Crime & Safety
Police Log: Picket Line Problems and Larceny
The following information was supplied by the Wilmington Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following is an excerpt from the Wilmington Police log from Monday, October 1 to Tuesday, October 2.
Monday, October 1
1:02 a.m.: A man was walking down Salem Street intoxicated. He was picked up by a friend and brought home for the night.
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7:14 a.m.: The Public Buildings Department reported graffiti on the outside of the high school. An officer was notified and responded to the school.
10:32 a.m.: On Federal Street an officer issued a citation for a red light violation and no license in possession. The K-9 was utilized for a narcotics search and a small amount of Class D was located.
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2:52 p.m.: A caller reported that a male party was parked in the fire lane outside of Winchester Family Medical Center, possibly intoxicated and drinking. Police returned with a Rhode Island resident in protective custody.
10:52 p.m.: On the ramp of Exit 40 of I-93, a caller reported that she struck a deer and caused damage to a dealership loaner car. She was advised that a log entry was made and asked to contact her insurance company.
Tuesday, October 2
1:12 a.m.: A Washington Ave. caller reported that a party was in his backyard with what appeared to be a night vision type of scope. The party was gone on police arrival, but officers said they would check the area throughout the morning.
1:29 a.m.: Reports came into the station that three trailers at XPEDX on Main Street were damaged.
12:38 p.m.: Michael Costa, 24, of 120 Faulkner Ave., Wilmington, was arrested and charged with larceny over $250 by a single scheme after a resident identified her property that was stolen.
6:59 p.m.: Following a dispute on Olmstead Ave., Timoth Salinas, 46, of 12 Olmstead Ave., Wilmington, was arrested and charged with assault and battery.
10:04 p.m.: A party reported that earlier in the day a sales representative drove through the picket line at XPEDX on Main Street and his car was keyed. The incident occurred at 5:50 p.m. and was discovered at about 6:10 p.m.
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