Crime & Safety

Police Log: Malden Man Charged With Shoplifting

Excerpts from the Danvers Police Department log.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

At 9:10 p.m., police arrested Kevin Darosa, 31, 20 Rich St., Malden, and charged him with shoplifting by asportation. Police made the arrest after a report of a shoplifter at Walmart.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

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At midnight, police arrested MIchael Merandino, 62, 94 Boston St., Salem, and charged him with disorderly conduct and evading taxi fare. Police made the arrest after responding to a call to assist a cab driver on Sylvan Street.

At 5:51 p.m., police received a call after someone broke a window at the Econo Lodge.

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At 9:44 p.m., police placed an intoxicated Danvers resident into protective custody after a report of a fight at Plains Park.

Thursday, Aug. 21

At 6:47 a.m., police arrested MIchael Cross, 25, 70 Centre St., Danvers, and charged him on a warrant.

At 9:53 p.m., police received a call from Extended Stay Inn about a lost suitcase.

Friday, Aug. 22

At 7:16 a.m., police responded to Danvers Indoor Sports after tools were stolen. Police took a report.

At 10:38 a.m., police arrested Meghan O’Brien, 25, 180 Newbury St., Danvers, and charged her with operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license and speeding. Police made the arrest during a traffic stop on Route 128 North.

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