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Arrests, Arson, And Drugs: Malden Police Log

The following events were reported to Malden police recently.

Police responded to a variety of reports throughout the week. (Dakota Antelman/Patch)

MALDEN, MA — The following reports were received by Malden Police between Tuesday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 28.

Tuesday, April 21

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12:51 a.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny at 7 Hazelwood St. that resulted in a misdemeanor charge.

7:08 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft on 10 Page St. that resulted in a felony charge.

Wednesday, April 22

4:13 p.m. — Lucas DeSouza, of 66 Devir St., was arrested on the charges of check forgery and attempt to commit a crime after police responded to the Stop and Shop on 99 Charles St.

3:46 p.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny on 4 Stone Lane resulting in a misdemeanor charge.

Thursday, April 23

11:57 a.m. — Richard Brooks was arrested after police responded to a report at Stop and Shop on 99 Charles St.

9:05 p.m. — Police responded to a report of road rage on the corner of Broadway and Central Ave. that resulted in a misdemeanor charge.

9:40 p.m. — Police responded to a report of vandalism at Kappy’s Liquors on 746 Main St. that resulted in a misdemeanor charge.

Friday, April 24

1:19 p.m. — Police responded to a report of harassment on 51 Fellsway East that resulted in a misdemeanor charge.

3:55 p.m. — Police responded to a report of larceny at 16 Quarry Lane that resulted in a felony charge.

Saturday, April 25

12:48 p.m. — Andrew Long, of 1 Cresent St., Wakefield, was arrested on the charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, defacing and damaging property, and attempted arson of a house after police responded to a report of screams on 5 Kenilworth St.

11:22 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance on 15 Marion St. that resulted in an arrest.

Sunday, April 26

4:04 p.m. — Christopher Rodrigue, of 505 Pleasant St., was arrested on the charges of Class A and Class C drug possession after police responded to a report on the corner of Holland Street and Pleasant Street.

5:26 p.m. — Gustavo Belmonte, of 315 Charger St., Revere, was arrested on the charges of leaving the scene of personal injury, leaving the scene of property damage, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle after police responded to a motor vehicle hit and run in progress on 70 Laurel St.

10:19 p.m. — Daniel Ballantine, of 240 Maple St., Danvers, was arrested on the charges of possession of an illegal knife, possession of Class A and B drugs, trafficking Class A drugs, unlawful possession of ammunition, firearm use during a felony, carrying a loaded firearm weapon without a license, and improper storage of a firearm. Carlos Acevedo, of 1 Charles Ave., Revere, was arrested on the charges of a lane violation, improper turn, carrying a firearm without a license, firearm use in felony, Class B drug possession with intention to distribute, trafficking Class A drugs, and improper storage of a firearm after police conducted a motor vehicle stop at Walgreens on 185 Centre St.

Monday, April 27

10:35 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance on 6 Tea Party Way that resulted in an arrest.

4:24 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance at 92 Devir St. that resulted in an arrest.

6:50 p.m. — Richard Brooks was arrested on the charge of shoplifting at Stop and Shop on 99 Charles St.

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