Police Blotter 07-09-2020

Monday, June 22

1053: A resident came into the station to report that someone has been using her identity to file for unemployment benefits.

1446: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Winthrop and Atlantic Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a red light. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1509: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Main St. at the bridge for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of making an illegal left turn. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1558:A resident in the area of Read St. reported that a white & black pit bull was running loose in the street and was headed toward the playground. Officers were unable to locate the dog upon their arrival.

1935: A caller reported that a person was blasting music in their motor vehicle on Shore Drive at Ocean Ave. An officer spoke to the MV operator, who said he was waiting for someone to come out of their house, and directed the operator to lower the volume.

2119: A resident reported that kids were setting off fireworks near the dumpster at Larsen Rink. They had left the area by the time the officers had arrived.

Tuesday, June 23

0122: A caller reported that two male parties passing by in a pickup truck were harassing his girlfriend and him as they were walking along Shore Drive at Myrtle Ave. The officer spoke to all of the parties involved and restored the peace.

0936: An officer issued a parking ticket to a MV that was parked in the crosswalk at Summit Ave. and Revere St.

1003: A resident reported that their Paypal account was compromised in the amount of $1500. 1415: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shirley St. and Washington Ave.  for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a stop sign. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1441: A resident came into the station to report that his identity had been used by someone who obtained unemployment benefits in the resident’s name.

2036: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Tafts Ave. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a stop sign at Otis St. In addition, the operator was unlicensed. One of the passengers, who had a valid license, assumed operation of the MV.

2126: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Main St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of an inoperative plate light. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2138: Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in the 900 block of Shirley St. in which one of the vehicles had flipped over. All of the parties were out of the MVs and were unhurt. The street was closed until both vehicles could be towed.

2230: A Shirley St. resident reported that her bicycle had been stolen from her back yard at some point during the past two days.

Wednesday, June 24

0210: A trespass tow was reported at the Executive Apartments on Veterans Rd.

0938: An officer stopped a MV in the 300 block of Revere St. A party in the MV was transported forthwith to Chelsea District Court.

1126: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Winthrop 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.

1505: A resident came into the station to report an attempted fraud scam by telephone from an unknown party, who demanded that she send $500 cash cards for overdue taxes.

2054: An officer moved along seven motor vehicles that were parked on Grand View Ave. at Bay View and that were impeding traffic.

Thursday, June 25

0916: A Bartlett Rd. resident reported that a black pick-up truck had struck his parked MV, ripping off the side-view mirror, and fled the scene. 

1251: Officers responded to a report of a physical altercation between two males on Siren St. The officers spoke to both parties and neither wished to press charges. 

1452: An officer issued a parking ticket for a MV that was parked on the corner at Bowdoin St. and obstructing traffic. The officer had attempted to locate the owner, but to no avail.

1741: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Ocean View Ave. and Cottage Park Rd. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a marked lanes violation. The officer issued a citation to the operator., whose erratic driving almost caused a collision with the cruiser.

1804: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Washington Ave. and Thornton Park for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of having tinted windows in excess of the regulations. The MV, which had paper Texas plates, was being operated by a person with a suspended license. The officer issued a citation to the operator for the criminal offense of operating a MV after his right to operate had been suspended. A licensed operator was able to assume possession of the MV.

2014: A resident came into the station to report a case of identity theft.

2015: An officer responded to a report of two male parties passed out in a MV that was parked in the rear of Governor’s Park. The officers spoke to the two male parties and arrested a third person, Destiny Angela Santana, 30, of Dorchester, on a charge of trafficking in 18 grams, but less than 36 grams, of heroin.

2329: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) in the 300 block of Winthrop St. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of a marked lanes violation. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

2334: An officer directed a group of 14 vehicles playing loud music at the Public Landing to turn down the volume.

2355: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shirley and Underhill 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.

Friday, June 26

0122: An officer moved along four youths who were playing basketball at the Massa Playground.

1158: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Main and Walden Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of making an improper turn. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator.

1209: An officer issued a $300 parking ticket to a MV that was parked in the handicapped spot at a local business.

1508: An officer assisted the parties with the exchange of papers at a MVA on Thornton Park in which a dump truck struck a parked MV.

1830: An officer assisted the parties with the exchange of papers at a minor MVA at a local business.

1843: An officer stopped a MV on Main St. that was being operated by employees who were unaware that the MV was unregistered. The MV was towed at the owner’s request to his business in Lynn. The owner will receive a citation for the offense.

1917: A calling party reported that a group of 3-4 men were fighting in the middle of the street at Governor’s Drive. All of the parties denied that there was an altercation when the officers arrived.

1950: Officers responded again to a report of the same male parties engaging in nan altercation. They were advised to leave the area or they will be charged with disturbing the peace.

2113: An officer issued a parking ticket for a MV that was parked on Revere St. and impeding the use of a driveway.

2229: Officers dispersed a group of youths playing basketball at Massa Playground.

Saturday, June 27

0036: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Shirley and Underhill 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. 

0324: An officer directed two persons at the Public Landing who were fishing past the gate on the ferry pier to fish from a location where they are allowed to do so.

0643: An officer directed a groundskeeper who was using a leaf blower at the Golf Club to cease doing so at that hour of the day. This has been an ongoing issue for neighbors.

0705: Officers responded to a report of a MVA at Payson and Harvard Sts. involving damage to the vehicles. However, one of the operators, who was driving a car with New Hampshire plates, left the scene. An officer was able to make contact with that operator, who said she was now in Lowell en route back to New Hampshire and would not be returning to Winthrop. The officer will file a report and take out appropriate charges against the operator from New Hampshire.

0723: An officer responded to a call from a store clerk at a local convenience store regarding a customer who was demanding extra coffee cups. The officer restored the peace.

0850: An officer responded to a call from a local business reporting that a person had smashed a bathroom door in the business the previous night. The officer will file a report and the matter was referred to the detectives.

1245: An officer restored the peace involving a landlord-tenant issue on Nevada St.

1502: A person came into the station to report that the plates had been stolen from his MV.

1737: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Paine and Main Sts. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of making an illegal turn. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator. 

1949: An officer directed a person, who was sleeping in a hammock on the premises in the 200 block of Shirley St. and who was unknown to the homeowner, to be on his way.

2122: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Winthrop and Main Sts. for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI). The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator. 

2255: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) at Crest and Chamberlain Aves. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of inoperable tail lights. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator, who agreed to park his MV for the evening and walk home.

2306: Officers dispersed a group of three MVs at Hannaford Park. The officer had discovered that one of the operators had a suspended license and ensured that all of the vehicles were being operated by persons with active licenses.

2307: An officer responded to a report of a group of kids playing soccer in the parking lot at Governor’s Park and restored the peace.

2323: An officer stopped a MV with no plates on Main St. The officer spoke to the owner of the MV, who was the mother of the operator, and she admitted that she had yet to register the MV. The MV was towed.

Sunday, June 28

0007: An officer dispersed youths who were playing in the courts at Ingleside Park.

0009: An officer directed a group engaged in a loud poker party in a garage at a Grovers Ave. residence to shut the doors for the night.

0042: An officer stopped a motor vehicle (MV) on Washington Ave. for the civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI) of failing to stop for a stop sign. The officer gave a verbal warning to the operator. 

1333: An officer stopped a MV on Tafts Ave. in which two, six year-old children were not in booster seats. The officer directed the operator to go home and put the seats in the MV.

1751: An officer responded to a call from a resident who reported that her daughter had brought home an unwanted guest. The young man agreed to leave and the officer gave him a courtesy ride to the Orient Heights T station.

1942: Officers and the Animal Control Officer (ACO) responded to a report of a St. Bernard and a gray Lab roaming freely on Grovers Ave. and headed to the beach (no doubt for an evening swim). The Grovers Ave. resident held the dogs until the ACO arrived and took possession of them. The ACO was able to locate the dogs’ owners, who reside on Summit Ave., who said that they were unaware that their dogs had escaped.

2040: An officer ordered that a MV obstructing the free passage of traffic at the intersection of Somerset Ave. and Pleasant St. be towed. The officer also issued a parking ticket.