Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Aug. 11-22. 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.
POLICE LOG
Aug. 11
2:42 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Bassett Street for a report of construction work being done on a Sunday without a permit. Upon arrival, Picariello observed a two-man construction crew working on the side of a house. The workers agreed to cease operations for the day after being informed they lacked the necessary Sunday work permit. The homeowner initially insisted the crew could work if she was working alongside them, but Picariello clarified this was not the case. As Picariello was leaving, the homeowner began yelling at a neighbor, using profane language. Picariello intervened, warning the homeowner to stop yelling or face potential charges. The situation was eventually diffused, and all parties were advised of their rights regarding harassment prevention orders.
Aug. 12
9:52 a.m. — Officer Sean Sweeney conducted traffic enforcement at the intersection of Pleasant and Smith streets. Sweeney reported observing a gray SUV run a red light, nearly causing an accident with a vehicle exiting Smith Street. After stopping the vehicle, Sweeney identified the operator as an unlicensed driver who had recently been charged for the same offense. The driver explained she needed to get to work and apologized for continuing to drive without a license. Sweeney released the driver after a licensed coworker arrived to drive the vehicle.
12:23 p.m. — Officer Charles Sweeney was dispatched to the area of Round House Road and Anderson Street for an alleged hit-and-run. The victim, who had been attending a meeting for about an hour, returned to find his parked vehicle had been sideswiped. Sweeney documented the damage and searched the area for potential surveillance cameras but found none.
3:31 p.m. — Officer Sean Sweeney responded to the Marblehead Police Department to meet with an individual regarding a neighbor dispute. The reporting party showed Sweeney documents that had allegedly been placed in her mailbox by a neighbor, which appeared to be related to an upcoming housing court hearing.
4:36 a.m. — Officer Neil Comeau was dispatched to Mohawk Road for a report of a large tree branch that had fallen onto a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, Comeau met with the homeowner who had been awakened by a loud noise. The fallen branch had damaged the resident’s car, garage and a portion of the home. The Marblehead Tree Department was contacted and determined the tree belonged to the town of Marblehead. Comeau advised the homeowner to contact their insurance company to initiate a claim.
Aug. 13
12:08 a.m. — Officers Neil Comeau and Christopher Adkerson responded to Devereux Street for a neighbor dispute. Upon arrival, they met with three parties involved in an ongoing conflict. One resident claimed his neighbor had thrown bong water on his vehicle and shirt during an altercation. Officers reviewed security footage from multiple parties, which showed varying aspects of the incident. All parties were advised of their rights regarding harassment prevention orders and encouraged to avoid further contact with each other. The incident was documented as a disturbance, pending review of additional video evidence.
12:28 p.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo was dispatched to Devereux Street for a report of damage to a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Mastrangelo met with a house sitter who reported finding the rear driver’s side window of her vehicle broken. The cause of the damage could not be determined, and the exact time of the incident was unclear, having occurred either the previous day or that morning.
8:43 p.m. — Officer Tyler Bates was dispatched to Pond Street regarding a tenant dispute over changed locks. The reporting party claimed her upstairs neighbor changed the locks to the front door. Upon investigation, the neighbor denied changing any locks. Bates advised the reporting party to check her security camera footage for any evidence of lock tampering.
Aug. 16
11:06 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald was dispatched to Pond Street for a loud music complaint. Upon arrival, McDonald could hear a dog barking and music coming from a first-floor unit with an open window. It appeared that no one was home at the time.
Aug. 17
6:04 p.m. — Officer Dean Peralta responded to Commercial Street for a report of a vehicle being “keyed” overnight. The victim reported parking her car on the street around 6 p.m. the previous evening and discovering a long white streak in the paint from rear to front on the driver’s side the following morning. Peralta confirmed the damage was consistent with keying and searched for security cameras in the area but found none. The victim stated she did not know anyone in town who might have done this.
Aug. 19
8:01 p.m. — Officer Tyler Bates was dispatched to Baldwin Road where a hookah set had been found abandoned. Bates took possession of the Ager Hookah set and transported it back to the station, placing it in a property locker. Sgt. Sean Brady was notified of the property for potential destruction.
Aug. 20
3:16 p.m. — Sgt. Sean Brady responded to Devereux Street to address ongoing neighbor disputes. Brady spoke with residents involved in recent altercations, including incidents of aggressive driving and conflicts over noise. All parties were advised to cease harassment and avoid engaging with each other. Brady requested that residents refrain from further provocative actions and suggested they consider legal counsel if issues persist.
Aug. 21
3:56 p.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo responded to Broughton Road for a report of malicious damage to a drone. The owner reported that while flying her DJI Mini 3 drone on Broughton Road, someone appeared to have thrown a basketball at it, causing it to fall at least 20 feet and sustain damage. The incident was reportedly witnessed by several individuals playing pickleball nearby, but the perpetrators had fled the scene. Mastrangelo examined the drone, noting damage to the camera, plastic body and propellers. The owner was advised to contact the manufacturer for troubleshooting assistance.
5:56 p.m. — Sgt. Timothy Morley reviewed an email complaint from a resident on Pond Street regarding an ongoing neighbor dispute. The email included allegations of harassment and concerns about a recent court case dismissal. Morley documented the complaint and advised both parties to avoid contact with each other and to consider applying for harassment prevention orders if necessary.
6:10 p.m. — Officers Jason McDonald and Tyler Bates were dispatched to Turner Road, Coffin School, for a trespassing complaint. Upon inspection, all doors were found locked, but a previously covered broken window pane was exposed. The scene was documented.
8:30 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald received a call from a resident on Lime Street reporting a threat made against her dog by a neighbor during a condo association meeting. The complainant alleged that the neighbor threatened to kill her dog due to excessive barking. McDonald documented the incident as reported, noting the presence of witnesses to the alleged threat.
9:57 p.m. — Officers Dennis DeFelice and Andrew DiMare responded to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street for a motor vehicle crash. A vehicle had lost control while turning onto Smith Street, ending up in the front yard of a residence on Atlantic Avenue. The driver claimed a mechanical issue caused the loss of control. Officers interviewed all occupants of the vehicle, who denied any injuries. The scene was documented, and citations were issued.
Aug. 22
9:42 p.m. — Officer Andrew DiMare was dispatched to Nanepashemet Street to investigate a report of suspicious text messages. The complainant had received an unsolicited message inquiring about babysitting services, which raised concerns due to the sender’s knowledge of personal information. DiMare advised the complainant on precautionary measures and documented the incident for potential pattern recognition.
