Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Aug. 27-Sept. 8. 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.
Aug. 27
12:06 p.m. — Officer Douglas Mills responded to Pleasant Street for a report of past vandalism at the Mason’s Philanthropic Lodge. The building manager reported that a group of juveniles damaged the lodge’s fence on two separate occasions — Aug. 7 and Aug. 26. Video surveillance footage showed the juveniles breaking a support post and bending another, compromising the fence’s structural integrity. Mills documented the incidents and collected photographic evidence. The case has been forwarded to detectives and the school resource officer for further investigation and potential identification of the juveniles involved.
5:39 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald met with a juvenile and parent at the police station regarding an incident at Redd’s Pond. The juvenile reported being approached by three adults while fishing with a friend around 4:30 p.m. The adults allegedly accused the juveniles of being terrorists and threatened to report them to Environmental Police. McDonald advised the juvenile to contact police if they feel threatened by the group again.
Aug. 28
4:21 p.m. — Sgt. Sean Brady responded to Devereux Beach for a report of a vehicle striking the gazebo. The operator, driving a 2024 Toyota CRV, allegedly attempted to park but accidentally accelerated over the curb, damaging the gazebo’s wooden support and carrying beam. No injuries were reported. The Marblehead building inspector was called to assess the structure’s integrity. The area was taped off by the Fire Department pending repairs.
Aug. 29
2:31 p.m. — Officer Andrew Clark was dispatched to Atlantic Avenue for a report of vandalism at Crowninshield Management. The reporting party stated that on Aug. 27, at around 8:31 p.m., video surveillance captured four juveniles stealing an antenna from the wooden gate entrance used for employee parking access. The estimated cost for the antenna and installation is around $500. Clark documented the incident and will forward the report to the Criminal Investigation Division and school resource officer for follow-up.
Aug. 30
11:17 a.m. — Officer Andrew Clark spoke with a resident of Pickwick Road regarding an alleged package theft. The resident reported that two packages delivered to their front steps on Aug. 29 were stolen. Ring camera footage showed a vehicle pulling up to the residence around 11:43 p.m., and a male exiting the passenger side to take the packages. The total value of the stolen items was $199.39. Clark documented the incident and forwarded the report to the Criminal Investigation Division for review.
12:17 p.m. — Officer Sean Sweeney spoke with a resident over the phone regarding alleged fraudulent credit card charges discovered on their account. Sweeney advised the resident to cancel the card, which had already been done, and to flag their information with credit reporting agencies. The resident was not currently out any money but was advised to document any further charges if they appear.
8:15 p.m. — Officers Jason McDonald and Dean Peralta responded to Front Street for a report of an erratic operator. Witnesses reported a white BMW driving the wrong direction and a verbal altercation between the driver and passenger. Officer Samuel Rizos located the vehicle parked on Washington Street. After investigation, it was determined the female passenger had taken over driving. The woman was visibly upset and admitted to having been in an argument with her boyfriend. Officers advised her to arrange alternative transportation home, which she did via rideshare.
Sept. 2, 12:45 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald spoke with a resident at the police station regarding an ongoing neighbor dispute on Pond Street. The resident alleged that their upstairs neighbor had poured water on them from their deck. McDonald reviewed video footage provided by the resident, which showed small drops of water coming through deck floorboards. McDonald then spoke with the upstairs neighbor, who explained she was watering plants on her deck. Both parties were advised of the situation, and the incident was documented.
Sept. 3
8:10 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills conducted traffic enforcement at the intersection of Washington Street and Atlantic Avenue from 8:10-8:50 a.m. During this time, Mills pulled over one motor vehicle for an alleged failure to stop at a stop sign.
9:52 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills met with a resident in the police station lobby regarding an email phishing scam. The resident reported receiving a blackmail email demanding Bitcoin in exchange for not releasing information about their use of pornography. Mills advised the resident to block the sender, not open emails from unknown senders, and continue monitoring their bank accounts and credit.
2:30 p.m. — Officer Douglas Mills met with a resident in the police station lobby regarding fraudulent charges on their bank account. The resident reported multiple unauthorized charges totaling approximately $350 throughout August. Mills advised the resident to monitor their credit and document any further fraudulent activity. The incident was documented for potential follow-up by the bank.
Sept. 4, 1:30 p.m. — Officer Andrew Clark spoke with a representative from Gilbert and Cole Lumber regarding alleged check fraud. The business reported that two fabricated checks, totaling over $18,000, had been cashed against their account. The incident was documented and forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation.
Sept. 5
11:21 a.m. — Officer Charles Sweeney responded to the Miller Plaza parking lot for a report of a disturbance. A caller reported blocking in a vehicle due to suspicions of an intoxicated driver. Sweeney investigated the area and later spoke with the vehicle’s owner at their residence. The incident was documented, and no further action was taken at that time.
12:23 p.m. — Officer Andrew Clark spoke with a property owner regarding alleged vandalism to commercial buildings on School Street and Sewall Street. The owner reported that downspouts and brackets had been removed from the buildings, causing damage to the siding. Clark documented the incident and advised he would check the area for cameras during patrol.
Sept. 6
4:40 p.m. — Officer Tyler Bates responded to Leicester Road for a contractor dispute. The homeowner reported hiring a junk removal company to remove a hot tub, but the workers left the job unfinished. Bates documented the incident and provided information on alternative junk removal services.
Sept. 7
10:10 a.m. — Officer Jason McDonald responded to Commercial Street for a hit-and-run complaint. A parked vehicle was allegedly sideswiped by a white Volkswagen midsize SUV that left the scene. McDonald documented the damage and checked the area for cameras but found none. The victim was advised to contact their insurance company.
11:42 a.m. — Officer Jason McDonald responded to Nicholson Street for a vandalism complaint. The resident reported finding a melted frozen pizza in their unlocked car. McDonald advised the resident to start locking their vehicle and documented the incident.
5:50 p.m. — Officer Samuel Rizos met with a resident in the police station lobby regarding stolen Apple AirPods. The resident reported the AirPods, valued at around $300, were stolen from their daughter the previous day. Using the Find My iPhone app, the AirPods were tracked to an apartment complex on State Street. Rizos attempted to locate the AirPods at the complex but was unsuccessful. The report was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for follow-up.
6:45 p.m. — Officer Samuel Rizos conducted a traffic stop on Tedesco Street after observing a vehicle with a revoked registration. The operator was allegedly found to have a suspended license and was aware of the suspension. The operator was issued a summons for operating after license suspension and the vehicle was towed. The license plates were seized and inventoried per department policy.
Sept. 8
8:21 a.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Roosevelt Avenue for a report of a house being egged. The homeowner reported hearing noises the previous night but didn’t realize what had happened until the morning. Picariello documented the incident and took photographs of the damage.
9:55 a.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Bessom Street for a report of a suspicious item. Upon arrival, Picariello located a large plastic bag containing a brown powdery substance. The bag was seized, transported to the station, sealed into an evidence bag and placed into an evidence locker. The evidence control officers were notified of its location.
6:41 p.m. — Officers Andrew DiMare and Robert Picariello responded to Pleasant Street for a report of a disturbance at a local bar. The general manager reported that an individual had caused a disturbance when refused service. The officers advised the manager on the process to obtain a no trespass order and to call if the individual returned.
