Crime & Safety

Woman Falls in Pothole

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls on Monday and Tuesday. For a list of arrests, click here.

Monday, Oct. 22

4:36 p.m. — A fake prescription was reported on Essex Street.

4:55 p.m. — A milk crate with tools was found in the middle of Highland Avenue.

5:22 p.m. — A disorderly house notification was sent to the landlord and tenants of a Federal Street home.

5:48 p.m. — Police said keys were found on New Derby Street.

6:42 p.m. — Larceny of a jacket was reported on Sewall Street.

7:35 p.m. — A panhandler was reported on Traders Way.

8:06 p.m. — A woman trying to give away a small tan dog was reported at Lafayette and Harbor streets.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

12:53 a.m. — A past assault was reported from Salem Hospital.

9:13 a.m. — Police said a caller reported an unknown caller keeps telling her he is watching her and is going to get her while she is walking to school. Police said the necessary parties, including the school, are aware of the situation.

12:12 p.m. — Police said a woman reported she was on Lynde Street exiting her vehicle when she fell into a pothole.

12:37 p.m. — Larceny of copper gutters was reported on Grove Street.

3:07 p.m. — A man in a van possibly following children was reported on Rainbow Terrace. Police said they were not able to locate the man.

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