Crime & Safety

Wakefield Police Logs: Stolen Scooter, Vehicle Fire

Excerpts from the Wakefield Police Logs.

WAKEFIELD, MA—Here are some excerpts from the Wakefield Police Logs from March 18 to 21.

Friday:

9:55 a.m.: Police responded to Water Street for a disturbance. It was a verbal argument only, and one party left the scene before arrival.

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Saturday:

12:32 a.m.: Police arrested Lois Halper, 69, of Brighton for operating a vehicle under the influence. Police responded to a disabled motor vehicle in the rotary.

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5:18 p.m.: A caller reported that a male party stole his white schooter with black handle bars and fled in the direction of Main Street from the location of Church and Common street. Police recovered the stolen property and have summoned a 15-year-old party.

Sunday:

8:16 p.m.: Police arrested Valerie Smyrnios, 54, of Peabody for operating a vehicle under the influence and a marked lane violation.

10:18 p.m. Police responded to reports of a possible domestic incident in progress. Both parties were advised of 209a rights and declined.

Monday:

07:09 a.m.: A caller reported that her vehicle caught fire. She was driving to work and the vehicle started smoking, she turned back, parked the vehicle and shut it off. The vehicle later caught fire.

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