Crime & Safety

Neighbor Says Neighbor Pulling No Trespassing Sign

The following is an excerpt from the Swampscott Police logs. Where charges are mentioned it does not indicate a conviction.

Monday, Nov. 19

  • At 11:21 a.m., Swampscott police received a report from a Littles Point resident who said his neighbor has been taking down his no trespassing sign. Police were to file a report on this.
  • At 3:04 p.m., an elderly resident reported to police that he may have taken part in a financial scam as he provided information to the solicitor.  
  • At 4:16 p.m., police received a report of a dispute between a parent and a daycare center.
  • At 5:17 p.m., a caller reported an erratic operator on Lynn Shore Drive. The caller was following the erratically driven vehicle until it turned on to Redington. Car was located on Rockland Street going the wrong way. EMS and the fire department were notified. 

Tuesday, Nov. 20

  • At 8:59 a.m., an elderly resident walked to the police station and reported being locked out of the house. An officer transported the resident home.  
  • At 9:15 a.m., a Florida resident reported that his son, who lives in Swampscott, may need help due to a brain injury. The father said his son has been been calling threatening to kill them if they come back up north. The officer was urged to use caution.  
  • At 4:13 p.m., police received a reort of a minor accident at Banks Road and Redington Street.  

  For questions about the log, email swampscott@patch.com

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