Out of Town Teens Causing Problems at the Mall, Assault and Battery Arrest, Tax Return Fraud and More

The following is a sampling of log entries provided by the Burlington Police Department. Where mentioned, an arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, Feb. 21

3:45 a.m. - Caller reports being followed by a dark SUV. Same advised to drive to the police station. When party arrived at station, the caller knew the driver behind her. Checks out OK.

9:12 a.m. - Caller reports boxes belonging to the Primrose School were found in roadway. School is currently closed.

10:03 a.m. - Female reports losing her black cross body bag while inside Chick-Fil-A, 75 Middlesex Turnpike.

10:45 a.m. - Person in station reports an unknown person filed her tax return.

4:13 p.m. - Caller reports a motor vehicle crash in the area of 75 Middlesex Turnpike. Uninvolved party in crash placed under arrest. Police arrested Joseph Paul Kilmartin, 20 of Lowell, charged with assault and battery on a person.

7:06 p.m. - Three teenagers from Saugus exhibiting inappropriate conduct in the Burlington Mall. Mall security asked them to leave for the night. They refused to leave and became more disruptive. Officers identified them and they will be trespassed for one year. Group was escorted from the mall.

Sunday, Feb. 22

11:56 a.m. - Caller reports a storm drain in front of 26 Woodhill Road appears to be sinking. Officer reports the drain does not appear to need immediate action.

3:16 p.m. - Manager of the Border Cafe reports a male party in their upper lot vomiting. Party was taken into protective custody.

Monday, Feb. 23

12:43 a.m. - Noise complaint - Report of snow removal in the strip mall at Cambridge and Francis Wyman. Contractor was advised of the noise and agreed to return in the morning.

7:53 a.m. - Person in station reports he believed water was intentionally put into the gas tank of a Ford 150 parked in the lot at Domenic Landscaping, 3 Edwards Road. Same stated the incident occurred approximately four weeks ago and the vehicle is now being repaired at Salem Ford. Reporting party was advised there is no evidence of any crime at this time.

12:56 p.m. - Caller from Pearle Vision, 74 Mall Road, reports a past larceny - subject stole three pairs of frames valued at around $475.

1:57 p.m. - Lahey Clinic reports an intoxicated male party causing a disturbance by the main entrance. The individual was placed in protective custody.

2:29 p.m. - Manager at Bed, Bath & Beyond, 3 Abbott Park, reports a past larceny. A customer noticed suspicious activity and notified manager. A $699.99 I Robot Roomba vacuum cleaner was stolen.

5:55 p.m. - Caller reports his wallet was stolen while he was at the Shell gas station, 61 Middlesex Turnpike.