Crime & Safety
Police: Squatter in a Vacant House Arrested; Report of a Man Punched in the Face Walking His Dog; and Suspicious Activity
Excerpts from the Beverly police Department log

Tuesday, Jan. 20
At 5:56 p.m., motor vehicle stop on Elliott Street. Written warning issued.
At 7:03 p.m., report of assault on Cabot Street. Man walking his dog punched in the face.
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Wednesday, Jan. 21
At 12:31 a.m., report of suspicious activity in a motor vehicle on Herrick Street. people arguing.
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At 4:29 a.m., suspicious activity reported in a vacant house on Hale Street. Person in a vacant house. Party squatting in house arrested for breaking and entering, and trespassing. Daniel W. Wood, 32, of Winthrop, arrested for trespassing, breaking and entering for misdemeanor, and possession of a burglarious instrument.
At 8:18 a.m., motor vehicle stop on West Street. Driver will be summoned for revoked license.
At 10:23 a.m., hangup from an elevator on Federal Street.Elevators working.
At 2:01 p.m., motor vehicle stop on Colon Street. Written warning issued for expired inspection.
At 3:11 p.m., suspicious activity on Essex Street. Suspected drug transaction.
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