Noah Smith : “Gloucester Times: Police and Fire News Updates”

Recent incidents reported by Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

GLOUCESTER

Sunday, June 2

11:18 p.m.: A report of a suspicious motor vehicle on Western Avenue was investigated by the authorities.

10:56 p.m.: Peace was restored following a 911 call from a convenience store on Rogers Street.

4:35 p.m.: A minor crash at Market Basket on Gloucester Crossing Road resulted in property damage only.

4:18 p.m.: Threats reported on Essex Avenue involved a woman receiving a threatening letter from an unidentified person. The police informed the resident of her rights and advised on obtaining a harassment order.

2:22 p.m.: A report of possible drug activity on Gloucester Crossing Road was made to the police.

2:19 p.m.: The Fire Department responded to a call from Fair Street regarding a potential electrical fire, which turned out to be a false alarm.

12:13 p.m.: Traffic assistance was provided to the Fire Department for an outside burning incident on East Main Street.

12:01 p.m.: Traffic control was required at 200 Washington St. during a Fire Department call.

7:25 a.m.: A call to assist the Fire Department on Crafts Road was directed to another agency for handling.

Saturday, June 1

11:38 p.m.: Police responded to reports of kids at Cripple Cove accessing boats on East Main Street. A search of the area yielded no results.

10:32 p.m.: A past breaking and entering incident on Clarendon Street was investigated, with no signs of forced entry but valuables left untouched.

8:39 p.m.: A suspicious person reportedly going through a mailbox on Western Avenue prompted a 911 call.

8:33 p.m.: Debris on the roadway just prior to Exit 54 and Route 128 southbound was reported but not located by the police.

6:40 p.m.: A past breaking and entering involving a hockey stick through a window on Sumner Street was reported. The attempted intrusion was unsuccessful.

5:50 p.m.: Peace was restored after a couple was verbally arguing on Hancock and Rogers streets.

4:37 p.m.: Police checked a property on Railroad Avenue following reports of smoke inside the building.

4:33 p.m.: An alarm at East Veterans School on Webster Street required police attention.

3:53 p.m.: A trailer causing parking issues on Grove Street was addressed by the authorities.

3:02 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported at Pond Road and Eastern Avenue.

1:38 p.m.: Citizen assistance was provided at 334 Main St.

1:23 p.m.: A criminal complaint for assault and battery was planned against a 39-year-old Danvers man after a disturbance on Leslie O. Johnson Road.

12:45 p.m.: A past burglary/breaking and entering was reported at Jones River.

11:16 a.m.: A larceny incident was reported on Prospect Street.

10:21 a.m.: A criminal complaint for assault and battery was planned against a 36-year-old Gloucester man after a disturbance at the Stage Fort Park Visitor Center on Hough Avenue.

9:17 a.m.: The Department of Public Works was called to Cherry Street and Dogtown Road for assistance.

8:50 a.m.: Trespassing reports on Atlantic Street and Jer Jean Circle were addressed by the authorities.

6:47 a.m.: The DPW responded to a call at the pump station on Poplar Street.

1:57 a.m.: A motor vehicle stop on Route 128 southbound led to the arrest of a 28-year-old woman from Nashua, New Hampshire for drunken driving and a marked lanes violation.

Tuesday, May 28

12:03 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a motor-vehicle rollover on Forest St. involving a white Toyota Rav4 lying on its driver’s side. The driver, who left the scene initially, was later located and faced charges for negligent driving and leaving the scene of property damage.