OUI Arrest; Loose Pitbull: Swampscott Police

Friday, April 15

At 8:21 a.m., there was a report of a man drinking in a playground near Superior Street.

At 8:33 a.m., there was a report of the theft of a motor vehicle license plate on Hardy Road.

At 12:06 p.m., animal control was called regarding a loose pit bull near a school on Middlesex Avenue.

At 9:43 p.m., there was a report of a suspicious motor vehicle on Paradise Road.

Saturday, April 16

At 12:42 p.m., there was a dumpster fire on Humphrey Street.

At 2:54 p.m., there was a landlord/tenant dispute on Hillside Avenue.

At 8:32 p.m., there was a report of fireworks on Morton Hill Avenue.

At 9:35 p.m., John Dana, 46, of Jersey Street in Marblehead was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and a marked lanes violation.

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