder and no kickstand, was taken from her backyard sometime between March 7-11. The complainant further reported that a group of kids had recently been using her backyard as a cut-through. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The incident has been referred to Det. Sergeant Sean Brady.
4:33 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello was dispatched to a Creesy Street apartment for a report of a possible past breaking and entering. The resident suspected that a neighbor had entered her apartment through a bedroom window while she was out, as the window screen was missing and items in her closet appeared neater than she remembered. The resident reported that nothing was missing from the apartment. Picariello did not find evidence of a crime.
March 20
10:46 a.m. — Officer Jason McDonald was dispatched to Wyman Road for a vandalism complaint. A Recreation and Parks employee reported discovering graffiti on the rear of the grandstand, which had already been painted over. The employee also reported that the plexiglas on several exercise instructional boards was damaged sometime over the winter. The incident is under investigation.
8:04 p.m. — On Sandie Lane, Officers Nicholas Michaud, Andrew DiMare and Samual Rizos responded to a residence for a report of an unwanted person banging on doors and windows. The unwanted individual, who had gone on one date with the complainant in the early 1990s, had recently found her on Facebook and tried to reconnect. “The complainant was advised on how to block the individual’s phone number, obtain a harassment prevention order and have a no-trespass letter served. Elder services were notified about the unwanted party.
March 21
11:51 a.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo took a report of a package theft that allegedly occurred on Feb. 22 on Broughton Road. The complainant stated that two packages containing a pair of Nike sneakers valued at $350 and a media center shelving unit valued at $290 were stolen from her front doorstep. The complainant reported that several packages have gone missing over the past month in the neighborhood. She has since purchased a doorbell camera for her residence. The case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division.
1:42 p.m. — Officer Timothy Morley responded to a report of a possible breaking and entering on Pleasant Street. The complainant stated that she heard a loud banging sound and discovered her back doors open after taking a shower. She also reported that two pieces of paper, an instruction manual for her safe and a written credit card number, were missing from her purse. However, nothing was missing from the safe, and the credit card had already been canceled. Security camera footage from a neighbor showed only the complainant entering and exiting the residence. Morley did not find evidence of a crime and advised the complainant to lock her doors and double-check her purse for the missing papers.
7:34 p.m. — Officer Dean Peralta was dispatched to a Pleasant Street bar for a report of an employee who was allegedly fired and not paid. The former employee claimed the manager spoke poorly of her and her mother, but did not elaborate. The manager stated that the employee was making mistakes and appeared to be under the influence. When confronted, the employee allegedly made a fist and used a homophobic slur. The manager asked the employee to leave and not return, and stated that the employee would be paid, but not immediately. Peralta informed the parties that the wage dispute was a civil matter and advised the manager to call police if the former employee returned.
March 22
8:47 a.m. — Officer Timothy Morley spoke with a man who claimed his father’s company owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars due to delayed payroll processing. The man believed his father was deliberately manipulating the payroll to make his earned wages available later than his scheduled payday. Morley explained that the man should speak with his bank about their funds availability policies and consult a labor attorney regarding any irregularities in pay schedule laws.
10:18 a.m. — Officers Charles Sweeney and Andrew DiMare responded to a civil matter on Manataug Trail, involving a property owner’s complaint that a neighbor’s actions were causing water to accumulate in his yard. The responding officers informed the parties that the matter was not a police issue and encouraged them to communicate with each other to resolve the situation.
2:35 p.m. — On Pleasant Street, Officer Douglas Mills responded to a bank for a report of a counterfeit $100 bill discovered among a business’ cash deposit. The bank did not believe the business owner was aware that the bill was counterfeit. Mills took possession of the bill and provided it, along with the relevant information, to the detective sergeant.
3:05 p.m. — Officer Timothy Morley responded to a liquor store for a report of a vehicle striking the building on Bessom Street. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vehicle had hit a barrier pole with a parking sign, which then damaged the building’s window, frame and siding. The impact also caused several alcohol bottles inside the store to break. The driver stated that her foot had slipped from the brake to the gas pedal, and she showed no signs of impairment. The driver and the store owner were advised to contact their insurance companies and informed that a police report would be filed.
March 25
8:26 a.m. — On Tedesco Street, Officer Douglas Mills responded to a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash with airbag deployment. A witness stated that one vehicle was traveling inbound when the other vehicle, which was turning left, cut it off, causing the collision. The driver of the inbound vehicle confirmed this account, while the driver of the turning vehicle claimed not to have seen the other car. Based on the witness statement, Mills determined that the turning vehicle’s driver had caused the crash. The driver was issued a citation, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.
March 26
8:22 p.m. — On Leicester Road, Officer Andrew DiMare spoke with a woman who reported being harassed by an individual on Facebook Marketplace after deciding not to sell an item. The individual, whose profile was largely blank, threatened to find out where the woman lived and get her fired from her job. DiMare advised the woman to block the individual and to call police if they attempted to contact her again or if someone unknown showed up at her door.
