Salem
Sunday
Police were called to Heritage Drive at 12:33 p.m. after a mom and her 16-year-old son got into an argument over his haircut. A talk with officers persuaded the son to "take a walk and cool off," according to the log.
Monday
A report of a "woman down" on First Street at 10:30 a.m. had a happy ending. "No problem," according to the log. The woman "was dancing on the sidewalk and not in need of any medical attention."
Beverly
Sunday
Frank E. Emma, 58, of 461 Rantoul St., Beverly, was arrested at 2:08 a.m. at his address by Patrolmen Timothy Mezza and David Grimes on a charge of assault and battery. "Father intoxicated," according to the police report.
Eric O. Santiago, 21, of 9 Mill St., Beverly, was arrested at 11:34 a.m. at home by Patrolmen Michael Heneburty and Joshua Pickett on a charge of assault by means of a dangerous weapon. Police had responded to a report of a "couple arguing."
Police investigated a report of a burglary at a house on Herrick Street, according to a 1:04 p.m. log entry.
A report of a car break on West Dane Street drew police at 1:29 p.m.
Just in case anyone lost a fortune around second base, a man was digging at the baseball diamond at Dix Park. Police noted at 6:09 p.m. that he was "using a metal detector looking for coins," according to the log, and "filling in the small holes that he dug up." He was told to stop.
Monday
Police investigated a report of a vehicle break-in, according to the log at 9:31 a.m.
A brick through a front door on Rantoul Street was logged at 10:58 a.m.
A vehicle break-in was called in at 12:36 p.m. on Kernwood Avenue.
A citation resulted at 12:50 p.m. after police observed two pit bulls at Cabot and Thorndike streets running "in and out of traffic," according to the log, and attacking two other dogs.
Peabody
Sunday
Joseph A. Butters, 39, of 10 Pearson St., Beverly, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. on Walnut Street on charges of possessing a Class B drug, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Police responded to a report of a passenger using drugs in a taxi and then refusing to get out.
A suspected burglar broke into Foster Street Motors, but he didn't stay long, according to a 4:16 a.m. log entry. "Startled by the business owners," according to the log, "he fled, last seen on Main Street heading toward Salem." Police later found his vehicle, and a forensic specialist was sent to look for blood traces.
John D. Nash Jr., 43, of 42 Allen Ave., Lynn, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. at the Northshore Mall Macy's by Officer Gerald Fitzgerald on a charge of larceny over $250.
A juvenile was arrested at 6:47 by Officer David McGovern on charges of unarmed robbery, assault and battery, larceny under $250, and intimidating a witness.
Monday
Juan Elias Muniz, 28, of 1123 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, was arrested at 2:12 a.m. on Lowell Street by Officer Sean Dowd on charges of drunken driving and marked lanes violations.
Danvers
Sunday
Patio chairs on Kirkbride Drive are logged under "larceny" at 11:36 p.m.
Manchester
Sunday
Michael Kellow, 32, of 495 Cabot St., Beverly, was arrested at 2 p.m. on Route 128 by state police Trooper Patrick Silva on charges of driving after his license was suspended, speeding, and possession of a Class D substance and a Class E substance, Cialis.
Marblehead
Friday
"A completely naked woman and a man taking pictures of her" were reported on Ocean Avenue. But they were either gone or dressed by the time police arrived, as indicated by the log at 6:11 p.m.
The scanner was probably the undoing of an effort to answer a complaint at 10:23 p.m. regarding "an underage drinking party" on Arnold Terrace. Police arrived to see "kids running in every direction."
Saturday
A complaint at 8:21 a.m. concerned a bonfire and drinking party on Friday night in the Shore Lea woods, along with a couple in a lime green vehicle near Route 114 changing their clothes in the back.
Police made checks at 8:30 p.m. after Ruby Avenue residents saw "a sensor light in the backyard turn on," according to the log. They looked out to see two men with flashlights in the yard. At one point, the pair fled but not before they "gave them the finger in a threatening manner."
Sunday
A man complained at 4:24 p.m. that his son is being harassed as he rides his bike through Steer Swamp "by adults on the path stating that he cannot bicycle down here," according to the log. If it happens again, police advised, "have his son call us and then give us a description of the adults harassing him."




