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Wilmington Police Log

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Police Log: Graffiti and an Unresponsive Teenager

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 Saturday, May 11, to Sunday, May 12. Saturday, May 11 12:39 a.m.: A domestic incident was called in on Shawsheen Ave. The male party, who had a laceration to his face, was taken to the station under protective custody. 5:22 a.m.: Officers responded to Wildwood Street where a car crashed into the water. All parties were out of the vehicle uninjured, though there was damage to a telephone pole in the area. 8:48 a.m.: A Winston Ave. resident reported that his garden and fountain were vandalized sometime overnight. Multiple lawn ornaments were destroyed at around 5 p.m. the previous night. 1:34 p.m.: Police located a large amount of graffiti on the Nichols Street bridge. 6:42 p.m…

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Police Log: Domestic Issues and Arguing in the Street

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 Thursday, May 9, to Friday, May 10. Thursday, May 9 9:22 a.m.: Officers were requested to Salem Street to keep the peace following a domestic incident earlier in the day between two sisters. 5:48 p.m.: A Pouliot Place resident reported that a car was parked across the street and there was possible drug activity taking place. A man entered a nearby home after the vehicle left the area. Police checked the neighborhood but were unable to locate the car and no one answered at the home. 9:53 p.m.: Police arrested Joshua A. Blackburn, 23, of 22 Pershing Street, on an outstanding warrant. 10:20 p.m.: An employee at CVS reported a female shoplifter. Police stopped the car on Main …

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Police Log: Pool Heater Stolen and Second Time OUI

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 Wednesday, May 8, to Thursday, May 9. Wednesday, May 8 3:33 a.m.: A Harvard Ave. resident reported a person wearing dark clothing was in his yard with a flashlight. Police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description, but made periodic checks throughout the morning. 7:23 a.m.: Police issued a citation for texting while driving on Glen Road. 8:02 a.m.: An employee from A&S on Andover Street reported wires down on the property. It appeared that a pole in the area was struck by a vehicle during an incident that may have happened overnight. 9:50 a.m.: On Nassau Ave. a resident reported that an industrial pool heater was stolen from his property …

Dan Byer

8:36 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Texting while driving on Glen Road? That's some serious multitasking skillz.   more ›

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Police Log: Drugs at the Gym and a Tracker Planted

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, May 6, to Tuesday, May 7. Monday, May 6 2:47 a.m.: Officers checked on a male party on Glen Road. He was behind a home after a verbal dispute with the female party who had been advised of her safety rights. 7:43 a.m.: Wilmington Police served a warrant on Houghton Road. One person was taken into custody, and Salem, N.H., Police Department was notified to respond. 11:22 a.m.: A 24-year-old man passed out at Security Innovations on Ballardvale Street. He struck his head and does have a cardiac history. The man was transported to Winchester Hospital. 11:57 a.m.: A possible larceny was reported at East Coast Cable. 12:29 p.m.: Inside Planet Fitness, an employee reported …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Police Log: Disorderly Conduct and a Suspicious Man at the Food Pantry

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 Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5. Friday, May 3 2:03 a.m.: On Avalon Drive, a man was outside the building screaming obscenities. Police took a Lawrence man into protective custody. 4:33 a.m.: CVS on Main Street reported a customer acting erratically. A Wilmington man was summonsed for disorderly conduct and brought to Winchester Hospital for evaluation. Saturday, May 4 3:51 p.m.: A large turtle was reported in the road on North Street. It was gone upon arrival. 6:00 p.m.: Three vehicles were left unattended at the Town Recycle Center. Officers spoke to the group, which was playing paintball. They were sent on their way. 8:12 p.m.: Officers were out with a suspicious person who…

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Police Log: Fighting at McDonald's, Hit by a Car and a Dumpster Fire

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 Wednesday, May 1, to Thursday, May 2. Wednesday, May 1 5:55 a.m.: A motor vehicle crash with property damage was reported on Main Street. Both vehicles were drivable following the crash. 7:25 a.m.: On Adams Street, a resident reported a male and female who appeared to be high school aged leaning on her fence. She wanted them removed from the area. 10:32 a.m.: Police were called for a possible domestic incident on Ashwood Ave. Officers cleared the scene. It was a verbal argument only and peace was restored. 1:16 p.m.: A dumpster fire against a building with visible flames was reported on Main Street. A witness believed he saw two men place something in the dumpster then take …

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Kevin MacDonald

10:59 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

This is what happens when there is no leadership on the Board of Selectmen. You get what you vote for. I would propose a position at the police station for the animal control officer.I would propose training or upgrading her knowledge along with every other officer on the department so that animal control is 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It may not be popular because guys would have to turn off …   more ›

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Police Log: Youths Allegedly Hit Homes With Eggs, Toilet Paper

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 Saturday, April 27, to Monday, April 29. Saturday, April 27 2:30 a.m.: Employees at CVS reported a possibly impaired driver who left the store on Main Street. Police located the man, who said he will be staying under his father's supervision for the rest of the night. 3:52 a.m.: Also at CVS, an employee said it appeared a man was attempting to shoplift and is still in the store. Police talked to three people who were not shoplifting. 1:38 p.m.: On Lords Court a caller reported bread and debris in his yard. he said it is an ongoing issue with a neighbor and wanted an officer to look into it. 6:00 p.m.: Police received a call from a man who said his ex-brother-in-law drove by …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Police Log: Warrants and an Assault and Battery Arrest

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 Thursday, April 25, to Friday, April 26. Thursday, April 25 8:43 a.m.: Calling from Woburn Street, a resident told police she had an incident with a black Honda that was tailgating her. She wanted the incident logged. 8:49 a.m.: On High Street, a caller reported a man who went through her recycling bin. She said he did not take any cans or bottles, but took a piece of paper and put it in his pocket. 4:47 p.m.: Police responded to Lawrence Street for a possible overdose. The Fire Department arrived at the home as well. 7:20 p.m.: A resident on St. Paul Street reported a raccoon in the area acting strangely. She was concerned for the children in the neighborhood. 9:44 p.m.: …

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Police Log: Fraudulent Check Arrest and Screaming for Help

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, April 22, to Wednesday, April 24. Monday, April 22 2:15 p.m.: The manager at CVS told police that over the weekend a woman shoplifted from the store several times. The alleged thief is a regular customer at the store and the manager was told to contact police when the woman returns. 3:16 p.m.: Eastern Bank reported a person trying to cash a fraudulent check. Julia DiDonato, 20, of 15 Oakland Ave., Tewksbury, was arrested and charged with forgery of a check, resisting arrest and uttering a false check. 8:24 p.m.: North Reading Police reported fireworks going off in the area of Beniventos. They have an officer checking on their side and requested Wilmington Police have …

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Police Log: Purse Stolen, Road Rage, and Cars Vandalized

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 Friday, April 19, to Sunday, April 21. Friday, April 19 11:03 a.m.: Calling from Brothers Pizza, a resident reported two men arguing in the area. Officers found that it was a road rage incident and both drivers were sent on their way. 3:35 p.m.: Walking into the station, a resident told police he believed he saw Suspect #1 from the Boston Marathon bombings at the Wilmington MBTA station. Saturday, April 20 11:04 a.m.: An Allgrove Lane caller said his vehicles were struck with BBs sometime overnight. 8:14 p.m.: An anonymous caller reported possible drug activity taking place in the Northeast Development parking lot on Middlesex Ave. Police located residents, who were advised to…

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