Crime & Safety

Vandalism Reported on Druid Hill Avenue

The following information was submitted by the Salem Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.


The following is an excerpt from the Wakefield Police Department's log: 


Wednesday, Sept. 18


  • At 7:38 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Stone Way.
  • At 11:09 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity near the intersection of Spring and Bathol streets.
  • At 2:23 p.m., police received word from station police troopers that a motorist in a tractor trailer who was operating erratically had just left the highway at exit 40.
  • At 3:20 p.m., police responded to a report of possible drug activity near the intersection of Water and Crescent streets.
  • At 3:48 p.m., police responded to a report of fresh vandalism on Druid Hill Avenue.
  • At 4:03 p.m., a Vernon Street woman called police to report identity theft.
  • At 4:05 p.m., police responded to a road rage incident near the intersection of Main and Greenwood streets.
  • At 7:04 p.m., police responded to a disturbance on Main Street.
  • At 10:20 p.m., police stopped a motor vehicle near the intersection of Main and Richardson streets. Ila J. Deas, 59, of 270 Charles St., Malden, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. 
Thursday, Sept. 19

  • At 12:07 a.m., police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Albion Street.
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