Police Blotter 08-27-2020

The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded for the period of Aug. 10 to Aug. 16.

Monday, Aug. 10

0816: An officer issued a parking ticket to a motor vehicle (MV) parked illegally within 20 feet of the corner of Pleasant St. and Somerset Ave.

0941: A person reported that the catalytic converter had been removed from his truck, which had been parked at the Public Landing.

1233: An office assisted the parties with the exchange of papers at a minor motor vehicle accident (MVA) with property damage only at Washington and Lewis Aves. One of the vehicles was leaking fluid and had to be towed. The officer issued a citation to one of the operators for the criminal charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

1445: An officer issued parking tickets to three vehicles without resident parking stickers at Hale and Bellevue Aves.

1600: A resident reported a past larceny. The officer will file a report.

1646: The Animal Control Officer retrieved a small dog that was running down Main St. toward East Boston. The officer was familiar with the dog and returned it to its owner on Pleasant Park Rd.

1709: An officer directed a loud couple in the marsh area of Pico Beach to quiet down. The couple returned to their residence.

2138: An officer restored the peace between two persons who were arguing over a parking spot in the municipal lot on Winthrop St.

2358: An officer dispersed a group of youths playing basketball with loud music at the courts on Walden St.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

0138: A Governor’s Drive resident reported that his friend was bitten by the landlord’s dog. The matter was referred to the Animal Control Officer.

0909: An officer responded to a call regarding a person on Shirley St. who is under the influence and who may be getting on his motorcycle. The officer spoke to the person, who agreed not to operate his motorcycle for the day.

1311: An officer stopped a MV in the 400 block of Winthrop St. and arrested Dante M. Regnetta, 39, of Revere, on charges of operating a MV with a suspended license, illegal possession of a Class B controlled narcotic substance, illegal possession of a Class B controlled narcotic substance with intent to distribute (subsequent offense), and distribution of a Class A controlled narcotic substance (subseq. offense).

1435: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shirley St. and Washington Ave.  and issued a citation to the operator for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop at a stop sign.

1439: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shirley Park and Washington Ave. and gave a verbal warning to the operator for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a red light violation.

1531: An officer stopped a MV on Grandview Ave. for being uninsured. However, the operator showed the officer his paid insurance receipts and the officer directed the operator to contact his insurance company to straighten out the issue.

1741: Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the Atlantis Marina. The officers arrested Carlos Buitrago, 54, of Revere, on charges of attempted larceny, malicious destruction of property over $1200, wanton destruction of property over $1200, two counts of assault & battery (A&B) on a police officer, resisting arrest, breaking & entering into a boat in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, and two counts of A&B by means of a dangerous weapon.

1907: Officers responded to a report of persons throwing firecrackers at geese at the golf course. The officers were informed that club personnel were firing starter pistols at the geese in cooperation with the Environmental Police. However, they were informed to cease doing so until the Winthrop P.D. can follow up on the matter.

1937: An officer issued three warning tickets to vehicles parked without resident stickers on Maryland Ave.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

0031: An officer dispersed three vehicles from Hannaford Park.

0039: An officer dispersed a vehicle from Halford Beach.

1317: A business owner reported that an employee had struck a parked vehicle earlier in the day and had left a note for the other vehicle’s owner. The employer was informed that his employee had to fill out a crash report.

1339: Three motor vehicles were towed from the scene of an accident on Upland Rd. in which one MV crashed into a house. The Building Inspector arrived on the scene and determined that the structure was safe.

1415: A resident reported that her identity had been used to make unauthorized withdrawals from her bank account.

1551: An officer responded to a report of two teenagers arguing loudly at the CVS on Woodside Ave. The officer restored the peace.

1739: An officer responded to a report of rocks being thrown at a MV on Fremont St. The officer restored the peace and will file a report.

1816: Officers responded to a report of threats being made on Burrill Terrace. The officers arrested a 57 year-old Winthrop woman on two outstanding warrants.

1850: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Fairview Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMV) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2038: An officer issued a parking ticket for a MV parked illegally on Tafts Ave.

Thursday, Aug. 13

0714: A Crest Ave. resident reported that his MV had been struck by a hit-and-run operator the previous evening. The officer will file a report.

1333: A motor vehicle drove into the cement wall at the Public Landing and was towed from the scene.

1507: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shore Drive and Beach Rd. and gave a verbal warning to the operator for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a stop sign violation.

1521: A small dog on the loose in the area of Lincoln St. and Walden Ave. was retrieved by the Animal Control Officer and returned to its owner.

1532: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) in the 500 block of Shirley St. and gave a verbal warning to the operator for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a stop sign violation.

1704: An officer stopped a MV on Shirley St. for having a registration revoked for insurance cancellation. The MV was towed.

1838: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Pauline St. and gave a verbal warning to the operator for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of impeded operation.

2011: An officer issued a parking ticket to a MV parked on the wrong side of Tafts Ave.

2122: An officer dispersed persons from Hannaford Park.

2131: A parked MV was struck by a passing vehicle in the 400 block of Shirley St. The operator was picked up by her sister and the MV was towed.

2340: An officer dispersed two vehicles from Halford Beach.

Friday, Aug. 14

0011: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere St. and Upland Rd. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stay in marked lanes and issued a citation to the operator.

0038: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Pleasant St. and Tileston Rd. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0120: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere St. and Upland Rd. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a broken headlight and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0802: A Terrace Ave. resident reported that a passing truck had caused damage to property in front of the house. The officer will file a report.

0825: The Animal Control Officer retrieved a puppy from a person who had found it on Shore Drive and returned the pup to its owner.

1421: An officer filed a report regarding an ongoing noise issue between neighbors at Governor’s Drive.

1718: An officer issued a parking ticket to a vehicle on Irwin St. without a resident sticker.

1721: An officer stopped a MV at the Public Landing for the CMVI of an expired registration. The officer issued a citation to the operator and, in lieu of having the MV towed, followed the operator to his home.

1904: An officer stopped a MV on Main St. near the high school and issued a citation to the operator for the criminal offense of operating a MV with a suspended license. The MV was towed.

2211: An officer stopped a MV on Shirley St. for the CMVI of an expired registration and gave a verbal warning to the operator, who was in front of his home and who renewed his registration on-line.

2313: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shirley St. and Veterans Rd. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

Saturday, Aug. 15

0034: An officer stopped a MV on Revere St. and issued a citation to the operator for the criminal charge of unlicensed operation of a MV. 

0926: An officer spoke to the parties involved in an ongoing noise dispute between neighbors on Governor’s Drive.

1417: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Pleasant and Main Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of having an excessively-tinted windshield and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1522: An officer stopped a MV at Washington Ave. and Shirley St. for operating a MV with an expired registration. The operator was able to renew the registration on-line.

1522: An officer stopped a MV at Veterans Rd. and Washington Ave. The operator had not reinstated his license and a licensed operator came to take control of the MV.

1639: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) in the 100 block of Shore Drive for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator. 

2023: An officer stopped a MV on Cottage Park Rd. and arrested the operator, Franklin Nivar, 30, of East Boston, on charges of unlicensed operation of a MV and operating an uninsured MV. He also was cited for the civil infractions of a number plate violation and operating an unregistered MV.

2207: A Villa Ave. resident reported that three youths had just egged his house. The officer searched the area to no avail and will file a report.

2338: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Walden Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an equipment violation and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2347: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Revere St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an equipment violation and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

Sunday, Aug. 16

0123: An officer responding to a noise complaint on Ocean View St. directed the loud party-goers to turn down their music.

1053: An officer restored the peace involving a disturbance between two male parties at Cumberland Farms. One of the parties was given a No Trespass notice by the store.

1415: The Animal Control Officer helped a resident find her lost dog in the area of Ocean View Way.

1603: A fisherman was informed of the public area for fishing in the Court Rd. section of town, but that he cannot fish behind homes.

1914: A MV drove into a tree near the Atlantis Marina condos. The MV was towed.

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