Crime & Safety

Bonfire Reported on University Campus

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

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department log:

Thursday, March 22

  • At 6:41 p.m., police responded to a neighbor dispute over dog feces on Becket Street.
  • At 8:32 p.m., youths fighting were reported on Winter Street. There was no fight when police arrived.
  • At 9:20 p.m., fireworks were reported on Clifton Avenue.

Friday, March 23

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  • At 12:27 a.m., police were called to Bates Common for a bonfire in the woods. The fire was put out and the people dispersed.
  • At 1:07 a.m., police responded to Broadway for a report of a group outside and people lying in the street. Upon arrival, police found 10 people in the rear of a residence with empty cans of beer.
  • At 5:12 a.m., The Fire Department was called to Barstow Street for a fire under a porch. The fire was quickly extinguished.
  • At 8:12 a.m., a person reported they were being harassed on Facebook.
  • At 10:11 a.m., police were called to a motor vehicle crash at Highland Avenue and Willson Street. One citation was issued and two people were taken to the hospital.
  • At 10:47 a.m., a resident of Gardner Street reported receiving a suspicious letter in the mail.
  • At 11:59 a.m., a strong odor of marijuana was reported on Harbor Street.
  • At 2:50 p.m., police responded to a four-car accident at North and School streets. There were no injuries.
  • At 3:19 p.m., a Beaver Street resident said someone had been dumping trash on his property. Police saw a mattress, pillow, curtains and three tires. Police advised the man to post a no trespassing, no dumping sign.

The following people were arrested:

  • Jolene Patrici Schadhauser, 32, homeless, Salem, was arrested on five warrants. 
  • Donald Orrie Wear Jr., 43, 11 English St., was arrested on a warrant.
  • David A. Couture, 21, 28 Grant St., Dracut, was charged with public drinking.
  • Brian P. Deyoung, 45, 117 Lafayette St., was arrested on a warrant.
  • Laura B. Fleming, 29, 74 Margin St., Peabody, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol.
  • Jeffrey M. Vowells, 20, 12 Carlton St., was arrested on a warrant.

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