Crime & Safety

Student Charged With Assault By Dangerous Weapon After Incident at Middle School

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

The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from March 5-6.

Tuesday, March 5

  • 2:30 p.m. A caller on Manomet Road reported her jewelry was stolen from her home. Police said one male would be issued a court summons for larceny.
  • 3:13 p.m. Florencio Deleon, 30, of 461 Eastern Ave. #1, Lynn, was arrested, following a motor vehicle stop on Batholomew Street. He was charged with speeding and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
  • 3:14 p.m. A 54-year-old man was issued a court summons for having an altered, forged or counterfeit RMV document after police stopped his car on Route 114.
  • 3:44 p.m. Frances Lara, 32, of 1 Ropes St. #1, Salem, was arrested, following a report of a shoplifter at H&M in the mall. She was charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise (third offense) and on a Mass. Trial Court warrant.
  • 5:41 p.m. James B. Matney, 29, of 104 Broadway #21, Saugus, was arrested, following a motor vehicle stop at the corner of Birch and Lowell streets. He was charged with driving with a suspended license and for not having a valid inspection sticker.
  • 6:08 p.m. A caller at Upton Manor on Walnut Street reported someone into her car during the night and stole a small souvenir "Bermuda" wallet with approximately $30 cash and change and two car chargers.
  • 8:05 p.m. A caller reports his iPad was stolen from Macy Men's Department in the restroom by an unknown Asian youth.
  • 8:22 p.m. A 39-year-old Peabody resident was issued a court summons for shoplifting, following an incident at the Sunglass Hut in the mall.
  • 8:31 p.m. A 23-year-old Andover woman was issued a court summons on charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a stop sign violation, following a two-car accident at the corner of Route 114 and Violet Road. A passenger in her car was transported to Salem Hospital with injuries.

Wednesday, March 6

  • 1:06 a.m. An officer reported there was a vehicle on the traffic island at the turnaround on Route 1 in Lynnfield. Lynnfield police were notified and responded to the scene. The vehicle was a black 2000 Toyota Corolla.
  • 9:42 a.m. One male was transported to Salem Hospital after his scooter rolled over at Brooksby Village.
  • 11:57 a.m. A 14-year-old at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School was arrested on drug charges by Juvenile Officer Manuel Costa. The teen was charged with distribution of a Class D drug (marijuana) and a drug violation near a school or park.
  • 12:57 p.m. A Sprague Street resident reported receiving threats via telephone. An officer spoke to both individuals and said there was an argument between the two over $50.
  • 1:21 p.m. A student at Higgins Middle School was issued a court summons by Juvenile Officer Mario Alves for assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds. No further details were given at the time.


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