Crime & Safety

Police Log: Santa Claus is Missing From Park Street

Friday, Dec. 27

At 12:31 p.m., police responded to Greenbriar Drive after a license plate was stolen.

At 3:27 p.m., a Park Street resident reported a Santa Claus was missing from outside of his house. He thinks it may have been a prank.

 

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Saturday, Dec. 28

At 12:36 a.m., police responded to Main Street about four people fighting in a parking lot. The combatants left before police arrived. 

At 8:48 a.m., police and fire responded to Park Street after a person fell off a roof. The person was taken to Mass General Hospital.

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At 12:02 p.m., police received a call about youths smoking marijuana at the backside of McDonald’s/end of Damon Street. Police spoke to two youths who said they were not involved.

At 7:14 p.m., police responded to Chestnut Street after a motorist struck a deer. The driver left the area. Police needed to put down the animal.

 

Sunday, Dec. 29

At 12:24 a.m., police responded to Haverhill and North streets after a motorist said he swerved to miss hitting a deer and struck rocks. He was not injured, but his vehicle was stuck on the rocks. The car was towed.


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