Crime & Safety

Suspected Drunk Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run Accident

The following information was submitted by the Salem Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.


The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department's log: 


Monday, Sept. 2

  • At 4:55 p.m., a man known to have an outstanding warrant was located on Lafayette Street. Doug M. Bozek, 42, of 5A Orchard Circle, Middleton, was arrested for reportedly having an outstanding warrant.
  • At 6:20 p.m., police responded to a possible water main break on Woodbury Court.
  • At 6:43 p.m., police responded to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident near the intersection of New Derby and Lafayette streets. Rick C. Mignault, 56, of 11 Pond St., Waltham, was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, second offense and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
  • At 8:15 p.m., police responded to a fight on Harbor Street.
  • At 8:43 p.m., police responded to a fireworks complaint near Barcelona Avenue.
  • At 9:11 p.m., a bullet discovered on Garden Terrace was turned over to police for destruction.
  • At 10:35 p.m., police responded to a report of kids knocking over flower pots on Summit Street.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

  • At 1:08 a.m., police responded to a loud house party on Hazel Street.
  • At 7:11 a.m., a Logan Street woman called police to report that someone keyed her car overnight.
  • At 9:47 a.m., police responded to a report of a seagull with wire on its legs and head. The seagull reportedly flew away.
  • At 10:21 a.m., police responded to a report of illegal dumping on Canal Street.
  • At 11:35 a.m., a woman entered the police station to report that a dog knocked her down on Hanson Street and broke her right forearm.
  • At 12:23 p.m., police responded to a report of kids shooting BB guns on Highland Avenue.
  • At 1:02 p.m., police responded to a report of illegal dumping on Essex Street.
  • At 2:07 p.m., police responded to a road rage incident on Highland Avenue.
  • At 3:17 p.m., police responded to a report of a man threatening to drink antifreeze on Fillmore Road.

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