Crime & Safety

Police: Biohazard Pickup, Insect Infestation; Neighborhood Dispute Over Dog Droppings; Stove Fire

Excerpts from the Peabody Police Department log.

Sunday, March 29

At 3:48 p.m., neighborhood dispute on Wagner Street. Threats between neighbors. Officer spoke to both parties. Incident took place over dog droppings in the yard.

At 5:04 p.m., larceny of a mailbox on Waselchuk Drive,

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At 5:35 p.m., road rage incident in area of China Corner in Peabody Square. Operator was issued a citation for defective equipment, failure to yield, and no seat belt.

At 7:19 p.m., biohazard pickup in an apartment on Essex Lane. Insect infestation; advised to contact the Peabody Board of Health.

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At 10:19 p.m., report of people fighting outside on Elliott Place. Officer stated three parties had a small disagreement outside. All parties were sent on their way.

Monday, March 30

At 6:29 a.m., motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of Brodies Pub on Lowell Street. No reported injuries.

At 6:54 a.m., burglaries reported in the Caller Street area. Three different businesses broken into during the night. Approximately $300 worth of copper fittings stolen and other items, Under investigation.

At 10:14 a.m., assist DPW while they check a manhole cover on Lowell Street.

At 12:26 p.m., caller on Farm Avenue reported finding two black dogs on Route 128 at 2 in the morning. She told officer that the dogs were with her and were uninjured. Dogs’ owner called Lynnfield animal control officer to report them missing. The dogs are licensed for 2015 and vaccinated against rabies, according to police. Mailing owner a citation. Both dogs have escaped repeatedly within the last year.

At 1:24 p.m., stove fire on Margin Terrace.

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