Crime & Safety

Mailman Spots Suspicious Man Sitting in Car Two Days in a Row

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Thursday, May 28

At 5:55 a.m., a caller complained about noise from the Swamp Crossfit center. The center was contacted and advised to keep the music down.

At 8:12 a.m., a landscaper reported finding several needles on the ground. A passing EMS unit disposed of the needles.

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At 9:50 a.m., a mailman reported seeing a man sitting in a blue car for the second day in a row. The man was a private investigator and was advised to register with police next time.

At 10:42 a.m., a moped driver was stopped for failing to wear eye protection. The operator was found to have a suspended license and was issued a criminal summons for operating on a suspended license.

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At 5:54 p.m., police made an arrest at the T garage. No further information was immediately available.

At 10:03 p.m., a person flagged down an officer and reported a possible drunk driver in the lot at Vinnin Liquors. The person checked out and was simply lost.

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