Police log, March 16-23, 2023: Sweepstakes scam targets two; hacked email thwarts boat engine buy
Excerpts from the Marblehead police log of Thursday, March 16 through Thursday, March 23, 2023. Consistent with state law, Marblehead Police have adopted a policy of not providing to media outlets reports related to incidents related to domestic violence, juveniles and matters that remain under investigation.
Thursday, March 16
9:02 a.m. An officer spoke by phone to a Kenneth Road resident who had recently received a voicemail that she believed had been a scam. She reported that an unknown person claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House informed her that she had won a prize of $5,000 a week for life. The woman knew it was a scam and ignored the message but wanted to report it to the police.
9:47 a.m. A power outage was reported on Glover Square.
10:48 a.m. An officer spok...