Lynnfield Police Log

Crouching Man, Hidden Turkey Hunter

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 Wednesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 17. On Wednesday, May 16 at 10:55 a.m., a Central Road resident called about a man who came to the door offering lawn care services. He was gone on arrival. At 11:49 a.m., a Liberty Lane resident called about a man huddled next to a tree in the back yard. He turned out to be hunting turkeys with a bow and had apparently crossed over a property line by accident. At 3:52 p.m., police checked a Norris Road residence with an open door. At 9:45 p.m., a suspicious auto was reported on Lynnbrook Road. It turned out to be a couple talking. At 10:44 p.m., a neighbor disturbance was reported on Fernway. It turned out to be some youths playing …

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Police Chief Breen Talks Traffic, Public Safety With Town Residents

On Thursday, Lynnfield Police Chief David Breen joined Lynnfield Patch for the site's first live chat interview. Here's a look at the conversation.

During Thursday's live chat, town residents sent in their questions for Police Chief David Breen, with a general focus on local quality of life issues such as speeding and other safety matters. Below is a partial transcript with many of the questions that came in from readers, as well as the chief's replies. --------------------- Edward: With the growing number of families with young children on Forest Hill, what is to be done about speeding? Every day kids and adults alike use Forest Hill as a cut-through oftentimes exceeding 40-45mph. Not even the emergency vehicles go that fast. With kids peeling out at the intersection of Forest Hill and Summer, this has become a safety AND quality of life issue. Chief Breen: I have taken many steps to…

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Live Chat With Police Chief David Breen

Got a question for Lynnfield's chief of police? Ask in the chat box below!

Today, Lynnfield Patch unveils its new live chat function, hosting its inaugural live interview with the town's chief of police, David Breen. Got a question? Feel free to submit it!

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Residents Warned About Merchandise Scam

Lynnfield Police advise residents to be wary of two men in an SUV claiming to be selling overstocked electronic merchandise.

On Wednesday morning, the Lynnfield Police released a bulletin advising local residents to be wary of two men in a white or grey SUV claiming to be selling overstocked electronic merchandise at half price. Apparently, the merchandise in question is bogus. "People have reported that the product is not what it was reported to be," states the Lynnfield Police announcement. In general, avoiding door to door solicitors as much as possible may be the most adviseable course. In the past, town police have also warned residents to watch out for meat salesmen who were thought to be connected to some break-ins. Another common scam to watch for as summer approaches involves individuals simply showing up at a property and offering to re-pave a driveway…

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Intoxicated Man Arrested After Run-In With Police

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service between Friday, May 11 and Sunday, May 13. On Friday, May 11 at 10:56 a.m., a burglar alarm went off on Mansfield Road. An officer discovered a door that appeared to have been pushed open by the wind. At 1:24 p.m., an alarm went off on Fairview Avenue. An officer discovered an open door and secured it. At 1:41 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to Ross Drive after a woman fell and hit her head. At 7:13 p.m., a caller reported loud music on Hunting Lane. It turned out to be a children's birthday party that was in the process of breaking up. On Saturday, May 12 at 2:59 a.m., a burglar alarm went off at  Bali Hai. The building appeared secure. At 9:01 a.m., police assisted…

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Public Trees Reported Cut On Essex Street

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 Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10. On Wednesday, May 9 at 2:44 a.m., police investigated a burglar alarm on Broadway. At 7:07 a.m., police assisted with a vehicle lockout on Cortland Road. At 8:54 a.m., the DPW informed police of public trees being cut down on Essex Street. At 9:33 a.m., a motorist reported striking a cat on Essex Street. At 1:18 p.m. a minor accident was reported at Goodwin Rotary. At 1:48 p.m., an accident occurred on Essex Street. At 3:46 p.m., a suspicious auto was reported in a driveway on Lynnbrook Road. It turned out to be an individual using the walking path at the end of the road. At 5:52 p.m., police arrested Justin David Bellio, 25, 16 …

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William Laforme

3:27 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Actually it was the 344 Essex Street property in question, I was in there today for the police log again...   more ›

Lynnfield Police Log

Car Reported Stolen From Dealer Lot

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8. On Monday, May 7 at 9:39 a.m.,, a Nissan Altima sedan was reported stolen from the Kelly Nissan dealership on North Broadway. At 1:47 p.m., a BB gun pellet was reported shot through a window on Fall Way. At 1:55 p.m., police took a call from Summer Street regarding two stolen bronze statues. At 6:43 p.m., police responded to North Broadway for a civil matter. At 10:10 p.m., a suspicious blue van was reported at the Colonial Property. It turned out to be workers waiting for the Boston Sports Club to close. On Tuesday, May 8 at 10:23 a.m., a caller reported that while her vehicle was parked outside the Christmas Tree Shop, somebody broke into…

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Lynnfield Police To Unveil New Motorcycle This Week

Funding for one-year motorcycle lease paid for with help from Kelly Automotive Group.

The town's new police motorcycle has been delivered and lettered and is expected to be unveiled to local media and others later in the week. At Monday night's selectmen's meeting, Police Chief David Breen reported that "the bike is in, it's been lettered... we're going to use it for traffic enforcement and other purposes as well." In late January, the police department announced a deal with Kelly Automotive Group where town residents purchasing a vehicle from the company would have $50 donated to a fund to pay for a year-long motorcycle lease. The motorcycle is also likely to appear at the town's various schools in the coming months. "I know any time you want to get a message out to children, a motorcycle opens up the opportunity to talk…

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