Police Blotter 09-10-2020

The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded on the listed dates:

Monday, Aug. 24

0900: A Revere St. business reported a breaking & entering (B&E) into a motor vehicle (MV). The officer will file a report.

1133: Another business on Revere St. reported vandalism and a B&E into a MV.

1516: A Temple St. resident reported the theft of a Fed Ex package.

2003: An officer responded to a parking complaint from a Tafts Ave. resident and issued two parking tickets.

2344: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere and Hutchinson Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of non-working tail lights. The officer issued a warning citation to the operator.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

0022: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) in the 500 block of Shirley St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to obey a traffic control sign. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0852: A caller reported an injured bird on Pebble Ave. The Animal Control Officer responded and returned the bird, a seagull, to the water.

1353: A resident came to the station to report being a victim of identity fraud. The officer will file a report.

1850: An officer responded to a parking complaint from a Maryland Ave. resident and issued three parking tickets to vehicles without resident stickers.

2349: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Bartlett Rd. and Pleasant St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of operating a MV with an expired registration. The operator was able to renew the registration.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

0014: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Cutler St. and Veterans Rd. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of excessive window tint. The officer issued a warning citation to the operator.

0806: A Revere St. business owner reported a B&E into his premises. Windows were smashed and tools were taken.

0840: A caller reported that she had been bitten by a dog on Grovers Ave. The officer will file a report.

0900: A male party called to report that a female against whom he has a harassment prevention order pursuant to c. 258E has violated the order by contacting him. Officers arrested Robin Maria Cohen, 57, of 1 Burrill Terrace, for the criminal offense of violating a 258E order.

1009: A Revere St. resident reported that a MV was parked on the sidewalk and facing the wrong way. An officer spoke to the owner of the MV and gave him a verbal warning about his parking behavior and that if he does so again, the officer will issue a parking ticket.

1129: A caller reported that a pit bull was running loose on the Point. The Animal Control Officer (ACO) responded, but was unable to locate the dog.

1524: Officers executed a warrant at a George St. address and arrested Christopher Park Pfeiffer, 23, of 11 George St., for the criminal offenses of trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl, illegal possession of Class B and Class E controlled narcotic substances, and illegal possession of Class B and Class E controlled narcotic substances with intent to distribute.

1922: An officer issued two parking tickets for vehicles without resident stickers on Tafts Ave.

1933: A boat owner reported that two of his boat cushions had been stolen from his boat at the Crystal Cove Marina. The officer will file a report.

2337: An officer dispersed a group of persons in a MV from Hannaford Park.

Thursday, Aug. 27

0022: An officer stopped a MV at Crest Ave. and Hutchinson St. for the criminal offense of operating with a registration revoked for insurance cancellation. The MV was towed.

0042: An officer issued a parking ticket to a MV without a resident sticker on Locust St.

1246: A caller reported a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident (MVA) in which a moving MV struck a parked MV in the 100 block of Shirley St. The offending MV then fled the scene toward Pt. Shirley. An officer spoke to witnesses and observed the damage to the parked MV.

1746: A resident came to the station to report that she was the victim of a fraudulent scheme in which she sent $400 to someone whom she had thought was calling from Microsoft.

2249: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Trident Ave. and Shore Drive for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI). The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2254: Officers directed a group of noisy youths walking on Lowell Rd. to keep it down.

Friday, Aug. 28

0105: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Beal Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of speeding. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0231: The repossession of a MV on Winthrop St. was reported by the repo company.

0642: A John Ave. resident reported a B&E into his MV overnight. The officer will file a report.

0734: A Beal St. resident reported that as he was backing out of his driveway, he accidentally struck a MV that was partially obstructing access to his driveway. An officer issued a parking ticket to the parked MV that was blocking the driveway.

0901: An officer issued a number of parking tickets to vehicles on Fremont St. that were parked in a No Parking zone on a street-sweeping day.

1029: A Nevada St. resident reported that a neighbor’s dog knocks over his trash barrels. The Animal Control Officer will investigate.

1036: An officer stopped a MV that had been reported stolen at Revere St. and Upland Rd. The MV was towed.

1339: A Centre business reported that two male shoplifters had taken about $2000 worth of merchandise. The officer will file a report.

1638: A resident reported that she was scammed out of money from her bank account. An officer will file a report.

1653: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Bayview and Hale Aves. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an equipment violation. The officer gave ia verbal warning to the operator. 

1817: A MV parked in the crosswalk on Hagman Rd. was towed when the officer discovered that the plates on the MV were registered to another MV. 

2022: An officer assisted the operator of a disabled MV at Shirley and Beacon Sts. until the operator’s father arrived.

2121: An officer dispersed a group of persons in a MV at Hannaford Park.

2227: An officer stopped a MV at Main St. and Amelia Ave. that was being operated by a person without a license. A passenger with a valid license took over operation of the MV and the original operator was issued a citation for the criminal offense of unlicensed operation of a MV.

2234: Officers directed a group of noisy party-goers in the 300 block of Winthrop St. to turn it down for the night.

Saturday, Aug. 29

0004: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Revere St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a non-working plate light. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0013: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere St. and Sagamore Ave. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an equipment violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0020: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere St. and Crest Ave. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of using a handheld mobile device while operating a MV. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0048: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere St. and Crest Ave. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0917: An officer issued parking tickets to two vehicles without resident stickers on Hale Ave.

1435: A moped that had been reported stolen out of Roanoke, VA, was recovered on Veterans Rd. A male party came on the scene and explained that the moped belonged to his brother.  The male party was advised that he can retrieve the moped from the tow lot if he has the proper paperwork.

1906: An officer responded to a report of a MV overhanging a driveway on River Rd. The officer spoke to the parties and the offending MV was moved.

2048: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Hermon and Main Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a traffic control signal. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2104: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Revere St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a non-working plate light. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2130: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Revere St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a stop sign. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2148: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Pleasant and Main Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI). The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2157: An officer directed a loud group of party-goers on Sagamore Ave. to cease for the evening.

Sunday, Aug. 30

0121: An officer responded to a complaint of a loud house party on Cross St. and restored the peace.

0325: Officers returned to the loud house party on Cross St. and advised the party-goers that further action will be taken if they do not quiet down for the night.

1012: An officer advised persons doing construction work at Girdlestone and Tileston Rds. about the town ordinance regarding construction work on Sundays. The parties agreed to cease working for the day.

1206: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Hermon and Main Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an obstructed plate. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1421: Officers responded to a MVA on Main St. at the Mobil station. Both vehicles were towed and one person was transported to the MGH.

1442: An officer assisted the Fire Dept. at a dumpster fire on Crest Ave.

1942: An officer stopped a minivan motor vehicle (MV) at Winthrop and Atlantic Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of operating with an open tailgate. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2143: An officer directed a group of loud party-goers in the 800 block of Shirley St. to keep it down for the night.

2328: An officer responded to a report of loud music at a home in the 800 block of Shirley St. and restored the peace.

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