Crime & Safety

Illegally Parked Car Towed, Found to Have Numerous Unpaid Tickets

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

At 8:07 a.m., a caller reported a chemical smell in the area of Stetson Avenue. It was found to be coming from compost on Danvers Road.

At 8:41 a.m., a car blocking a driveway was reported.

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At 9:39 a.m., a vehicle was reported for being parked longer than the posted two-hour time limit. A check of the plate revealed numerous unpaid parking tickets associated with the vehicle. The vehicle was ticketed and towed with a hold placed on it until the tickets are paid.

At 4:02 p.m., a caller reported a delivery truck had damaged his wall and driven off.

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At 4:44 p.m., a neighbor dispute over snow was reported.

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