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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Police Log

Possible Overdose and Accident on Essex

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

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Police Log

Backpack Launching Teens on Lewis Road

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

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Parties and Underage Drinking Reminder From DA Blodgett

Swampscott High is among the 16 schools that have requested that the district attorney send his letter to parents of graduating seniors.

With prom and graduation season upon us, Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett has reached out to local police and school departments to remind parents and students about the laws concerning hosting parties and underage drinking. “The bottom line is that we want everyone to enjoy their prom and graduation celebrations safely,” District Attorney Blodgett said.  “This is an important and exciting milestone in the life of a young person and for their parents.  Unfortunately, there are occasions when alcohol becomes part of the celebration.  We just want to remind parents and students about the law, so that everyone can make an informed decision.”  The District Attorney’s Juvenile Justice Unit prepared letters and brochures for police and …

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Pat_George

5:28 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

God has given you one face, and you make yourself another. ~William Shakespeare   more ›

Updated: 13 Overnight Car Breaks in Swampscott

Police are urging residents to lock vehicles and remove valuable items.

  Swampscott police are investigating 13 car breaks in the early morning hours Monday in the area of Winshaw and Gale and Shelton Roads. A review of the incident reports indicates all the cars were unlocked, said Swampscott police Det. Bill Waters.   Thieves stole GPS units, other electronics and loose change, police said. Some cars had nothing stolen. Police encourage residents to report suspicious activity and relay any information to police about these incidents by calling Swampscott Police at 781-595-1111. Monday's 13 breaks follow an earlier rash of break-ins, 14, in late March. There is nothing to indicate the recent break are related to the March breaks, Det. Waters said The March incidents took place over two days. In a few of them…

Pat_George

5:21 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

I like watching Ice age because all the animals get along even the mean ones...   more ›

Teens Charged With OUI and Underage Possession

The 16-year-old and 17-year-old face additional charges including resisting arrest.

  A teen who fled police in a vehicle was charged with OUI, liquor. Another teen who fled on foot was charged with possessing alcohol. Both of them face additional charges following an incident late Friday. Police responded to a call at 11:11 p.m., reporting a suspicious vehicle parked for 15 to 20 minutes at Phillips Beach Avenue and Stonecleave Lane, according to a police report. Upon police's arrival, suspects fled on foot and a suspect in a motor vehicle fled. The driver was 16, a Swampscott resident. He was charged with OUI, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, failure to stop for police, speeding, being under 21 and possessing liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of property damage, a learner's permit …

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Restless

7:22 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

I am pretty sure Pam meant under aged drinking.   more ›

Swampscott Motorcyclists Injured in Crash

The crash took place on Friday night in Hamilton.

A motorcycle crashed head-on into a convertible on Route 1A in Hamilton on Friday evening leaving a Swampscott man and woman with injuries, the man with a serious injury. The crash happened about 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Moulton Street when a motorcycle headed southbound crossed the yellow line and struck an Audi headed northbound. The motorcycle driver, John McLaughlin, 52, of Swampscott was taken by ambulance to Beverly Hospital and loaded into a MedFlight helicopter and taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He suffered a serious leg injury. His passenger Kathleen McLaughlin, 49, his wife, suffered less serious injuries. She was treated and released at Beverly Hospital. McLaughlin was allegedly speeding before the crash, …

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Swampscott Man and Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash

The crash took place in Hamilton Friday night.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Police Log

Woman Locks Herself In Bathroom For Protection

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

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Gunfire at Town Line: Police Pursue Shooting Suspect

This was the second Lynn line shooting in the past two weeks.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Shooter Still at Large in Essex Street Shooting Monday

Swampscott police gave chase, pursuing the suspect shortly after midnight.

  The incident began early Monday with a suspect fleeing a shooting on Essex Street in Lynn just over the Swampscott line. The pursuit and search wound down hours later with a helicopter sweeping Salem. In between, Swampscott police gave chase, with Sgt. Jay Locke pulling over the suspect's vehicle on Paradise Road — and its driver hitting the gas, said Swampscott police. Earlier, just after midnight, Swampscott police got a be-on-the-lookout report for a silver SUV wanted in connection with the shooting that just happened on Essex Street in Lynn, said Swampscott police Lt. Bill Waters. Swampscott police officers Caruso and Hennessey saw a silver SUV on New Ocean Street entering Swampscott. They turned around but Sgt. Jay Locke had the …

ldb6137

10:12 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013

Because of the large number of Social Service Agencies in Lynn, we are burdened with problem individuals from many other communities, in addition to taking in refugees from around the world. There is a group home here for the mentally ill in which NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON IS FROM LYNN. I would like to see some 'gentrification' tax incentives for landlords to convert rental apartments to condos for …   more ›

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