Crime & Safety

Salem Woman Arrested After Stolen Car Spotted on Traders Way

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: 

Sunday, Oct. 27:

  • At 6:38 p.m., a woman called police to report that her purse was stolen on Derby Street.
  • At 7:27 p.m., police responded to a dispute on Bridge Street.
  • At 7:44 p.m., police responded to a domestic dispute on Boston Street.
  • At 8:26 p.m., police responded to a domestic dispute near the intersection of Derby and Congress streets.
  • At 10:32 p.m., police conducted a well-being check on Washington Street.

Monday, Oct. 28

  • At 12:28 a.m., police responded to a noise complaint on High Street.
  • At 12:47 a.m., police responded to a report of a man sleeping in a Bank of America ATM on Washington Street. The man was sent on his way.
  • At 3:04 a.m., police responded to a report of a man "settling in for a stay" at the Dunkin Donuts on Washington Street due to the cold weather. The man was moved along.
  • At 7:16 a.m., a Pingree Street resident called police to report that her car was vandalized overnight.
  • At 9:35 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Margin Street.
  • At 9:39 a.m., police responded to a past break-in at a business on Highland Avenue.
  • At 9:45 a.m., police and fire units responded to a dryer fire on School Street.
  • At 9:51 a.m., police responded to a past hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Boston Street.
  • At 11:26 a.m., police responded to a report of stolen medication on Jefferson Avenue.
  • At 11:34 a.m., a woman on Congress Street called police to report that someone stole money out of her pocketbook.
  • At 11:53 a.m., police issued a woman a no trespass order while she was in custody at Salem District Court.
  • At 12:22 p.m., police learned that a tree branch and wires had fallen onto a car on Prince Street.
  • At 12:46 p.m., a K9 unit responded to Burpee Road in Swampscott to assist with locating an alleged burglar.
  • At 1:14 p.m., police located a man known to have an outstanding warrant on Belleview Avenue. Robert F. Graham, 34, of 109 Congress St., Salem, was arrested for reportedly having an outstanding warrant.
  • At 1:33 p.m., police responded to a report of a damaged vehicle near the intersection of Lafayette and Ward streets. Police determined that the car was damaged during an altercation.
  • At 2:15 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a cyclist on Bridge Street. The cyclist was taken to the emergency room at Salem Hospital with shoulder and facial injuries. The motorist involved was issued a citation for failure to use care in starting or backing.
  • At 2:38 p.m., police made an arrest near the intersection of Prince and Palmer streets. Jose M. Cepeda, 21, of 109 Congress St., Salem, was arrested for reportedly having an outstanding warrant.
  • At 2:55 p.m., a man was arrested for causing a disturbance while court was in session at Salem District Court. Kenneth M. Hodgdon, 45, of 30 Elaine Ave., Peabody, was arrested on charges of disrupting the court process and intimidation of a witness.
  • At 3:34 p.m., the owner of a stolen motor vehicle reportedly spotted their car in a parking lot on Traders Way and called police. Marensi C. Solano, 24, of 10 First St., Salem, was arrested on charges of receiving a stolen vehicle and malicious destruction of property valued above $250.
  • At 3:36 p.m., police responded to a shoplifting incident on Essex Street.
  • At 3:50 p.m., police responded to a dispute with a customer on Traders Way.
  • At 4:41 p.m., police conducted a well-being check on Larch Avenue.
Other Arrests:

Katherine E. Clary, 27, of 12 Palmer St., Salem, was arrested on charges of shoplifting by concealing merchandise and possessing a large knife.

Danielle A. Loupos, 37, of 11 Heritage Drive, Salem, was arrested on charges of assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

James C. Rivers, 46, of 32 Green St., Wakefield, was arrested on a charge of larceny over $250 by single scheme.

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