Crime & Safety

Police: Burnt Toast; Fire Pit Fail

Excerpts from the Wakefield Police Department log.

Monday, July 20

At 1:47 p.m., there was a report of a theft from a gym on Broadway.

Tuesday, July 21

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At 6:38 a.m., a man on Water Street reported that he burnt his toast and the fire alarm was sounding.

At 4:01 p.m., there was a minor motor vehicle accident on Main Street.

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At 4:17 p.m., there was a report of a person urinating at the bus stop on Main Street.

Wednesday, July 22

At 12:57 p.m., a car crashed into a utility pole on Greenwood Street.

At 10:02 p.m., a cab company reported that a fare was being difficult and refusing to pay on Main Street.

Thursday, July 23

At 5:57 p.m., a tenant attempted to light a fire in the yard on Salem Street. According to police, he was trying to make a fire pit, but it was not going well. The fire was extinguished.

Friday, July 24

At 11:48 a.m., a skateboarder crashed into the side of car, causing damage to the car on Main Street.

Saturday, July 25

At 4:31 p.m., a car popped two tires on a raised manhole cover on Salem Street.

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