Crime & Safety

Swampscott Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

The following information was submitted by the Swampscott Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.


The following is an excerpt from the Swampscott Police Department's log: 


Friday, Feb. 21

  • At 7:35 a.m., police responded to a medical emergency on Puritan Road.
  • At 2:08 p.m., police conducted a building check on Shepard Avenue.
  • At 3:08 p.m., a Duke Street resident called police to report putting a stray dog in their yard. The local animal control officer was notified.
  • At 4:02 p.m., police responded to a dispute at the Citgo on Paradise Road.
  • At 5:45 p.m., police responded to an alarm on Paradise Road.
  • At 10:20 p.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Barnstable Street.

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • At 7:23 a.m., police responded to a medical emergency on Bradlee Avenue.
  • At 10:07 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Dory Way.
  • At 1:49 p.m., police stopped a tractor trailer truck near the intersection of Paradise and Walker roads. Juan Maldonado, 38, of 55 Franklin St., Lynn, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
  • At 4:45 p.m., police responded to an alarm on Paradise Road.

Sunday, Feb. 23

  • At 12:43 a.m., police responded to a report of an erratic operator on Paradise Road.

If you have a question about this police log, please send it to owen.boss@patch.com.

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