Excerpts from the Marblehead police log June 17 -July 3. 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.
June 17
1:23 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to a report of an attempted phone scam. A resident received a voicemail from someone claiming to be from Walmart about a problem with a $900 PlayStation purchase she never made. When she called back, she was given a “case number” and referred to another person claiming to be from Social Security who said she needed a new SS number to avoid money laundering charges. The resident became suspicious and stopped providing information, though she had sent a picture of her military ID and provided her bank name. She alerted her bank to monitor her account. Picariello documented the incident and advised the resident to remain vigilant.
5 p.m. — Officers responded to Atlantic Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officer Tyler Bates interviewed the driver, who allegedly stated he was making a left turn from Barnard Street onto Atlantic Avenue when he struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Witnesses corroborated the driver’s account, estimating the vehicle’s speed at 5-10 mph. The pedestrian was attended to by emergency medical services. Bates documented the incident and gathered statements from all involved parties.
June 18
12:42 a.m. — Officer Christopher Adkerson responded to Camille Terrace for a report of an attempted break-in of a motor vehicle caught on security camera. The vehicle owner was awakened by his car alarm and reviewed footage showing someone attempting to open the locked vehicle’s doors before fleeing between nearby houses. The suspect was only described as wearing a backpack. No entry was made to any vehicles and nothing was taken.
8:53 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills responded to Gerry Street for a disabled motor vehicle. A driver reported her front left tire had become detached as she was driving uphill. Mills found the vehicle safely pulled over and the driver uninjured. The vehicle owner arranged for a tow. Mills documented the incident for insurance purposes if needed.
1:21 p.m. — Officer Charles Sweeney responded to Orne Street where a resident reported a cast iron garden decoration had been knocked over. It was unclear if this was intentional or an attempted theft. Sweeney helped place the item back and advised the resident to consider installing security cameras.
7:32 p.m. — Officer Nicholas Michaud responded to Riverside Drive for a report of a past road rage incident. A resident reported witnessing a landscaping company vehicle run a stop sign at an intersection, nearly causing a collision.
7:14 p.m. — Officer Dean Peralta responded to Front Street for a report of identity fraud. An elderly resident had received an email claiming her personal information was compromised. She was instructed to call a number, where someone claimed her bank account was hacked and linked to illegal activities. The scammer coached her into withdrawing $7,000 and shipping it to an address in California. Peralta attempted to stop the shipment and advised the victim on immediate steps to take, including contacting her bank and being at the shipping store first thing in the morning to try and intercept the package.
June 20
8:04 a.m. — Officer Dean Peralta responded to Stramski Way for a report of property damage. A town employee using a weed trimmer had accidentally caused a rock to strike and damage a nearby vehicle’s window. Peralta facilitated information exchange between parties and documented the incident for potential insurance purposes.
6:29 p.m. — Officer Michael Farewell responded to Atlantic Avenue for a disturbance involving a food delivery driver. A restaurant owner showed security footage of a driver allegedly becoming verbally abusive when told an order wasn’t ready. The driver left at an unsafe speed. Farewell documented the incident and advised the owner on steps to bar the driver from future pickups.
June 21
2:15 p.m. — Officer Sean Sweeney met with a resident at the police station regarding alleged credit card fraud. The resident reported receiving packages they didn’t order, purchased with their credit card. They also received a call from someone impersonating a U.S. Marshal attempting to get them to move money between accounts. Sweeney advised on contacting relevant financial institutions and strategies for verifying law enforcement contacts in the future. The incident remains under investigation.
5:04 p.m. — Officers Andrew DiMare and Nicholas Michaud responded to Bonad Road for a single-car accident. They found a vehicle allegedly had crashed through multiple yards before coming to rest against a tree. The elderly driver appeared confused about her destination. Officers facilitated medical evaluation, though the driver refused treatment. The vehicle was towed, and officers documented extensive property damage. The incident remains under investigation.
June 24
2:15 p.m. — Officer Sean Sweeney met with a resident at the police station regarding ongoing harassment. The resident reported a neighbor on multiple occasions blasted an air horn when their dogs barked. Sweeney explained the process for obtaining a harassment prevention order and spoke with the neighbor, who agreed to stop using the air horn. The animal control officer was notified about the barking complaints. The situation will be monitored for any further incidents.
June 25
4:57 p.m. — Officer Dean Peralta responded to Mount Vernon Street for a report of a suspicious person. A resident reported that earlier in the day, a man had entered their home through a back door, dropped some mail and quickly left when confronted by a barking dog. The suspect was described as tall and wearing a blue shirt. Peralta advised the resident to call police immediately if the man was seen again.
June 26
9:07 a.m. — Officer Sean Sweeney conducted a traffic stop on Ocean Avenue after observing a vehicle allegedly pass another car and run a red light. The driver was found to only possess a learner’s permit and was driving alone illegally. Sweeney arranged for a licensed driver to take control of the vehicle and documented the traffic violations for follow-up action.
June 27
9:22 a.m. — Officers responded to the intersection of Tedesco Street and Leggs Hill Road for a report of a motor vehicle striking a bicyclist. Officer Sean Sweeney interviewed all parties involved and witnesses. The bicyclist, a minor, had entered a crosswalk suddenly, and the driver was unable to stop in time. No serious injuries were reported, though the bicycle was damaged. Sweeney documented the incident and advised all parties on follow-up procedures.
June 28
3:45 p.m. — Officer Andrew DiMare met with a resident at the police station regarding suspicious activity. The resident reported finding a “slow down” sign placed on their porch and a driveway reflector inside their home. DiMare advised on home security measures and documented the incident for further investigation.
7:09 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Nicholson Street where a resident reported concerns about construction scaffolding from a neighboring property allegedly encroaching on their land. Picariello advised the resident to contact the building inspector regarding permits and property lines. The incident was documented for follow-up if needed.
June 29
11:55 a.m. — Officer Samuel Rizos met with a resident at the police station regarding online fraud. The resident reported unauthorized charges made on their Facebook Marketplace account and subsequent interactions with individuals claiming to help resolve the fraud. Rizos advised on securing online accounts, reporting the incident to relevant authorities, and monitoring for any further suspicious activity. The case remains under investigation.
5:04 p.m. — Officers Andrew DiMare and Nicholas Michaud responded to Bonad Road for a single-vehicle accident. An elderly driver allegedly lost control, driving through multiple yards before coming to rest against a tree. Officers facilitated medical evaluation and arranged for the vehicle to be towed. Property damage was documented, and the incident remains under investigation.
June 30
8:09 a.m. — Officer Nicholas Michaud responded to Community Road for a report of vandalism at the Jewish Community Center. Tables and chairs at the pickleball courts had been tossed around, with one table damaged. Michaud documented and photographed the scene. The incident is under investigation.
12:10 p.m. — Officer Andrew DiMare met with a resident at the police station regarding alleged, ongoing harassment via social media. The resident reported an acquaintance creating multiple fake accounts to contact them and their friends. DiMare advised on obtaining a harassment prevention order and documenting further incidents. The case remains open for investigation.
July 2
10:45 a.m. — Officer Charles Sweeney met with a resident at the police station regarding an alleged stolen license plate. The resident had received a towing bill for a vehicle they did not own, leading them to discover their boat trailer’s plate was missing. Sweeney ran the plate number and found recent inquiries from neighboring police departments. He advised the resident to file a stolen plate report with the relevant department and to provide any additional information they discover. The investigation is ongoing.
July 3
9:30 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills met with a resident at the police station to report vandalism to their vehicle. The car had been “keyed” in multiple locations while parked on Hawkes Street. Mills documented the damage and searched for potential security cameras in the area. The investigation is ongoing.
6:10 p.m. — Officer James Donovan met with a resident at the police station regarding ongoing neighbor disputes. The resident sought information on obtaining a harassment prevention order but had not experienced new incidents since their last report. Donovan explained the court process for obtaining a harassment order and suggested considering mediation services. The resident was advised of their options for addressing the situation through official channels.
