Police Log: Reading Man Arrested on Two Warrants After Traffic Stop in Stoneham

[Editor's note: The following information was provided by the . Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.]

At 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 22, Stoneham Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Matthew Mannering, 38, of 17 Village St., Reading, was arrested on warrants charging him with resisting arrest and leaving the scene of property damage.

Feb. 21

@12:01 p.m.: Police called to the area of Meadow Road and South Marble Street on a report of a hypodermic needle found. The item was recovered by an officer and disposed of properly.

@12:14 p.m.: Police responded to the Fellsway West area for a report of a motor vehicle accident. State Police were on scene upon arrival. No injuries reported. 

@5:02 p.m.: Police called to Waverly Street on a report of identity theft. The victim claimed an unknown party opened a Comcast account using their maiden name. 

@5:04 p.m.: Police respond to Pond Street for a report of a minor motorcycle crash. No injuries reported.

@5:59 p.m.: Police called to Warren Street for a report of a box alarm activation. There was reportedly an odor of gas in the building. A pilot light was out on a stove, and the building aired out. No injuries reported.

Feb. 22

@4:37 a.m.: Police called to Montvale Avenue for a report of people dumpster diving. No one was arrested.

@11:54 a.m.: Police called to Main Street for a motor vehicle crash. A verbal dispute going on upon arrival. Minor accident with no injuries reported.

@1:04 p.m.: Police respond to on a report of an unauthorized charge on a bank-issued Visa credit card. No investigation conducted, as it was reported just for documentation purposes.

@9:54 p.m.: Police respond to Center Beverage on Main Street on a report of kids harassing customers in front of the store. Kids sent on their way.

Feb. 23

@11:06 a.m.: Police called to North Street on a report of two hypodermic needles found on the sidewalk. Police recovered the items and they were properly disposed of.

@1:29 p.m.: Police respond to on a report of shoplifting. A woman wearing a red hat allegedly ran out of the store with men's shoes. The shoes were returned by police. No arrest reported.

@7:16 p.m.: Police called to the area of Main Street and Maple Street on a report of a motor vehicle crash. No one transported to the hospital.

Feb. 24

@12:50 p.m.: Police respond to Dewitt Road on a report of vandalism. A car parked at that location was egged sometime overnight. Police to investigate.

@2:21 p.m.: Police called to Main Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident. One person was transported to Winchester Hospital, while two vehicles were towed away.

@2:33 p.m.: Police respond to the area of Main and Avon Streets in Wakefield to provide mutual aid on a fire call. They were released at 2:56 p.m.

@6:27 p.m.: Police respond to Central Street on a report of an hit-and-run. Police to investigate.

Feb. 25

@11:01 a.m.: Police called to the Bellevue Road and Converse Street area for a report of a tree and wires down. DPW cleared scene. NSTAR notified.

@11:10 a.m.: Police respond to Forest Street for a report of a tree down, blocking the roadway. DPW cleared scene.

@11:33 a.m.: Police called to Main Street on a report of hypodermic needles found with beer cans and spoons in the lot. Items recovered and disposed of properly.

@2:23 p.m.: Police respond to the area of Elm and Main Streets for a motor vehicle crash. No injuries reported.

@10:16 p.m.: Police called to Calthea Street following a box alarm activation. An oil burner problem was the culprit, and the smoke ejector was used. No one was injured.

Feb. 26

@2:33 a.m.: Police make a motor vehicle stop in the area of Broadway and Main Street. Jaime Ramos, 22, of 7 Chelmsford St., Methuen, was arrested and charged with marked lines violation and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

@5:36 a.m.: Police called to Warren Street following a report of a carbon monoxide activation. The heat was shut down due to a low reading. No one reported injured. 

@11:18 a.m.: Police called to Hanford Road for a report of two vehicles vandalized. Tires were found slashed and keyed in the driveway. Police to investigate. 

@1:39 p.m.: Police respond to the area of Main Street and North Street on a report of a motor vehicle crash. No one injured. No tows reported.

@2:40 p.m.: Police called to Tamarock Terrace for a report of a knife found in the driveway. Homeowner unsure how it got there. No arrest made.

@4:36 p.m.: Police respond to on a report of a past breaking and entering into a vehicle. Nothing reported stolen.

@9:17 p.m.: Police provide mutual aid to the area of Ferdinand and Franklin Streets in Melrose on a report of a fight involving a robbery suspect.