Crime & Safety

Wallet Stolen From Person At Marshall's

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

The following is an excerpt from the Swampscott Police log. 

Monday, March 26

  • At 7:29 p.m., police were called to an Arbutus Road home for a 5-year-old that fell off the couch and fractured their arm.

Tuesday, March 27

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  • Police were called to Duke Street at 7:13 a.m. to assist someone with their ex-boyfriend.
  • At 12:04 p.m., police were called to the playground on Middlesex Avenue for a loose dog near children.

Wednesday, March 28

  • An elderly person hitchhiking was reported on Humphrey Street at 11:17 a.m.

Thursday, March 29

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  • A tree and pole were reported to be on fire on Paradise Road at 12 a.m. Paradise Road was closed as the fire was extinguished. A power outage effected a large part of town.

Friday, March 30

  • At 2:28 p.m., dogs were reported on the field at Swampscott High School.
  • At 2:52 p.m., police assisted in keeping media off property.
  • At 4:07 p.m., a motor vehicle accident on Humphrey Street resulted in injuries.
  • At 7:13 p.m., two teens reported their father had left them home alone to "go drinking with his fiancee." The father was just out getting takeout. 

Saturday, March 31

  • At 1:58 p.m., a resident of the was locked in a bathroom. Police assisted. 

Sunday, April 1

  • A license plate was found on Atlantic Avenue at 10:04 p.m.

Monday, April 2

  • An elderly woman was reported to be wandering near the at 8:37 a.m. Police spoke with the woman who said she had just dropped children off at the school and was fine.
  • At 4:20 p.m.,  political activists were reported at the bothering people as they passed by.
  • A person was bitten by a dog on Humphrey Street at 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday, April 3

  • A disorderly woman was reported on an MBTA bus at 4:56 p.m. on Essex Street. Police transported her to the Lynn line.
  • A wallet was reported stolen at The wallet was later found but the cash was missing. 

Wednesday, April 4

  • At 6:33 p.m., a resident of Bradlee Avenue reported someone banging on their door. Police found Verizon employees and told them they need to register with the police before going door-to-door.
  • At 10:31 p.m., the traffic light at the Swampscott Mall was reported to be malfunctioning.

The following people were arrested:

  • Daryl A. Berg, 26, 1006 Paradise Road, on charges on a warrant.
  • Craig Ronald Galloway, 43, 174 Beech St., Belmont, on charges of driving with a suspended license and U-turn violation.
  • Emily Emerson, 17, 202 Maple St., Danvers, on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, disturbing a school assembly and disorderly conduct.

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