Wilmington POLICE LOG (Week of June 5, 2016)

WILMINGTON, MA  — Here are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log for the week of Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Sunday, June 5:

• Driver Ismael Lopez (31, Lawrence) was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, obstruction of an emergency vehicle; and possession of a false or stolen RMV document. (2:08am)
• Passenger Virgilio Guzman (46, Lawrence) was arrested on outstanding warrants. (2:08am)
• Police assisted the Tewksbury Fire Department with traffic control due to a shed fire on Hill Street in Tewksbury. (4:04am)
• Police assisted the  Tewksbury Police Department with a suspicious activity call on Livingston Street. Caller reported kids were ducking into bushes when cars drove by. Police checked area and were unable to locate. (4:14am)
• A green 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a Verizon pole on Salem Street. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed. (10:00am)
• A white 2013 Hyundai Elantra and a gray 2015 Chevy Silverado were involved in a crash at Middlesex Avenue and Federal Street. No injuries reported. Both vehicles towed. One driver was giving a red light violation. (10:30am)
• Police received report that a transformer may have been struck by lightning on Carolyn Road. RMLD was notified. A crew was already on its way. The primary wire to the transformer was down. RMLD repaired. (10:11pm)

Monday, June 6:

• A Middlesex Avenue caller reported that around 7:15am every school day, a car pulls into the student lot and plays loud music. Police advised the caller to call back next time it occurs. (8:13am)
• Shane A. Dumas (38, Billerica) was arrested on warrants, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, and speeding. Dumas was pulled over on Boutwell Street. (9:06am)
• Police stood by while DPW painted a cross walk at Lowell Street and Parker Street. (9:55am)
• Milestone Group Home on High Street reported a missing juvenile. (11:29am)
• Lake Street resident reported a squirrel was stuck in a bird feeder. Police was able to extricate the animal. (11:39am)
• K9 Ridic underwent training at St. Dorothy’s Church. (1:13pm)
• A caller reported a juvenile was operating a dirt bike in the roadway on Shady Lane. Police located and advised the juvenile. (7:24pm)
• The new traffic lights at the Glen Road and Middlesex Avenue intersection was malfunctioning. DPW notified contractors, who are still in control of the lights. (10:02pm)
• Police investigated a blue 2008 Chevy Malibu in the high school parking lot. Police told the operator to remove the flashing blue lights from his vehicle. (10:11pm)

Tuesday, June 7:

• Police gave a verbal warning for excessive noise to a driver playing loud music in the WHS student parking lot. (7:04am)
• K9 Ridic involved in a demonstration at Public Safety Day at Wildwood School. (8:51am)
• A Horseshoe Lane resident reported a UPS package was taken from in front of their apartment door. (2:08pm)
• K9 Ridic underwent training at the Shriners Auditorium on Fordham Road. (2:21pm)
• A dump truck broke down at Burlington Avenue and Chestnut Street. Vehicle was pulled into Deming Way and out of the way of traffic. (2:41pm)
• Police advised individuals of town’s smoking and dog regulations at Town Beach. (5:12pm)
• Police received notification of a Sirius XM emergency button activation in a gray 2016 Lexus on Marcia Road. All clear. Vehicle was having electrical issues. (5:56pm)
• A gray 2005 Mazda SE and a orange 2015 Ford Fusion were involved in a minor crash on Wisser Street. No injuries reported. Both vehicles towed. (9:20pm)

Wednesday, June 8:

• Police received report of an erratic operator  in a green pickup truck on 93 South.  Truck was “all over lanes of travel” and drove onto a dirt area, then got off at Exit 41 and proceeded to strike a curb and a vehicle. State Police was notified.  Wilmington Police located the vehicle at 200 Ballardvale Street and turned over to State Police. (8:10am)
• A walk-in party reported a larceny from the Wildwood Cemetery. (9:40am)
• Police received report of a dog in a crate covered by a fleece blanket, barking in a vehicle for the past 49 minutes. Animal Control Officer spoke with vehicle’s owners. Dog checked OK. (12:01pm)
• A caller reported a white Malibu took a turn on Shady Lane Drive doing approximately 60 MPH and fishtailed, almost striking a mother and son walking. Caller yelled at vehicle, which then turned around and allegedly tried to strike him. Vehicle last seen heading towards Middlesex Avenue. Police were unable to locate. (3:00pm)
• A green 2002 Toyota Camry and a gray 2010 Volvo 4D were involved in a minor crash at Main Street and Cross Street. One driver was given a written warning for texting while driving. (5:46pm)
• A juvenile was reported missing from Milestone Group Home on High Street. (7:31pm)
• Police received report of a blue 2003 Volkswagen Golf stolen from the parking lot of Sonny’s Mobile on the Run on Lowell Street. Police eventually recovered the vehicle in Burlington Storage Unit on West Street.  (8:10pm)

Thursday, June 9:

• A caller reported he was assaulted by a Vertivi co-worker inside their building on Main Street. Caller requested to speak to an officer. Officer responded. Caller did not want to take any action at this time. He wanted to speak with his union rep and company HR for filing a police report. (1:25am)
• A dump truck and a gray 2007 Toyota Avalon were involved in a crash on Middlesex Avenue. Operator of the dump truck was given a red light violation citation. (8:23am)
•  A deer was struck by a vehicle on Route 125, prior to Andover Street. Mass Highway was notified. (11:02am)
• Police received report of an older male wearing boxer shorts, a blue t-shirt and foam slippers walking on Route 125. Police were unable to locate. (11:58am)
• A caller reported several men went into a shed on Fairmeadow Road with duffle bags. Caller doesn’t believe they belong there.  Police responded. Situation checked OK. Men were friends of the homeowner, who was home. (1:22pm)
• Wei Cheng (27, Norwood) was issued a summons for failing to stop/yield and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. (2:12pm)
• A walk-in party reported a terminated employee at C&J Lawnmower on Main Street has been sending threatening messages to other employees. (2:51pm)
• Edson Bitencourt (41, Middleton) was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (subsequent offense); failure to stop/yield; and registration not in possession. Bitencourt was pulled over on Salem Street. (5:06pm)
• A Red Heat Tavern employee reported a suspicious man in a car for an extended period of time in their parking lot, possibly consuming alcohol. When approached, the vehicle moved to the Burger King parking lot. Police responded. Driver was using the restaurant’s Wifi. Police advised him against loitering. (5:41pm)
• Fire Department responded to a mulch fire on Horseshoe Lane. (7:18pm)
• Market Basket Assistant Store Manager reported the theft of an air conditioner unit. Manager requested an officer to review the footage. (8:18pm)
• Ryan Gordon (28, Tewksbury) was arrested for an OUI (Liquor); negligent operation of a motor vehicle; failure to stop/yield; marked lanes violation; and unregistered motor vehicle. Gordon was arrested at Cypress Street and Glen Road. (10:39pm)

Friday, June 10:

• Caller reported a dead cat was on the side of the road on Marion Street.  Animal Control Officer retrieved. (7:42am)
• A brown 2006 Hyundai Sonata and a gray 2016 Subaru Legacy were involved in a crash in front of the library on Middlesex Avenue. No injuries reported. One vehicle towed. (10:25am)
• Police notified RMLD and Verizon of low hanging wires in the road on Woburn Street after a tractor trailer reportedly struck a pole. (12:04pm)
• Benevento’s received a citation for spilling cement on the roadway at Route 125, near the 93 North onramp. (2:55pm)
• Police received report of two dogs left in a vehicle for over 40 minutes in the Planet Fitness parking lot.  Police responded, but vehicle was gone upon arrival. (3:11pm)
• A caller reported while her 10 year-old son was walking home from the West, a car full of teenagers threw eggs and him and his friend. Car was described as a black sedan. Police notified school resource officer. (3:36pm)
• Police assisted the Fire Department with a mulch fire in front of TJ Maxx. (5:46pm)
• A black 2011 Landranger struck a pole on Glen Road. The driver was cited for texting while driving. (6:18pm)
• Police received report of flowers stolen from a grave site at Wildwood Cemetery sometime since Tuesday. (6:48pm)

Saturday, June 11:

• Police provided traffic assistance with the return of the 8th graders from their Washington DC Field Trip. (12:21am)
• A white 2003 Chevy Malibu struck a rock wall at Glen Road and Harnden Street. No injuries. Vehicle was towed. (5:53am)
• Police received complaints that a home having a yard sale on Glen Road was causing traffic to use just one lane of traffic in both directions.  Police responded and and advised vehicles to move and park on one side of the street.  Police also spoke with homeowner and advised them that future cars must park on that same side. (10:30am)
• A green 2010 Honda Accord and a black 2011 BMW were involved in a crash on Main Street. Parties were transported to the hospital by the Wilmington Fire Department. Both vehicles were towed. A citation was issued to one of the drivers for following too closely. (10:43am)
• A Lords Court caller reported items were stolen from her backyard last night. (12:36pm)
• A walk-in party reported his blue 2011 Chevy Silverado was involved in a hit and run on 93 North.  His vehicle suffered damage to the passenger’s side. (2:31pm)
• A Salem Street caller reported an injured rabbit in their yard. Police advised caller to contact Wilmington Wild Things. (8:21pm)
• Police received a call that 3 people were in the woods off of Wakefield Avenue possibly doing drugs. Police checked the area and were unable to locate anyone. (9:57pm)
• 5 juveniles from Milestone Group Home on High Street returned on their own after leaving the program without permission. (11:32pm)

(DISCLAIMER: This information is public information.  An arrest does not constitute a conviction.  Any arrested person is innocent until proven guilty.)

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