Machete Wielding Man? Not Quite: Wilmington's Weekend Police Log

WILMINGTON, MA -- The following are items recorded by the Wilmington Police Department in its public police log. It is a sample of the types of calls the Wilmington Police responded on Friday, Oct. 27, Saturday, Oct. 28, Sunday, October 29 and Monday, October 30. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. And all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Subscribe to Wilmington Patch for more local news and real-time alerts.

Arrests

At 7:25 am on Friday police responded to a call from Sonny's Mobil On The Run about occupants of a car parked at a pump possibly using heroin. Police arrested John J. Sbatao Jr., 31, of Tewksbury on a probation warrant.

At 6:02 pm on Friday police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Federal Street after a car hit a utility pole. Police arrested John W. Fitzgerald Jr., 37, of Wilmington and charged him with 2nd offense OUI.

At 5:04 pm on Saturday police arrested Robert A. Lebron, 38, of Wilmington on an outstanding warrant. Caller reported they had seen Lebron walking with a child and he appeared to be intoxicated. Child returned to mother.

At 1:55 am on Sunday State Police requested backup to assist with motor vehicle stop of erratic operator on Route 93 near exit 38. Arrested Samuel Vargas, 38, of Lawrence and charged him with OUI.

Other Wilmington Police Activity

Friday, 7:25 am: Suspicious activity at Sonny's Mobil On The Run. See Arrests, above.

Friday, 1:59 pm: Caller reports aggressive driver behind him on Burlington Avenue at Chestnut Street. Spoke with operator; no issue.

Friday, 2:41 pm: Employees at CVS say a caller told them her credit card was used fraudulently at the store this morning. Wallet stolen from Abundant Life between 9:30 am and 1 pm today.

Friday, 4:27 pm: Juveniles reported on railroad tracks. Gone on arrival.

Saturday, 9:27 am: Company struck sewer pipe on Lowell Street. Water Department notified.

Saturday, 11:57 am: Caller notifying police they will be conducting a Civil War reenactment on Shawsheen Street property between 1 and 3 pm on Sunday.

Saturday, 12:29 pm: Male party possibly carrying a machete on Main Street. Resident was chopping down brush on his property.

Saturday, 7:32 pm: Employee reported a man entered a store on Main Street and asked to use the restroom and then said "You will see why." Male party, who was picked up by his father, was planning on using the restroom to put on his Halloween costume.

Saturday, 9:58 pm: Multiple reports of gunshots or blasts on McDonald Road. Unable to locate source of noise.

Sunday, 6:07 am: Father concerned about 17-year-old daughter who has not returned home. Request sent to Verizon to ping cellphone. Located in Woburn.

Sunday, 7:59 pm: Man who appears to be intoxicated leaning against building on Eames Street. Dropped man off at his residence into the care of his father.

Sunday, 10:45 pm - 11:59 pm: Police responded to seven calls of large limbs down and blocked roadways. DPW notified.

Monday, 12:26 am - 8:58 pm: Police responded to more than 60 storm-related calls, including downed limbs, flooded roadways, non-working traffic lights and disabled vehicles.

Monday, 1:11 am: Female juvenile left Milestone Group Home on High Street.

Monday, 5:51 am: Report of man walking on Oakridge Circle in his pajamas. Unable to locate.

Monday, 1:35 pm: Caller says lug nuts on her tires were loosened overnight. Appears as if vehicle was entered, but nothing was taken.

Monday, 3:20-3:35 pm: Six parking citations issued at MBTA commuter rail parking lot.

Monday, 4:54 pm: Yuma County Sheriff requesting assistance with phone/credit card fraud case. Target notified.

Monday, 5:40 pm: Three juveniles on bikes smashing drive through sign at vacant Sonic restaurant. Parties gone on arrival. Owner notified about trash blowing on property.

Monday, 5:56 pm: People speeding wrong way down Wildwood Street and cutting through library parking lot to avoid traffic light. Said it is a regular occurrence.

Monday, 5:58 pm: Man and woman sleeping in SUV on Wing Road. They are early for Bible Study.

The complete Wilmington Police log is available on the department's Web site.

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