Marblehead Police Log

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I only see it on occasion, but there are a few interesting entries today.

Tuesday, May 28

• 11:39 p.m. Caller said her son called her yesterday to say there was a man on the property. He snapped a photo of the man and asked his mother if he was a gardener. She did not recognize him. He said the man told her he heard waves and wanted to see where they were coming from. He asked the man’s name and was told it was irrelevant. My name is "Irrelevant". Hello, Mr. Irrelevant!
• 3:04 p.m. Caller said he received a call from someone claiming to be his son. The person who called initially said he was John Marlin,an attorney. The story was that his son was in and accident and got caught using his phone. He needed $6,000 sent to him. Caller went to the National Grand and withdrew the funds. He said he thought about it and then someone from the bank told him it was a scam. Caller asked the man who said he was his son what his birth date was and the caller couldn’t tell him. He was not out any money.
  
• 3:43 p.m. Walk in reported that someone cut tree branches from her tree without her permission. She said she thought she knew who did it and she was afraid of him. I am always mystified at people who don't recognise the voices of their closest relatives.

Wednesday, May 29

• 10:27 a.m. Woman applied for a job online and was hired. She said she recieved a check in the mail for “office supplies” and she thought it was a scam. She had not deposited the check and wanted it on file that it was a scam. Her info was not compromised.
• 1:01 p.m. Walk-in to Central Fire requested his ring be cut off as he was bloated and couldn’t get the ring off. Just one thin mint, Mr. Creosote?
• 6:33 p.m. Caller reported that across the street from her house, there was siding swinging from the house and it looked like it might come down. She was afraid that it might land on someone and the residents there have young children. Police said it was Tyvek and not an issue.
• 10:12 p.m. Party stated she could hear what sounded like “steam venting” from somewhere. She wasn’t sure if it was outside or in but said she searched her house and found nothing. Police checked inside and out and found nothing as well. Caller satisfied.

Thursday, May 30

• 4:06 a.m. Caller reported an elderly male walking down the street who looked confused. White male, long sleeved shirt, khaki pants, white hair. His home was located and he was returned home.
  
• 9:08 a.m. Caller reported she drove by and noticed an operator inside a Maxima slumped over the wheel. She felt someone should check on the operator. Officer reported it was a male and he was awake, playing a game on his phone.I wonder if he was winning.
• 2:05 p.m. Gregory Street walk-in reported someone stole her black cracked iPhone 5 from her vehicle. She did not wish to speak with an officer and only wanted the incident documented.I suppose she was a bit pitying of the person who was stealing cracked phones.
• 9:18 p.m. A woman housesitting said she kept seeing a bright strobe light but didn’t know what it was or where it was coming from. It was a faulty floodlight. Engine 1 crew assisted her.Must not have been a very powerful floodlight. More like a leaklight.
• 11:02 p.m. Caller reported that a neighbor “threatened to kill her” by “pointing his finger in the shape of a gun” at her. She stated that it is an on-going issue and he recently threatened her boyfriend because he thinks that her boyfriend was involved in the theft of his Ducati. Both parties were spoken to. Both advised. Woman called and advised that now her neighbors were calling her on her land line and threatening her. Police responded again and both parties were advised again.Don't you point that loaded finger at me!

Friday, May 31,

• 7:49 a.m. Resident stated that when they went out to bring in the trash barrels they found one stolen. They thought police should know in case it happened to anyone else.
• 8:05 a.m. Caller from the bank complained about a truck parked on the corner of Sewall and Jersey streets for three weeks. She said the truck was filled with trash and an old tree, which she felt was a fire hazard. She was concerned that if someone threw a cigarette butt into the bed of the truck not only would the trash burn but so would the truck itself and the house it’s parked next too. Bike officer reported the truck was legally parked with an old Christmas tree in it. Dispatch sent an email with a message explaining the concerns and a request to dispose of the tree.
• 11:32 a.m. Caller said he was ripped off by a paving company. He said they were still working, he didn’t know their name. Off.Roads reports that flagged these pavers down and they did not solicit the work. They have agreed upon a price and all parties are satisfied. Stanley & Crew have left the area.
• 12:32 p.m. Woman said she was verbally abused at a local restaurant and she wanted to file a report. Police said no threats were made. They would speak to the other party involved.There are restaurants where people pay extra to be abused verbally by the staff. Perhaps they now have a Marblehead branch.
• 2:04 p.m. Green Street resident reported there was a stop work order in effect on a worksite but the Gas Company was there the previous day putting in a gas service. Neighbors called to complain the previous day and were told it was a gas leak. Caller said the neighbors were up in arms and have sent pictures to their attorneys.
• 3:27 p.m. Leggs Hill caller said there was a motor vehicle parked on the curb that had two kayaks on top. Caller was trying to prevent the problem of vehicles parking in the area, in addition it was blocking the curb. Caller didn’t want to identify himself. Man was looking for something, he said he’d be back to move it.Looking for a body of water to row the kayaks in, perhaps? Maybe Mr. Irrelevant above could show him the way.
• 4:52 p.m. A grandmother called and stated her granddaughter got word of a disturbing Instagram post about her and she was very upset about it. Report was taken.
• 6:22 p.m. Broughton Road caller reported there was an older white male in a Jeep with Virginia plates taking pictures of children. She reported that when approached by an adult he hid his face and drove off. He turned left on Humphrey Street. Caller also had a second witness with her that reported seeing him taking pictures of children. Swampscott advised to stop and hold and ID until Marblehead gathered more information. Officer spoke to witnesses that thought he was taking pictures of property and that he never had any interaction with kids. State Police heard the radio transmission and wanted Marblehead to be aware of certain info. Swampscott officer said last incident they had was two night ago. Officer also reported that he had a tripod set up with a camera and was flamboyant, drawing attention to himself wearing a sombrero and playing guitar. He was reportedly on foot. Lynn Police contacted and they will send a car by his address.Sombrero? Guitar? Perhaps an illegal immigrant from Down South.

Saturday, June 1

• 6:10 a.m. Caller reported she had an uncontrollable water leak inside her unit and needed assistance. She stated she did contact someone from the Housing Authority, but she was unsure how long it would take for someone to respond. Engine 2 responded. Valve was shut off prior to arrival.
• 12:14 p.m. Realtor called to say she was having an open house on Brookhouse Dr. She said a female came into the open house and she was so under the influence, she couldn’t function and she didn’t speak. She then exited the house, returned to her car where she proceeded to smoke, then left the area heading toward Humphrey Street. Seen turning inbound on Tedesco.
• 12:20 p.m. Caller said 15 minutes prior a girl shoplifted a jacket. They had no idea where she was but had it clearly on video. Female, 5-foot, 5-inches, hair up, American College sweatshirt and shorts. Police checked area and cut up with her at a salon and said they would all meet at Bobbles & Lace.The police "cut up" with her? Sounds like misconduct on official business.
• 12:34 p.m. Man in a green pickup was cursing at the drive up window. Caller said the man appeared to be upset that the bank was closed. Caler was concerned he might do something and ask that a unit check on him. Police spoke to reporting party. Police checked area but found nothing.Cursing at a bank? Who knew?
• 5:06 p.m. Director of Nursing reported a bottle of methadone missing, then called back to report she found it.
• 10:47 p.m. Party stated two parties were inside a boat with flashlights and they “ducked” when a car came by. She also reported hearing a zipper being zipped. They were described as two males, late teen-early 20s, on in sweatpants and hoodie, the other in a goldish sweatshirt and dark shorts. Police spoke to boat owner and later did a walk through the boat with him. He stated everything appeared in order and nothing appeared to be missing.She must have been pretty close to hear a zipper being zipped.

Sunday, June 2

• 4:42 p.m. Report of odor of gasoline in home from a vehicle in a driveway next door. Officer was looking to make contact with owner of vehicle. Owner contacted and said he would move the vehicle. Party was satisfied.

Monday, June 3

• 10:14 a.m. Walk-in reported she lost a gray cosmetic bag, which contained a bracelet and necklace, she believes it’s been missing for 2 or 3 weeks.No haste needed, then.
• 12:16 p.m. Caller reported multiple vehicles parked facing the wrong direction. Police responded. Work was being done on Gallison and the vehicles had no where else to park and they were not impeding traffic. Also all vehicles were legally parked and were facing the right direction.
• 4:03 p.m. Lucia Road caller was upset about the traffic being rerouted down her street. She stated that she works from home and she was told by an office they would be done by 3:30 p.m. and she was tired of it. She asked if traffic could be rerouted down Gerald Road instead. She was advised that it was a public street and police couldn’t prevent traffic from going down her street. She was advised that if speeding was an issue police could address that, but not cars driving down the street. An officer monitored the area for speeders.