Crime & Safety
Construction Company Reports Breaking and Entering
The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.
Friday, Dec. 6
9:21 a.m., a construction company arrived to New Ocean St. and found the place had been broken into.
9:49 a.m,, a Vantage Terrace dad reported that he was unable to calm his daughter down.
10:44 a.m., an elderly resident on Paradise Road reported that she might be the victim of a scam.
2:26 p.m., an investigation was reportedly underway on Cherry Street.
10:03 p.m., police received a report of an intoxicated man walking in the middle of the road at Pleasant and Prospect.
Saturday, Dec. 7
1:24 p.m., a well-being check was carried out on Redington Street.
3:43 p.m., a package was stolen off the porch on Thomas Road.
3:49 p.m., police received a report of an elderly patient assaulting another elderly patient on Humphrey Street.
Sunday, Dec. 8
2:04 p.m., police noted illegal dumping by the quarry, on Danvers Road.
6:36 p.m., a Barnstable Road resident reported a strong odor of natural gas at her home. She was instructed to not touch anything and to leave the house. It turned out there did not appear to be a problem.
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