Wilmington POLICE LOG (Week of January 29, 2017)

WILMINGTON, MA  — Here are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log for the week of Sunday, January 29, 2017.

Sunday, January 29:

• Police reported a struck deer on Shawsheen Avenue. (1:06am)
• Police observed a vehicle in the parking lot on Industrial Way with a man ducking down inside. Police investigated. Man is homeless and living out of vehicle. He checked OK and will be spending the night there. (1:26am)
• Police received report of a mailbox damaged overnight on North Street, possibly struck with a bat. (10:09am)
• A walk-in party reported a gas pump at Shell Station may have been tampered with. Police responded and noted only a small tear at the bottom of the seal. No tampering. (12:53pm)
• A caller reported finding bones while hiking near Richmond Street bridge. Police responded. Bones appeared to be animal remains. (4:57pm)
• Police noted signs of homelessness/overnight camping under the Richomd Street bridge. (5:16pm)
• Robert K. McCarthy (50, North Billerica) was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (subsequent offense). He was pulled over near the Shawsheen School on Shawsheen Avenue. (7:29pm)

Monday, January 30:

• MBTA dispatch reported an unruly passenger threatened the crew. Passenger got off at  Wilmington Center. Police checked area and were unable to locate. (6:11am)
• A deceased deer was located in the roadway on Park Street. Police notified DPW for disposal. (6:40am)
• A caller reported a black 2007 Honda Odyssey was operating erratically on Boutwell Street, swerving and nearly hitting mailboxes. (9:00am)
• Joseph D. Beech (27, Melrose) was arrested for disorderly conduct, assault, failure to stop for police, resisting arrest, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Police responded after report of two parties arguing out front of the Registry of Motor Vehicles on Middlesex Avenue. (1:08pm)
• A gray 2016 Ford Fiesta and a red 2002 Toyota Runner were involved in a crash on the 93 North Ramp on Concord Street. 1 unspecified injury. 1 vehicle towed. A liquid in the road was causing a slick condition. DPW was notified to put down sand. (2:22pm)

Tuesday, January 31:

• A red 2014 Toyota Corolla and a gray 2012 Jeep Wrangler were involved in a crash on Middlesex Avenue. No injuries. One vehicle towed. (8:34am)
• Police received report of a party walking on the train tracks in the area of Glen Road. Police spoke with the party and advised them not to trespass on tracks. (10:28am)
• Police issued 9 parking citations in the MBTA Parking Lot on Main Street. (12:23pm)
• An Eleanor Drive caller reported last night at approximately 10pm, they heard what they believed to be gun shots. Caller did not see any vehicles or persons outside. He was advised if it ever occurs again, to call the station immediately. (1:09pm)
• An anonymous caller reported 2 juveniles were riding ATVs in the area of Fitz Terrace. Police noted tracks, but were unable to locate. (2:20pm)
• A gray 2008 Ford Escape and a black 1993 Chevy GMT were involved in a crash near Rite Aid on Main Street. No injuries noted. One vehicle towed. (5:24pm)
• Joseph D. Beech (27, Melrose) was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and vandalizing property (defacement of real or personal property). (7:38pm)
• Owner of a gray 2006 Chevy  Trailblazer reported his car was keyed on Mystic Avenue. (10:21pm)

Wednesday, February 1:

• Police conducted bus enforcement on Emerald Avenue. No violations noted. (6:01am)
• A blue 2008 Ford Escape crashed into a fence on Lowell Street. No injuries noted. 2 juveniles will be late to high school due to accident. Police notified school. (7:45am)
• Police noted gravel has been spilled along Lowell Street in front of Sonny’s Mobil on the Run. Police notified Mass State Highway. (10:25am)
• A Dunkin Donuts employee reported a female appeared to be intoxicated with a young child unrestrained in the backseat. Police were unable to locate. (11:02am)
• Police issued 13 parking citations in the MBTA Parking Lot on Main Street. (12:48pm)
• Police installed 4 safety seats for residents during weekly drop-in hours. (12:49pm)
• A black 2008 Mercedes LL ML350 and a gray 2012 Toyota Corolla were involved in a crash on Route 125 and the 93 North Exit 41 ramp. No injuries noted. Both vehicles towed. State Police handled scene. Police assisted with traffic. (9:46pm)

Thursday, February 2:

• James M. Magliozzi (47, Wilmington) was issued a summons of marked lanes violation, license not in possession, and operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license. (6:52am)
• A Salem Street resident reported cars constantly blowing through red signals of school bus each morning. Caller concerned for students safety and would like extra patrols. (7:35am)
• A gray 2015 Jeep Wrangler and a gray 2011 Ford PK F150 were involved in a crash at Middlesex Avenue and High Street. Possible unspecified injuries. One vehicle towed. (10:40am)
• Police issued 3 parking citations in the MBTA Parking Lot on Main Street. (1:17pm)
• A Shawsheen Avenue caller located a gun in her basement from the previous owner. She requested an officer to retrieve. (1:25pm)
• School bus took down on cable wire on Miller Road. Police notified Comcast, who had a crew in the area. (1:53pm)
• A caller reported a green Mazda operated by a young male (late teens/early 20’s) with blond hair was speeding on King Street and nearly struck her daughter at the bus stop. Caller located vehicle, now parked at a home. Police responded and spoke with driver and his mother. (3:00pm)
• A neighbor reported he believes he saw a juvenile enter a Glendale Circle home through a window while wearing a mask. Police responded. Situation checked OK. Granddaughter’s friend came to pick up her up and knocked on window to get her attention. (3:01pm)
• Scott J. Anderson (41, Tewksbury) was issued a summons for uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with revoked registration, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding. Anderson was pulled over at Shawsheen Avenue and Richmond Street. (5:02pm)
• Fire responded to a small fire at Heavenly Donuts on Main Street. Fire stated from a socket near a toaster. There were no flames. (6:07pm)

Friday, February 3:

• Jeffrey C. Ferreira (32, Tewksbury) was arrested for OUI Liquor, marked lanes violation, and speeding. Ferreira was pulled over on Main Street near Agganis Driving School. (1:08am)
• Police issued 5 speeding tickets on Woburn Street. (8:24am)
• A Carter Lane resident reported she received the “Can You Hear Me?” telephone scam from 978-988-6171. She stated the only thing she may have confirmed was her name, but shared no personal information. She wanted the incident logged. (9:04am)
• A Cumberland Farms employee requested an officer due to counterfeit money being passed today between 6am and 10am, and another time earlier in the week. (11:50am)
• Police responded to a man urinating on train station property on Middlesex Avenue. (2:22pm)
• A 4-vehicle crash occurred at Lowell Street and Eames Street. No injuries noted. (2:35pm)

Saturday, February 4:

• A Brand Avenue caller reported a gallon-type jug with a yellow liquid was placed next to her mailbox. Police advised homeowner it was not a hazard. (7:07am)
• 2 mailboxes on Lawrence Street were vandalized overnight. (7:08am)
• A Middlesex Avenue resident reporting having water flowing into her basement. Police notified the Water Department. (8:47am)
• A hit & run occurred between two vehicles on Route 62, near the 93 North Exit 40 on-ramp. One vehicle, described as a maroon Chevy Tahoe with possible passenger side damage, got onto highway. Police did not locate. (10:49am)
• A Marion Street resident reported their mailbox was damaged overnight. (12:40pm)
• A Benson Road caller reported his tap water was brown. Police notified the Water Department. (4:19pm)
• A caller reported a female in a black Ford Taurus in front of Wilmington Plaza Wine & Spirits injected an unknown substance into her arm. Police responded and located the woman entering TJ Maxx.  Woman checked OK. (8:50pm)

(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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