Crime & Safety

Police Called to Fight at Salem Walmart

The following information was submitted by the Salem Police Department, where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

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

Saturday, Feb. 2:

  • At 4:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a loose dog on Hayes Road. Responding officers found a Husky in the middle of the street and brought it inside for the night.
  • At 6:02 p.m., police conducted well-being check on Boardman Street.
  • At 6:37 p.m., police arrested Miguel Villafane on Lafayette Street for having an outstanding warrant.
  • At 7:16 p.m., police responded to a report of two men fighting in the front entrance-way of Walmart on Highland Avenue. The men reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.
  • At 9:16 p.m., police responded to a dispute between neighbors on Flying Cloud Lane.
  • At 10:24 p.m., a woman called police to report that there was a truck driving in front of her that was "all over the road" and didn't have its headlights on. The woman followed the truck to the parking lot of the Walgreens on Boston Street and the driver reportedly got out and yelled at her for following him. The woman reportedly told the other driver that she had called the police because he didn't have his headlights on and followed him back down Highland Avenue before police told her to pull over for her own safety. Police were unable to locate the truck.
  • At 11:12 p.m., police checked on a woman who was experiencing pain at Lifebridge and was 9-months pregnant. The woman reportedly refused to speak to officers, refused to provide any ID and refused medical attention.

Sunday, Feb. 3:

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  • At 12:28 a.m., police responded to a loud house party on Geneva Street.
  • At 12:40 a.m., police responded to a loud party on Washington Street.
  • At 1:49 a.m., police responded to a report of a fight at the intersection of Washington and New Derby streets.
  • At 2:17 a.m., police responded to a loud house party on Rainbow Terrace.
  • At 3:07 a.m., police responded to a report of an unknown man knocking on a door on Cushing Street. Responding officers determined the man was just trying to return some luggage that had been lost on a flight.
  • At 9:12 a.m., police responded to a report of threats being made at the Dunkin' Donuts on Derby Street.
  • At 10:18 a.m., police responded to a domestic dispute on Fort Avenue.
  • At 10:43 a.m., police responded to a report of vandalism on Washington Street.
  • At 11:58 a.m., police responded to a possible domestic abuse violation on Lafayette Street.
  • At 1:03 p.m., an employee of Living Well on Washington Street called police to report that eight BBs had been shot through their window.
  • At 2:05 p.m., police responded to a dispute between a landlord and tenant on Leavitt Street.

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