Crime & Safety

Drug Fort; Punched in the Face: Marblehead Police

Excerpts from the Marblehead Police Department log.

Thursday, Feb. 4

At 2:44 p.m., a four-year-old was reported missing from a playground near Maple Street. The child decided to run home on his own and was found.

At 2:59 p.m., a man said he was punched in the face by a man who said he was speeding when he was driving off the Neck.

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At 4:47 p.m., a caller reported seeing what he thought was a meth lab in the woods near Old Salem Road. Police found a fort in the location that looked like it might have been the site of drug activity. The fort was taken down, and police stated it appears that marijuana may have been smoked there.

At 5:54 p.m., there was a report of a head injury from a fall on Mound Road. One person was transported to Children’s Hospital.

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At 6:49 p.m., there was a motor vehicle accident on Pleasant Street.

Friday, Feb. 5

At 7:15 a.m., there was a report of a motor vehicle driving erratically on Spring Street.

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