Crime & Safety

Police Log: Eggs, Brush Fires, and a Secretary Stealing

The following is an excerpt from the Wilmington Police log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the  log from Monday, July 23, to Thursday, July 26.

Monday, July 23

1:12 p.m.: On Butters Row, a caller reported that she believed her identity has been stolen.

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2:50 p.m.: While dealing online with Bank of America, an unknown individual allegedly stole a woman's information and opened a Merrill Lynch investment account under her name. No money was stolen and no charges accrued, and the account was closed.

3:25 p.m.: Police assisted the Fire Department with in the area of Exit 38.

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3:44 p.m.: A walk-in party reported that his secretary stole $2,000 from him by check.

11:35 p.m.: At on Main Street, an officer requested a second unit. After searching the vehicle due to movement from the passengers, a 17-year-old male was taken into custody for underage possession of liquor and two males were picked up by their parents.

Tuesday, July 24

1:27 a.m.: On Marcus Road, a therapist reported a past husband and wife domestic incident. The husband left the area after the disturbance at about 11:30 p.m. No medical attention was needed and the female was advised of her rights, which she declined at the time. The husband was located and summonsed for simple assault.

8:42 p.m.: Dispatch received a call for a piece of construction equipment that was on fire at Benevento Sand and Stone on Salem Street. The Caterpillar was completely engulfed before the extinguished it.

5:22 p.m.: After a traffic stop on Main Street, a Wilmington man was summonsed for having no inspection sticker, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration and driving an uninsured vehicle.

Wednesday, July 25

8:40 a.m.: On Pouliot Place, a caller reported that this house and vehicle were egged sometime overnight.

8:51 a.m.: A second Pouliot Place caller reported that their vehicle was also egged in the overnight hours.

3:16 p.m.: A walk-in party reported the possible theft of cash from a pocket book. The incident occurred on July 3 at .

3:26 p.m.: On Minkrun Road, a caller reported that around 10 p.m. the previous night eggs were thrown at her vehicle while she was driving in the area.

5:51 p.m.: Officers received a report of a hypodermic needle in the pack parking lot of the . Two needles were picked up from the area.

Thursday, July 27

7:51 a.m.: A Pouliot Place resident called to report that she fears for dogs' safety in her neighbor's house. The caller wanted the Animal Control Officer notified.

For questions about this log, e-mail matthew.schooley@patch.com.


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