Crime & Safety
Arrests: Assault; Witness Intimidation
Excerpts from the Salem Police Department arrest log.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Donald Lee Germain, 44, of the streets of Salem was arrested on a warrant.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
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Johnny Chavez-Barrio, 23, of 10 Lincoln Street in Lynn was arrested and charged with a marked lanes violation, speeding, and the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
James Matthews, 74, of 405 Essex Street in Salem was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, and intimidation of a witness/police/court official.
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Joan M. Ortiz, 19, of 38 Salem Street in Salem was arrested and charged with simple assault.
>> Editor’s note: This information from the Salem Police Department log does not indicate a conviction. Click this link to find out how to get a name removed from a Massachusetts Patch police report.
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