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Emergency Incidents
Car hits pole and another vehicle on Orlando Avenue
Traffic
Orlando Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash where a car hit a pole near Orlando Ave in Winthrop. Fire, medical, and police units were requested, and a tow truck was also requested. Another vehicle was reportedly struck in the incident, and a separate rollover crash in Revere was mentioned as under control.
Verbal warning for speeding on Winthrop Shore Drive
Traffic
Winthrop Shore Dr, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Winthrop Shore Drive involving a white 2025 Nissan Rogue. The stop resulted in a verbal warning for speeding.
False fire alarm triggered by fog machine
Fire
Jefferson St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Jefferson Street in Winthrop. The alarm was determined to have been set off by a fog machine, and the system was shut down while crews ventilated the area.
Group of youths damage door on Sagamore Avenue
Property Damage
Sagamore Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a large group of children walked by a home on Sagamore Ave, kicked and broke the front door so it would not close, and then ran toward the center. The caller wanted to speak with an officer and mentioned having video footage. A separate report mentioned a group of about ten people in black doing ding-dong-ditch near Summit, which may be related.
Driver reported for nearly causing head-on crash
Substance Use
Main St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a dark Ford Explorer, possibly driven by an intoxicated person, nearly hit her while leaving Longshore Beach via Revere Street and Winthrop Parkway into Winthrop. Officers later conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black Ford Explorer near a Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street and checked for a prior failure-to-stop alert involving the vehicle.
Intoxicated driver leaves car parked overnight
Substance Use
Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers arranged for an intoxicated person to take a taxi home and left their car in a restaurant parking lot overnight, with plans to retrieve the vehicle the next morning.
Intoxicated driver stopped near Honey Dew Donuts
Substance Use
Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an extremely intoxicated man attempting to drive a brown Chevrolet Cruze near Honey Dew Donuts on Shirley Street, with several bystanders trying to stop him from backing up the vehicle.
Parked car blocks sidewalk on Winthrop Street
Traffic
B Winthrop St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a Mercedes running with hazard lights on and blocking most of a sidewalk near Winthrop Street, forcing pedestrians into the street. An officer contacted the driver, who returned to move the vehicle after briefly stopping nearby.
Officers unable to return lost property
Other Incidents
Centre St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made a follow-up call to return lost property at a residence near Centre Street, but nobody was home and the call was cleared.
Drivers go wrong way past barricades on Circuit Road
Traffic
Circuit Rd & Court Rd, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic hazard near Circuit Road and Court Road, where several vehicles were driving the wrong way past barricades. Units repositioned to help control the wrong-way traffic and prevent further incidents.
Traffic stop for speeding on Veterans Road
Traffic
Veterans Rd, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Veterans Road involving a red BMW. The driver received a verbal warning for speeding. Officers also blocked off Circuit Road and Court for pedestrian safety in the area.
Man sleeping on asphalt near pier at 253 Washington Ave
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man reportedly sleeping on the asphalt behind a liquor store near Washington Avenue, with concern that a vehicle might hit him as he was heading toward the pier.
Traffic stop for stop sign violation on Winthrop St
Traffic
Winthrop St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in front of a building on Winthrop Street in Winthrop involving a black Honda Accord. The driver received a verbal warning for a stop sign violation.
Scooters riding against traffic in Ingleside Park
Disturbance
Ingleside Park, Brookfield Rd, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported one or two scooters driving through a park in the Ingleside area against traffic, with one rider described as wearing a blue shirt and reportedly there all day. An officer was requested to check the area.
Driver cited for stop sign violation in Winthrop
Traffic
Winthrop St & Wadsworth Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Winthrop Street and Wadsworth Avenue in Winthrop involving a black Honda Accord. The driver was reportedly issued a citation for a stop sign violation.
Report of suspicious boat with possible hunters
Suspicious Activity
Pebble Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a small boat with people who may have had shotguns or handguns near Pebble Avenue, Otis Street, Crystal Cove, and Deer Island. A resident reported the occupants ducking when she blew an air horn from her dock. Officers searched the shoreline and nearby water but did not find visible firearms and considered it possible the same licensed duck hunters from the previous year were involved.
Yellow Jeep Wrangler towed from landing area
Traffic
Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a parked yellow Jeep Wrangler at a landing and requested a towing company for a two-hour tow.
Noise complaint for loud music on Temple Ave
Disturbance
Temple Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a noise complaint about loud music near Temple Avenue in Winthrop. They spoke with the residents, who agreed to lower the music and the situation was resolved.
Loud music complaint on Madison Avenue
Disturbance
Madison Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise disturbance involving loud music near Madison Avenue in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Driver warned for wrong-way violation
Traffic
Winthrop St & Banks St, Winthrop, MA 02152
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Winthrop Street and Banks Street in Winthrop for a possible wrong-way violation, and the vehicle owner received a verbal warning.
