Crime & Safety

POLICE LOG: Police Arrest 15-Year-old in Stolen Car

The following information was provided by the Peabody Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, Jan. 31

At 2:02 p.m., police responded to Washington Street concerning a report of a 2-year-old girl walking by herself. The caller told police that a “newer model black sedan” pulled over near the child. Police responded, but they were unable to locate the child.

At 2:44 p.m., a Kenwood Road resident reported that a school bus was blocking her driveway. She said it’s a problem every day. The bus was moved.

At 3:27 p.m., police received a call about a car being keyed at West Memorial School.

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At 6:37 p.m., a Tracey Street resident reported two broken car windows.

Saturday, Feb. 1

At 1:05 a.m., Northshore Mall security notified police about a car running in the parking lot without anyone in it and without keys in the ignition. Police found the car belonged to an employee of a mall business who was using his electric car starter to warm up his car.

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At 7:25 a.m., the owner of a Pulaski Street business called police about illegal dumping of construction material in his Dumpster.

At 11:06 a.m., police received a report of youths on the ice at Bart’s Pond. An officer responded, but didn’t find anyone on the pond and believed the ice was safe.

At 1:47 p.m., police received a call about two youths taking apart a motor vehicle at Lt. Ross Park. An officer spoke to the youths and there wasn’t a problem.

At 3:56 p.m., police arrested Kristen E. Grover, 32, 14 Perkins St., Apt. 2, Lynn, and charged her with shoplifting more than $100 by concealing merchandise. Police responded to Sears on a report of a shoplifter. Police made the arrest.

At 5:11 p.m., police arrested Ruth E. Watson, 56, 9 Ocean St., Beverly, and charged her with disorderly conduct. Police responded to Kay Jewelers about a woman causing a disturbance. Police arrested Watson.

At 7:09 p.m., police arrested Camelina Hernandez, 43, 313 Cooledge St., Revere, and charged her with larceny more than $250. Police made the arrest at Sears after security detained her for shoplifting.

At 7:21 p.m., police arrested Lucia Medeiros, 54, 37 Delmont St., Apt. 16, Methuen, and charged her with larceny more than $250 and possessing burglarious instruments. Police made the arrest after a shoplifting call at Macy’s.

At 8:52 p.m., police responded to Northend Street about a stolen crib.

Sunday, Feb. 2

At 3:26 a.m., police arrested a 15-year-old girl and charged her with receiving stolen property more than $250 and driving a motor vehicle without a license. Danvers Police put out a “be on the lookout” for a stolen vehicle. Peabody Police found the vehicle, arrested the 15-year-old, and she was taken to a juvenile facility in Lowell.

At 7:33 a.m., police documented graffiti on a Lowell Street business.

At 10:36 a.m., police summonsed a 35-year-old Hamilton woman to court and charged her with shoplifting by asportation (second offense). Police issued the summons after a report of a shoplifter at Stop & Shop.

At 11:49 a.m., police received a report of two women dressed in black holding a bow and arrow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Police responded, but did not locate the women.


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