Patient Arrested After Locking Himself in Doctor's Bathroom for Hours

Peabody police arrested a Danvers man Thursday afternoon after he locked himself in his doctor's office bathroom for more than two hours.

Police received a call at 3:57 p.m. from a caller at Sports Medicine North (behind the Northshore Mall) informing them of the patient's location since approximately 1:45 p.m. that afternoon.

Derek Armand, 33, of 3 Baldwin Rd., Danvers, was then arrested, but it was unclear if it was related to his self-imposed shut-in or not.

Armand was taken into custody on a warrant that included charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a vehicle and drinking alcohol out of an open container in a vehicle.

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The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from April 25-28.

Thursday, April 25

• 6:58 p.m. Report of an erratic operator who hit a sign at the corner of Maple and Poplar streets. Police were unable to find the car.
• 8:14 p.m. Report of a larceny at Walmart.

Friday, April 26

• 1:59 a.m. Report of a car break-in at Planet Fitness. Police said some cash was taken.
• 2:47 a.m. Report of another car break-in at Planet Fitness.
• 11:23 a.m. Detective Robert Sullivan reported serving a warrant to a person at 11 Endicott St. and making an arrest, according to a log entry. No further details were available.
• 1:34 p.m. Edward Phillips, 32, of Fitchburg, was arrested, following a report of a shoplifter at Walmart. He was charged with larceny over $250.
• 1:45 p.m. Report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injuries at Kappy's Liquors on Route 114.
• 2:45 p.m. Report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injuries at the corner of Maple and Vineyard streets.
• 7:01 p.m. Report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injuries on Route 128 North at Elliott Street.
• 8:04 p.m. Report of an erratic operator speeding down Cherry Hill Drive. Police made an arrest, according to a log entry, but no further details were available.
• 9:11 p.m. Report of a shoplifting at Walmart. Police said there was a female suspect with no identification. An arrest was made, according to a log entry, but no further details were available.

Saturday, April 27

• 6 a.m. Report of malicious damage at the McDonald's on High Street. Police said the front lobby was damaged.
• 10:30 a.m. Report of an illegal yard sale -- a town bylaw violation -- on Poplar Street. No further details were available. Yard sales do require a temporary permit from the town.
• 10:43 a.m. Report of a shoplifting at Savers.
• 3:40 p.m. Report of a person in a Dumpster behind Matty's Food & Spirits. No further details were available.
• 3:55 p.m. Report of a road rage incident on Elliott Street.
• 7:05 p.m. Charles Bishop, 57, of 15 Riverside St., Danvers, was arrested at his home, following a report of a domestic dispute. He was charged with domestic assault and battery and malicious destruction of property over $250.
• 9:02 p.m. Report of a shoplifting at Nordstrom Rack. Police said numerous purses were stolen.

Sunday, April 28

• 6:55 a.m. Jeffrey Lewis, 55, of 82 Bowditch Avenue Ext., Peabody, was arrested, following a traffic stop on North Street. He was charged with driving with a suspended license and speeding.
• 8:57 a.m. Firefighters responded to a call for medical aid after a fishing boat capsized in the Putnamville Reservoir. See related story.
• 11:29 a.m. Report of a car break-in on Fletcher Street. Two GPS devices were stolen.
• 11:41 a.m. Report of a stolen motor vehicle on Nichols Street. No further details were available.
• 4:50 p.m. A 79-year-old Peabody man was placed into protective custody, following a report of an intoxicated person at a Hampshire Street home. Police said the man was aggressive.

For questions on this log, email danvers@patch.com.