Crime & Safety

Shoplifter Arrested after Incident at Marshall's

Plus, possible vandalism to a motor vehicle and a down light pole.

Tuesday, June 2

At 1:31 a.m., a passing officer heard an alarm at Sagan Agency Realtors. The fire department responded to check the building.

At 4:42 a.m., a light pole was reported down by a passing motorist on Humphrey Street.

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At 8:14 a.m., a woman reported possible vandalism to her motor vehicle.

At 4:56 p.m., police arrested Joselenny Gonzalez, 24, of Lynn after Marshall’s store security reported observing a shoplifter. Gonzalez was charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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At 11:23 p.m., a passing officer came upon a car parked in the middle of the road. Moments later, the driver came out of a nearby house and explained the car belonged to her father and she was simply dropping off school work to a classmate. The vehicle and driver checked out.

Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Swampscott Police Department. It 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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