February 15
11:41 a.m. — A caller says a delivery truck is blocking the entire street way on Walden Street. Truck driver told officer that he was blocking only one lane.
11:52 a.m. — A party reports a seal on Yirrell Beach, at Bayview Avenue and Shirley Street. ACO will report to scene and stand by until seal returns safely into the water.
12:08 p.m. — A dog walker accidentally sets off an alarm on Washington Avenue. Owner is contacted.
3:09 p.m. — A person from Terry’s Salon for Men on Winthrop Street reports that her property had been vandalized.
5:52 p.m. — A caller reports an attempted B&E in the previous half hour at a residence on Shore Drive. A small window was broken, but no entry was gained.
9:27 p.m. — A caller reports that the rear window on a car has been broken on Winthrop Street.
February 16
2:13 a.m. — A clerk from the White Hen Pantry on Revere Street calls the WPD to have an intoxicated person removed from the store. Party was located on Main Street and promised not to return to the store.
8:08 a.m. — WPD, WFD and EMS dispatched to a car accident at Highland and Crest avenues. One party is taken to the hospital.
12:24 p.m. — A caller says a delivery truck is blocking traffic on Walden Street. Officers respond, and the driver says he will contact his company and inform them of the situation.
1 p.m. — A woman reports that she is having a problem with an ex-employee, who is threatening her with phone calls and text messages. The other party denied claims and offered a different version of the story. Both parties are advised of their rights. The caller is told to save any future messages for possible court action.
2:03 p.m. — A party reports that her son’s friend was being followed by a male in his early 20s wearing a gray "hoodie" and jeans. Officers are asked to BOLO for the man.
6:11 p.m. — A woman calls to report that a neighbor has parked on the street during the past three snow bans, obstructing plow trucks. The snow ban ticket crew is notified.
February 17
12:14 a.m. — A caller reports that a car just struck a fence and drove away. The car is located and the driver is summonsed.
1:18 a.m. — A caller reports that a woman is yelling in the street. The woman was trying to locate the owner of a car that was parked in her driveway.
1:54 p.m. — A detail officer discovers what appears to be narcotics in a plastic bag on the ground on Morton Street.
2:10 p.m. — A party reports that someone broke into his brother’s car stole the radio while it was parked on Shore Drive. Party advised to contact the State Police.
3:20 p.m. — A party reports that snow is covering the walkway around the WWII Monument in the Town Square. DPW notified.
3:27 p.m. — The manager of the CVS Pharmacy on Woodside Avenue reports the theft of a “large quantity†of over-the-counter medications.
5:19 p.m. — A woman reports that someone stole her mail. Officer responds and advises her of her rights.
February 18
12:31 a.m. — A caller reports that youths are rapping on his window. No one is around when officers respond, but will BOLO for the youths.
2:20 a.m. — A male reports that his ex-wife is on drugs and will not answers his phone calls. Asks officers to respond to her house. When asked why he is calling his ex-wife at 2 in the morning, he hangs up the phone. An inspection of the outside of the woman’s house reveals nothing out of the ordinary.
11:15 a.m. — A woman reports that she is being harassed and threatened by her sister-in-law.
2:11 p.m. — A caller reports that a red powerboat is going around in circles in the vicinity of Snake Island in Winthrop Harbor. WFD and Harbormaster are notified.
3:16 p.m. — A caller reports that a cab was speeding on Shirley Street. Cab company is notified of the situation.
3:16 p.m. — A caller reports that a drunk male is outside the White Hen Pantry. The party had left when officers arrive.
3:30 p.m. — Police notify WFD that an man has fallen in the lobby of the Fort Heath Apartments.
6:38 p.m. — A woman called the station to inquire about obtaining a 209-A against her boyfriend. She does not give her last name and does not police to respond to her home. Officer informs her of her rights, and informs her that she can fill out the necessary forms at the station.
7:53 p.m. — A caller reports that a group of youths “mooned†him after he asked them to stop banging on his window. Officers talked to the youths and their parents.
9:11 p.m. — Officers respond to a fight in a parking lot on Main Street. WFD requested to treat an injury. Police search for one suspect.
February 19
8:05 a.m. — A caller reports than an elderly person has fallen on Golden Drive. Victim is transferred to the hospital to be treated for a laceration on his head.
8:10 a.m. — WPD respond to an alarm at the Winthrop Middle School. Alarm was defective.
12:54 p.m. — Officer Jaworski responds to a dispute between a landlord and tenant on Beach Road. Peace is restored, and parties are advised of their rights.
1:24 p.m. — A caller reports that a woman came to his house asking if he wanted free carpet cleaner. Officer contacted the company in question and requested the contact the WPD if they are going to be doing door-to-door calls in town.
8:52 p.m. — WPD receives two calls reporting an assault by a male on a female in the area of Trident Avenue and Shore Drive. The second caller says a male is "beating up a female." Officers respond, but both parties deny having been in a fight. Woman is advised of her rights.
9:38 p.m. — A Shirley Street resident calls to report that the same kids have been harassing him at his home. Officer respond and take home a juvenile offender.
11:42 p.m. — WPD receive several calls reporting a large fight in the area of Buchanan and Freemont streets. Males had fled scene when officers arrive, and the females
February 20
12:27 p.m. — Officers break up a party on Grovers Avenue
11:16 a.m. — DPW is informed that a sewer cap has popped out of place on Grandview Avenue.
12:35 p.m. — A truck is blocking a man’s driveway on Irwin Street. A ticket is issued.
2:51 p.m. — Winn E. Broughton III of North Andover is arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. A speeding citation is also issued.
3:31 p.m. — A caller reports that two males are photographing the airport. Officers respond and clear the area.
3:56 p.m. — A man comes into the station to report that his girlfriend, who lives in Everett, told him to come pick up their child or she will drop it off at the fire station. He is told to go to Everett to fill out out a 51A.
10:38 p.m. —Units respond to Washington Avenue on a report that a pedestrian has been hit by a motor vehicle. Victim is transported to MGH with head and neck injuries. Officers investigate and are able to determine the driver of the vehicle.
9:08 a.m. — A Winthrop resident is arrested on a temporary warrant issued by Electric Monitoring Probation.
Legend for police blotter: 51A = a report by a state mandated reporter of child abuse or neglect; 209A order = domestic abuse prevention restraining order; A&B = assault & battery; ACO = Animal Control Officer; B&E = breaking & entering; BOLO = be on the lookout; CMVI = civil motor vehicle infraction; DSS = Department of Social Services; D/W = dangerous weapon; MGH=Mass. General Hospital; MV = motor vehicle; MVA = motor vehicle accident; OUI=Operating a MV while under the influence; RMV=Registry of Motor Vehicles; SRO=School Resource Officer; tagging = graffiti; WFD=Winthrop Fire Department; WMS=Warrant Management Service.