Police Blotter 10-01-2020

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

Monday, Sept. 14

0934: An officer responded to a report of a male party hitchhiking on Washington Ave. The officer informed the party, who said he resides on Shore Drive, that hitchhiking is illegal and dangerous.

0942: A resident reported the attempted use of her identity to obtain a Disaster Relief Loan.

1110: An officer responded to a report of a loose dog on Circuit Rd. The officer caught the dog and turned it over to the Animal Control Officer.

1253: An officer resolved a dispute between two parties in the Centre construction area involving the traffic route.

1333: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Wilshire Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1350: A disabled MV at Governor’s Park with a plate that did not match the vehicle’s VIN was ordered towed.

1517: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Banks Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and issued a citation with a written warning to the operator.

1708: A resident came into the station while talking on his cell phone to a person who claimed that he was with the Boston PD and that the resident would be arrested if he did not come up with $2500. When the resident informed the caller that he was at the Winthrop police station, the caller, an obvious scam artist, hung up.

1927: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere and Hutchinson Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2055: A resident reported receiving phone calls that obviously were a scam. The resident’s report was noted.

2214: An officer had the owner of a motor vehicle (MV) that was partially blocking a driveway on Beal St. move his MV.

2303: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Revere and Taylor Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a stop sign. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2330: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Read Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a red light violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

0033: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Pleasant Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a red light violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0045: An officer stopped a MV on Main St. and determined that the operator’s license was suspended. Another party with a valid license came to get the MV. The officer will file a report.

0143: An officer issued three parking tickets to vehicles without resident parking stickers on Irwin St.

0937: An officer stopped a MV that had been reported as stolen by Hertz at Revere and Winthrop Sts. The officer arrested Jermaine Robinson, 31, of Allston, for the criminal offenses of operating a MV with a suspended license (subsequent offense), illegal possession of a Class B controlled narcotic substance (subseq. offense), and receiving stolen property with a value greater than $1200.

1114: A resident reported that she gave her Social Security number over the telephone in an apparent scam. An officer provided advice and assistance.

1325: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Morton St. and Pleasant Park Rd. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of speeding. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1405: An officer stopped a person on a scooter at Main and Beal Sts.  The officer escorted the operator to  private property and directed the person not to operate the scooter until he had proper paperwork for the scooter.

1511: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Walden Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1539: An officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident (MVA) on Tileston Rd. in which a parked MV was struck by a passing MV. The offending operator returned to the scene after the officer had left. 

1621: An officer directed a group of youths ages 9-11 who were playing basketball on Circuit Rd. to wear masks.

1813: An officer stopped a MV with an expired registration at Main and Beal Sts. The officer escorted the operator, who was unaware of the expired registration, to her home and she will resolve the issue.

2125: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Tewksbury St. and Shore Dr. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a headlight violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2359: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Summit Ave. and Revere St. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) and gave a verbal warning to the operator.

Wednesday, Sep. 16

0003: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Main St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an equipment violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0028: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Main St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an equipment violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

0200: An officer issued three parking tickets to vehicles without resident parking stickers on Central St.

0213: An officer issued four parking tickets to vehicles without resident parking stickers on Irwin St.

1205: The Animal Control Officer responded to a report of a dog that was struck by a vehicle on Hermon St. The dog suffered a leg injury and the ACO obtained the information from all of the parties involved.

1234: A resident came into the station to turn in a handgun that she had found among her ex-husband’s belongings.

1640: A resident came to the station to report that she had been the victim of a credit card fraud.

1851: A resident came to the station to report that she had been scammed over the telephone of $500 in gift cards from Speedway and that the cards already had been cashed.

1913: An officer issued a parking ticket to a MV parked in the No Parking zone at Terrace and Park Aves.

Thursday, Sept. 17

0235: An officer issued a parking ticket for a vehicle parked on Sea Foam Ave. without a resident parking sticker.

0930: A Shore Drive resident reported that a stray pit bull was in her backyard. The ACO responded and reunited the dog with its owner.

0953: A Walden St. resident reported that his MV had been broken into overnight and that some loose change had been taken.

1411: An officer arrested Christopher James Barbarisi, 26, of Lynn, on two outstanding warrants and for the criminal offense of illegal possession of a Class C controlled narcotic substance with intent to distribute. The arrest took place in the parking lot of a local business

1501: A resident came into the station to report a past hit-and-run in which a headlight on her MV was damaged.

1509: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Bayview Ave. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of erratic operation (fishtailing). The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1725: A Main St. resident came to the station to report an attempted break into his MV during the previous 24 hours.

1820: Another Main St. resident reported that someone had rummaged through his MV during the previous night.

2156: A Fremont St. resident reported vandalism to his MV. An officer spoke to the parties and will file a report.

2208: An officer issued a parking ticket to a box truck that was parked at Sturgis St. and Shore Drive.

Friday, Sept. 18

0109: An officer issued parking tickets to two vehicles without resident parking stickers on Irwin St.

0718: A Pleasant St. resident reported that a truck was blocking her driveway. The truck had broken down and was towed.

1949: A caller reported damage to his MV in the municipal lot in Metcalf Sq.

2315: An officer responded to a report of noisy neighbors in an apartment in the 500 block of Shirley St. The officer directed the neighbors to turn down their TV.

2331: An officer responded to a report of a loud party on Johnson Ave. and directed the party-goers to take it inside for the night.

Saturday, Sept. 19

1524: A Paul Revere bus driver reported that the area in the 400 block of Shirley St. was impassable because of a truck blocking the street. The operator had lost his keys and had ordered a tow for his truck.

1603: A resident came to the station to report a case of identity theft.

2157: A MV that was broken down in the middle of Main St. was towed by AAA.

2328: An officer responded to a report of a loud birthday party in the backyard of a Hillside Ave. residence. The party-goers agreed to end the festivities for the night.

2331: An officer responded to a report of a loud party on Fremont St. The party-goers were wrapping things up for the night.

2340: An officer issued a parking ticket to a MV that was blocking the intersection at Jefferson and Fremont Sts.

Sunday, Sept. 20

1114: An officer responded to a MVA on Otis St. in which a MV struck a parked MV and hit the curb. The operator’s MV was towed.

1156: An officer responded to a MVA on Main St. in which one MV rear-ended another. The damage was minor and there were no injuries. The officer assisted the parties with the exchange of papers.

1552: A resident came into the station to report that his MV had bene vandalized overnight.

Monday, Sept. 21

0230: An officer directed the residents in an apartment in the 400 block of Shirley St. to turn off their music for the night.

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