Crime & Safety

Police: Vodka Truck Hits Pole; Squid Ink Everywhere

Excerpts from the Marblehead Police Department log.

Tuesday, July 21

At 10:15 a.m., there was a report that a vodka delivery truck struck a pole on Lee Street, causing the pole to wiggle. The DPW determined there was no damage and believe the truck may have only hit a sign.

At 11:10 a.m., a shotgun was turned in for destruction.

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At 12:17 p.m., there was a report of someone burning weeds with a blowtorch on Maple Street.

At 9:34 p.m., a caller reported that there was a large group of fishermen on Commercial Street fishing off the dock and getting squid ink everywhere, including his boat. The fishermen moved to the proper area.

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