Crime & Safety

School Vans Vandalized, OUI Arrest After Crash, Vandalism Via BB Gun

Check out the latest from the Chelmsford Police Department log.

Monday, Aug. 17

At 4:01 a.m., a possible residential fire was reported.

At 5:46 a.m., a noise complaint related to construction equipment was reported.

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At 8:49 a.m., a resident reported their gray, male cat was missing.

At 10:03 a.m., vandalism to school vans was reported on Brick Kiln Road.

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At 10:04 a.m., a lost dog was reported.

At 2:30 p.m., a possible scam involving a chimney cleaner was reported.

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At 2:38 p.m., a raccoon was reported to be in a dumpster on Brick Kiln Road.

At 2:50 p.m., two individuals were reported to be arguing in the road.

At 3:27 p.m., a motor vehicle was reported stolen from a lot on Boston Road.

At 4:51 p.m., a fight between brothers was reported.

At 6:36 p.m., a vehicle crashed into a wall on Riverneck Road. Police arrested Samantha Moreira, 26, of Tyngsborough on charges of operating under the influence of liquor and failure to stay in marked lanes.

At 9:53 p.m., a light was reported to have been left on in an abandoned home.

At 11:27 p.m., a motor vehicle hit-and-run was reported in which the driver ran through some bushes and across a lawn on Glen Avenue.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

At 5:05 p.m., shoplifting from Hannaford was reported.

At 5:45 p.m., a motor vehicle stop led to the arrest of Argeni Carpio, 22, of Lawrence. Carpio was charged with operating after a license suspension, operating with revoked registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.

At 6:11 p.m., a stolen BMX bike was reported.

At 6:19 p.m., juveniles with a BB gun reportedly caused damage.

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