All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to the Daily Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police department.

LYNN

Arrests

Russell Learned, of 21 Springvale Ave., was arrested on warrant charges of larceny over $250 and shoplifting by asportation at 10:26 a.m. Monday.

Desiree Lucius, 32, was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer, indecent exposure, urinating in public and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 7:03 p.m. Sunday.

Christopher Parady was arrested on a warrant charge of refusing to produce a DNA database sample at 7:24 p.m. Sunday.

David Torres, 26, was arrested and charged with violating the open container law and on a warrant charge of trespassing at 11:34 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:53 p.m. Sunday at Fays and Western avenues; at 2:23 p.m. Sunday on Franklin Street; at 3:22 p.m. Sunday at Astor and Neptune streets; at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Beach Circle and Beach Road; at 10:22 p.m. Sunday at Honey Dew Donuts at 1067 Western Ave.; at 7:34 a.m. Monday at 1 Central Square; at 8:09 a.m. Monday at 329 Essex St.; at 9:02 a.m. Monday at Essex and Washington streets.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:44 a.m. Monday at 9 Cottage St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at Essex Street and Highland Avenue.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 1:16 p.m. Sunday at 8 Dexter St.; at 12:13 p.m. Monday at 55 Newcastle St.

A report of a breaking and entering at 6:04 a.m. Monday at 14 Lambert Ave.

Complaints

A report of a missing person at 12:09 p.m. Sunday at 42 Newhall St.

A report of a disturbance at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at 50 Lynnway; at 2:26 p.m. Sunday at CVS at 509 Eastern Ave.; at 3:22 p.m. Sunday at 85 Newcastle St.; at 8:22 p.m. Sunday at Cumberland Farms at 668 Chestnut St.; at 9:28 p.m. Sunday at 300 Washington St.; at 10:25 p.m. Sunday at 8 Mason St.; at 10:39 p.m. Sunday at 170 Union St.; at 9:12 a.m. Monday at 32 Hamilton Ave.; at 10:30 a.m. Monday at 60 Bowler St.; at 11:09 a.m. Monday at 62 Market Square; at 12 p.m. Monday at 9 Fiske Ave.

A report of a juvenile problem at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Kiley Playground at 61 Burrill Ave.; at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at 85 Newcastle St.

A report of an injured police officer at 7:31 p.m. Sunday at 300 Washington St.; at 12:07 a.m. Monday at 82 Alley St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 8:09 p.m. Sunday at 94 Spencer St.; at 1:01 p.m. Monday at 124 Green St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 6:12 p.m. Sunday on Washington Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 9:14 a.m. Monday at Richdale at 229 Broadway.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 12:04 p.m. Sunday at 7 Silver Lake Place; at 1:13 p.m. Sunday at 5 Ashland St.

A report of vandalism at 10:13 p.m. Sunday at 10 Neptune St. Court.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of an odor of burning in the bathroom at 9 p.m. Sunday on Clifton Heights Lane. A basket was put on top of lighting. The basket was put outside.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 3:40 p.m. Sunday on Humphrey Street. A man reported more vandalism to his fence and a note left. He believes he knows who is doing the vandalism.

PEABODY

Arrests

Francisco Garcia, 26, of 20 Blaine Ave., Beverly, was arrested on a warrant at 1:58 p.m. Monday.

Marsid Qiriazi, 26, of 8 Audette St., was arrested on a warrant at 9:46 a.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:19 p.m. Sunday at 566 Lowell St.; at 5:42 p.m. Sunday at Men’s Wearhouse at 260 Andover St.; at 7:25 p.m. Sunday at Misono Japanese Restaurant at 82 Newbury St.; at 7:51 a.m. Monday at Route 128 North and 310 Lowell St.; at 8:19 a.m. Monday at 2 Putnam St. and 5 Sutton St.; at 8:45 a.m. Monday at 2 Bourbon St. and 527 Lowell St.; at 8:59 a.m. Monday at Sullivan Tire & Auto Service at 175 Washington St.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 8:40 p.m. Sunday on Reynolds Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 6:52 a.m. Monday at 17 Peabody Square.

A report of a skunk at 12:55 p.m. Monday at 266 Washington St. A caller reported a skunk living under her shed that comes out during the day. She was advised that skunks come out during the day, especially during the spring. She confirmed the animal is mobile. She was advised that Animal Control does not remove unwanted wildlife. She would have to hire an exterminator to remove it.

A report of a lost cat at 1:47 p.m. Monday at 72 Birch St. A caller reported her 3-year-old, DSH, black male cat with green eyes is missing. Beau was last seen in the area of Birch Street on Saturday. He was not wearing a collar and is not chipped.

Fire

A report of a fire at 7:19 p.m. Sunday at 44 Highland St. A caller reported a possible house fire, in either 43 or 44 Highland St. Peabody and Salem fire departments notified. An officer reported the fire was a pellet stove in Salem that has been extinguished.

A report of a car smoking from the hood with no flames at 11:08 a.m. Monday at 14 Lone Pine Lane. An officer reported the caller’s car pipe broke in the car.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 9:24 p.m. Sunday on Tanners Court. One person was transported to Union Hospital; at 12:56 a.m. Monday on Bailey Terrace. One person transported to Lahey Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 12:39 p.m. Monday at 32 Glendale Ave. A caller reported her purse was stolen.

REVERE

Arrests

Erick Cabera, 33, of 55 Thornton St., Apt. 2, was arrested on a warrant at 5:23 p.m. Friday.

Julio Carrion, 33, of 116 Howard Ave., Apt 2, Dorchester, was arrested and charged with larceny over $250 by a single scheme at 7:04 p.m. Saturday.

John D. Deavilla, 62, of 555 Beach St., Apt. 1, was arrested and charged with city ordinance rude and disorderly conduct at 6:44 p.m. Saturday.

Jerry Lenihan, 40, of 571 Revere St., Apt. 2, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 8:38 a.m. Saturday.

Shawn P. Poillucci, 43, of 502 Beach St., Apt. 4, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 11:18 a.m. Sunday.

Lauren Powers, 32, of 69 Campbell Ave., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation and possession of a Class A drug at 9:23 p.m. Friday.

Anna J. Rivera, 19, of 1229 Bennington St., Apt. 1, East Boston, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise at 5:06 p.m. Saturday.

Leidi Rivera, 24, of 1309 Washington Ave., Apt. 12B, Bronx, N.Y., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise at 5:06 p.m. Saturday.

John P. Salie, 55, of 31 Arcadia St., was arrested and charged with trespassing at 8:38 a.m. Saturday.

Gina M. Serafini, 33, of 191 Constitution Ave., was arrested on warrants at 1:47 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:14 p.m. Saturday at Walgreens on Beach Street; at 5:48 p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop on Squire Road; at 6:51 p.m. Saturday on Copeland Circle; at 7:03 p.m. Saturday at Taco Bell on Squire Road; at 2:06 a.m. Sunday on Mahoney Circle; at 2:09 p.m. Sunday at Revere Street and North Shore Road; at 6:03 p.m. Sunday at Revere City Hall on Broadway; at 7:35 p.m. Sunday on Copeland Circle.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 1:44 a.m. Sunday on School Street.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:48 a.m. Sunday at Wonderland Entertainment on North Shore Road.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 7:13 p.m. Friday on Furlong Drive.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:06 a.m. Friday on Grand View Avenue; at 12:29 a.m. Friday on Ward Street; at 6:38 a.m. Friday at Ocean Shores Tower on Ocean Avenue; at 10:50 a.m. Friday on Florence Avenue; at 11:22 a.m. Friday on Bates Street; at 7:41 p.m. Friday at Revere Housing Authority on Cooledge Street; at 7:52 p.m. Friday at Malden and Sigourney streets; at 11:56 p.m. Friday on North Shore Road; at 12:57 a.m. Saturday at Roseland Properties on Overlook Ridge Terrace; at 1:25 a.m. Saturday on Arlington Avenue; at 1:59 a.m. Saturday on Yeamans Street; at 4:02 a.m. Saturday at Dunkin Donuts on Beach Street; at 8:20 p.m. Saturday on Joseph Road; at 12:08 a.m. Sunday on Kimball Avenue; at 12:27 a.m. Sunday on Atwood Street; at 12:45 a.m. Sunday on Pitcairn Street; at 12:50 a.m. Sunday on Haddon Street; at 12:58 a.m. Sunday at Wonderland Entertainment on North Shore Road; at 1:12 a.m. Sunday at Cinco on Centennial Avenue; at 1:53 a.m. Sunday on Stone Street; at 5:14 a.m. Sunday on Garfield Avenue; at 12:25 p.m. Sunday at Stop & Shop on Furlong Drive; at 4:15 p.m. Sunday on North Shore Road; at 5:39 p.m. Sunday on Dana Street.

A report of threats to kill at 8:46 a.m. Friday on Beach Street.

A report of an unwanted person at 2:44 a.m. Saturday at Walgreens on Broadway; at 2:41 p.m. Sunday on Jordan Street; at 7:25 p.m. Sunday on Sumner Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 1:35 p.m. Friday on Delano Avenue; at 12:33 p.m. Saturday on Savage Street; at 8:37 p.m. Saturday at Broadway Convenient Mart on Broadway.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:09 a.m. Sunday at Torretta’s Bakery on Winthrop Avenue; at 4:31 p.m. Sunday on Zolla Circle.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Miguel Baez, of 145 Essex St., Apt. 2, Lynn, was arrested and charged with three counts of failure to appear upon recognizance at 6:31 p.m. Saturday.

Dominic Gomes, of 14 Split Boulder Road, Rockland, was arrested and charged with armed robbery at 4:24 p.m. Friday.

Robert James Reynolds, of 96 Glover Ave., Apt. 1, Quincy, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, possession of a Class A drug, possession of a Class B drug and receiving stolen property over $250 at 4:24 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle at 6:59 a.m. Friday at Tedeschi’s at 386 Lincoln Ave. One person was transported to Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:32 p.m. Friday at Square One Mall at 1201 Broadway; at 7:12 p.m. Friday on Saville Street.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 4:19 p.m. Friday on Salem Turnpike. One person was transported to Union Hospital; at 5:34 p.m. Friday at Boston Market at 168 Broadway. One person was transported to the hospital; at 11:50 a.m. Saturday on Broadway. Officers reported a rollover on Route One northbound by the high school. Patient refusal; at 12:25 a.m. Sunday on Route One North near IHOP.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:56 p.m. Friday at 15 Harvard Ave.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 12:36 a.m. Friday on Hamilton Street.

Complaints

A report of an unwanted person at 12:11 a.m. Friday at Dunkin Donuts at 1204 Broadway; at 9:41 p.m. Saturday at Hockeytown USA at 953 Broadway.

A report of a coyote with a puppy in its mouth at 9:29 a.m. Friday at 21 Hammersmith Drive. The caller later reported that the coyote put the puppy down and left, but the puppy is still in the driveway. An animal control officer brought the puppy to the animal hospital.

A report of found property at 4:24 p.m. Friday at 19 Riverside Court. A man brought two knives into the station that he found while walking his dog. The large hunting style knife with an orange handle was found on the sidewalk in front of 19 Riverside Court and the smaller, black folding knife was found on the sidewalk of Chestnut Street between Dunkin Donuts and Riverside Court. These items may be involved in the arrest of Robert James Reynolds and Dominic Gomes.

A report of a disturbance at 9:53 p.m. Friday at Avalon Motel at 1529 Broadway; at 4:22 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church at 14 Summer St. Callers reported a woman is on the altar screaming during the mass. The woman was released to the care of her husband; at 10:29 p.m. Sunday at 7-11 at 32 Hamilton St.

A report of road rage at 1:38 p.m. Saturday at Winter and Central streets. A caller reported a woman threw an iced coffee through her window at her while they were at the rotary in Cliftondale Square.

A report of a neighborhood dispute at 2:47 p.m. Saturday at 9 Vine St. A woman reported her neighbor damaged her fence with his truck last Monday. The white vinyl fence has one section that is damaged. The woman confronted her neighbor who stated that he was going to fix the fence. If he doesn’t, she will contact her insurance agency.

A report of property damage at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on Salem Turnpike. A caller reported he struck a turkey and it has caused damage to his motor vehicle. He was instructed to contact his insurance company.

A report of hazardous road conditions at 4:46 p.m. Sunday at Bob’s Store at 1020 Broadway. A caller reported a large pothole on the off ramp from Route One northbound. He said the pothole was large enough that it has blown out his tire. State DPW was notified.

Fire

A report of an outside fire at 11:12 a.m. Saturday at 7 Prospect St. A neighbor reported an outside fire in the area of St. John’s Church. Engine 3 located the fire in the backyard of a house on Prospect Street. Engine 3 reported that the homeowner had extinguished the fire before their arrival; at 2:27 p.m. Saturday at Burger King at 1449 Broadway. A caller reported a mulch fire in the parking lot. Engine 1 extinguished the fire; at 12:10 a.m. Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods at 1201 Broadway.

A report of a smoke investigation at 8:04 p.m. Sunday at 82 Newhall Ave. A caller reported there is smoke coming from the leaves behind the building. Engine 3 reported a small mulch fire behind the building that has been extinguished.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:28 p.m. Sunday at 148 Walker Road. An officer reported a car into a tree with no injuries.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:38 p.m. Sunday at Humphrey and Salem streets. A caller reported a possible hit and run pedestrian. The victim did not show up at the station or call back.

A report of suspicious activity at 1:45 a.m. Monday at 1008 Paradise Road. A caller reported a nurse appeared to be yelling at an elderly patient. An officer reported the nurse was praying louder than intended.

BY THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — A firefighter was treated for a head injury and two others required medical care after emergency responders extinguished a fire in 82 Alley St. Sunday night.

District Chief Arthur Richard said fire crews responded to the eight-unit apartment building at 11:25 p.m. to find heavy fire showing from the first to third floors. He said police officers evacuated people from the building, but residents told firefighters someone was still inside.

Richard said the man in his 30s was helped down a ladder truck from a third floor window. The man was unhurt. But Richard said a firefighter cut his head on glass. One of the building’s residents and a police officer suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to Salem Hospital where they were treated and released.

Richard said the building sustained partial damage and firefighters extinguished the blaze by about 2 a.m.

“Our guys did a nice job,” he said.

Red Cross volunteers assisted five adults and a child while other residents were seeking shelter with friends.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com.

PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE
Bill Boudrow mans the crosswalk at the Callahan School despite being struck four times by automobiles.

BY  BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — Crossing guard Bill Boudrow has been the victim of four hit-and-run car accidents, but said it keeps his job exciting.

“My wife says there’s not going to be a fifth time,” he said. “I love doing it. I have the best kids. It’s a hazardous job but it’s a great job.”

Boudrow crosses students on O’Callaghan Way from the Julia F. Callahan Elementary School, Breed Middle School, and Lynn Classical High School.

He said as many as 400 people wave and say hello every morning. The children leave school with stories to tell him about their day. He enjoys the sense of friendship and community he gets from the people he serves daily, he said.

But, not everyone treats him well.

“The first time I got hit, she kept going,” he said. “A few parents pulled her out of the car down the street. The girl had seven-and-half pages of bad driving history.”

Over seven years on the job, he was hit three more times. None of the drivers stopped to see if he was ok, he said.

“People are crazy,” he said. “They don’t care. Nobody cares anymore.”

Just last week, an old Chevy Blazer sped down O’Callaghan Way, straight for Boudrow in the crosswalk, he said. If he hadn’t moved, he would have been run over.

Boudrow said traffic is backed up from Boston Street to Walnut Street each morning. Drivers use O’Callaghan Way as a shortcut to Route One, and there are three schools within a short distance, which he believes are contributing factors.

City Councilor Jay Walsh recently helped get the flashing school zone sign fixed, which had been broken since 2009. He also lobbied for new crossing signs, Boudrow said.

“I’d like to see a police presence up here,” Boudrow said. “Even a car with it’s lights on would slow the drivers down.”

Still, Boudrow said the children make the hazards of the job worth it.

Bridget Turcotte can be reached at bturcotte@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @BridgetTurcotte

COURTESY PHOTO
Franklin the Cat.

BY GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — The stolen cat has been returned to its owners.

Franklin, the black feline who was recently stolen from outside Pet Express, was returned by a Good Samaritan.

“He’s just great,” said Rob Mellace, the cat’s master and owner of the retail shop. “It’s just great to have him home.”

On Friday night, Mellace got a call from Lynn resident Maria Barahona, 26, who spotted Franklin at Stop & Shop in Lynn.

“She called his name and he started meowing very loud,” he said. “He does know his name. He let her pick him up. She put him right in her car and drove him over.”

Barahona brought Franklin back to the store. Ironically, the cat had been found on Franklin Street. Upon returning, the cat was hungry, eating right away and then sleeping for awhile. Now, Mellace said Franklin appears to be in good spirits, is in great condition and doesn’t seem to be traumatized.

Barahona said she spotted Franklin when she was shopping.

“I saw the little necklace that he had and said ‘oh my God, that’s Franklin,’ ” she said. “I went to chase after him.”

During the chase, she said Franklin went to a building on Franklin Street and hid in the bushes. She started calling him, but he was scared to come over. Eventually, he responded.

“My heart started beating fast,” Barahona said. “I was excited. I was scared because I didn’t know if I would be able to grab him.”

She was also concerned about him possibly scratching her, but said she risked it and grabbed him anyway. Barahona said Franklin did give her a hard time in the car, possibly remembering the two men who took him in their car after stealing him. Upon finding him, she said Franklin was really hungry and scared, as if he hadn’t eaten for all those days he was missing.

Barahona said the timing was coincidental as she had just gone into Pet Express last Thursday to buy food for her own cat. She took posters of the missing cat and spread them around her neighborhood on Summer Street.

“I did what was right and brought him back home where he belonged,” she said.

Franklin was gone for a week, causing distress to Mellace, his employees and the community, as the kitty regularly draws visitors.

The theft of Franklin, who has his own Facebook page, was caught on the store’s surveillance cameras, with Mellace and other store employees able to relay that information to police. Police won’t identify the two cat burglars, but one is described as a 28-year-old Danvers man and the other is a 49-year-old man from Lynn.

The Danvers man has not been arrested but he was issued a summons for theft over $250 and cruelty to animals. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court on May 26. The Lynn man was not charged, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said. After taking Franklin, the two had put him in their car, but released him on Alley Street after the cat scratched one of them.

“We’re all happy that Franklin’s back,” Donnelly said. “I’d say this is a unique situation. It’s not typical.”

Despite the scare, Mellace said he won’t confine Franklin inside, saying the former stray cat is happiest when he’s able to go in and out on his own. He said support from police, the dog officer and mostly the community has been amazing.

“Everybody was just very supportive of getting him back,” Mellace said. “Even though he went missing a week ago, it seemed like it was months. Nobody gave up hope here. Everybody kept going and kept looking.”

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley

PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE
Law Day essay-award winners Jonathan Deazevedo, Thatiana Davidson and Devyn Spaulding talk with Judge Garrett McManus.

BY THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — Ernesto Miranda died 40 years ago.

But Thatiana Davidson and Jonathan De Azevedo learned a lot about the convict before they stepped in front of an Essex County Juvenile Court gallery on Monday.

The two high school students wrote their award-winning Law Day essays on the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court decision that is the foundation for the warning statement police are required to read to criminal suspects: “You have the right to remain silent…”

The Miranda decision, said De Azevedo, “assured safety for all citizens.”

Juvenile court judges and fellow employees selected Davidson and De Azevedo as essay winners based on their understanding of Miranda. They read their papers in the courtroom as part of Law Day ceremonies dating back 14 years in Juvenile Court and 57 years nationally.

In addition to recognizing Davidson, a St. Mary’s High School student, and De Azevedo, who attends English High School, court workers also praised Fecteau-Leary School students for creating a mural tribute to the Miranda decision.

“Miranda mandated profound changes in the way police officers were allowed to question a person,” retired Juvenile Court Chief Justice Michael Edgerton told the students.

Edgerton traced Ernesto Miranda’s crime-dominated life through his 1963 kidnapping and rape arrest. Miranda’s accuser could not identify him in a police lineup. But before she asked officers if she could hear his voice in an attempt to make an identification, officers told Miranda he “flunked” the lineup.

Miranda was sentenced to prison. But his case sparked a legal challenge pitting individual rights arguments against arguments weighing proposed protections against resources available to police to solve crimes.

Paroled in 1972, Miranda did not stray far from a life of crime and was murdered in 1976. Miranda’s impact on American justice outlived him. Edgerton said officers read Miranda rights to his killer.

“Miranda is designed to ensure due process for everyone: rich, poor, educated, uneducated,” he said.

Fecteau-Leary student Devyn Spaulding said watching “Law and Order” helped her memorize the Miranda warning recited as the show starts.

Lynn Police Sgt. Larry Wentzell showed the students his Miranda card. Associate Justice Garrett McManus explained how Juvenile Court workers try to steer young people away from following Miranda’s path into an adulthood spent breaking the law and spending time in prison.

“We want kids to be happy. A wise judge once told me, ‘If we do our jobs right, we might just put District Court out of business,’” McManus said.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com

Michael J. Irvine, age 44, passed away April 24, 2016, at Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, Fla. He was born June 15, 1971, in Havelock, N.C., however, he was a longtime resident of Lynn.

A loyal sports fan, Michael was a lifelong supporter of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and the New England Patriots.

He is survived by his mother, Cheryl A. Irvine of Delray Beach, Fla., his father and stepmother, Warren W. and Eileen S. Irvine of Port St. Lucie, Fla. He was the brother of Lisa A. Irvine of Delray Beach, Fla., Tina M. Nugent of Milton, N.H., Mary C. Irvine of Plantation, Fla., Marsha L. Dixon of Crawfordville, Fla., and Mark W. Irvine of Orange Park, Fla. He also leaves his grandmother, Vera Cardran of Lynn and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in the Lynn and surrounding area.

Service information: A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, 4-7 p.m., at Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn. Michael was an organ donor. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136.

Evangeline “Angie” (Pappavaselio) Stamatopulos, age 93, passed away at home with her beloved daughters by her side on May 2, 2016. She was the wife of late Michael Stamatopulos, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Themistocles and Kleonike (Chresos) Pappavaselio. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1940, and worked at General Electric in Lynn and Wilmington, retiring in 1986.

Angie was an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a member of the Philoptochos Society and St. George Ladies Society. Her love for St. George was an integral part of her life. In recognition for outstanding service to St. George, she was awarded the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Ministry Award in 2005. She was also named mother of the year in 1995 by the Philoptochos Society. She will always be remembered for starting the tradition of making Loukoumades at the annual festival.

She was a member of the Daughters of Penelope, Zella Chapter, Volunteer Women of the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology, and past president of the Suburban Garden Club of South Peabody.

She had many interests including knitting, sewing, cake decorating, and was especially proud of her needlework self-portrait. She also created pressed flower pictures from flowers grown in her garden, winning many blue ribbons and the Governor’s Plate from the Topsfield Fair.

Angie will always be remembered for her generous spirit, her desire to share knowledge and her compassion for those in need.

Angie is survived by her daughters, Diane Stamatopulos and Cynthia Stamatopulos of Peabody, her nephew, Dr. Thomas Pappavaselio and his wife, Cathy, of North Reading, and their sons, Peter and Chris, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and their spouses, Peter and Georgia Pappavaselio, and James and Caliope Pappas, and her sister and husband, Chrysoula “Pat” and Philip “Red” Kenyon.

Service information: Her family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 4-8 p.m., at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home at 10:45 a.m., on Friday, May 6, followed by her service at 12 Noon at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 South Common St., Lynn. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. George Restoration Fund, 54 South Common St., Lynn, MA 01902. Burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Please visit Ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.

LYNN — Norma M. Morley, 86. Formerly of Lynn. Norma passed away on April 8 in Rockland, MA. She was born in East Boston and spent her childhood in the Revere/Beachmont area prior to moving to Lynn. After marrying her first husband, the late Frederick Innocenti, she raised her four daughters in Lynn. Norma later married the late, George Bradley and the late, Frank Morley. Mother of Elaine (Innocenti) & Bill Daley, Lynn, Barbara (Innocenti) & Bob Healy, Whitman, Paula (Innocenti) & Mark Coutu, Madisonville, TN, and Karen (Innocenti) & Ken Wonoski, Beverly. Grandmother of Kim Medeiros, Shawn Medeiros, April Montes, Lynne Norton, Colleen Perry, Bill Medeiros, Nicole Miller and Mike Wonoski. Also survived by her brother, Donald Collins of Westboro. Predeceased by her parents Alfonse Schwartz and Mary Ethel Collins, sisters, Barbara Schwartz, Dorothy Liberti, Lorraine Lavery, brothers, Dick Collins and Lawrence Collins.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the main gate of Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, MA at 10:45 a.m., for graveside services at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 6.

Norma would like to be remembered as a good person who loved people. As one family member said, I am not sure Heaven is ready for my Mother-in-Law, Norma, but I’m sure she will keep them on their toes. RIP Norma and may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Two Lynn men were arrested for breaking into a University of Massachusetts at Amherst dorm room over the weekend.

Damien Gan Earp, 19, a UMass student, and 18-year-old Kyle Morrill were charged in Eastern Hampshire District Court on Monday with two counts of armed burglary, theft under $250, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, according to Northwestern District Attorney Spokesman Mary Carey. Morrill is not a student at the school.

Bail was set at $2,000 for each, with a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Both were ordered to stay away from the school. The pair are scheduled to appear in Eastern Hampshire District Court on June 2.

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to the Daily Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police department.

LYNN

Arrests

Ismaily Acosta, of 366 Western Ave., was arrested on warrant charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, unregistered motor vehicle, no inspection/sticker, uninsured motor vehicle/trailer and other miscellaneous offenses at 7:34 p.m. Monday.

Jesse Cerasuolo, of 19 Tuscan Ave., Saugus, was arrested on warrant charges of marked lanes violation, OUI drugs and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle at 2:24 p.m. Monday.

Josue Francois, 28, of 600 Boston St., was arrested and charged with distribution of a Class D drug at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Euloge Gaston, 39, of 51 Memorial Park Ave., was arrested and charged with OUI drug and serious injury and negligent operation of a motor vehicle at 6:12 p.m. Monday.

Julio Jimenez, 24, of 23 Lexington St., was arrested and charged with an attempt to commit crime at 11:06 p.m. Monday.

Paul Lapierre, 53, was arrested and charged on protective custody at 11:59 a.m. Tuesday.

Anthony Pinabell, 46, of 156 Bow St., Everett, was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice on court at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday.

Ronald Spraglin, of 23 W Green St., was arrested on a warrant charge of failure to register as a sex offender at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday.

Stacey Woodruff was arrested on warrant charges of possession of a Class E drug and receiving stolen property over $250 at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 2:25 p.m. Monday at Mino’s Roast Beef at 244 Broadway.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:49 p.m. Monday at Chase Road and Euclid Avenue; at 2:53 p.m. Monday at 274 Euclid Ave.; at 3:12 p.m. Monday at Mall and N Common streets; at 5:11 p.m. Monday at Essex and High streets; at 8:31 p.m. Monday at Oxford and Washington streets; at 6:54 a.m. Tuesday at Cliff and Walnut streets; at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday at 80 Boston St.; at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday at Walmart at 780 Lynnway; at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday at 102 Holyoke St.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 4:45 p.m. Monday at N Common and Park streets.

A report of a sexual assault at 9:23 a.m. Tuesday on Washington Street; at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday on Flint Lane.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 11:03 a.m. Tuesday at 154 Lynnway.

Complaints

A report of a fight at 1:17 p.m. Monday at Classical High School at 235 O’Callaghan Way

A report of a disturbance at 1:41 p.m. Monday at 9 Fiske Ave.; at 8:19 p.m. Monday at 12 Iona Terrace; at 8:49 p.m. Monday at 56 Washington St.; at 10:48 p.m. Monday at MBTA Parking Garage at 186 Market St.; at 11:28 p.m. Monday at 42 Bickford St.; at 2:17 a.m. Tuesday at 34 Lowell St.; at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at 44 Barrett St.

A report of an uninvited guest at 2:05 p.m. Monday at 124 Green St.; at 5:20 p.m. Monday at 30 Broadway.

A report of a missing person at 3:36 p.m. Monday at 42 Newhall St.; at 5:18 p.m. Monday at 8 Lafayette Park.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 8:56 p.m. Monday on Perley Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 9:29 p.m. Monday at Federal and Marion streets; at 7:14 a.m. Tuesday at 96 Lafayette Park; at 11:39 a.m. Tuesday at 25 Pleasant St.

A report of a robbery at 10:40 p.m. Monday at 186 Broad St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday at 13 Grove St.

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 10:48 a.m. Tuesday at 44 Chestnut St.

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of brown water at 4:02 p.m. Monday on Creesy Street. A caller reported brown water. She spoke with the management company of the apartment complex and they advised her that it was a town issue. The Water Department was notified and took care of it.

A report of a found kitchen knife at 4:14 p.m. Monday at Leggs Hill Road and Angenica Terrace. A caller reported finding a large kitchen knife on the sidewalk and is worried that a small child will pick it up and hurt themselves. An officer retrieved the item.

PEABODY

Arrests

Keichel R. Gordon, 26, of 309 Lafayette Ave., Apt. 10K, Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested and charged with two counts of identity fraud, possession of a counterfeit press credit card and improper use of a credit card over $250 at 3:19 p.m. Monday.

Michael McDonald, 52, of 498 Essex St., Apt. 82, Lynn, was arrested on five warrants at 7:06 p.m. Monday.

Orrin Stancil, 26, of 325 Clifton Ave., Apt. 3G, Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested and charged with two counts of identity fraud, possession of a counterfeit press credit card and improper use of a credit card over $250 at 3:19 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:24 p.m. Monday at Summit Plaza at 145 Summit St.; at 2:47 p.m. Monday at Northshore Mall at 210N Andover St.; at 2:55 p.m. Monday at 2 Howley St. and 192 Main St.; at 3:13 p.m. Monday at Sears at 210S Andover St.; at 5:27 p.m. Monday at Barnes and Noble at 210B Andover St.; at 5:31 p.m. Monday at CVS at 174 Main St.; at 2:23 a.m. Tuesday on Lake Street. Single car into a guard rail and light pole. DPW was called for the wood guard rail; at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday at Starbucks at 240 Andover St.; at 1:36 p.m. Tuesday at Tedeschi Food Shops at 115 Main St.

Complaints

A report of a dead cat at 2:07 p.m. Monday at 22 Janet Lane.

A report of harassment at 9:44 p.m. Monday at 286 Newbury St. A caller reported a neighbor stole her trash. An officer reported the resident did not see who took the trash but it ended up on the neighbor’s property. They did not want to pursue the incident.

A report of a disturbance at 11:22 p.m. Monday at 13 Harris St.; at 11:35 p.m. Monday at Lahey Health & Medical Center at 1 Essex Center Drive; at 8 a.m. Tuesday at 1416 Crane Brook Way; at 11:58 a.m. Tuesday at Mark’s Snow Removal at 460 Lowell St.

A report of a lost cat at 11:42 a.m. Tuesday at 12 Allen Road. A caller reported her 2-year-old small, black and white, double-pawed, DSH male cat is missing. Marcel was last seen in the area of Allen Road on Sunday. He is not wearing a collar and is not microchipped.

Fire

A report of a structure fire at 7:05 p.m. Monday at 4 Ledgewood Way. A caller reported a fire in the stove. An officer reported there is no fire in the stove and the smoke was from the self-cleaning function of the stove.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 3:41 p.m. Monday at Tannery Apartments at 50 Warren St. A caller reported $600 stolen. The resident stated that $350 in medical marijuana and $350 in cash were taken from the apartment with no signs of forced entry; at 9:44 a.m. Tuesday at Walgreens at 229 Andover St. An officer reported that a black woman stole $1,000 worth of cologne and perfume from the locked case.

A report of a stolen bicycle at 8:52 p.m. Monday at Arena Mini Mart at 23 Central St. A caller reported the bicycle is worth $300.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday at R.C. Mason Movers Inc. at 229 Newbury St. The business reported tagging/graffiti to five of their trailers.  

A report of graffiti at 11:27 a.m. Tuesday at Kennedy Field Park on Elginwood Road.

REVERE

Arrests

Liliana Patricia Castrillon, 38, of 394 Ocean Ave., Apt. 204, was arrested on a federal warrant at 9:27 a.m. Monday.

Eddy S. Torres, 22, of 233 Cooledge St., was arrested and charged with city ordinance rude and disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property over $250 at 9:51 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:37 a.m. Monday at Seven Day Store on Winthrop Avenue; at 3:08 a.m. Monday on Beach Street; at 7:33 a.m. Monday at North Shore Road and John Avenue; at 8:25 a.m. Monday at Ray’s Sunoco Service on Broadway; at 9:22 a.m. Monday at Sigourney and Malden streets; at 9:33 a.m. Monday at Shell on Bennett Highway; at 1:56 p.m. Monday at Revere Police Station on Revere Beach Parkway; at 2:06 p.m. Monday at North Shore Road and Revere Street.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 3:31 p.m. Monday at Family Dental Care Associates on Squire Road; at 3:34 p.m. Monday at Beach and Harris streets.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 10:46 a.m. Monday on Everett Street; at 2:03 p.m. Monday on Squire Road.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:07 a.m. Monday at Roseland Properties on Overlook Ridge Drive; at 2:11 a.m. Monday at School Street and Oliver Terrace; at 7:34 a.m. Monday at Sleep Factory on Squire Road; at 3:23 p.m. Monday on Oak Island Street; at 6:59 p.m. Monday on Rice Avenue; at 8:56 p.m. Monday at Ocean Liquors on Shirley Avenue; at 9:51 p.m. Monday on Cooledge Street; at 11:12 p.m. Monday at Roseland Properties on Overlook Ridge Drive.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 11:51 a.m. Monday at Revere High School on School Street.

A report of a larceny of a motor vehicle at 2:08 p.m. Monday at Price Rite on Squire Road.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 12:31 a.m. Monday on Fenno Street; at 8:14 a.m. Monday at Bank of America on American Legion Highway; at 7:22 p.m. Monday at Revere Housing Authority on Cooledge Street.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 8:34 a.m. Monday at Central Street and Hurd Avenue. One person was transported to Melrose Wakefield Hospital; at 8:41 a.m. Monday at 66 Ballard St. The fire department reported a motor vehicle rollover. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single vehicle rolled over and ambulatory. The person was treated and transported to Salem Hospital. Speedi-dri was spread over the leaking fluids and the vehicle was towed.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 6:25 p.m. Monday at 291 Lincoln Ave. and 5 Atlantic Ave.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 2:34 p.m. Monday at Saugus Care and Rehabilitation at 266 Lincoln Ave. The director reported elder abuse on a patient that occurred on Friday. The director did not wish to pursue criminal charges.

A report of property damage at 6:30 p.m. Monday on Broadway. A man reported damage to his car. He stated that while driving on Route One south, he struck a large pothole and damaged his car. He said his tire and rim were damaged.

A report of hazardous road conditions at 7:59 p.m. Monday on Walnut Street. A caller reported there is a deer on the road that was struck by a car and is still alive. An officer reported nothing showing.

Fire

A report of an outside fire at 8:05 p.m. Monday at 15 Fiske Road. A caller reported there is a tree on fire in the woods behind Fiske Road. Engine 3 reported the fire was extinguished.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 11:55 a.m. Monday at YMCA at 298 Main St. A caller reported her purse was stolen out of her vehicle and her car window was smashed. Video footage showed the suspect is a thin female wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

SWAMPSCOTT

Arrest

Minnie Hartwell-Tocco, 50, of 24 Park St., Salem, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 1:41 p.m. Monday.

BY GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — A panhandling led to an assault and attempted robbery on Monday.

Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said a 20-year-old Gloucester man told police that he was assaulted by a beggar at about 10:40 p.m., while he was waiting at the bus stop at the intersection of Market and Broad streets.

The victim told police that he was walking by the taxi cabs when Julio Jimenez, 24, of 23 Lexington St., asked him for a dollar, Donnelly said.

“He initially just asked the victim for a dollar,” Donnelly said. “The victim told him he didn’t have any money. Next thing you know, the suspect grabbed him, started punching him and asked for money.”

Donnelly said several cab drivers assisted and confronted Jimenez. He said the drivers were still confronting the Lynn man when police cruisers arrived.

“He was pointed out to officers and placed under arrest,” Donnelly said.

Jimenez was charged with an attempt to commit a crime (unarmed robbery).

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley

ITEM FILE PHOTO
Lynn City Hall

BY GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Nothing was decided on potential sites for medical marijuana dispensaries in the city Tuesday night.

The Planning Board and Ordinance and Rules Committee tabled the discussion, while the City Council continued its hearing until May 24.

City Council Vice-President Darren Cyr said the council must gather more information before making a decision.

Officials are considering amending Lynn’s zoning bylaws that would clear the way for the controversial clinics.

If approved by City Hall, the treatment center district would include portions of 453-543 Lynnway, across from the ocean, two sites on Commercial Street and all properties on Route 107 from the Belden Bly Bridge to the intersection of Western and Murphy avenues.

City Councilor Peter Capano, whose ward includes the proposed district, questioned why the locations were chosen for potential clinics.

“I just don’t know, why not the whole Lynnway?” he said. “Why not the other side of the Lynnway?”

James Lamanna, city attorney, said those interested in operating the facilities want to be near public transportation. He added that most people want to keep the clinics away from the waterfront.

“There was concern that if the city did not take action, someone could go anywhere in the city,” Lamanna said. “Something needed to be in place.”

He said those interested in opening a clinic, with the way the current ordinance is written, could have their application denied, challenge it in court and win. Lamanna said a benefit of the way the amendment is written is that it only allows for two dispensaries.

Capano also questioned if the clinics are mandated to give money to the city. Lamanna said the city would enter into a host agreement with the operators, where Lynn gets up to three percent of the gross profits. The amendment recommends that a portion of the profits go towards public safety.

Lamanna said the measure would allow the clinics to dispense and grow marijuana. But the few people he’s spoken to about opening one have told him that they plan to grow outside of Lynn.

Lisa Wallace, of 12 Neptune St. Court, said she opposes a dispensary in her neighborhood. She is a 15-year recovering addict and the area is not stable enough the handle the clinics.

“Don’t set it up to fail by putting it in an area that already has so much stacked against it,” she said.

Wallace said there are already two methadone clinics nearby and in that low income neighborhood, people often have to decide whether they feed their children that day or if they sell their prescription. She would prefer to see a dispensary on the Boston Street corridor.

David Zeller, whose insurance agency is at 370 Lynnway, said if a facility opens, it would be one of the biggest money makers in the city.

“Let the business decide where it should go, not the politicians,” he said.

When the City Council completes its public hearing, they will have 90 days to make a decision on the zoning change.

“Whatever decision we make, it’s going to have an impact on the city for many years to come,” Cyr said.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley.

PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE
Mark Weston looks up at his work on the facade of the G.A.R. building on Andrew Street.

BY THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — An historic Andrew Street building’s brick front is secure underneath a temporary wood framework until permanent repairs can be made.

Workers bolted beams into the city-owned Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) building’s facade to stop the separation of the building’s inner brick wall and the outer wall.

GAR Curator Robert Matthias said the facade needs pointing and other masonry work he hopes will be done over the next nine months. The temporary framework, installed by Peabody-based Campbell Construction Group, will be inspected by an engineer before Matthias organizes spring school group tours through the building.

“I’d like to make sure it’s absolutely safe,” he said.

Once a meeting place for more than 2,000 Civil War veterans who fought for the North between 1861 and 1865, the Grand Army building became city property in 1919. It evolved into a museum after Civil War veterans held their final meetings in the post in the 1930s.

With rooms filled with Civil War military uniforms,  weapons, books and a great hall adorned with photograph portraits of 1,243 members, the building attracts Civil War buffs.

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy and city councilors allocated $150,000 in 2014 for building improvements, including reconstructing more than 30 window frames and repointing the building’s brick front.

That amount includes money to repair the brick facade. But Matthias said updated estimates will need to be made to take into account unforeseen structural problems. The refurbished windows are being stored on the building’s fourth floor.

Spring is a busy time in the building with public school groups touring the Civil War collection and an annual Civil War encampment planned in May. The week-long event includes Civil War reenactors camping on Lynn Common and history discussions and celebrations planned for local schools, the GAR building and other locations.

The GAR and Lynn Museum collaborated this year on a Civil War history speaker’s series. Additional repair work to protect the building and its collection are planned. Amateur resident historian Larry Campbell said the GAR hall is one of two still open to visitors in the U.S.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com.

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Lynn Classical High students who are heading to Ivy League colleges, from left, Nataly Rodriguez Mauricio, Cornell; Julie Ngauv, Harvard; and Krystal Veras, Princeton.

BY MICHELE DURGIN

LYNN — Lynn Classical High School’s mission is to meet the needs of its students and ensure that they become conscientious and self-reliant learners who are college and career ready.

The three teenagers who will soon graduate and attend Ivy  League colleges are living examples of the school’s reason for being, and more.

Nataly Rodriguez Mauricio will attend Cornell University, Julie Ngauv is headed to Harvard University and Krystal Veras will be a freshman at Princeton University.

“They have made Classical very proud,” said Gene Constantino, principal, who has been at Classical since 1981.

Mauricio, who was also accepted to Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University and Syracuse University, leaves Classical with a list of activities she participated in while she’s been a Ram. It includes membership in the National Honor Society, the French Club and the Calculus Club. She is also the Senior Class Chairperson.

“Optimistic” was the term Mauricio chose when asked to select one word to describe herself. She was enthusiastic about the teachers who, she said, shaped her.

“Mr. Bastarache, my calculus teacher, stayed and worked with about 12 of us on Friday until 8:00 at night and helped us prepare for the AP exam,”she said.” The community here, which includes students, teachers and counselors, is so supportive.”

Mauricio spoke of the backing she has received at home, as she looks back at what and who has helped prepare her for this important time in her life.

“Both of my parents and my two little sisters have been a great support,”she said. “My mom and dad are especially proud because I will be the first generation of my family to attend college.”

Mauricio holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and works part- time at the U.S. TaeKwonDo Center in Lynn. She is a member of the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace, whose mission is to work for peace, progress, well-being and happiness of the world.

Her hope for the future includes a successful career in the information science world. She wants to help others in an effort to give back, in gratitude, for those who have helped her.

Harvard-bound Ngauv is anxious to get her college career

moving. She is the first generation of her family to attend secondary school.

“My parents came here from Cambodia and they never got to finish their education,” she said. “They encourage me to work hard and be independent. They have helped me appreciate what I have. And, yes, it’s a bit sad to be leaving, but I am excited to move forward in life and start on a new path.”

Last  summer, Ngauv was part of the Young Scholars Program at Northeastern University. She volunteered at Children’s Hospital in Boston and Operation Bootstrap, an adult basic education program in Lynn.

She is looking forward to participating in a lab research internship at Beth Israel Hospital this summer. Ngauv, who was also accepted to Yale University, Williams College and Brown University, hopes to become a cardiologist.

Ngauv said she leaves Classical knowing that diversity is an important quality to nurture. She said learning about other cultures challenged her “to think differently.”

She is hoping to be part of Doctors Without Borders, an international program which encourages doctors to serve those in need.

“There are so many people around the world who don’t have access to the medical services they need and I want to help them as best I can,” she said.

Not to be outdone by her classmates, Veras chose Princeton  University over other schools, which included Bowdoin College, Vassar College and Bryn Mawr College.

“My mom and I came here from the Dominican Republic when I was six years old,” she said. “She brought me here so that I would have a chance at a dream. My dream was college.”

Veras said that the diversity that is celebrated at Classical has prepared her well for life beyond high school. She has been a part of the Girls Inc. program and is working with the Part of the Solution Program, whose mission is to empower Lynn youth with substance abuse education and healthy alternatives.

Veras said she is grateful to all of the people who have helped along the way and wants to give back.

“My hope is that someday I can be part of someone’s opportunity for a successful life,” she said. “I believe that what I have gotten here should be passed on to someone else.”

Jessica Toomey, the school’s guidance counselor, said she is proud the girls have worked hard and deserve it all.

“They never shied away from any opportunity to better themselves or their community and they are true role models for all teens today,” she said.

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
David Shalvoy, owner of Christopher’s Cafe in Lynn, shows off some of the raffle items.

BY BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — After David Shalvoy spent $28,000 to install a new fire suppression system, his customers came to the rescue.

“There were times I felt like the father of a bride,” said Shalvoy, owner of Christopher’s Cafe on Lewis Street. “Everytime I turned around, I was handing over a credit card.”

His business was closed during the week it took to install the new equipment, he said, costing him another $3,000.

But his loyal customers refused to let him go it alone. Regulars began donating items, from Red Sox tickets to teeth whitening kits, as a way to defray the renovation costs.

“He’s trying to make a living and it’s impossible,” said Carole Moran, an artist who donated a house portrait valued at $300. She said her sister and late brother-in-law visited the cafe three times a week.

Convinced by his customers, Shalvoy is selling tickets to A Night of Giving event at the cafe on May 18 for $50. Bob Bowzer, also known as Pop Disaster, who works as a chef at the cafe, will DJ for the event.

So far, 150 patrons have handed over the cash. Each donor will be served dinner and get a chance to win the donated prizes.

To cover the cost of the fire system, Shalvoy must sell 560 tickets.

If more than the amount needed to cover the costs is raised, the surplus will be donated to Doctors without Borders, an international organization that delivers emergency medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care.

The improvements to the cafe include new ventilation in the kitchen and a hood above the stove with a fire sprinkler.

For nearly a decade, the cafe operated without the system.  Shalvoy was under the impression it was unnecessary to make the pricey changes since his eatery had been there for so long. But fire inspectors told him last summer that there’s no such thing as being grandfathered in when it comes to state regulations.

Shalvoy waited until November to purchase and install the equipment. He considered not renewing his lease because under the terms of the agreement any work completed on the property belongs to the owner.

“When I got the estimate, I thought for a minute, ‘why bother, it’s only eggs.”

In the days leading up to the event, beginning on Wednesday, May 11, Shalvoy will show appreciation to his customers with a Week of Giving Thanks, giving away treats.

“I was overwhelmed by the amount of people who helped,” Shalvoy said. “It humbled me. In all honesty, the reason why I’m here is because of my customers.”

Bridget Turcotte can be reached at bturcotte@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @BridgetTurcotte.

LYNN — William F. Kennedy Jr., age 55, of Lynn, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 30, 2016.

Born in Lynn, he was the son of Patsy A. (Clark) Juliano and her late husband Walter, and William F. Kennedy Sr. He was raised in Lynn, and had also lived in Nahant for many years. He had served in the United States Navy.

Bill loved golfing, boating, spending time at the beach and motorcycling. A Nascar fan, he loved fast cars and tow trucks. His family was most important to him. Growing up, he had a very special bond with his grandfather, Thomas “Pip” Kennedy.

In addition to his parents, Bill is survived by two brothers, Robert and Thomas, his son, William III, daughters, Patricia, Angela, Kristina, Rachael, Jessica, Mikaila, etc., as well as 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph Kennedy and Pamela Kane.

Service information: His visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 2-6 p.m., in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Shore Veterans Counseling Services, 45 Broadway St., Beverly MA 01915. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

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LYNN

Arrests

James Bartolucci, of 35 Kelleher Road, Beverly, was arrested on a warrant charge of parole violation at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Carlo Buono, 47, of 513 Essex St., was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A drug at 11:03 a.m. Wednesday.

Frederick Dow, 37, was arrested and charged with distribution of a Class A drug and drug violation near a park or playground at 11:26 a.m. Wednesday.

Alejandro Perez, of 333 Chatham St., was arrested on warrant charges of distribution of a Class A drug, possession of a Class A drug, possession of a Class B drug, conspiracy to violate the drug law, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, special speeding violation and juror fails to attend at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday.

Elido Romero, 36, of 24 Rockaway St., was arrested and charged with distribution of a Class A drug and drug violation near a park or playground at 11:48 a.m. Wednesday.

Joshua Sisson, 25, of 16 Amity St., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise, malicious wanton property defacement, breaking and entering nighttime for a felony, receiving stolen property more than $250 and destruction of property more than $250 at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:36 p.m. Tuesday at 937 Lynnfield St.; at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday at 551 Essex St.; at 7:24 p.m. Tuesday at 48 Brimblecom St.; at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday at Walden Street and Western Avenue.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday at 44 Park St.; at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday at 43 Park St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday at 57 Kernwood Drive.

Complaints

A report of a missing person at 3:28 p.m. Tuesday at 50 Newhall St.; at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at 1 Grosvenor Park; at 7:26 p.m. Tuesday at 242 Boston St.; at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday at 23 Cook St.

A report of a disturbance at 5:39 p.m. Tuesday at 75 Haviland Ave.; at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday at 224 Washington St.; at 8:26 p.m. Tuesday at Chestnut and Union streets; at 8:33 p.m. Tuesday at 17 W Baltimore St.; at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday at 75 Haviland Ave.; at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at Family Dollar at 50 Central Ave.; at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday at 2 Brightwood Terrace; at 1:08 a.m. Wednesday at 41 Light St.; at 1:49 a.m. Wednesday at 73 Pine Grove Ave.

A report of an uninvited guest at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday at 75 Haviland Ave.; at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday at 57 Munroe St.; at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday at 21 Columbia Ave.

A report of a juvenile problem at 8:57 p.m. Tuesday at 20 Lyman St.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 4:17 p.m. Tuesday at 154 Lynnway; at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday at 74 Adams St.; at 10:39 a.m. Wednesday at 112 Market St.

A report of a robbery at 8:21 p.m. Tuesday at 76 Sheridan St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 2:59 p.m. Tuesday at 12 Washington St.; at 3:22 p.m. Tuesday at 50 Chestnut St.

A report of vandalism at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday at 92 Mrytle St.

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday on Atlantic Avenue.

Complaints

A report of an egged house at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday on Fieldbrook Road. A caller reported her house was egged overnight; at 10:26 a.m. Tuesday on Seaview Avenue. A caller reported the egging happened overnight, with a loud pop heard around 2:30 a.m.; at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday on Humphrey Street. A caller reported her house was egged overnight. She requested to speak with an officer as she believes it is some kids who have been giving her child a hard time at school.

A report of a credit card falling at 11:09 a.m. Tuesday on Green Street. A woman called 911 to report that her credit card had fallen behind the refrigerator. She was spoken to about calling 911.

A report of a person seen last night at 1:44 p.m. Tuesday at Crowninshield Road and Beacon Street. A woman said she was heading to Town Meeting Monday night and when she was driving on Crowninshield towards Beacon Street, she noticed someone standing on a rock on the left side of the road. She could not tell if it was a man or woman but said the person was thin and fit. She said the person had on knee high boots, gray pants and a tan and brown jacket. She thought the person may have had a rod and saw them bend down. She related as she pulled out onto Beacon Street, she could see a red and green light just off shore. She didn’t give it much thought, but Tuesday morning while she walking her dog, she noticed several melted candles on the rock.

A report of a boat blocking the driveway at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday on Arthur Avenue. A caller reported a boat on a trailer blocking his driveway, and he is unable to pull his car out. The man with the boat stated he was parked for less than four minutes in the street so he could move a tractor and park the boat in his side yard. He stated he wasn’t blocking the neighbor’s driveway and that it is an ongoing neighbor issue. He also stated he has surveillance video and would like the officer to come and view the video.

A report of a property dispute at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday on Baldwin Road. A woman reported she is having an issue with a neighbor regarding a property line dispute. She had it surveyed and the neighbor still won’t acknowledge it or remove his swing set from her property.

A report of a disturbance at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday on Washington Street.

PEABODY

Arrest

Cedric Jamal Wongus, 31, of 36 Lyman St., Lynn, was arrested on three warrants at 10:06 a.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday at Red’s Kitchen and Tavern at 131 Newbury St.; at 10:54 a.m. Wednesday at 163 Washington St. and 124 Foster St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday at East Boston Savings Bank at 67 Prospect St. A car into a pole was reported; at 3:47 p.m. Tuesday at Bonkers Fun House at 535 Lowell St.; at 5:01 p.m. Tuesday at 85 Andover St. and 6 Esquire Drive; at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday at Mason Movers at 229 Newbury St.; at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday at Peabody Fire Department at 41 Lowell St.; at 1:31 p.m. Wednesday at Auto Sense at 222 Newbury St.

Complaints

A report of a raccoon at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday at 33R Felton St. A caller reported a raccoon living under her porch. She was advised that Animal Control does not trap and remove nuisance wildlife. She was told to call an exterminator to permanently remove the animal.

A report of a disturbance at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at 70 Tremont St. and 6 Emmet St. A caller reported her daughter was jumped by three females. An officer reported nobody was jumped and a verbal argument took place; at 11:58 p.m. Tuesday at 190 Bartholomew St.; at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday at Public Storage at 240 Newbury St. A woman reported being threatened by an older woman. A second call reported a disturbance with a woman in her 60s with a cane hitting a car and the building and yelling. An officer reported no threats were made and it was a misunderstanding.

A report of graffiti at 1:28 a.m. Wednesday at Myra Distributors at 7 Webster St.

A report of two hypodermic needles found at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday at Petco at 10 Sylvan St. An officer disposed of the needles.

Fire

A report of a structure fire at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday at 390 Lowell St. A caller reported smoke showing from the side of the house. An officer reported the call was unfounded.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday on Andover Street. The person was transported to Lahey Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday at YMCA at 259 Lynnfield St. Five people reported their phones and other belongings were stolen.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:06 p.m. Tuesday at Northshore Mall at 210N Andover St. A caller reported her car was keyed.

REVERE

Arrests

Caitlain C. Curry, 30, of 15 Wensley St., Apt. 2, Jamaica Plain, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday.

Maximillian M. Degrandis, 26, of 349 Rice Ave., was arrested and charged with an attempt to commit crime and disorderly conduct at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday.

Nicole Lynn Dilorenzo, 27, of 229 Crescent Ave., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 10:04 p.m. Tuesday.

Jimmy T. Nguyen, 31, of 15 Wensley St., Apt. 2, Jamaica Plain, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday on Furlong Drive; at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday at Dollar Tree on Squire Road; at 6:27 p.m. Tuesday at Engine 3 Station on Salem Street.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday at Dunkin Donuts on Beach Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on Endicott Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:21 a.m. Tuesday on Prospect Avenue; at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday at Malden Street and Washington Avenue; at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday on Rice Avenue; at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday on Broadsound Avenue; at 1:03 p.m. Tuesday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday on Mountain Avenue; at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday at Susan B. Anthony School on Newhall Street; at 11:24 p.m. Tuesday on Broadway.

A report of an unwanted person at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday on Rice Avenue; at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday on Winthrop Avenue; at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday at Ocean Shores Tower on Ocean Avenue.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 10 p.m. Tuesday on Squire Road.

Theft

A report of a larceny from a motor vehicle at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday on Squire Road.

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 5:23 p.m. Tuesday at Liston Towers on Dolphin Avenue; at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday on Eastern Avenue.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday on Broadway; at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday on Elmwood Street.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Timothy Carney was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at 11:44 a.m. Tuesday.

Marc D. Devoe was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of a weapon, sword, saber or knife in excess of two and a half inches and possession of a Class C drug at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday on Broadway. Three-car accident reported in the high speed lane. One person was transported to Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday on Walnut Street.

Fire

A report of a car fire at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday at CVS at 1075 Broadway. A woman reported her vehicle is smoking. The fire captain reported a compromised radiator of a vehicle creating a heavy steam condition that was thought to be smoke. Good intent call. The driver made her own arrangement through Triple A to have her vehicle removed.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:52 p.m. Tuesday at high school at 200 Essex St.; at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday at 63 Burrill St.

Complaints

A report of a dead cat at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday at 24 Vaughan Place.

LYNN — Three men were arrested after police learned of a heroin deal Thursday morning.

Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said the Lynn Drug Task Force was on routine narcotics patrol when they saw Carlo Buono, 47, of Lynn, a known drug user, get into his car. As police received several complaints about him, they followed him.

Police followed Buono to Adams Street Extension, where he pulled into the Compare Supermarket parking lot next to an adjacent car. The driver of the other vehicle, Frederick Dow, 37, got into Buono’s car. After about 20 seconds, Dow went back to his own car, Donnelly said.

Police suspected a drug deal had gone down and followed Buono’s car while Dow’s vehicle stayed in the parking lot. Police stopped Buono’s car on Adams Street, where they found that he had purchased two bags of heroin for $60. He was arrested for heroin possession, Donnelly said.

Police then approached Dow in the car that remained in the parking lot and found him with another man, Elido Romero, 36, of Lynn. No drugs were found. But based on the behavior of the two men, the observation of $60 cash crunched up between the seats and their statements, the men were arrested for dealing heroin to Buono, Donnelly said.

Along with heroin distribution, Dow and Romero were also charged with a drug violation near Keaney Park. The three men will be arraigned in Lynn District Court today, Donnelly said.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley.

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Central Congregational Church

Central Congregational Church sits like the Rock of Gibraltar on the lower end of Broad Street.

It’s a granite example of 19th century magnificence, anchoring other beautiful buildings around it.

The church has dedicated parishioners. But one look at its towering walls begs a fundamental question: How do Lynn worshippers keep churches the size of Central Congregational repaired and open?

The question is one congregations citywide ask routinely and the answers they come up with differ from church to church. Their solutions to meeting the enormous costs involved in maintaining a big building vary.

Many congregations and organizations share space in the stone church dominating Baltimore Street. The former temple on South Common Street is the house of worship for a Spanish-speaking congregation slowly renovating the gigantic brick building one small project at a time.

For every flock making ends meet in a local church with a long history of worship, there is another parish renting storefront space or trying to survive in a big church that prospered when the city counted over 100,000 residents.

Central Congregational is holding a combined yard and bake sale on Saturday. It is almost laughable to suggest the money will sustain the big building’s heating and repair bills.

Rev. John Lawther and his congregation deserve credit and respect for their faith commitment to a historic house of worship. But it is important to ask another question about Lynn’s big churches: Is there a collective way to sustain them and build a community-wide commitment to their survival?

Washington Street Baptist Church dominates downtown and Rev. Eric Nelson is never shy about spelling out the importance of a unified front when it comes to keeping big Lynn churches alive.

Maybe the time has come for a citywide congregation conference to bring together people of faith to talk about their individual challenges and ways congregations can pool resources to improve the common good.

A number of surprise revelations could emerge from a congregation conference. Small storefront parishes could find new homes in big churches with ample space available for worship. For instance, Central Congregational and the South Common Street worshippers could pair up with community organizations in need of meeting and program space.

The conference could also bring worshippers who never met simply because they were never invited into the same room at the same time.

Lynn’s landmark churches are testaments to departed but not forgotten Lynn residents who graced the city’s skyline with magnificent structures built with stone, rope and muscle. They deserve a methodic plan to ensure their survival.

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David Mohler, transportation department planning director, speaks at North Shore Community College.

By THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — State Sen. Thomas M. McGee said extending the Blue Line on the North Shore’s commuter rail lines could make Massachusetts a national model for smart transportation.

Speaking at a transportation spending hearing at North Shore Community College on Wednesday, McGee urged state officials to boost a $14.4 billion spending plan over five years to more than $20 billion.

He said making the Blue Line extension a priority “ties into economic opportunity” for Lynn and the North Shore.

“That project is imperative to the region,” he said.

Under discussion for years, the Blue Line extension project would extend the subway above ground by 4.5 miles from the Wonderland stop in Revere to Lynn.

McGee said connecting it to the nearby commuter rail track and operating Blue Line trains on the rail can be done with signaling upgrades and other minor changes.
The Lynn Business Partnership’s James Moore said the group has long advocated for the Blue Line expansion and plans to continue making the project a priority.

Daily Item CEO Beth Bresnahan said commuter rail service does not meet transit riders’ needs. She said expanding the Blue Line “will provide economic opportunities currently beyond our reach.”

State Rep. Brendan Crighton and Lynn City Council President Dan Cahill also spoke in favor of the expansion.

David Mohler, the state’s transportation department’s planning director, said state oversight boards will vote on a final capital investment plan on May 23.

Other proposed area projects including the $41 million Belden Bly Bridge replacement; $3.4 million to resurface Lynnfield Street from Wyoma Square to Great Woods Road and $15.4 million worth of Route 1 resurfacing work.

Thor Jourgensen can be reached at tjourgensen@itemlive.com