Christmas Lights Stolen on New Derby Street

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department's log:

Thursday, Dec. 13:

• At 4:00 p.m., police received word that a box truck had struck a sign on Boston Street.
• At 4:10 p.m., police responded to a domestic dispute on Aurora Lane.
• At 5:22 p.m., police stopped a motor vehicle at the intersection of Boston and Federal streets. Matthew J. Waters, 32, of 4 First St., Salem, was arrested on a charge of illegally possessing a class C substance (Adderall) and for having an outstanding warrant.
• At 7:16 p.m., police responded to Lafayette Street for a report of trespassers.
• At 9:26 p.m., police responded to a report of shoplifting at the Walgreens on New Derby Street. Sheena M. Tassone, 27, of 56 Margin St., Salem, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting.
• At 9:46 p.m., police responded to a report of shoplifting at the Walgreens on New Derby Street. Jonathan Benson, 40, of 56 Margin St., Salem, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting by concealing merchandise.
• At 10:26 p.m., an employee at Maria's Sweet Somethings called police to report that a woman was trying to steal a string of Christmas lights off of the shop's front bushes. Police were unable to find the woman, who reportedly fled the area holding plastic candy canes.

Friday, Dec. 14:

• At 4:47 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Beaver Street after a resident there said someone was banging on their door. Benjamin L. Davis, 33, of 57 Beaver St., Salem, was arrested on charges of malicious destruction of property valued above $250 and disorderly conduct.
• At 7:36 a.m., police responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on North Street involving a Nissan sedan and a Volvo sedan.
• At 8:04 a.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highland Avenue involving a tractor trailer and a Dodge pickup truck.
• At 8:15 a.m., police responded to a report of a dog struck in an alleyway on Essex Street. Police were unable to locate the animal.
• At 10:10 a.m., police responded to a road rage incident on Traders Way.
• At 2:50 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a police vehicle at the intersection of Lafayette and Laurel streets.
• At 3:06 p.m., police responded to a report of low wires on Chestnut Street.

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