Fight Starts Over Drink at Bangkok Paradise

Police said there were no arrests, but a man was taken into protective custody after the incident.

Police said a physical fight started after a man allegedly tried to walk out of Bangkok Paradise with a drink Wednesday night. Police said they responded after receiving a call about a large fight in a parking lot at Essex and Sewall streets at 11:12 p.m. Upon arrival, officers said they spoke with a Bangkok Paradise employee. He told police a customer attempted to walk out of the restaurant with a drink. The employee said he attempted to stop the man and a dispute started. The argument became physical in the parking lot, the employee told police. Police said the customer refused medical attention for a black eye. Both men said they would not press charges against each other, police said. At 12:02 a.m. Thursday, police responded to Sewall …

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Caller Reports People Fornicating in Bathroom

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 Monday and Tuesday. Monday, May 14 7:26 p.m. — Police said harassment was reported on Essex Street. Police said a business owner told them she has an ongoing issue with another business owner, and one of the other business' employees walked by her shop filming her and her husband with a cell phone from the other side of the street. 7:36 p.m. — A possible structure fire was reported on Washington Street. The Salem Fire Department responded, but police said it was just a false alarm. 10:58 p.m. — A past assault was reported on Lafayette Street. 11:35 p.m. — Police said they received a call that a vehicle struck a curb on North Street. A woman told police she…

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Woman Reports Kids on Floor of Erratic School Bus

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 13 4:51 p.m. — An undesirable in front of Cafe Kushco was reported. Police said the man was passed out and intoxicated. Once he was woken up, he was taken into protective custody. 4:51 p.m. — Vandalism was reported on Derby Street. A business owner reported that her plants were pulled out and dirt was thrown around. 6 p.m. — A person working on a car and causing a disturbance was reported on Bridge Street. 7:20 p.m. — A possible fight was reported at Salem and Chase streets. 7:27 p.m. — Police said a suspicious person near a garage was reported on Chase Street. 7:39 p.m. — Children throwing a ball into traffic was reported at …

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Alleged Assault Reported at Saltonstall

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 9 4:36 p.m. — A person on Jackson Street reported 10 pallets were stolen from the back of a truck on Jackson Street. 5:27 p.m. — A man asking for money was reported on Pearl Street. Police said they advised him to stop asking people for money. 5:33 p.m. — Police responded to Traders Way on a report there were unattended children in a car. Police said the car was gone on arrival. 6:29 p.m. – People panhandling were reported on Wharf Street. 8:25 p.m. — A suspicious person in the middle of Palmer Street was reported to police. 9:14 p.m. — Police said a man screaming in the hall was reported on Salem Street. The man was …

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Woman Finds Feces, Used Wipe on Porch

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 Tuesday and Wednesday.  Tuesday, May 8 5:45 p.m. — A stolen bicycle was reported on Congress Street.  5:58 p.m. — Police received a call from Congress Street about a neighbor that keeps knocking on the door.  9:38 p.m. — An undesirable person in a store was reported on Washington Street. The person was gone when police arrived.  10:45 p.m. — Police said a man yelling on the sidewalk was reported at Washington and New Derby streets, but he was gone by the time officers arrived.  11:05 p.m. — Intoxicated people bothering customers at Tavern in the Square were reported. Police said they encountered a man who was not intoxicated, but he was advised to leave.  …

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PHOTOS: Community Honors Salem Police Department

Officials, residents gathered at the Moose Lodge Tuesday evening to honor the Salem Police Department.

The Mack Park Neighborhood Association, City Council and members of the Moose Lodge thanked the Salem Police Department for its service to the city Tuesday night. Councilors, members of the Mack Park Neighborhood Association and the Moose Lodge expressed appreciation to department members for their work in keeping Salem safe. Police Chief Paul Tucker also introduced members of his department, including his captains, who spoke about their work — from traffic enforcement to quality of life issues in the city. Be sure to check out photos from the event and be sure to add your own.

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Man Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Women (or Dogs)

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 6 6 p.m. — A man sleeping in the ATM was reported on Congress Street. Police said the man was sent on his way. 7:16 p.m. — A fight in the street was reported on Broad Street. Police said one of the responding officers made contact with two youths who were involved in the fight. One of the boys told police he had a disagreement with one of his friends. The kids were transported home. 7:43 p.m. — Police responded to Barr Street on a report a child was yelling for help. Police said they spoke with the child and the child's grandparent, and there was no issue. 9:21 p.m. — A flag pole ripped off a house was reported on Cedar Street…

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You Ask...Patch Answers

Can I Go Right on Red Through an Activated Pedestrian Walk Signal?

Chief Tucker answers that question and more in this edition of You Ask...Patch Answers.

It's time for another edition of You Ask…Patch Answers. In this edition, we're sharing Chief Tucker's answers to questions he didn't get to during our live chat. Reader Question from Chester: Chief, what are your thoughts on opening Essex Street Again? Do you think it will be easier to patrol? Chief Tucker: Opening Essex Street has been studied on a number of different levels. I think from a public safety standpoint the police department can handle the area issues whether it remains closed, a partial opening as some have proposed or fully open. My main concern would be the impact on traffic and the domino effect it may have on surrounding streets. Reader Question from Bryan: Is it legal to take a right on red through an activated …

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