Crime & Safety

Police Log: Theft, Drug, Assault Charges

The following arrest information was supplied by the Salem Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Editor's note: The following entries are excerpts from logs submitted by Salem Police.

DECEMBER 15

2:59 a.m. An assault is reported on Linwood Avenue at Guy Street.

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3:05 a.m. A domestic disturbance is reported on Cluff Crossing Road.

9:17 a.m. A hit-and-run motor vehicle accident is reported on Cluff Crossing Road.

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11:10 a.m. An assault is reported on South Policy Street.

1:28 p.m. Fraud is reported on Rockingham Park Boulevard.

1:54 p.m. Theft is reported on North Broadway.

4:33 p.m. Joseph Skaff, 43, of Pratt Street in Brockton, Mass., is charged with willful concealment (theft) and possession of controlled narcotic drugs.

6:38 p.m. Theft is reported on Rockingham Park Boulevard.

7:05 p.m. Harassment is reported on Lawrence Road.

10:22 p.m. A hit-and-run motor vehicle accident is reported on Cluff Road.

11:27 p.m. Bernadette Ann Ruscillo, 47, of Bagnell Avenue in Salem, is charged with simple assault.

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