Bad Batch of Tea Tastes Like Beer

The following excerpts are from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from Sept. 14-15.

Saturday, Sept. 14

• 11:05 a.m. A sergeant in the Mass. National Guard requested police contact a 28-year-old Peabody man to call the base immediately. Police contacted the man and he said he would comply.
• 11:24 a.m. A caller at Auto Detailing on Route 1 reported his business sign was stolen by scrap metal thieves earlier that morning. He said they left the area in a silver and gold Dodge Durango, which had one door held on by rope.
• 2:38 p.m. While checking the property at Brooksby Farm, an officer reported witnessing an argument between a motorist and an employee directing traffic. The officer was able to resolve the situation, which he said was a hazard to both motorists and pedestrians.
• 7:38 p.m. A caller on Avalon Drive reported purchasing some tea from CVS that tasted like beer. An officer assisted the residents and said it was apparently just a bad batch of tea.
• 7:51 p.m. A female caller on Stone Drive reported her husband's truck started up while parked in the driveway. She couldn't see anyone in the area. An officer said an automatic starter was used to turn on the truck.
• 10:55 p.m. A 16-year-old was arrested for disorderly conduct, following a report of an incident at the Northshore Mall near Joe's American Bar & Grill. An officer on detail said he had the teen in custody and also issued a three-year no trespassing order at the mall property.

Sunday, Sept. 15

• 9:33 a.m. Christopher M. York, of 28 Roosevelt Ave., Peabody, was arrested, following a motor vehicle stop on Roosevelt Avenue. He was charged on two warrants out of Peabody and Salem district courts for motor vehicle violations.
• 1:40 p.m. Report of a detained shoplifter at Macy's. The merchandise was valued at $280, but the store said it would handle the matter internally.