Profane Caller Seems To Lack The 'Christmas' Spirit
Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12.
On Monday, June 11, at 12:50 a.m., a Perry Road resident called about barking dogs at a neighbor's house. The dogs were silent upon arrival.
At 9:24 a.m., an accident was reported at Condon Circle.
At 1:34 p.m., a parking violation was reported on Fernway.
At 3:07 p.m., police gave a verbal warning to a motorist for a school zone violation on Summer Street.
At 5:27 p.m., an accident was reported on Canterbury Road.
At 11:48 p.m., a Daventry Court resident reported his car had been egged over the past couple of nights and also dented. Extra patrols were requested.
On Tuesday, June 12, at 3:14 a.m., a night manager from The Christmas Tree Shop reported that over the past two weeks, somebody had been calling the store 20 to 30 times a night using profanity and had most recently threatened to smash some windows.
At 7:15 a.m., a man was reported sleeping in a hallway at the Lynnfield Commons apartments. He went on his way as an officer was arriving.
At 8:14 a.m., an accident was reported on Howard Ave.
At 2:24 p.m., youths were reported throwing something at the window of the Village Pharmacy. The youths explained that they had accidentally hit the window with a tennis ball.
At 3:49 p.m., police dispersed a group of youths on Temple Road.
At 4:28 p.m., two men were reported to be walking down Summer Street - one of whom appared to be holding a shotgun. No one matching that description was located.
At 4:32 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to South Broadway for a report of a motorcycle accident where the driver may have broken his arm. He was transported to Salem Hospital.
At 5:41 p.m., a parking complaint was received from North Hill Drive.
At 8:46 p.m., a Summer Street resident reported noises in the basement. An officer discovered smoke and a strong electric odor. The fire department handled the matter.
At 11:51 p.m., some youths on Locust Street reportedly stole a resident's hanging potted plants.
For questions about this police log, email william.laforme@patch.com.