The Marblehead, Swampscott, and Salem fire departments responded to a two-alarm fire at 138 West Shore Drive on Wednesday. The fire was knocked down just before 12:30 p.m., as residents of the home were consoled by others. Marblehead Fire Chief Jason Gilliland said that the blaze began in the house's basement, and was first reported by the homeowner. He added that while … [Read more...] about Fire reported on West Shore Drive in Marblehead
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Police Log Feb. 28 – March 5
Thursday, Feb. 29 Accidents A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:06 p.m. on Green Street Court; at 10:28 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue. Theft A report of larceny/forgery/fraud at 5:17 p.m. on Waterside Road. Neighbor Issue A report of neighbor issues at 5:04 p.m. on Pierce Street. Trees A report of a tree/branch down at 5:20 a.m. at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Police Log Feb. 28 – March 5
Gallo fired from Police Department
After more than two and a half years on paid administrative leave and multiple setbacks and delays in his disciplinary hearing process, Police Officer Chris Gallo has been fired by the Select Board, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer announced at the board’s most recent meeting. Kezer said that Gallo was given notice of his termination on Feb. 23. “That was his last day of … [Read more...] about Gallo fired from Police Department
Police Log Feb. 21 – 27
Wednesday, Feb. 21 Arrest Selin Karin, 29, was arrested on the charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of property damage after a motor vehicle crash at 5:37 p.m. on the corner of Pleasant and Lafayette Street. Motor Vehicles A report of a motor vehicle stop at 6:34 a.m. on the corner of Leo Road and Humphrey Street. Citation … [Read more...] about Police Log Feb. 21 – 27
Police Log Feb. 14 – 20
Wednesday, Feb. 14 Theft A report of larceny/forgery/fraud at 4:39 p.m. on Intrepid Circle. Disturbance A report of a disturbance at 8:36 p.m. on Lighthouse Lane. Thursday, Feb. 15 Accident A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:15 a.m. on Pleasant Street. Thefts A report of larceny/forgery/fraud at 9:09 a.m. on Herritage Way; at 3:19 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Police Log Feb. 14 – 20