Crime & Safety

'Fidgety' Shoplifter Arrested At Kohl's

The following was provided by the Danvers Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the  log:

Sunday, July 8

  • Police were dispatched to Monkey Joe's at 6:11 p.m. on report of a man yelling in a van. The situation was unfounded. 
  • Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Strawberry Lane at 8:03 p.m.

Monday, July 9

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  • A vehicle was reported damaged in the parking lot at 2:02 a.m.
  • Police arrested Richard Aresco, 19, of 49 Swan Pond Rd. on charges of domestic assault and battery. 
  • Police arrested Arthur Koudanis, 24, of 225 Newbury St., on charges of shoplifting at at 1:32 p.m. The report described Koudanis, who was reported stealing more than $100 by asportation, as a 'figdety' shoplifter. 
  • Police arrested Joao Oliveira, Jr., 18, of 307 Saratoga Rd. in East Boston, on warrant charges at 6 p.m.
  • Three kids throwing trash were reported at the Hunt Medical Building at 6:27 p.m.
  • Police dispersed a loud group of kids at at 10:39 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10

  • Police were dispatched to at 11:30 a.m. on report of a person laying in the grass. They did not find the person in question. 

For more information about the log, contact danvers@patch.com

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