Crime & Safety

Peabody Man Accused Of Assaulting Son

Peabody police were called to an Andover Street home Friday for a report of a domestic disturbance between the father and his son.

David R. McCarthy, 51, of Andover Street in Peabody, was charged with assault and battery and assault and battery on a family member, according to the Peabody police log.
David R. McCarthy, 51, of Andover Street in Peabody, was charged with assault and battery and assault and battery on a family member, according to the Peabody police log. (File Photo)

PEABODY, MA — Peabody police arrested a man after being called to an Andover Street home Friday night for a domestic disturbance between a father and son, as well as the son's friends. David R. McCarthy, 51, of Andover Street in Peabody, was charged with assault and battery and assault and battery on a family member, according to the Peabody police log. Police were called to the residence at 10:57 p.m. Friday.

Separately, Peabody police arrested a Danvers man for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and outstanding warrants Friday night. Kristoffer J. Scola-Haynes, 47, of 184 Centre Street in Danvers, was arrested following a traffic stop on Lowell Street at 9:16 p.m.

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