Crime & Safety

Resident Complains About Crosswalk Violations

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

The following is an excerpt from the Marblehead Police log:

Monday, Dec. 19

  • At 12:09 p.m. a resident told police she believed the crosswalks were not being monitored in town because she has almost been hit several times.
  • At 3:35 p.m. a sprinkler system malfunctioned and flooded a yard on Auburndale Road. The Water Department was notified.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

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  • At 12:51 a.m. police cleared a vehicle from .
  • At 1:36 a.m. police made a motor vehicle stop on Atlantic Avenue. Police gave a verbal warning to the motorist.
  • Police issued a verbal warning for a motorist going through a red light on Pleasant Street at 7 a.m.
  • A resident of Green Street Ct., reported at 1 p.m., her door and her neighbor's door were vandalized.
  • At 3:27 p.m. a large tractor trailer became stuck in Market Square.
  • At 4:55 p.m. police received several calls about a car that hit a garage and was "hung up on a wall." The garage was taped off until the building inspector can take a look on Wednesday. There were no injuries.
  • At 5:51 p.m. the Medical Examiner's office called Marblehead Police to inquire about a case reported to see if it happened in Marblehead or if the victim just resided in town.  

For questions about the log, email owen.boss@patch.com.

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