Police Log: Wakefield Officer Injured in Motorcycle Accident, An OUI Charge and an Elm Sq. Home Break-In Reported

Arrests
Police arrested a Wakefield man for driving with a suspended license on April 9 at 2:10 p.m. Police said they observed a white Dodge Charger, which they recognized as belonging to a Wakefield man with a suspended license, traveling on Main Street. Police said that as they pulled up behind the man, James Walker, 35, of 12 Gene St., he pulled into the parking lot at Greenwood Plaza. Walker allegedly told police he was aware he was driving with a suspended license, but didn’t know how the police knew that. Police said Walker became unruly and continued to shout at police, questioning how they knew he had a suspended license. Walker was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.

An alleged dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend lead to the arrest of a Wakefield resident on April 9 at 10:20 p.m. Police said they received a call for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, spoke with Douglas Kolz, 40, of 91 Farm Street in Wakefield, who said that his girlfriend had locked herself in the bathroom. Both parties reportedly told the police that after a verbal argument the two were having, Kolz pushed the victim, who fell off the bed and struck her head, causing her to start bleeding. Kolz was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery.

A Wakefield man was arrested at 3:20 a.m. on April 10 after police reportedly observed him driving a green Toyota Camry over the speed limit on North Ave and Main Street. The operator, identified as David Jay, 28, of 10 Druid Hill Ave, told police he was returning from a birthday party at a local restaurant. Police said that when Jay rolled down the window, they could smell alcohol emanating from his person. Jay reportedly told police he had consumed two beers. Police conducted field sobriety tests and determined that Jay was operating under the influence. He was charged with speeding and a second offense of operating under the influence.

Other Incidents
A Wakefield police officer riding a motorcycle was injured in an accident on April 10 at 4:45 p.m. According to reports, Sgt. Steven Skory was traveling on North Ave when a vehicle backed out of a driveway, striking him. Police and emergency medical services responded to the scene. Sgt. Skory reported having an injury to one of his arms, but otherwise had no other injuries. He was transported to the Lahey Clinic. "Steve's training kicked in, because he laid the bike down instead of trying to avoid the collision," said Deputy Chief Jack MacKay. "He did exactly what he was supposed to do. All of his equipment did as it was supposed to do, and his elbow was not broken," he said. The accident is under investigation by the Wakefield Police Department.

A Hemlock Rd. resident reported to police on April 8 that his car was vandalized. The man told police that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on April 8, someone broke the back rear window of his blue 2000 Toyota Camry. Nothing was reported stolen from the car.

An Elm Square resident reported to police on April 9 at 9:30 a.m. that several pieces of expensive jewelry and a laptop were missing from her house. The woman told police that the only time she left her home was between noon and 5 p.m. on April 8, and that was the only time the house was unoccupied. Police said there were no signs of forced entry into the home, although they noted a back sliding door was not locked and could be opened about 10 inches. The items reported as stolen were a pendant valued at $500, two watches totaling $800, three rings valued at $100 to $150 each, another watch valued at $250, an engagement ring worth $1000, and a laptop valued at $300. Wakefield detectives are investigating the case.

 A Wakefield High School student reported to police on April 9 that her Ipod Touch valued at $300 was stolen from her backpack in the locker room.