Crime & Safety

Snow-Related Neighbor Disputes and Cars Impeding Plows

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

At 5:39 a.m., a caller reported a flooded basement and roadway. DPW was aware of the situation, which was due to the storm and high tide; there was nothing DPW could do.

At 5:45 a.m., a plow driver reported he had knocked over a fire hydrant.

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At 8:28 a.m., a 22-year-old male was transported to the hospital after catching his finger in a snow blower.

At 9:21 a.m., a plow vs. car accident was reported.

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At 12:07 p.m., a caller reported a plow had knocked over a light pole.

At 1:38 p.m., a caller complained a neighbor’s plow guy was putting snow by her driveway.

At 2:25 p.m., a caller was upset because a neighbor was blowing snow onto her property.

At 6:51 p.m., the DPW reported multiple vehicles in the roadway, making plowing difficult. Police found only one vehicle in the road and the owner agreed to move it.

At 9:03 p.m., the fire department reported a vehicle parked in the street by the station, impeding their vehicles. The owner moved the car.

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