Crime & Safety

Swampscott Man Arrested for OUI After Crash

Take a look at the latest from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Friday, Sept. 25

At 8:53 a.m., vandalism was reported on Forest Avenue.

At 9:28 a.m., a resident reported a package had been stolen from their porch on Greenwood Avenue.

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At 9:55 a.m., several callers reported a white Mercedes running through stop signs.

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At 12:08 p.m., a caller reported her daughter’s ex-boyfriend was making threats.

At 2:41 p.m., a blue bicycle was reported stolen.

At 2:54 p.m., a caller reported a youth was hiding in the bushes near the front door.

At 9:01 p.m., a group of kids were reported to be having a bonfire.

At 9:26 p.m., a vehicle was reported to have crashed into two parked cars on Farragut Road. Officers arrived and arrest Donald Peterson, 67, of Swampscott. Peterson was charged with OUI liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

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