Crime & Safety

Sparking Power Lines Reported on Humphrey Street

The following information was submitted by the Swampscott Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.


The following is an excerpt from the Swampscott Police Department's log:


Wednesday, March 12

  • At 6:54 a.m., police responded to a medical emergency on Humphrey Street.
  • At 1:08 p.m., police responded to a past larceny on Humphrey Street.
  • At 2:17 p.m., police responded to an alarm on Ocean Avenue.
  • At 2:19 p.m., police responded to an alarm on Palmer Avenue.
  • At 6:02 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Humphrey Street and Monument Avenue.
  • At 6:08 p.m., police responded to an alarm on Palmer venue.
  • At 7:11 p.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Humphrey Street.
  • At 7:34 p.m., National Grid was called to deal with a sparking power line near the intersection of Humphrey Street and Orchard Road.

Thursday, March 13

  • At 7:00 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Paradise Road. 

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