Police Log

5 Arrested for Drinking Smirnoff Ice, Other Booze in Public

The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday, May 30 5:29 p.m. — Police responded to a call about undesirables camped out in the cemetery on High Street. Police were not able to locate anyone. 5:51 p.m. — Police arrested Michael Worthley and Domingo Madera (see below) for trespassing at a property on Washington Street. Police said they have received many calls about people on the property engaging in illicit activity. 6:15 p.m. — Police said a man was placed under arrest after he was seen drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Milwaukee's Best Premium Beer at the bus stop on Derby Street. 6:31 p.m. — Fumes from a paint shop going into a house were reported on Ocean Avenue. 6:…

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Man Allegedly Points Gun at People on Derby Street

The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, May 26 12:36 a.m. — A loud party was reported on Essex Street. Police said the woman agreed to end the party for the night. 12:52 a.m. — Police said a loud band was reported at the Black Lobster. 1:01 a.m. — Police responded to a call about a one-vehicle accident on Marlborough Road. The responding officer saw a large cement retaining wall that had been struck by an unknown vehicle. The "wall was crushed inwards and cracked open in two spots," police said. Police were not able to locate the perpetrator. 1:22 a.m. — A loud party was reported at Pleasant and Pickman streets. Police said they spoke with a man who said he had …

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Police Log

Man Gives Woman 'The Creeps' at Market Basket

The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Sunday and Monday. Sunday, May 20 4:18 p.m. — Police responded to Lafayette Street on a report of threats. A woman said she had been served eviction papers the Friday prior, and "she claimed that the constable threatened her" and said "he was going to drag her out of the apartment on Tuesday." 4:54 p.m. — A missing person was reported on Lafayette Street. 5:16 p.m. — A neighbor yelling in a back yard was reported at Derby and Becket streets. Police spoke with a woman who said "she was not yelling, just talking loud." Police said the woman admitted to using curse words and she and another person said they were having a minor dispute, and they would quiet …

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Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Praise for Police Chief Paul Tucker

Chief Tucker visited English class earlier this month.

the following was submitted by Heather Famico. As you may know, the city owns and operates the Teen Resource Center which is located at 50 Leavitt St. in Salem. The center is used by the Plummer Home for Boys for teen services in the afternoon - music club, basketball tournaments, dance club, anger management classes and has an on-site counselor for the teens. Recently, we formed a partnership between the Teen Resource Center and the North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) to use the center to provide NSCDC English classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8PM. At present, we have 9 students, all from the Dominican Republic, who speak limited English.  On May 10, Salem Police Chief Paul Tucker came to our class. He …

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Cruiser Struck During Chase After Highland Avenue Robbery

Man arrested after he bailed his pick-up truck and led police on a foot chase.

A man was arrested Saturday after he robbed a Highland Avenue business and then led police on a foot chase, according to scanner reports. A police cruiser was struck during the pursuit, according to scanner reports. The cruiser, struck at approximately 3:16 p.m., was disabled and needed to be towed, according to reports. The address of the robbery was listed at 450 Highland Ave. — the address of the Walmart close to the Lynn border. Lynn, Salem, Peabody and Salem State forces assisted with the chase. Reports indicate the suspect initially fled in a pick-up truck, then bailed it and fled on foot in the Gallows Hill area. The suspect was wearing an orange shirt. The cash from the robbery was strewn all over the floor of the truck that was …

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Police Log

'Big Girls' On Fire Reported to Police

The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday, May 16 5:18 p.m. — Threats were reported on Pope Street. A woman said a fellow tenant keeps harassing her by banging on her door and approaching her in the hallway. The woman said the person has an issue with her sister "and is trying to get back at her sister by going through her." 5:20 p.m. — Two possibly intoxicated men were reported at Washington and Lynde streets. Police said the people were sent on their way. 6:04 p.m. — Police were called to North and Mason streets to check on a woman in the roadway. Police said the woman was highly intoxicated and taken into protective custody. 6:40 p.m. — Police were called to …

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Police Log

Woman Leaves Car in Dunkin' Donuts Drive-Thru

The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the the following calls on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday, May 15 4:08 p.m. — Two woman taking photos were reported at Lafayette and Palmer streets. 4:31 p.m. — Damage to a vehicle was reported on Pioneer Terrace. Police said a man reported there was a tiny dent with a chip of paint missing on his rear driver's side door. 5:03 p.m. — Police received a call someone used a stolen credit card to purchase a laptop at Wal-Mart. 5:17 p.m. — People loitering in front of a store on Boston Street were reported. 5:24 p.m. — Wires down on North Street were reported. Police said it was determined the downed wire was cable. 7:53 p.m. — A small child was found on Pope Street. Police said a woman said her 4-year-old daughter…

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Man Wakes Up to Cops and Firefighters in Home

The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday, May 11 Alberto Acevedo, 30, of 56 Dow St., was arrested on a charge of violation of a protective order. Richard M. Allain, 23, of 75 Ellsworth Road in Peabody, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a class B substance, illegal possession of a class D substance over one ounce and violation of the city knife ordinance. Audrey Farmer, 47, of 245 Rantoul St., was arrested on a warrant. Anthony J. Lopez-Piris, 28, of 1 Dennis St. in Peabody, was arrested on a warrant. Joseph C. Noel, 50, of 97 Jackson St., was arrested on a domestic assault and battery charge. Corey Rosa, 24, of 44 Prince St., was arrested on a …

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