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Thursday, July 4
Alarms
Officers responded to three alarm activations on Thursday. At 9:28 a.m., a burglar alarm was reported at 262 Summer Street, where motion was detected in the Grade 3 hallway. Upon arrival, officers found the front door unsecured and discovered a burst pipe near Room 104 causing a significant water leak. The Department of Public Works director was notified and responded to address the issue. Later in the afternoon at 1:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residential alarm on Salem Street triggered by a motion sensor near a living room slider. The alarm was determined to be accidental or due to a malfunction. At 2:42 p.m., a holdup alarm at the Lucky Brand store on Market Street was also investigated and found to be false.
Animal Complaints
At 11:07 p.m., a caller reported seeing a loose dog wandering near Edgemere Road and Bishops Lane. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the animal. Attempts to reach Animal Control were unsuccessful that evening.
Fireworks
Two separate fireworks complaints were reported on Thursday. At 4:38 p.m., officers were called to Oak Street after a report of fireworks being set off by a group of youths. Officers checked the area but found no one setting off fireworks. Later, at 9:12 p.m., a similar complaint came in from Mansfield Road. Officers investigated but determined the report to be unfounded.
Fraud
At 4:32 p.m., a resident of Bluejay Road contacted police to report that their identity had been used fraudulently. Officers responded and took a full report. The matter remains under investigation.
Officer Assistance
At 8:46 p.m., officers responded to 344 Main Street to assist a resident. A report was taken. Later that night, at 11:01 p.m., a caller at 38 South Broadway reported that she believed she was being followed by another vehicle. By the time officers arrived, the suspicious vehicle had left the area, and no further assistance was needed.
Property
At 11:52 a.m., a resident turned in a found item at the police station on Summer Street. Officers documented the property and secured it for safekeeping in accordance with department procedures.
Traffic Incidents
At 11:09 a.m., a walk-in at the police station reported a hit-and-run that had occurred the previous day in the Whole Foods parking lot on Market Street. The driver of a blue Audi Q3 reported damage to the vehicle and wanted the incident documented.
Saturday, July 5
Accidents
At 1:28 p.m., Peabody police reported a possible single-vehicle crash involving a car that had gone into the woods on Main Street. Lynnfield officers responded and referred the matter to the appropriate agency. Then at 5:40 p.m., a driver reported that his vehicle had been struck while parked in the lot at Whole Foods on Market Street. Officers took a report and documented the hit-and-run.
Alarms
Police were called to two alarm activations during the early morning hours. At 12:13 a.m., a burglar alarm at a home on Elizabeth Way was reported, triggered by the garage-to-cellar entry. Officers investigated and determined the cause to be accidental or a defective sensor. Later in the evening, at 9:07 p.m., a fire alarm sounded at a home on Zepaj Lane. Firefighters arrived to find a living room smoke alarm had activated, but the system silenced itself before entry could be gained. No signs of smoke or fire were visible from outside.
Animal Complaints
At 11:07 p.m., a caller reported a loose dog near Edgemere Road and Bishops Lane. Officers responded and searched the area but were unable to locate the dog. Attempts to reach Animal Control were unsuccessful.
Disturbances
At 12:26 a.m., officers responded to reports of loud music and a party taking place in the woods near South Broadway. Officers arrived and located a gathering. After addressing the issue, a report was taken. Later, at 11:52 p.m., a resident on Chatham Way called to report that someone had rung her doorbell and left. She was nervous and requested a police presence. Officers patrolled the area and determined no further service was necessary.
Fraud
Officers responded to two separate fraud-related incidents. At 12:21 p.m., a resident on Summer Street reported being scammed and provided a full statement to police. A second report was taken earlier at 4:32 p.m. from a resident on Bluejay Road who stated their identity had been fraudulently used.
Officer Assistance
At 11:19 a.m., a caller reported being with an elderly female who appeared confused and was having trouble using her GPS device. Officers responded to Olde Towne Road and assisted the woman. Later that evening at 11:52 p.m., a resident of Chatham Way requested an officer to drive through the area after someone rang her doorbell and left. Officers checked the area and determined no further action was required.
Property Checks
Throughout the day and night, officers conducted routine property checks at various locations including Salem Street, Oak Street, Chestnut Street, and South Broadway. All properties appeared secure with no signs of suspicious activity.
Traffic Enforcement
Selective traffic enforcement was conducted throughout the day in multiple areas of town. Officers monitored activity on Main Street, Summer Street, Lowell Street, Walnut Street, Chestnut Street, and Salem Street. During one stop at 7:43 p.m. near Walnut and Salem streets, a driver was issued a verbal warning.
Sunday, July 6
Alarms
Two burglar alarms were reported during the day. At 6:58 p.m., an alarm was triggered at the J.Crew store on Market Street for a front exterior door. However, the alarm company canceled the dispatch shortly afterward. Later, at 9:18 p.m., officers were called to Goldenrod Lane for a motion alarm inside the master bedroom and front hallway. After checking the property, everything was found secure, and the alarm was deemed accidental or defective.
Motor Vehicle Violations
At 11:36 a.m., a resident of Locksley Road reported that a new neighbor had moved in with a motorcycle and had been speeding and doing wheelies on the street, creating safety concerns. Officers spoke with the caller and will continue to monitor the area.
Property Checks
Officers conducted numerous property checks throughout the early morning hours and daytime. Locations included Salem Street, 525 Salem Street, Summer Street School, 5 Knoll Road, Wildewood Drive, Main Street, Essex Street, and Center Village. All appeared in order during the checks.
Suspicious Activity
At 12:23 p.m., a caller on Trickett Road reported seeing an orange van with blacked-out windows and spray paint slowly circling the area. Officers responded and searched the neighborhood but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Traffic Enforcement
Officers remained active throughout the day conducting selective traffic enforcement and directive patrols at several locations. These included Salem Street, Summer Street at Todd Lane, Ramsdell Way, Chestnut Street, Main Street, Summer Street at Westover Drive, Summer Street at Salem Street, Essex Street, and Center Village. In most cases, officers observed traffic and maintained a visible presence. No citations or major violations were reported.
Unwanted Party
At 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Patrice Lane after receiving a report of an unwanted guest. Two cruisers were dispatched, and a report was taken following the investigation.
Monday, July 7
Accidents
At 7:03 p.m., officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Salem Street and South Broadway. Upon arrival, the involved parties had already exchanged paperwork. No injuries were reported, and police assisted in facilitating the paper exchange between the drivers before clearing the scene.
Alarms
At 2:49 p.m., firefighters and police were dispatched to 680 Main St. for a report of smoke coming from the hall near the dining area. After investigation, responders determined the smoke was caused by cooking, and the alarm was deemed accidental.
Assist Other Agency
At 4:17 p.m., Wakefield Police requested assistance after a red moped, reportedly occupied by two individuals and failing to stop for officers, was believed to be traveling into Lynnfield. Lynnfield officers checked the area of Salem Street but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Assist Resident
At 7:40 p.m., emergency crews responded to a home on South Broadway where a caller needed help moving her mother from the second-floor unit to the first-floor apartment. Fire and rescue personnel assisted safely, and no further aid was necessary.
Directive Patrol
Officers conducted a targeted directive patrol on Walnut Street from 2:49 to 3:42 p.m., keeping a visible presence in the area.
Disturbances
Just after 11 p.m., a caller on Locksley Road reported someone repeatedly knocking on the front door and then leaving. Officers responded and believed juveniles were involved in the disturbance. Patrols remained in the area for a time to ensure there were no further issues.
Juvenile Offenses
At 9:12 p.m., police were called to Perkins Lane for a report of juveniles on scooters trespassing on private property. Officers spoke with the group, who stated they were unaware they were on private land and agreed to leave the area.
Motor Vehicles
Multiple traffic enforcement operations took place throughout the day. Officers monitored Salem Street, Essex Street, Summer Street, Locksley Road, Chestnut Street, and Main Street. At 6:53 a.m., a driver on Summer Street was cited following a motor vehicle stop. At 10:52 a.m., a verbal warning was issued to a motorist on Chestnut Street. Other patrols resulted in general monitoring and visibility, with no major incidents.
At 10:54 a.m., a caller reported a teenage male riding an e-bike erratically in and out of traffic on Summer Street near Westover Drive. The teen allegedly followed the caller after she asked him to be careful. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the individual.
Officer Assistance
At 12:58 p.m., the Fire Chief reported finding a bullet on the ground in front of 630 Salem St. Officers took the item into custody and filed a report. Later, at 2:55 p.m., a woman on Oakridge Terrace reported her son had been stealing money from her bank account. Police responded and took a report following the interaction.
At 8:15 p.m., officers were called to North Broadway after a woman reported that her elderly mother, who suffers from dementia, was missing. The mother’s tracker indicated she was in a nearby parking lot. Officers located the woman and confirmed she had been picked up by family members.
At 8:15 p.m., officers were again called to a separate matter on North Broadway where a woman reported needing help locating her mother, who suffers from dementia. The tracker indicated her mother was in the parking lot. Officers arrived and confirmed the woman had been safely picked up by family.
Property Checks
Throughout the day, officers conducted property checks at several locations, including Main Street, Essex Street, Wildewood Drive, Center Village, and Salem Street. All properties appeared in good condition with no issues found.
Suspicious Activity
At 5:36 p.m., a resident of Dunstan Road called about a yellow car parked outside her home for approximately 15 minutes. Officers responded and determined the vehicle belonged to someone visiting a neighbor across the street. The car was parked legally and did not pose a concern.
Unfounded Reports
At 10:01 p.m., a crash alert was triggered from a vehicle’s Apple Watch near Essex Street. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to find any sign of a crash or distressed driver. The call was deemed unfounded.
Tuesday, July 8
Abandoned 911 Calls
At 12:45 p.m., police responded to an abandoned 911 call from a residence on Greenmeadow Drive. Upon callback, the resident confirmed the call was accidental, and no further assistance was needed.
Alarms
A series of alarm calls came in throughout the day. At 9:31 a.m., a fire alarm went off on Wildewood Drive, reporting smoke near the laundry room. It was later determined that the fire department had been conducting tests. At 11:50 a.m., a family room door alarm was reported on Spearfields Lane but was canceled by the alarm company. Similar cancellations occurred at 2:26 p.m. for a back door sensor on Longbow Circle, at 6 p.m. for a home on Joseph Lane, and again at 11:01 p.m. on Salem Street. Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, officers responded to an accidental or defective alarm at a business on Main Street.
Animal Complaints
Around 9 a.m., multiple callers reported seeing what appeared to be a possibly rabid baby coyote or fox lingering in bushes on Summer Street after walking down the center of the road. Police responded but were unable to locate the animal. The animal control officer was out of town, so residents were advised to contact a wildlife service for further help. Later in the day, a Salem & Swampscott animal control officer called to report that a resident on Fletcher Road had discovered a bat in a child’s bedroom. The family was advised to contact North East Wildlife Management to handle removal and testing.
Disturbances
Just after 11 p.m., a resident on Locksley Road called to report someone repeatedly banging on the front door and running off. Police believe juveniles were involved and stayed in the area for a short time to monitor the situation.
Juvenile Complaints
At 9:12 p.m., a group of juveniles riding scooters were reported on Perkins Lane, allegedly entering neighbors’ yards and private property. Officers located the group and advised them about staying off private land. The juveniles said they were unaware of the property lines and left the area without incident.
Motor Vehicles
At 8:58 a.m., police received a complaint from Salem and Ramsdell Way reporting three vehicles in violation. Later at 10 a.m., during selective traffic enforcement on Main Street near Sagamore Golf, officers stopped several cars for violations and issued citations and warnings. At 6:47 p.m., another traffic stop at Salem Street and Ramsdell Way led to a verbal warning for the driver of a 2013 Chevy Malibu.
Officer Assistance
Officers assisted with several unique situations throughout the day. At 7:40 p.m., officers helped a woman move her mother from the second floor to the first floor of her home. At 8:16 p.m., another call came in from North Broadway where a dementia patient’s tracker showed she was in a parking lot. Officers found her and reunited her with her family. At 9:59 p.m., police received an alert from an Apple Watch indicating a vehicle crash on Essex Street. After canvassing the area, officers determined there was no crash or vehicle in distress.
Property Checks
Officers conducted numerous overnight property checks across town. Locations included King Rail Drive, Salem Street, Grove Street, North Broadway, Summer Street, 525 Salem Street, Ross Drive, and Oak Street. All areas appeared secure or were logged as checked with no issues found.
Traffic Enforcement
Officers maintained a visible presence throughout the day through selective traffic enforcement across town. Locations included Chestnut Street, Summer Street, Essex Street, Main Street, and Salem Street. Several drivers were stopped and issued warnings or citations, while others passed through with no infractions observed.
Well-Being Checks
At 7:18 p.m., officers responded to Trickett Road after a man was seen acting confused while walking. He was wearing black shorts and a white t-shirt. Officers located the man and confirmed he was not in distress.
Wednesday, July 9
Alarms
A series of alarms were investigated on Wednesday. At 12:28 a.m., a burglar alarm was activated at 505 Main Street, coming from Room 401. Officers responded quickly and found the premises to be secure. Later, at 8:22 a.m., a motion alarm at Skin Laundry on Market Street was triggered by an employee accidentally entering the wrong code, which the alarm company later confirmed and canceled.
Directed Patrols
On Wednesday, officers carried out directed patrols throughout town, including a late-night patrol at Ramsdell Way from 1:21 a.m. to 1:54 a.m., and a daytime patrol at 425 Walnut Street from 10:29 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. These targeted patrols help ensure neighborhood safety and visibility of the department.
Missing Persons
At 6:46 a.m. on Wednesday, a woman on Moulton Drive reported her husband with dementia missing. She said he had left on foot and might be heading toward Newhall Park. Officers quickly located the elderly man walking near 805 Summer Street and returned him safely home by cruiser.
Motor Vehicles
Officers conducted extensive traffic enforcement throughout Wednesday. Stops were made at locations including Salem Street, Main Street, Walnut Street at Sparhawk Drive, Walnut Street at Thomas Road, Summer Street, and Lowell Street. Warnings and departmental actions were issued, helping maintain safe driving habits across town. Officers also responded to a complaint of multiple cars parked along South Common Street, which were causing traffic congestion. The area was monitored and addressed as planned.
Property Checks
Routine property checks were performed across town during the early morning hours of Wednesday, including stops at 525 Salem Street, 449 North Broadway, 12 Salem Street, 262 Summer Street, Trickett Road, and 5 Knoll Road. All properties appeared secure and in good order.
Suspicious Activity
At 12:08 p.m. on Wednesday, a resident on Village Row called to report ongoing suspicious behavior involving a dark SUV with a rear tire, which had been parking outside homes around 4:30 a.m. and then speeding away. The woman had seen this behavior several times and was advised to call the station if it occurred again.
Threats
At 2:19 p.m. on Wednesday, a male resident at South Broadway Apartments contacted police to report receiving threatening phone calls. Officers responded and took a report for further investigation.
Thursday, July 10
Alarms
On Thursday morning at 8:22 a.m., a burglar alarm was triggered at Skin Laundry on Market Street after an employee accidentally entered the wrong code. The alarm company quickly canceled the dispatch. Later that afternoon, at 4:19 p.m., a garage door alarm was activated at a home on Midland Road. The homeowner reported that the alarm had gone off when someone stopped by to drop off her dog.
Debris in Roadway
Shortly before 1 p.m., a large tree limb fell into the road near Lowell Street and North Hill Drive. The Department of Public Works was already on scene upon officers’ arrival, and the branch was quickly removed.
Disabled Vehicle
At 7:42 p.m., officers responded to a disabled vehicle stopped at the light at Walnut Street and Market Street. The driver had already contacted AAA, and the tow service arrived to assist shortly thereafter.
Follow-Up
Around 11:53 a.m., an officer followed up with a resident on Ross Drive regarding an earlier matter. The visit concluded without incident.
Missing Persons
At 6:46 a.m., a woman on Moulton Drive reported that her elderly husband, who suffers from dementia, was missing. He had left on foot, as no vehicle was taken, and she believed he might be heading to Newhall Park. Officers located the man walking along Summer Street and safely drove him home.
Motor Vehicles
Police conducted traffic enforcement throughout Thursday, issuing warnings and citations during selective patrols on Salem Street, Summer Street, Main Street, Chestnut Street, Walnut Street at Thomas Road, and Walnut Street at Market Street. That evening, a traffic stop on Main Street resulted in a summons for a 25-year-old Woburn man for unlicensed operation and a broken headlight. Officers also responded to a property damage accident on Condon Circle around 9:35 a.m., where a car had struck a guardrail with airbags deployed. No injuries were reported, and the incident was referred to State Police.
Officer Wanted
At 8:55 p.m., officers were called to Thomas Road where a resident reported solicitors knocking on their door. Officers spoke to the individuals and informed them that soliciting must end for the night and explained the required process to legally solicit in town.
Property Checks
Routine early morning checks were conducted on properties around town, including 505 Main Street, ensuring buildings were secure and undisturbed.
Solicitors
Throughout the afternoon and evening, several reports came in regarding door-to-door solicitors. At 5:54 p.m., two men were seen on Fernway reportedly going door to door. Officers located the individuals and explained the town’s rules for solicitation. They agreed to stop for the night. Around 6:43 p.m., another call came from Brook Drive, but officers were unable to locate any individuals in the area. Later, just before 8:30 p.m., a similar report was made on Todd Lane, but again officers were unable to locate the party.
Suspicious Activity
At 6:43 p.m., residents on Canterbury Road reported suspicious activity, which was logged without further detail. Around 8:42 p.m., officers checked on a report of a suspicious person near Brook Drive but found no one in the area. Later that night at 8:28 p.m., a caller reported someone going door to door on Todd Lane. Police canvassed the area but were again unable to locate the individual.
Traffic Enforcement
Selective traffic patrols took place throughout Thursday in various parts of town. Officers focused on reducing violations and increasing visibility on Salem Street, Summer Street, Main Street, Chestnut Street, and Walnut Street. A total of ten targeted traffic details were conducted during the day and evening.
Well-Being Checks
At 3:56 p.m., police received a report from Lynn Police about an elderly man whose vehicle had been spotted via camera entering Market Street at 12:07 p.m. and leaving at 1:15 p.m. Officers attempted to locate the driver and confirmed the situation was under control.
Friday, July 11
Alarms
Just after 1:20 a.m. on Friday, a burglar alarm was triggered at a fitness facility on Essex Street. The alarm indicated entry through the right and left gym doors. Officers arrived and checked the building with the janitor, confirming everything was secure. The alarm was determined to be accidental or possibly defective.
Disabled Vehicle
At approximately 8:30 p.m., a vehicle was reported disabled at a traffic light. Officers responded and remained on scene until AAA arrived to assist the driver and remove the vehicle from the roadway.
Motor Vehicles
Officers conducted traffic enforcement at several locations across town throughout Friday. Between 6:23 a.m. and 7:40 a.m., officers issued a warning to a driver of a gray 2009 Honda CR-V for a violation on Essex Street. Around the same time, enforcement efforts were also underway on Walnut Street at Thomas Road and on Salem Street, where officers monitored traffic and rendered departmental action. That evening around 8:52 p.m., a traffic stop on Main Street led to a summons being issued to Dionilio Alves Pereira, 25, of Franklin Street in Woburn, for unlicensed operation and a broken headlight on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz. The driver was informed of the violations and released.
Officer Assistance
At 8:55 p.m., officers were called to Thomas Road after a resident reported solicitors knocking on doors. Police located the individuals and advised them that soliciting had to end for the night. They also explained the steps required to legally solicit in Lynnfield.
Property Checks
Routine early morning property checks were conducted on Friday at several locations including King Rail Drive, Oak Street, Ross Drive, and the area of 525 Salem Street. All properties appeared secure, and no issues were observed.
Suspicious Activity
At 8:31 p.m., a caller on Todd Lane reported a suspicious male going door to door in the neighborhood. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the individual. The situation was logged for reference.
Traffic Accidents
Shortly after 11:15 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of Salem Street and Walnut Street. A white 2016 Volkswagen Jetta was struck, and the incident was documented. An investigation was launched to identify the party responsible for the collision.
Traffic Enforcement
In addition to early morning enforcement efforts, officers remained active throughout the evening conducting targeted traffic patrols. Locations included Walnut Street near Market Street and Main Street. These details were part of the department’s ongoing commitment to maintaining roadway safety and visibility.
