Needham Police Log: Wandering Toddler Leads to Heroin Arrest, Intoxicated Man, and More

August 6

9:10 a.m. - Officers responded to the Dartmouth Road area for a report of a toddler who was wandering around without any obvious adult supervision. The toddler was returned home safely to his place of residence and put into the care and custody of his grandmother. As a result of a further investigation at the toddler's home, Matthew Marzullo, 42, of Lynn, was arrested for possession with intent distribute Heroin. A 35-year-old female resident who was watching the toddler in question will receive a summons for reckless endangerment of a child.

August 7

3:30 a.m. - Officers responded to an Arch Street residence for a report of suspicious noises coming from the rear of the residence. A highly intoxicated male party was standing in front of a rear door to the house. It was determined that the party was trying to get into the house thinking it was his friend’s home, but due to his level of intoxication, he was at the wrong house. The party was placed in protective custody, transported back to his home, and left in the care of his parents.

8:00 p.m. - An officer initiated a traffic stop on Highland Terrace and as a result of a brief roadside investigation the passenger in the vehicle, Michael Twohig of Needham, was arrested for a default warrant out of Wrentham District Court.