Police Blotter 07-13-2023

The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded on the listed dates. The log is a public record and available for review. All persons who are arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Monday, June 26

0832: An officer issued a parking ticket to a motor vehicle parked on Forrest St. during street sweeping day.

1005: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Walden St. for the civil moving infraction of a stop sign violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1221: A resident called the station to report an attempted phone call scam from someone claiming to be from Medicare. The caller did not give out any information, but wanted the incident to be noted.

1404: A person came into the station to report that the “little library” at Yirrell Beach had been stolen over the weekend. The officer conferred with the DPW, who reported that the library had been set on fire on Yirrell Beach. The officer filed a report.

1428: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Veterans Rd. for the civil moving infraction of speeding. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1442: A resident came into the station to report that all of his personal information had been hacked through his tax company. He wanted it noted in case of a future fraud or theft.

1606: An officer dispersed a group of young teens who were jumping off the Belle Isle Bridge. The officer filed a report.

1625: Youths once again were jumping off the Belle Isle Bridge. The officer apprehended one youth and the others, who had fled, were identified and all of their parents were notified.

2014: Officers responded to a report of a person causing a disturbance at the CVS. The officer filed a report.

2107: An officer directed a loud family gathering on a balcony at Governors Park to keep it down.

Tuesday, June 27

0119: An officer issued parking tickets to three vehicles on Buchanan St.

0143: An officer issued parking tickets to 12 vehicles on Bowdoin St.

0303: A report of a dead skunk on Cutler St. was referred to the DPW.

0940: An officer issued a parking ticket to a vehicle parked on the sidewalk on Coral Ave.

0943: A caller reported a minor two-car motor vehicle accident on Woodside Ave. The parties exchanged papers on their own.

1337: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Shore Dr. for the civil moving infraction of a stop sign violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1536: Officers arrested a 32 year-old Mashpee man on an outstanding warrant.

1605: An officer responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at Deane Ave. and Revere St. There were no injuries and one vehicle was towed. The officer filed a report.

2003: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Tafts Ave. and Pratt St. for the civil moving infractions of a lights violation and excessive window tint. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

2045: An officer brought the keys to the tennis court at Ingleside Park to let out a male and female party who were locked inside.

Wednesday, June 28

0925: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Walden St. for a civil moving infraction. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator, who said he was not familiar with the area.

0932: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Walden St. for the civil moving infraction of a stop sign violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

0940:  An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Walden St. for a civil moving infraction. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

0957: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Veterans Rd. for the civil moving infraction of speeding. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1007: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Veterans Rd. for the civil moving infraction of speeding. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1015:  An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Veterans Rd. for the civil moving infraction of speeding. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1028:  An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Veterans Rd. for a civil moving infraction. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1036:  An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Veterans Rd. for the civil moving infraction of speeding. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1209: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Lewis Ave. for the civil moving infraction of a stop sign violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1224: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Main and Linden Sts. for the civil moving infraction of speeding. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1232: An officer ordered a tow for an apparently-abandoned motor vehicle with New Hampshire plates that had been parked on Wilshire St. for almost two weeks. The officer filed a report.

1238: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Walden St. for the civil moving infraction of a stop sign violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1345: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Main and Bowdoin Sts. for the civil moving infraction of a one-way violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1639: A report of a tree branch that had been struck by lightning the night before and hanging over the roadway on Lincoln St. was referred to the DPW.

1915: An officer assisted the State Police with the tow of a moped that was being operated on the footpath at Deer Island.

Thursday, June 29

0333: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Main St. and issued a citation to the operator for the criminal offense of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. A licensed operator came by to take control of the vehicle.

1016: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Shirley and Payson Sts. for a civil moving infraction. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1048: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Main and Paine Sts. for the civil moving infraction of excessive window tint. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1052: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Sturgis St. for the civil moving infraction of a stop sign violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1113: An officer responded to a report of an assault and battery on Strand Way. The officer located the suspect, who had left the scene, and issued to the suspect a summons for a criminal complaint.

1208: A tow company reported the trespass tow of a motor vehicle from Golden Drive.

1244: A resident reported that her dog broke free from its leash and was on the loose at Fishermen’s Bend.

1516: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Main and Linden Sts. for the civil moving infraction of a red light violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator.

1540: An officer assisted a motorist whose vehicle had broken down in the middle of Highland Ave. at Revere St. The vehicle was moved to the side of the road until AAA arrived.

1801: An officer stopped a motor vehicle towing a trailer without a registration plate. The owner had the plate in his vehicle and was directed by the officer to attach it to his trailer.

1803: The loose dog from earlier in the day was located by the owner.

1855: An officer responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Almont St. There were no injuries and the officer filed a report.

Friday, June 30

0801: A person called the station to report that her motor vehicle had been broken into overnight while parked on Chester Ave. and a window was smashed.

1100: An officer ordered a tow for a motor vehicle at the Public Landing with New Hampshire plates that expired in January. The vehicle previously had been ticketed three times, but had not been moved. The officer filed a report.

1408: A resident came into the station to report being the victim of a fraud. The office filed a report.

1509: An officer issued a parking ticket and ordered a tow for a motor vehicle blocking a fire hydrant on Winthrop St. The officer filed a report.

1538: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Shore Drive and Dolphin Ave. for a civil moving infraction. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1547: An officer assisted at a minor motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles in the parking lot of a local business. The officer filed a report.

1606: A resident came into the station to report being the victim of a fraud. The office filed a report.

1722: An officer directed the owner of a motor vehicle blocking a driveway on Coral Ave. to move the vehicle.

1939: An officer restored the peace involving a dispute between a tenant and landlord on Dolphin Ave.

1947: An officer directed the owner of a motor vehicle parked in a No Parking area on Cutler St. at Shore Drive to move the vehicle.

2000: A person came into the station to report being the victim of a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident at Governors Park. The officer filed a report.

Saturday, July 1

1134: An officer stopped a motor vehicle at Revere and Hutchinson Sts. for the civil moving infraction of a red light violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1448: A River Rd. resident reported that his daughter’s bicycle was stolen from their front yard.

1600: A person reported being the victim of a hit-and-run accident on Revere St. The officer filed a report.

1901: Officers responded to a report of an altercation between two parties stemming from a dog biting a five year old at the Pleasant Park Y.C. The officer obtained the necessary information from the dog’s owner and the child was treated for a small puncture wound. The officer filed a report.

2323: An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Dolphin Ave. for a civil moving infraction. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

Sunday, July 2

0306: An officer directed persons playing music loudly at an Ocean View St. residence to turn off the music.

1240: A person reported that her motor vehicle had been struck and damaged by a hit-and-run operator on Shirley St.

1611: An officer ordered a tow for an abandoned motor vehicle with a canceled registration on Main St. The officer filed a report.

1715: An officer provided assistance at the scene of downed wires caused by a tree branch on Edgehill Rd. The broken branch also damaged a parked car. The officer filed a report.

2345: A motorist reported that he sideswiped a parked motor vehicle on Underhill St. The officer filed a report.

Monday, July 3

0149: An officer directed persons playing loud music on their boat at the Atlantis Marina to turn it off for the night.