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MARBLEHEAD POLICE LOG: Ruckus on Widger Road over early Transfer Station trucks

MARBLEHEAD POLICE LOG: Ruckus on Widger Road over early Transfer Station trucks

Saturday, May 9Alarms: 1Building/property checks: 3Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 10:48 a.m. An officer went to Cross Street to speak to a man who, over the past couple of months, had someone throw a half-eaten apple core at the windshield of his Mercedes-Benz at least three times. In addition, he had discovered miscellaneous trash in his parking area, as if someone was intentionally placing it there. The man said he suspected the culprit was his neighbor, with whom he…
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POLICE LOG: Officer tries to get to core of apple-throwing incidents

POLICE LOG: Officer tries to get to core of apple-throwing incidents

Sunday, May 3Alarms: 0Building/property checks: 8Abandoned 911 calls: 3Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 1:17 p.m. An officer assisted with a disabled vehicle on Leggs Hill Road. 3:06 p.m. An officer went to Mugford Street to speak with a woman who had about $700 stolen from her National Grand Bank account. The woman explained that the scammer had also changed the passwords to both her banking app and her email. She had already submitted a claim with the bank, and the stolen funds…
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MARBLEHEAD POLICE LOG: Porch pirate pinches package of panties

MARBLEHEAD POLICE LOG: Porch pirate pinches package of panties

Wednesday, April 29Alarms: 1Building/property checks: 6Abandoned 911 calls: 2Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 12:30 a.m. An officer investigated a street-sweeping violation on Barnard Street. A vehicle was towed. 8:18 a.m. An officer assisted at the scene of a vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue and Hathaway Road. 3:56 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the police station lobby to speak with a person who wanted to report threatening posts on social media. A father explained that people on Facebook had been making comments…
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POLICE LOG: Scams involve duct cleaning, check washing; game of ‘senior assassin’ also draws call

POLICE LOG: Scams involve duct cleaning, check washing; game of ‘senior assassin’ also draws call

Thursday, April 23Alarms: 3Building/property checks: 9Abandoned 911 calls: 2Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 4 6:50 a.m. Police began to receive a number of calls related to a widespread power outage. 12:28 p.m. A follow-up investigation was conducted on Farrell Court. 1:41 p.m. Solicitors were reported in the area of Washington and State streets. Friday, April 24Alarms: 1Building/property checks: 9Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 12:49 a.m. Officers investigated a report of suspicious activity on Fort Sewall Lane. 8:57…
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POLICE LOG: Uber driver may have swapped trash for plumbing supplies

POLICE LOG: Uber driver may have swapped trash for plumbing supplies

Wednesday, April 15Alarms: 2Building/property checks: 3Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 3 9:02 a.m. A complaint was made about a moving vehicle on Pleasant Street. 10:22 a.m. An officer investigated a report of found or lost property on Gerry Street. 11:29 a.m. An officer investigated a report of vandalism on Arthur Avenue. 1:12 p.m. Assistance was given to a citizen on Roundhouse Road. 2:04 p.m. An officer investigated a report of annoying phone calls on Roundhouse Road. 3:20 p.m. An officer…
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