He Observed A Male Party Who Is Well Known For Criminal Activity

A release from the Wakefield Police Department on February events:

On February 15th Officer John Whaley was on patrol in the Salem Street area when he observed a Chevrolet Silverado operating with aftermarket headlights and taillights. He conducted a stop and on approach he observed a male party that is well known to this department for criminal activity. Off. Whaley observed a brand new Dyson Cordless Vacuum in its original packaging in the backseat. He claimed that he had just purchased the item from a friend. He was able to take a photo of the item with the barcode and returned to the station. Further inquiries led him to a Home Depot distribution center in Westfield that this item may have been stolen from. The investigation is ongoing.

On February 16th Officer John Whaley was working patrol for the evening shift when he overheard the Reading Police Department broadcast that there was a male party outside of the Chili’s Restaurant on Walkers Brook Drive threatening to shoot people inside. Shortly thereafter, he overheard a Reading Sergeant requesting a Wakefield officer provide assistance with a Taser. He quickly responded and observed two Reading officers struggling with a male party in the parking lot. As he approached the struggle continued and he drew out his department issued Taser and gave two “warning archs” along with verbal commands. Following this, the subject complied and placed his hands behind his back without further incident.

On February 23rd Officers Shane Pelletier and John Whaley were monitoring the area of Salem Street and Audubon Road when they observed a black Lincoln parked at the Irving Gas Station that appeared to have illegal window tint. The vehicle was waiting in the parking lot without making entry into the store or using the gas pumps. After a short time, a Honda Accord pulled up next to the Lincoln. The operator of the Honda entered the Lincoln and then exited after a brief period. This activity is consistent with drug distribution, and officers conducted a motor vehicle stop. After further investigation, it was determined that the male operator of the Lincoln sold THC oil cartridges to the operator of the Honda. He is facing charges through Malden District Court for Distribution of a Class C Substance.