As the saying goes: “When One Door Closes, A Window Opens.” As seen in this week’s Lynnfield police log:

Wednesday, 4:33pm: Report of an open window in the house across the street from 1 Hunting Lane. Officer shut the window and all is secure. (Disaster averted)

Wednesday, 8:46pm: Resident at 20 Fletcher Road wants police to check his home because he found an open door inside the garage. Officer reports all is ok.

Tuesday: An alarm sounded just after midnight at Huckleberry Hill School on Knoll Road. Police found a door open and were unable to close it. They left a message for the school custodian.

Sunday, 3:15pm: An alarm sounding at a Chestnut Street home may have been set off by motion from a dog inside.

Parking woes:

Tuesday, 6pm: Police were told that a black SUV was parked near the library in the No Parking Zone. Police checked out the situation and reported all vehicles were legally parked.

News from our neighbors to the North:

Tuesday, 11:02pm: Report of a gray BMW with New Hampshire plates playing loud music at 375 North Broadway. Officer spoke with the operator, who was advised to lower the volume.

And from Europe:

Saturday, 5:30pm: A Heather Drive resident told police that she was receiving inappropriate phone calls from a man in Germany. She said she planned to have her number blocked by her phone service company.

 

 

What’s scarier than a 2.5 mile rail trail, and other highlights from the Lynnfield Police log (you seriously can’t make this stuff up):

Monday, 5:20pm: Front door burglar alarm accidentally tripped by homeowner on Yorkshire Drive. Officer confirmed it was an accident.

Tuesday, 9:31pm: Caller reported that a man came to his door on Lowell St. and asked if he wanted his driveway plowed, but his red pickup truck did not have a plow. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Friday, 5:25pm: Someone in the 500 block of Main Street reported that a man called and made “unusual statements.”

Monday, 6:05pm: Someone visiting a relative on Westover Drive moved a vehicle after it was in the middle of the street.

Annnd the kicker- comments from Citizens of Lynnfield Against the Rail Trail (a 2.5m trail to be built at no cost to our humble hamlet): “Lynnfield has a strong education system with many recreational options for our students, and a trail would not constitute the backbone of our town. But it would be a pain in the neck to everyone. We would be building a tourist trap with the causeway through Reedy Meadow, along with a paved path that would disrupt our neighborhoods.” (Worth pointing out that with more than 77 miles of trails covering over 400 miles throughout MA, I am confused about these so called tourists who would be flocking to a small town for a 2.5m path….)

That’s all, folks!

 

Runaway dumpsters, animals both living and dead, and youth- this week’s Lynnfield crime update:

Saturday, 9:12am: Someone claimed to have forgotten to pay for some spring water and oatmeal at the Whole Foods Market at Market Street (the world’s bougiest crime).

Sunday, 4am: Police found everything quiet after responding to a report of a dog barking on Park Street (I cannot believe someone called the police over this…but also I can).

Monday, 8:45pm: A vehicle was apparently struck by a runaway dumpster while parked at a Condon Circle cleaner’s. (The dumpster’s owners have yet to bail it out…)

Wednesday, 8:35pm: Police checked out a call that a suspicious book had been left on a vehicle on Westway. (SKETCH!!!)

Thursday, 2:50pm: Police spoke with a Salem Street resident after a being told a car had been borrowed and not returned. (Jerk)

Youths!

Wednesday, 11:45am: Police were unable to locate a group of youths running through a Homestead Road backyard.

Sunday, 8:10pm: Police found no problem with a small group of youths who had gathered in the 500 block of Summer Street (The kids are all right).

And this final one (which is just bizarre):

Tuesday, 4:30pm: A homeowner discovered a broken sliding door and told police that two small jewelry boxes were missing  with a value set at $500. A small box containing a pet cat’s remains was also gone.

It’s been a while but this week’s police log was too good not to share…

First off- here’s the front page article in the local paper: Water company drowning in neighbor’s complaints (almost as good as NYPost’s Friday headline: “Bezos exposes Pecker”, but not quite…)

Mysterious incident at the Gap? Saturday, 4:51pm: A 911 hangup was received from the Gap. Woman reports it was an accident and will meet officer in front of the store to confirm. Officer reports no one was in front of the Gap.

Thursday, 11:09am: The house cleaners at 40 Island Drive accidentally sounded the burglar alarm.

Friday, 4:24pm: Disturbance reported in the parking lot at the Elizabeth Green Library at 18 Summer St. Officer reports friends having an animated discussion, no argument at this time.

Wednesday, 10:46pm: Heather Drive resident reports a front end loader plow is dragging its blade on bare pavement and causing a loud noise. Officer reports operator is plowing roads in the neighborhood and will be finished soon.

 

 

When it’s so ridiculous you can’t not share…this week’s Lynnfield crime update:

8:15am: A Caller complained a tree company was operating without a detail on Chestnut St. (#theworst)

6:28am: A hang up call was reported on Haywood Farm Lane. A child was playing with the phone. (Good thing the police caught that one)

1:39am: A caller complained of teenagers listening to loud music outside and disturbing neighbors at a Wing Road address. The officer spoke to the teenagers. (you gotta fight…for your right….to parrrrrrty)

9:34am: A Salem Street caller reported a suspicious package left in her mailbox by an operator in a taxi cab. The taxi drive told police he returned an item the homeowner forget in his vehicle. (Signs our country is broken)

 

 

April Fools Day joking or True Crime? Weekly update from the Lynnfield police log- enjoy!

4:38PM: A caller reported that a man tried to enter his house in South Broadway. It was reported that a man had a mistaken address. (#justknock)

6:57PM: A caller reported that she was getting a call with a woman yelling, “How do I take care of my baby” with a baby screaming in the background. The phone number came back to Salem and Salem police were contacted to request a well being check. (#notourproblem #sendhelp)

3:25PM: There was a report of kids yelling and banging on windows on Summer Street. (The youth are back at it- can’t wait to see what’s next!)

1:51PM: There was a report of a suspicious backpack on Jensen Street. The backpack contained clothes.

8:53PM: A caller reported a man walking behind his house with a flashlight on Westover Drive. It was determined that the man was her neighbor looking for his dog.

 

 

Because you can’t make this stuff up…

1:04PM: There was a complaint about kids in the bushes on Edward Avenue.

6:36PM: An officer was requested for damage to a garage door on Wildewood Drive. (…the wind….)

and saving the best for last:

7:59PM: A caller reported that someone made a snowman in their backyard on Salem Street.

Prodigal sons, naked neighbors, and runaway trampolines- this week’s Lynnfield crime update:

8:02PM: There was a report of an attempted breaking and entering on Walsh Road. It was determined the caller’s son was home unexpectedly.

8:41PM: A caller on Ashwood Road reported that her neighbor was running around his backyard without any clothes on. Officer reported that the man was in his house when he arrived.

12:09PM: There was a trampoline in the road on Thomas Road. The trampoline was returned to private property.

 

 

Rogue fans and sketchy neighbors- this week’s Lynnfield crime update

5:08PM: Police assisted a caller who needed help with a ceiling fan on Dewing Road.

9:22AM: A caller reported that a person was throwing trash on a lawn on Summer Street. Police reported that the person was going through recycling. (God forbid)

11:17AM: There was a report of a suspicious person on Main Street. Officers reported that it was a new neighbor. (If you watch enough Fox news, I guess everything seems suspicious and everyone is an outsider)

12:30PM; A caller reported a fox lurking in the area of Huntingdon Road. Dispatch advised animal control

 

It’s all about the elements in this week’s Lynnfield Crime update:

10:23 pm: An officer was wanted for an open front door on Essex Street. (that crime committing wind has returned)

12:41 am: There was a report of icy conditions on Salem Street. (Shouldn’t they have called the DPW?)

Shoplifters galore (I am guessing they’re from out of town):

1:39 pm: There was  a report of shoplifting at the Amazon store at MarketStreet.

12:10 pm: Cigarettes were stolen from the Exxon Station on South Broadway.

5:30 pm: There was a report of shoplifting at the Apple store at MarketStreet.