Police Log - Marblehead Current

13May

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POLICE LOG: Extra patrols requested after caller leaves creepy message

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log April 23 — May 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. April 23 1:24 p.m. – Officer Robert Picariello arrived and spoke with a Washington Street tenant, who stated that her landlord had been threatening her over unpaid utility bills. Picariello then interviewed the landlord, who said he simply wanted the bills paid so he could move back into his apartment as originally agreed. Picariello informed both parties that this was a civil matter, not a criminal one. The tenant was in the process of moving out that day and the landlord agreed to allow her to finish doing so and wait until the...

29Apr

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POLICE LOG: Officers assist Maddie’s customer who got lost walking home

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log March 28-April 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. April 9 12:40 a.m. — On patrol, Officer Michael Farewell discovered a 2017 Chevrolet Volt with revoked registration due to lack of insurance parked in a public lot at School Street. The vehicle was towed and impounded by Bill's Auto Clinic, with an inventory search conducted prior to transport. A parking violation notice was issued for the unregistered vehicle left on a public way. 12:44 p.m. — Officer Adam Mastrangelo responded to a report of stolen property at the Marblehead Counseling Center on Clifton Avenue. The compl...

15Apr

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POLICE LOG: Mulch madness, missing fraternity flag and wrong-way driver

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log March 28-April 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. POLICE LOG March 28 8:40 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills responded to a report of past vandalism at the Marblehead Charter School on Lime Street. Upon arrival, a school employee informed the officer that a pane of glass on a side entry door had been damaged, likely due to an object being thrown at it. The incident occurred between 3 p.m. on March 27 and 5:10 a.m. on March 28. No entry to the building was gained, and the school discarded the small half of a brick found outside the door before the officer's arrival. The damag...

10Apr

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POLICE LOG: Counterfeit cash, crashed cars and graffiti

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log March 12-26. 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. March 18 2:29 p.m. — Officer Jason McDonald spoke with a resident who reported that her Bank of America Visa card was fraudulently used to purchase a $160 GrubHub gift card. The resident was in possession of her card at the time and does not know how her information was stolen. She has notified the bank and canceled the card. The incident is under investigation. 5:43 p.m. — Officer Tyler Bates responded to a report of a group of teenage males allegedly loitering on Johns Road. The complaina...

10Apr

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Chiefs warn retirements, injuries may hinder ability to maintain levels

Marblehead's police and fire departments are facing a new reality as the town's $4.2 million budget deficit impacts public safety services and puts increasing pressure on strained resources. Fire Chief Jason Gilliland discusses his department's fiscal 2025 budget with the Finance Committee liaisons to the Select Board departments. CURRENT PHOTO / WILL DOWD That reality came through loud and clear during multiple budget meetings with Finance Committee members as they reviewed the budgets of departments under the Select Board's jurisdiction. Fire Chief Jason Gilliland highlighted his department's precarious position as it faced the loss of three positions last year, operating with a minimum of nine staff members per shift instead of the normal staffing of ten and one short of the s...

20Mar

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POLICE LOG: Officers investigate a missing $23,000 ring, punch in the face and neighbor disputes

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Feb. 27 - March 12. 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. Feb. 27 1:45 p.m. — Officers Luke Peters and Jonathan Lunt responded to a report of a lost sapphire and diamond ring valued at $23,000 at a Peach Highlands residence. The owner, an 83-year-old woman, noticed the ring missing after taking a walk in her condo building. A search of the premises yielded no results. The incident remains under investigation. 2:51 p.m. — Officer Luke Peters received a phone call at the station from a man reporting a suspicious call from someone claiming to be a sergeant from the Middlesex Sheri...

4Mar

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POLICE LOG: Wrong ways, romance scams and stolen strollers

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Feb. 14-22. 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. Feb. 15 11:08 a.m. — Officer Douglas Mills and Capt. Matthew Freeman responded to the access road of the Village School for a report of a motorist driving erratically in the wrong direction, nearly causing an accident. The operator had previously received warnings from Officer Andrew Farewell for the same issue of improperly traveling the one-way access road. After conferring with school officials on scene, the motorist was issued another strong verbal warning for wrong-way operation. Follow-up is underway regarding potential drive...

19Feb

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POLICE LOG: Reports of road rage, neighbor disputes, social media threats

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Feb. 1 -13. 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. Feb. 1 9:29 a.m. — Officer Samuel Rizos responded to an alleged road rage incident on Pleasant Street. The two vehicles involved ultimately pulled into the police station parking lot on Gerry Street. After speaking with both drivers, Rizos allowed them to go on their way as he did not witness any traffic violations. 2:10 p.m. — Officer Timothy Morley responded to a complaint of neighbor harassment on Devereux Street. The caller claimed her neighbor had been driving by her house loudly blaring music to upset her dogs. Morley noted de...

5Feb

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POLICE LOG: Officers respond to ding dong ditch and neighbor disputes

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Jan. 19-30. 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. Jan. 19 12:47 p.m. — Officer Douglas Mills responded to the report of a repeated “ding dong ditch” prank from the previous evening around 5 p.m. The reporting party stated that three unidentified males allegedly rang the doorbell multiple times and fled. Mills advised the reporting party to keep doors locked and to call the police immediately if it happens again. Jan. 20 12:41 p.m. — Officer Andrew Clark responded to a report of a motor vehicle break-in overnight while parked unlocked in a driveway on Wyman Road....

23Jan

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POLICE LOG: Woman injured in hit-and-run on Atlantic Avenue, plus neighbor dispute over cat litter

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Jan. 6-18. Consistent with state law, Marblehead police have adopted a policy of not providing media outlets reports related to incidents involving domestic violence, juveniles and matters that remain under investigation. Jan. 6 6:19 p.m. — Officer Robert O. Picariello Jr. responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Washington Street. A witness reported seeing a dark-colored Jeep strike a parked Toyota Corolla and flee the scene. Officer Picariello interviewed witnesses and had the damaged vehicle towed. He later obtained security camera footage showing the collision but was unable to get the Jeep's license plate. Jan. 7 6:18 p.m. — Officer Robert O. Picariello Jr. took a report from a resident on Heritage Way who returned from v...