Police Log: Lynn Man Charged With Numerous Vehicle Violations

Wakefield Police Log for Thursday, June 21, 2012

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

Featured item: David Batista, 36, of Lynn, was arrested by police and charged with numerous motor vehicle violations. According to the police report, Batista was driving on a suspended license in a vehicle with a revoked registration.

According to the report, two officers were on directed patrol on Farm Street at about 9:21 p.m. when they ran a routine registration check on Batista’s motor vehicle. The check showed that the vehicle’s registration had been revoked because of insurance cancellation. After making a traffic stop, the officers discovered that Batista had a suspended license as well. Batista was subsequently arrested and charged with operating on a suspended license, driving a vehicle with a revoked registration and driving an uninsured vehicle. Batista’s car was towed from the scene.

Other incidents:

6:48 p.m. – Officers arrested John Spector, 22, of Chestnut Street, on an outstanding warrant from Malden District Court. Officers encountered Spector on Main Street and knew that he had a warrant out for his arrest. After confirming that the warrant was still out, the officers placed him under arrest.

10:25 p.m. – Police issued a summons to a Malden resident for assault and battery following an incident at the corner of Water Street and Vernon Street. According to police, the Malden resident and a female friend had gotten into an argument, and at some point during the argument the he pushed the woman to the ground. She suffered a scrape on her chin and bruises under her eyes.

11:54 a.m. – Police were notified of a minor car accident on North Ave. There were no injuries at the scene and police notified the tow company to move the vehicles from the road.

Thursday, June 21

12:07 a.m. – A Chestnut Street resident reported coming home and finding a broken window on the premises. As of now police have no suspects in the incident.

About this column: A complete list of the arrests made, summons issued and a selective list of incidents the Wakefield Police Department responded to over the last few days. Note: Arrest booking photos are public record and may be published.