Crime & Safety
Police: Young Kids Climbed Up on a Roof and Jumped on a Motor Vehicle; Bouncer and Man Fighting in a Bar; Illegal Dumping
Excerpts from the Peabody Police Department log.

Friday, May 15
At 3:57 p.m., road rage incident on Lynnfield Street. Reporting party stated the operator of a vehicle showed what looked like a firearm. Vehicle pulled a U-Turn onto Cashman.Officer located and stopped the vehicle in area of 2 Cashman Road. Officers investigated and it appeared to be unfounded.
At 6:57 p.m., disturbance at Main Street Laundry on Main Street. Caller reported that there were some young kids who had climbed up on a roof and had also jumped on a motor vehicle.The officer stated that the kids were getting a ball. They got the ball and left without incident.
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At 7:03 p.m., illegal dumping at Tanner City Pizza on Margin Street. Owner of Tanner City Pizza reported illegal dumping in their driveway. The officer stated that an unknown person dumped some landscape waste in the parking lot.
At 11:08 p.m., fight in progress at Paddy Kelley’s on Washington Street. Two mens fighting in the bar, one party being the bouncer in a black hoodie sweatshirt, the other party walking on foot on Foster Street wearing a blue shirt with injuries.
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Saturday, May 16
At 2:19 a.m., disturbance on Central Street. Caller reported a male party screaming and throwing things out of the window. Keith O’Connor, 38, of Peabody, arrested for disorderly conduct.
At 7:43 a.m., burglary at New England Meat Market on Walnut Street. Caller reported that there was an alarm activation at the store last night, and that staff found the phone line cut. Officer reported there was damage to a door, and that the phone lines were cut. Staff reported receiving the alarm activation at 3:30 Saturday morning, and a key holder checked the facility, finding nothing out of the order. Officer documented the incident.
At 12:30 p.m., box of medications found on Central Street.
At 2:23 p.m., neighborhood dispute on Beeman Road. Caller reported a dispute with a neighbor regarding his fence.
At 2:27 p.m., assault and battery at Green Tangerine Spa and Salon on Andover Street. Mall security reported the incident. Darlene L. McLaughlin,46, of Everett, to be summoned for assault and battery, and disturbing the peace.
At 3:48 p.m., larceny at Lifestyles Hair Studio on Summit Street. Female walked into the station and wanted to report that her purse was stolen.The victim stated that her purse was stolen and it contained her credit cards, license and cash.
At 5:59 p.m., pedestrian accident at Shaw’s Supermarket on Andover Street. The victim was transported to Salem Hospital by Atlantic Ambulance.
At 11:27 p.m., suspicious activity on Swampscott Avenue. Caller reported that there were two males and one female acting suspicious in the area. One of the males had a mask on. The officer located about 10 people behind the Welch School. The group had been playing manhunt.
Sunday, May 17
At 10:35 a.m., motor vehicle stop on Central Street. Verbal warning for red light violation.
At 12:49 p.m., suspicious activity on Munroe Court. Report of an explosion in the area. Officer spoke to a few residents which believe the sound was fireworks.
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