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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Police Log

$800 Worth of Razors Stolen from Salem Walgreen's

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: Monday, May 20: Tuesday, May 21: If you have a question about this police log, please send it to Salem Patch.

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City of Salem Police Department, Walgreens, City of Salem Fire Department, and 4 more ›

Joe Deegan

1:07 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Was that like 3 or 4 packages of blades?   more ›

This Week is National EMS Week (May 19-25)

What would you say to local, state and national Emergency Medical Service personnel?

  • PUBLIC SAFETY
  • 18 hours ago

This week -- May 19 to 25 -- is National EMS Week and the theme is "EMS: One Mission. One Team." In 1968, President Gerald Ford signed the first EMS Week proclamation, designating a time for the nation to celebrate the emergency medical technician paramedic as well as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical role of EMS in the community, according to EMS.gov.  May 22 has been designated as Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day, according to emsweekideas.org.  Every day our local, state and national EMS respond to crisis situations. Recently, Boston's EMS was in the spotlight because of last month's bombings; and today, Emergency Medical Service personnel in Moore, Oklahoma, are in the national spotlight as they …

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Salem Residents Fuming Over Stolen, Damaged Flowers

Salem police have responded to numerous complaints regarding stolen flowers, damaged flower pots and pulled up gardens this spring.

A recent uptick in reports of stolen flower pots and damaged gardens has some city residents asking local police officers to increase their latenight foot patrols in certain Salem neighborhoods.  It was Friday evening when Leach Street resident Jessica Dusak discovered that a brazen thief had stolen a hanging flower basket and four trays of flowers off of her front porch in broad daylight. Although the fresh flowers were worth less than $40, Dusak said she was disappointed because she expected more of her neighborhood.  "Leach Street is a lovely area and the flowers had been purchased just days before," Dusak said, adding, "my neighbors and I are simply appalled at how someone would do such a thing." Then, on Sunday morning, Hawthorne …

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City of Salem Police Department

Judith Kirwin

6:52 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I agree with you Bill the rot started about 40 years ago . If we do not stop the easy welfare and all that go with it the rot will continue.   more ›

Police Log

Police: Man Caught Stealing from Salem DPW

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, May 19: Monday, May 20: Other arrest: Nicole E. Comppen, 22, of 10 Beckett St., Salem, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If you have a question about this police log, please send it to Salem Patch.

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City of Salem Police Department, City of Salem Fire Department, Howling Wolf Taqueria, and 2 more ›

KlassySalem

9:19 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Can't have paintballers disturb the homeless camps.   more ›

Monday, May 20, 2013

Salem Man Killed in Incident with Vehicle

The incident occurred early Saturday morning in West Gloucester outside an apartment complex.

[Editor's Note: Michael J. Linscott was initially identified by authorities as a Danvers resident, but the Salem News reports it received a death notice over the weekend from Linscott's mother, which says they had moved to Salem and he was living with her until the time of his death.] A Salem man was killed early Saturday morning after an incident outside a Gloucester apartment complex. Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett's office are investigating the incident, in which Michael J. Linscott, 29, was killed, according to Blodgett’s spokeswoman, Carrie Kimball Monahan. It happened at about 1:41 a.m. when Gloucester Police received 911 calls reporting that a man had been struck by a car at 39 …

Nature Photographer Scolded by Salem Police

Salem police received numerous calls from motorists Saturday night reporting a man pointing an object that looked like a weapon at passing vehicles.

Salem police officers scolded an amateur photographer Saturday night after he was reportedly found pointing what looked like a weapon at passing motorists on Bridge Street. At 9:29 p.m., police responded to the area of Bridge and Webb streets after receiving numerous calls from motorists reporting a suspicious man pointing an object at passing vehicles. The unusual call came in just ten minutes after police received a report of a possible shotgun blast in the area of Jefferson Avenue. Responding officers reportedly found a man with a digital camera mounted onto the end of a camouflaged stick, which was secured to his body with a green strap. The man told police he normally uses the rig for taking wildlife photos and was simply testing out …

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City of Salem Police Department

JoeyBagofDonuts

11:48 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013

common sense.... he tried to hide and it was just to take pictures.... neither of which are illegal. common sense is if you believe he deserved to be sternly reprimanded which the police had no right doing.... than youre lacking some sense. allowing the cops to violate a simple civil right as this cuz they let nonsense complaints take priority over sensable responses like "its just a guy taking …   more ›

Police Log

Salem Police Make 10 Weekend Arrests

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: Friday, May 17: Saturday, May 18: Sunday, May 19: Other weekend arrests: Francis A. Flaherty, 32, of the streets of Salem, was arrested on a charge of domestic assault and battery. Candy E. Avalo-Garcia, 23, of 34 Rainbow Terrace, Salem, was arrested on a charge of malicious destruction of property valued above $250. If you have a question about this police log, please send it to Salem Patch.

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City of Salem Police Department, City of Salem Fire Department, Salem MBTA Station, and 1 more ›

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Police Log

Salem Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Arrest

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: Thursday, May 16: Friday, May 17: If you have a question about this police log, please send it to Salem Patch.

In this Article:

City of Salem Police Department, Target, Walyo's Variety, and 1 more ›

Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.

  One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. What do you think? Is the proposal reasonable? About 10,000 deaths a year are related to drunken driving. The NTSB says the lower limit would save 500 to 800 lives a year. Officials at the American Beverage Institute called the proposal "ludicrous." It said the average woman could reach the 0.05 percent limit by having one drink. There were 114 DUI fatalities in Massachusetts in 2012, which were 34 percent of traffic-related fatalities last year, according to Mothers…

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Saber Walsh

1:25 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013

That guy is probably a "Platinum Client" at some law firm.... they probably know what kind of latte he drinks and what his suit size is for court.   more ›

Friday, May 17, 2013

Fire Damages Walyo's Variety Store

Salem firefighters knocked down a fire at the Walyo's Variety Store on the corner of Forrester Avenue and Essex Street Friday afternoon.

A fire damaged Walyo's Variety Store on Essex Street in Salem Friday afternoon. Salem firefighters responded to the fire at approximately 2:15 p.m. The variety store, located on the corner of Essex Street and Forrester Avenue, suffered structural damage in the fire. Initial scanner reports indicated the fire originated in the basement. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Salem Patch will post additional information as it becomes available. For breaking Salem news as it happens, sign up for our free daily newsletter.

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Walyo's Variety and City of Salem Fire Department

Thomas Stirling

9:41 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I hope that they are all safe and that the damage was minimal and can be repaired. Nicest people and always a pleasure to chat with, i hope to be back soon and i wish them all the best.   more ›

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