Crime & Safety

Police Log: Motorized Wheelchair Sold Without Permission

Notable entries from the district A-15 police log for July 13-15.

On Friday, July 13, officers responded to a report that an acquaintance had sold a motorized wheel chair from a victim’s Bunker Hill Street home without permission. The victim valued the chair at approximately $4,000.  The victim was in the process of moving and had given a key to the suspect.

On Saturday, July 14, a victim parked near the intersection of Medford Street and O’Meara Court reported that someone had smashed into his vehicle and stolen his car radio, valued at $400.

Other notable entries:

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Friday, July 13

  • Officers responded to a report of fraud on Bunker Hill Street.
  • Officers arrested John Delaney of 329 Bunker Hill Street in connection with an earlier assault and battery with a dangerous weapon incident that left the victim seeking medical attention.

Saturday, July 14

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  • Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Medford Street.
  • Officers responded to a report of fraud on 1st Avenue.
  • Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a city vehicle on Vine Street.
  • Officers responded to a report of a driver that left the scene after a motor vehicle accident that caused property damage on Decatur Street.

Sunday, July 15

  • A driver parked on Cordis Street reported that someone stole less than $200 worth of valuables from the victim’s vehicle.

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