Police Log: Woman Backs Into Police Cruiser, Arrested on OUI Charge

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Woman Backs Into Police Cruiser, Arrested on OUI Charge

Saturday, July 30, 8:35 p.m. A 55-year-old Melrose woman who backed out of a lot parking spot into a Melrose Police cruiser was subsequently arrested on the charge of operating under the influence of alcohol.

The officer was driving north through the parking lot when Lauren Temples of 106 Green St. backed out of a parking spot and struck the front passenger side of the police cruiser, Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said. Both cars were traveling at slow speeds, DeCroteau added.

After determining there were no injuries, the officer spoke with with Temples and based on his observations and interview, placed her under arrest on the OUI charge.

DeCroteau said damage to both car was limited, with the cruiser getting a dent in the lower right passenger's door and Temples' car knocking out a tail light and damaging the back fender.

Possible Firework Explosion in Port-a-Potty Under Investigation

Sunday, July 31, 9:31 p.m. An officer in the parking lot across from on Tremont Street heard a loud noise, like an explosion, and after speaking to some people who also heard the noise, found a port-a-potty next to the field that had a heavy amount of smoke coming out of it, DeCroteau said.

After notifying the Melrose Fire Department, the officer opened the portable toilet and found "extensive damage from some type of explosion," DeCroteau said. Several witnesses gave a description of kids in their early teens seen leaving the area of the field; people matching those descriptions were found a short while later by police.

DeCroteau said there could be charges filed depending on any potential resolution reached with the company that owns the port-a-potty.

Other Incidents

Monday, July 25

1:41 p.m. Report from Altamont Avenue of Publisher Clearing House scam.

10:32 p.m. Caller reports vehicle entered on Cottage Street.

Tuesday, July 26

6:13 a.m. Vinton Street resident reports car broken into overnight, GPS system stolen. Several other vehicles on street also broken into overnight.

9:59 a.m. Assist city checking an abandoned house on Tremont Street. No one is in house.

6:08 p.m. Report of accident between cyclist and car on Lynn Fells Parkway at Charles Street. State Police took over scene.

Wednesday, July 27

10:51 a.m. Construction company struck gas line on East Foster Street. National Grid on scene.

7:15 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Sewall Woods Road.

Thursday, July 28

8:17 a.m. Report of stolen vehicle from D&R Paving on Newburyport Turnpike.

11:35 a.m. Report of larceny at Lucey’s Service Station on Main Street.

7:07 p.m. Breaking and entering to a vehicle on Linwood Avenue.

Friday, July 29

8:07 a.m. Report of tires stolen overnight off vehicle on Sunset Road.

9:37 p.m. Boardman Avenue residents report arrive home and finding rear sliding glass door tampered with and home broken into. Credit cards missing.

Saturday, July 30

7:28 a.m. Brick through car window on Hillside Avenue.

3:24 p.m. Vandalism on West Highland Avenue.

5:05 p.m. Report from Meridian Street of someone using a man’s Social Security number to work.

Sunday, July 31

8:15 p.m. 911 calls for man on a bicycle hit by a car at Lynn Fells Parkway and Tremont Street. State Police took over accident.

8:37 p.m. West Foster Street resident reports a rock thrown through his front window.

Other Arrests and Summonses

A 40-year-old Lynn man was placed under warrant arrest on Wednesday, July 27.

Donna Adamo, 52, 139 Mountain Ave., Malden, was arrested on Friday, July 29 on the charge of shoplifting by concealing merchandise.

A 17-year-old Melrose male was issued a summons on Saturday, July 30 on charges of assault and battery and malicious destruction of property worth more than $250; and a 40-year-old Melrose woman was issued a summons on charges on assault and battery and wanton destruction of property worth more than $250 stemming from the same incident.