Reported Intruder Turns Out To Be Toy

The following is an excerpt from the Swampscott Police log:

Saturday, April 7

• At 12:18 a.m., a resident reported drag racing on Littles Point Road. 
• At 7:43 a.m., water coming out of the ground was reported on Roy Street. DPW was notified. 
• At 3:18 p.m., a resident on Humphrey Street reported youths trying to start a fire using dry brush. The Fire Department checked the area but no fire had been started and the youths could not be located.
• At 3:40 p.m., a resident of Pierro Terrace reported a neighbor was burning leaves. The Fire Department advised the resident.
• At 6:09 p.m., a  domestic incident was reported on Paradise Road.
• At 11:06 p.m., bark mulch was smoldering on a traffic island on Paradise Road. The Fire Department responded.

Sunday, April 8

• At 12:54 a.m., youths were sent on their way after police found them in the gazebo.
• At 3:07 a.m., a resident of Bradlee Avenue reported someone may be in their home. Police responded and found a toy malfunctioning. 
• At 7:27 a.m. smoldering mulch was reported on a traffic island on Paradise Road.
• Around 10:30 a.m., multiple people called about a sick raccoon on Huron Street.

Monday, April 9

• A seal was reported on the beach at 6:54 a.m.
• At 1:15 p.m., police responded to an accident with injury on Atlantic Avenue.
• At 7:12 p.m., a possible fight stemming from road rage was reported on Essex Street. The people were gone when police arrived.
• At 11:19 p.m., police checked the wooded areas near Salem Street for brush fire. 

Tuesday, April 10

• At 2:32 p.m., police responded to a neighbor dispute on Elmwood Terrace. 

The following people were arrested:

• Jon Edwards Sverker, 57, 129 Brookline Ave., was charged with domestic assault and battery.
• David Newell Townsend, 53, 17 Lawrence Rd., was charged with driving after license suspension. 

For questions about the log, email swampscott@patch.com