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Cailin, left, Amy, middle and Samantha Donovan sit with the two pillows made by a stranger — simply known as Grandma Santa — with cloth from her late mother.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

SAUGUS — Christmas came early for Saugus mother Amy Donovan this week, when she received a final gift from her late mother through the kindness of a stranger, who identified herself only as Grandma Santa.

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Amy Donovan talks about the pillows that were sewn by a stranger with squares made by her late mother.

Donovan, 40, was surprised on Wednesday night when her father, David Thompson, told her that two pillows and a card written to her had been dropped off at his Lynn home. The pillows were made of squares that Donovan’s mother, Linda Thompson, had made on a loom before she died of lung cancer in 2014, but never had a chance to sew together.

The card was signed only as Grandma Santa. The woman wrote that her intention was that the gift would be for Donovan’s two young children, as a last gift from their grandmother. Donovan said on Thursday that she was very close to her mother and became emotional when talking about the anonymous gesture.

“I cried pretty much all last night,” Donovan said Thursday. “The kids won’t appreciate it now, but they will when they get older. I was taken aback. It’s unbelieveable that this woman would think of doing that.”

Donovan said one of the pillows was made of loom squares that were left over from a baby blanket her mother had made for her oldest daughter, Cailin, 5. The other pillow was made of squares her mother was going to make into a baby blanket for her other daughter, Samantha, 3, but never got to.

She’s not sure who the woman is. Donovan said her father remembers the woman as being very nice, but couldn’t tell her who it was. The woman heard her father was getting rid of items at his house through word of mouth and learned the story behind the squares, she added.

“I recently bought some products from your dad,” Grandma Santa wrote to Donovan. “He said they belonged to your late mother. I found several loom squares she had set aside as if to work on later, but did not finish. Your father said you have two babies. So, my thought was your mom was making for them. Well, I hope you don’t mind. I took the honor of making them into pillows for your babies. Every square was made by your mom so I just sewed them together. Sort of one last gift from their grandma.”

The gift was especially poignant for Donovan. She said her mother stated that her biggest regret was that she wouldn’t see her grandchildren grow up and that the girls wouldn’t remember her. Donovan said the pillows give the kids something to remember about their grandmother.

Donovan is hoping that she finds out who her secret Santa is one day.

“Thank you,” Donovan said she would tell Grandma Santa. “My kids thank you. In the future, they’ll appreciate it a lot more. It just brings back memories. She didn’t have to do that. It’s a very touching, selfless act to do … (I’d) just let her know that she probably didn’t think it would be a big deal, but it is for me anyway.”

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

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Kevin McKernan of Marblehead poses at the premiere of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at Warwick Cinema on Pleasant Street.

By LEAH DEARBORN

MARBLEHEAD — Fans were out in full “Force” for the premiere of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” despite frigid temperatures on Thursday.  

“I’m an incredible Star Wars fan,” said Jobian Day, while waiting in line at the Warwick Cinema on Pleasant Street. “I watched the movies 500 times before my fifth birthday.”

Day agreed that the cold weather might discourage some viewers from coming out for the movie’s first showing.

“I parked my tauntaun outside,” he joked, referring to the snow lizards from the Star Wars universe.

Mariel Fulghum, 14, said she was excited to see the film and that the trailers for it “looked really good.”

Warwick employee Susie Mace, who worked at the theater’s box office throughout the day and during the premiere of “The Force Awakens” last December, said both movies drew a wide mixture of ages.  

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“When I was four I saw the Star Wars movie ‘A New Hope’ on VHS and that was it,” said Lynn native Tyler Richard about his longtime Star Wars fascination as he prepared to attend a screening of the film in Braintree.  

Richard is a member of the 501st Legion of New England where he acts as a Stormtrooper commander in the local unit of an international costume fan club.

The 501st takes part in events in the area like Boston Comic Con. Richard said they were also contacted by numerous Showcase Cinemas locations around the state to appear in costume for the premiere of “Rogue One.”

Richard said he loved “The Force Awakens” when it debuted last December, but wasn’t completely sold on “Rogue One” until he watched the extended trailer for the movie.

“I was hooked,” he said.

Now in his 40s, Darren Goldman, manager of Newbury Comics at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, said he went to all the original Star Wars movies as a kid and that the store was setting up some merchandise in preparation for the premiere.

“I think everyone is looking forward to a fresh run of ideas,” said Goldman about the newer Star Wars films.

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“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” premiered at the Warwick Cinema on Pleasant Street in Marblehead.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — It will cost more to live in the city next year.

While Lynn’s residential property tax rate is expected to fall by 58 cents, the median tax bill for a single-family home will rise by $163, a 4 percent increase. Condominium owners will see a $107 hike in taxes.

But multi-family owners will take the biggest hit with a nearly 9 percent increase, adding $452 to their bill.

“Sales of multi-families are being driven by buyers who are priced out of Malden, Medford, Somerville, Chelsea and Revere,” said Meaghan Kramer, an agent at Toner Real Estate in Lynn. “They’re coming to Lynn where they’re finding it a little more affordable.”

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From January through November, 205 multi-family homes have sold in Lynn, up from 179 for the same period last year, according to the MLS Property Information Network. Median prices have jumped by 8 percent to $400,000, up from $370,000 a year ago.

Multi-families are not the only properties seeing an increase in sales and prices. Single-family home sales are up 7 percent since the first of the year while median prices have swelled by 12 percent.

“Property values are being driven by high demand,” said Peter Caron, Lynn’s chief financial officer. “There’s lots of pent-up demand and lots of people looking at a limited number of properties on the market. It’s rare to see homes selling for much under asking price.”

The commercial real estate tax rate fell by $1.39 to $30.67 from $32.06 in 2015.

The median increase for a commercial property owner will rise by $118 while the industrial user will see a $73 increase.

Caron said this is the first time in three years that commercial values have risen, up 4 percent. The city is seeing a reversal of the trend from 2008 through 2014 when the tax base shifted from residential properties to commercial due to a nearly 30 percent loss in home values.

The result, during that period, was a higher tax burden for the commercial and industrial sector.

While rising values are good news for sellers, Caron said he sees some of the same dynamics at play in the market reminiscent of the real estate meltdown from 2004-2006.

“We are starting to see the same type of market some years ago when prices rose substantially and quickly, and that led to the real estate bust,” he said.

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

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LYNN

Arrests

Irene Berberena, 32, of 856 Western Ave., was arrested and charged with larceny, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault and battery on a police officer, and assault and battery on ambulance  personnel at 8:01 p.m. Thursday.

John Comeau, 63, of 50 Andrew St., was arrested and charged assault and battery at 9:04 p.m. Thursday.

Wahascal Figeuro-Castro, 221, of 29 Chase St., was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm without an FID card ,and unlawful possession of ammunition at 7:24 p.m. Thursday.

Jauncarlos Novas, 26, of 10 Lincoln St., was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm without an FID card, unlawful possession of of ammunition, and speeding at 7:51 p.m. Thursday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:35 p.m. Thursday at 602 Boston St.; at 2:52 p.m. Thursday on Bessom Street; at 2:57 p.m. Thursday on Eastern Avenue; at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at 145 Boston St.; at 7:29 p.m. Thursday at 83 North Common St.; at 9:50 p.m. Thursday at 12 New Park St.; at 10:33 p.m. Thursday at 37 Amity St.; at 1:10 a.m. Friday at 13 Congress St.; at 8:04 a.m. Friday at 294 Walnut St.; at 8:57 a.m. Friday at 6 Newhall St.; at 10:36 a.m. Friday on Broadway.

Complaints

A report of larceny at 3:06 p.m. Thursday at 1 Albany St.; at 5:50 p.m. Thursday at 2 Bickerton St.; at 9:32 p.m. Thursday at 28 Hamilton Ave.

A report of an uninvited guest at 3:59 p.m. Thursday on Brightwood Terrace; at 5:24 p.m. Thursday at 100 Willow St.; at 11:36 p.m. Thursday at 75 Haviland Ave.

A report of an assault and battery at 5:15 p.m. Thursday on the Lynnway.

A report of a 911 hang up at 5:26 p.m. Thursday from 140 Boston St.; at 5:54 p.m. Thursday from 508 Summer St.; at 8:21 p.m. Thursday from 570 Walnut St.; at 2:28 a.m. Friday at 15 Huss Ct.; at 7:11 a.m. Friday at 65 Boston St.

A report of an overdose at 6:06 p.m. Thursday on Eastern Ave.

A report of a fight at 6:55 p.m. Thursday on Willow Street; at 11:21 p.m. Thursday at 120 Liberty St.

A report of a disturbance at 7:25 p.m. Thursday at 11 Howard St.; at 8:47 p.m. Thursday at 102 Boston St.; at 9:45 p.m. Thursday at 360 Washington St.; at 11:54 p.m. Thursday at 124 Central Ave.; at 1:00 a.m. Friday at 15 River St.; at 2:08 a.m. Friday at 70 Granite St.; at 3:27 a.m. Friday at 26 Mayfair St.; at 10:13 a.m. Friday at 50 Central Ave.

A report of trespassing 9:19 p.m. Thursday at 20 Central Ave.; at 6:58 a.m. Friday at 148 Liberty St.

A report of a missing person at 11:36 p.m. Thursday at 42 Newhall St.

Police log: 12-16-2016

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a hit and run accident at 8:16 a.m. Thursday on Russell Street; at 10:01 a.m. Thursday on Humphrey Street.

Complaints

A report of barrels blown into the street at 10:34 a.m. Thursday on Atlantic Avenue.

A report of a lost 14k gold bracelet at 12:38 p.m. Thursday on Jersey Street.

A report of a tree branch in the street at 1:59 p.m. Thursday on Abbot Street.

A report of a tree falling on a motor vehicle at 2:02 p.m. Thursday on West Street.

A report of an accidental 911 hang up at 3:03 p.m. Thursday from  Pleasant Street; at 3:54 p.m. Thursday from Humphrey Street.

PEABODY

Complaints

A report of a suspicious motor vehicle at 12:58 a.m. Thursday on Birney Street. Party was sleeping in vehicle.

A report of an erratic driver at 2:02 a.m. Thursday on Newbury Street.

A report of a citizen in need of assistance at 9:38 a.m. Thursday on Newbury Street.

A report of suspicious activity at 11:45 a.m. Thursday on Goodale Street. Caller reports a suspicious man brought barrels into garage and closed the door. Police report man is the homeowner.

REVERE

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:11a.m. Thursday on North Shore Road; at 12:46 p.m. Thursday on Squire Road; at 1:49 p.m. Thursday on Squire Road; at 2:27 p.m. Thursday on Squire Road; at 8:32 p.m. Thursday on Trevalley Road; at 5:32 a.m. Friday at Copeland Circle.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 8:00 a.m. Thursday on Rice Avenue; at 4:26 p.m. Thursday on Fenley Street; at 5:29 p.m. Thursday on Ambrose Street; at 6:05 p.m. Thursday on Broadway; at 9:40 p.m. Thursday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 11:43 p.m. Thursday on Wolcott Road.

A report of a 911 hang up at 9:36 a.m. Thursday from Carey Circle.

A report of a missing person at 12:41 p.m. Thursday on Beach Street; at 1:18 p.m. Thursday from Tuckerman Street. Person was located.

A report of a disturbance at 2:38 p.m. Thursday on Squire Road; at 3:46 p.m. Thursday on Rose Street; at 8:32 p.m. Thursday on Park Avenue; at 9:06 p.m. Thursday on Squire Road; at 10:19 p.m. Thursday on Furlong Drive; at 11:22 p.m. Thursday on Roosevelt Street; at 6:41 a.m. Friday on Mountain Avenue.

A report of shoplifting at 3:25  p.m. Thursday at Target on Furlong Drive; at 5:40 p.m. Thursday at Burlington Coat Factory on Squire Road.

A report of an unwanted person at 6:34 p.m. Thursday on Constitution Avenue; at 7:47 p.m. Thursday on Marshall Street; at 8:08 p.m. Thursday on Thornton Street.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:09 a.m. Thursday on Lincoln Avenue; at 10:09 a.m. Thursday on Lynn Fells Parkway; at 1:27 p.m. Thursday on Essex Street; at 11:36 p.m. Thursday at 214 Broadway; at 8:19 a.m. Friday at 294 Walnut St.

Complaints

A report of a breaking and entering into a motor vehicle at 2:17 a.m. Thursday at 314 Lincoln Ave.

A report of larceny at 7:36 a.m. Thursday at 1228 Broadway.

A report of a disturbance at 9:25 a.m. Thursday at 770 Broadway. Customer dispute over the return of a toy.

A report of a deceased cat in the road at 11:58 a.m. Thursday on Vine Street.

A report of shoplifting at 4:08 p.m. Thursday at 333 Broadway.

A report of an unwanted party at 8:19 p.m. Thursday at 209 Broadway.

A report of a fight at 12:07 a.m. Friday at 595 Broadway.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 8:09 a.m. Thursday on Burrill Street.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 10:05 a.m. Thursday at 933 Humphrey St.

A report of a disturbance at 11:42 a.m. Thursday at 25 Magnolia Rd.

A report of a noise at 2:18 a.m. Friday on Humphrey Street.

NAPLES, Fla. — John D. Clarke Sr., “Tiny,” 74, of Naples, Fla., passed on Dec. 14, 2016 at home with his wife by his side. Born in Lynn on Dec. 24, 1941, Tiny loved and was loved by his family and friends.

He was the loving spouse for 53 years to his high school sweetheart, Donna (McGrath) Clarke. He was a very dedicated and loving dad to his son, John D. Clarke Jr. and his daughter, Kelly (Clarke) DeLeo and her husband Tony DeLeo. He loved and adored his four grandchildren, Ashley, Anthony and Alex DeLeo and Brittnay Clarke. John is also survived by his brothers, Dennis and Fred Clarke, along with several nieces and nephews.

John graduated from Lynn English High School in 1959. Tiny had a great passion for all sports, especially hockey as a player and a coach at Lynn English High School and Lynn Youth Hockey. He also loved coaching Wyoma Little League. He loved watching all the Boston sports and the New England Patriots (he passed wearing his New England Patriots shirt). John was a member of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association. He was also a member of Mt. Carmel Lodge A.F. & A.M. John was highly respected and admired by all who knew him. He was an avid golfer and a proud member of the hole in one club.

John was a highly successful business owner and founder of Clarke Industrial Sales and as sharp as they come. John also loved and enjoyed his many years at Stonebridge Country Club and he was very grateful for the many friendships he has made there. He will be missed dearly by all his friends and family.

If you wish in lieu of flowers you may send donations to NCH Health Care foundation, c/o Pulmonary Rehab at: netcommunity.nchmd.org or avow hospice at: avowcares.org.

Service information: A private family memorial gathering will be held.

LYNN — Athanasios “Thanasi” Metropoulos, of Lynn, passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 16, 2016.

He was born in Loganikos (Sparti), Greece, on Feb. 4, 1925. He was a loving father and grandfather and always made everyone laugh. He enjoyed going back to Greece each year where he would spend his time going on walks and swimming at Kalamata Beach with his family. He was also a veteran of the Greek Civil War, having served from 1946-1949 for the Greek Army.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Demetra (Hatzis)  Metropoulos; his sons, George Metropoulos of Lynn, Nick Metropoulos and his wife Kay of North Reading; and daughter, Stella Kelliher and her husband Steve of North Reading; along with his grandchildren, Thanasi and Alexis Metropoulos and Julia Kelliher.

Service information: Visiting hours on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Hellenic Cardiac Fund at Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston. Funeral services and burial will take place in Loganikos, Sparti, Greece.

TEWKSBURY — Mrs.  Charlotte Ann (Elwell) Beaton, age 77, of Tewksbury, formerly of Lynn, died peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at The Peregrine’s Landing Senior Living Home in Tewksbury. She was the loving and devoted wife of Peter L. Beaton, her husband of 57 years, and took great care of him throughout their married life.

A longtime resident of Lynn and then Salem, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Newhall) Elwell. She attended Lynn schools and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.

She worked at Osborne Pharmacy in Lynn for many years and had previously worked in the Lynn school system as an aide for several years. She and Peter loved to travel with their family and enjoyed treating them to many family vacations. She also enjoyed making a variety of crafts and sewing.

Charlotte is survived by her loving daughters, Theresa Conway and her husband  John of Beverly, Janet LaRochelle and her husband Mark of Peabody and Karen Beaton and her husband Edward Mayo of Wilmington. She was a doting grandmother to eight grandchildren, Walter Mills, James Mills, Heather Mills, Melissa Mills of New Hampshire, Michael Mills of Danvers, Bryan LaRochelle of Rutland, Emily LaRochelle of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Steven LaRochelle of Peabody. She also leaves six great grandchildren; her siblings, Arthur Elwell of Exeter, N.H., John Elwell and his wife Brenda of Lynn and Dorothy “Dottie” Hyde and her husband Jim of Lynn, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Edward Elwell and sisters Ruth “Sis” Kozlowski and Christine Hathaway.

Service information: At the request of her family, services at the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or via www.alz.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss For the online guestbook please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

LYNN — Mr. Paul J. Comeau, age 77, of Lynn, entered into eternal life on Dec. 14, 2016, to join his beloved wife and soulmate, Gail C. (DeCoste) Comeau, who passed away in February of 2015 and with whom he was inseparably linked and shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Everett, Paul was the son of the late Harry and Catherine (LeBlanc) Comeau and attended Malden schools. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a printer at Offset Printing Company in Boston and Rockland for more than 35 years. After his retirement he worked as a groundskeeper at Pine Banks Park in Malden. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid Patriots, Bruins and Red Sox fan and loved traveling with his family, especially to Maine, California and Hawaii.

Paul was the loving father of Paul J. Comeau Jr. and his wife Tracey of Lynn and Suzanne Rackett of Merrimack, N.H.; the cherished grandfather of Alicia Phillips and her husband Tyler Jessica Rouleau and her husband Daniel, Joseph Rackett Jr. and Caitlin, Eric Rackett and Melissa, Sean Comeau and Mitchell Comeau; the great grandfather of Jaxon Phillips and Jayden and Nathan Rouleau; the dear brother of the late Jacqueline “Jackie” D’Entremont; and the uncle of several nephews.

Service information: Paul’s funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Paul’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or at www.alz.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss For the online guestbook please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Gunfire on Marion Street early Monday morning damaged one apartment, but left its residents uninjured.

A 40-year-old woman reported she heard two gunshots shortly after 1 a.m. She told police there was a hole through the front window of her apartment. Her son was also home at the time, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.

Police found two 9mm shell casings in the street and a bullet lodged in the wall of the Marion Street apartment, Donnelly said. There are no suspects at this time.

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

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LYNN

Arrests

Randi Craib, 30, of 43 ½ Maple St., Apt. 3, Greenfield, was arrested and charged with OUI drugs at 8:37 a.m. Monday.

Nicole Dulong, 38, of 69 Clarendon Ave., was arrested on warrant charges of two counts of larceny at 5:56 a.m. Monday.

Jennifer Lawton, 30, of 262 East St., Lexington, was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice on court at 11:39 a.m. Monday.

Natacha Mora, 29, of 100 Newhall St., was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious wanton property defacement at 12:06 p.m. Monday.

David Sims, 61, of 55 Holland Road, Melrose, was arrested on a warrant at 2:12 p.m. Monday.

James Somers, 59, of 86 Richardson Road, was arrested on warrant charges of uninsured motor vehicle/trailer and unregistered motor vehicle at 3:49 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:56 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Green streets; at 3:14 p.m. Sunday at Santander Bank at 39 Exchange St.; at 3:39 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Washington streets; at 5:46 p.m. Sunday at Walmart at 780 Lynnway; at 7:23 p.m. Sunday on South Street; at 7:47 p.m. Sunday at Eastern and Western avenues; at 7:53 a.m. Monday at Lynnfield and Severance streets; at 8:10 a.m. Monday at 250 Euclid Ave.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 7:06 p.m. Sunday at Chatham Street and Western Avenue; at 10:37 a.m. Monday at 130 Eastern Ave.; at 11:08 a.m. Monday at Adams and Chestnut streets.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 3:31 a.m. Monday on Neptune Boulevard.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 7:01 p.m. Sunday at 109 Empire St.; at 7:35 p.m. Sunday at 444 Essex St.

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 7:47 p.m. Sunday at 80 Park St.; at 7:17 a.m. Monday at 63 Pine Grove Ave.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:25 p.m. Sunday at 95 Tremont St.; at 3:24 p.m. Sunday at 16 Shepard St.; at 6:11 p.m. Sunday at 77 Green St.; at 6:08 p.m. Sunday at 378 Chestnut St.; at 9:43 p.m. Sunday at 229 Broadway; at 1:17 a.m. Monday at 37 Rockaway St.; at 1:44 a.m. Monday at 7B Baldwin St.; at 3:33 a.m. Monday at 937 Western Ave.; at 10:17 a.m. Monday at 599 Western Ave.; at 1:59 p.m. Monday at 44 State St.

A report of a gunshot at 1:11 a.m. Monday at 75 Marion St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 5:05 a.m. Monday on Clarendon Avenue.

Theft

A report of motor vehicle theft at 4:51 p.m. Sunday at 84 Franklin St.

A report of a robbery at 11:18 p.m. Sunday at 232 Lewis St.

A report of a larceny at 12:12 p.m. Monday at 48 Vine St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 2:42 p.m. Sunday at 38 Atlantic St.; at 3:53 p.m. Sunday at 61 Elm St.; at 7:35 a.m. Monday at 35 N Federal St.

A report of vandalism at 12:20 p.m. Monday at 14 Richard St.

Police Log: 12-19-2016

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:43 p.m. Sunday on Elm Street.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:47 p.m. Sunday at Su Chang’s at 373 Lowell St.; at 9:58 a.m. Monday at 12 Goodridge St. A caller reported a motor vehicle struck a telephone pole; at 10:05 a.m. Monday at 65 County St.; at 11:39 a.m. Monday at Walgreens at 35 Main St. Police reported a car struck a building. There was minor damage to the building and vehicle; at 2 p.m. Monday at 6 Foster St. The driver was taken to Lahey Hospital.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 6:26 p.m. Sunday at 14 Collins St.; at 1:44 p.m. Monday at 22 Redberry Lane. A caller reported his neighbor’s child was playing his electric guitar too loudly. Police reported the music was turned down.

A report of suspicious activity at 1:15 p.m. Monday at 19 Bradford Road. A caller requested a check on his house. He stated things seemed out of place and the security camera may have been moved, unplugged or had the wifi “messed with.” Police reported nothing appeared unusual or out of place; at 1:23 p.m. Monday at 107 Winona St. Police reported checking on the residence and found an unsecured window in the front. A side window was also missing a screen. A neighbor was able to contact the homeowner and police were able to secure the window.  

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 12:44 a.m. Monday on Main Street. One person was taken to Salem Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 12:55 p.m. Monday at 1 Silverleaf Way. A stolen cabinet was reported. A caller reported a wooden cabinet valued at $300 was delivered and left in a common hallway. The cabinet is now missing.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 5:03 p.m. Sunday at Northshore Mall at 210N Andover St.

REVERE

Arrests

Dawari Mark Dan-Harry, 27, of 155 Cooledge St., was arrested and charged with disorderly person, resisting arrest and motor vehicle operator refuses to identify self at 11:32 a.m. Sunday.

Gia Marie Gaeta, 31, of 57 Oak Island St., Apt. 3, was arrested and charged with rude and disorderly conduct, threat to commit a crime and disturbing the peace at 8:44 p.m. Sunday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:32 a.m. Friday on Copeland Circle; at 5:39 p.m. Friday on Mahoney Circle; at 9:06 a.m. Saturday on E Mountain Avenue; at 10:26 a.m. Saturday at North Shore Road and Mills Avenue; at 4:09 p.m. Saturday on Eliot Circle; at 5:14 p.m. Saturday on Mahoney Circle; at 12:30 a.m. Sunday on Park Avenue; at 10:25 a.m. Sunday at Gore and Squire roads.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 9:29 a.m. Friday on Jefferson Drive; at 10:15 p.m. Friday on Franklin Avenue; at 11:37 p.m. Friday on Sigourney Street.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:24 a.m. Sunday at Firestone on Squire Road.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 11:51 a.m. Sunday on Furlong Drive.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 10:40 a.m. Sunday on Beach Street.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 6:41 a.m. Friday on Mountain Avenue; at 8:33 p.m. Friday at West Revere Health Center on Salem Street; at 12:08 a.m. Saturday at Broadway and Park Avenue; at 10:41 a.m. Saturday at Burlington Coat Factory on Squire Road; at 3:57 a.m. Sunday at Auto Zone on Broadway; at 7:03 a.m. Sunday at Tedeschi Food Shops on Squire Road; at 11:32 a.m. Sunday at New Revere Police Station on Revere Beach Parkway; at 3:41 p.m. Sunday on Fenno Street; at 6:24 p.m. Sunday on Emanuel Street; at 6:57 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony’s Church on Revere Street; at 8:03 p.m. Sunday on Bellingham Avenue; at 8:44 p.m. Sunday on Oak Island Street.

A report of shots fired at 10:38 p.m. Friday on North Shore Road.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 9:11 p.m. Saturday on Irving Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 10:11 a.m. Friday on Aurelia Sylvia Drive; at 4:41 p.m. Friday at Stop & Shop on Furlong Drive; at 2:02 a.m. Saturday at Wonderland Entertainment on North Shore Road; at 8:37 a.m. Saturday on Fitzhenry Square; at 2:31 p.m. Saturday on Winthrop Avenue; at 2:57 p.m. Saturday at Woody’s Liquor on Broadway; at 3:07 p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop on Furlong Drive.

A report of a larceny in the lobby at 11:37 a.m. Friday at Woody’s Liquor on Broadway.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 12:31 p.m. Friday on Lantern Road; at 4:09 p.m. Sunday at Market Basket on Squire Road.

SWAMPSCOTT

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:12 p.m. Sunday at 219 Paradise Road.

A report of suspicious activity at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at 26 Sherwood Road. A caller heard an explosion and saw a fireball. A neighbor told police a car came by and its occupants set off fireworks in the street and then left.

Theft

A report of motor vehicle theft at 12:11 p.m. Sunday on Columbia Street.

SWAMPSCOTT — Infinity boutique recently donated more than 20 coats, hats, gloves and scarves to benefit children in Lynn’s public elementary schools. The coat drive was organized by the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce, of which Infinity is a longstanding member.  

To date the LACC has collected almost 200 coats, but more children need assistance.

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“Pauline (Spirito; Infinity owner) is one in a million,” said Leslie Gould, president/CEO of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce. “She is always ready to help whenever possible. She brought these coats and hats back from a recent buying trip and her efforts will really make a difference this winter.”

“Infinity boutique is part of the community and happy to donate to such a worthy cause,” said Spirito. “No one should be cold this season, especially children, so we are doing our part and we hope it makes a difference.”

Donation locations will be up through the holidays at the LACC, 583 Chestnut St., Lynn; A. James Lynch Insurance, 297 Broadway, Lynn; Atlantic Ambulance, 90 Foster St, Peabody; Century Bank, 2 State St., Lynn; East Boston Savings Bank, 335 Broadway, Lynn; Eastern Bank, 112 Market St., Lynn; Edward Jones/Dan Brothers Financial, 320 Derby St., Salem; Loop Consignment, 503 Humphrey St., Swampscott; and Salem Five, 450 Paradise Road, Swampscott.

ILLUSTRATION BY PETER SOFRONAS
The Santa Parade begins on Boston Street and will continue for several hours through Lynn.

Lynn’s 30th annual Santa Parade will get underway on Christmas Eve and wind its way for 22 miles from Boston to Avon streets.

More than 100 floats will gather at 5 p.m. on Summer Street in Austin Square.

At 5:15 p.m. it converges on Boston, Myrtle and Holyoke streets and O’Callaghan Way.

At 5:30 p.m. it will reach Walnut Street, Linwood Road and North Franklin Street and take a right onto Boston and Cottage streets at McDonough Square at 5:45 p.m.

At 6 p.m. it makes an appearance on Western Avenue in Market Square at South Common, Pleasant and State streets.

At 6:30 p.m. it can be seen at Broad and Lewis streets at Lafayette Park.

At 6:45 p.m. it will be at Fayette, Essex and Chestnut streets.

At 7:15 p.m. join the parade at Western Avenue, Chatham and Lewis streets, then left onto Eastern Avenue at 7:45 p.m. to Western Avenue.

At 8 p.m. they will be at Stanwood Road, Fernwood Avenue, Chase Road and Euclid Avenue to Broadway.

At 8:30 p.m., the parade is at Jenness Street, Den Quarry and Cedar Brook roads.

At 9 p.m. they meet at York and Casco roads.

At 9:15 p.m., the parade is at Lynnfield Street in Wyoma Square.

At 9:30 p.m., they are at Broadway on Boston Street and the Lynngate Plaza.

The parade ends at 15 Avon Street where refreshments will be served.

Santa set to parade around Lynn

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Karen Bartlett, left, and Beth Watson hold the prizes for “Ralphie’s 12 Days of Christmas” fundraiser, which includes 10 gift cards, a mop and bucket and a gift basket.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — For the third consecutive year, Christmas will sparkle for more than 100 needy children thanks to the memory of Ralph Cronin.

The city’s late deputy tax collector never met a charity he didn’t embrace, say colleagues. He was the first to donate to any worthy cause, such as providing school supplies for children whose families couldn’t afford them, and he took out his wallet at bake sales to benefit Pop Warner, the youth football organization.

“His heart was huge,” said Beth Watson, a head clerk in the Assessor’s Office.

His generosity led Watson to launch “Ralphie’s 12 Days of Christmas.” The fundraiser is designed to benefit Santa’s Helping Hands, the Lynn nonprofit whose mission is to bring joy to children who need support at the holidays. For a donation of $10, givers get a chance to win gift certificates to local eateries including Tony’s Pub & Grill, Brothers Deli, Rolly’s Tavern on the Square, Lazy Dog Sports Bar, Little River Inn and Lido Cafe. Tickets are available in the Assessor’s office.

Lynn fired up for Christmas giving

Following Cronin’s death in 2014, Watson came up with the idea of a fundraiser and the women in the Assessor’s office agreed. So far, they have raised more than $10,000 for kids who might otherwise go without a gift on Christmas morning.

“It takes a village,” she said.

Cronin, 67, died while skiing with his wife, Linda, on the Oliverian Brook Trail in the New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.

Cronin was born in Lynn, one of 10 children of Frederick and Bridie (Dunn) Cronin. He grew up in the Pine Hill neighborhood and attended Lynn English High School. Cronin served in the U.S. Army and earned a business degree before going to work for the city where he was employed for 30 years.

In 2011, Ralph was honored as Irishman of the Year by the Friendly Knights of St. Patrick, who deemed him an unsung hero.

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

LYNN — Marie Black, a long-time resident of Lynn, passed away in her home Sunday morning, Dec. 18, 2016, at the age of 82. Born in Lynn on March 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Peter P. and Katherine (Mutrie) Black and was raised and educated in Lynn. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant in Lynn Hospital before taking employment with the former J.B. Thomas Hospital in Peabody where she retired. Marie was an avid reader and always stayed well-informed of current events. She enjoyed classical music as well as Opera with Luciano Pavarotti. Marie had a nice, jovial laugh and it could be heard through all her family celebrations. She leaves her beloved cat, Aggy along with her brother, Harold Black and his wife, Muriel of Fremont, N.H., as well as her nieces and nephew; Bonnie Hart of Lynn, James Black of Maine, and Susan Norton of N.H.

Service information: A funeral service will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting Hours will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For online guest book and directions, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — Mrs. Marie F. (Doucette) Rybicki, 87, of Lynn died on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at her home after a brief illness. She is the wife of the late Stephen R. Rybicki Jr. She was born and raised in Lynn, the daughter of the late John and Mary Rose (LeBlanc) Doucette. She attended St. Jean Baptiste School and was a resident of Lynn all of her life. Mrs. Rybicki worked at the General Electric Company for 25 years, retiring in 1994 as a tool crib attendant.

She loved playing bingo, watching Steve Harvey and traveling. She loved gambling with her lifelong friend Lillian Maffeo. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She played Deal or No Deal and she took the “Deal from Jesus.”

She is survived by her daughter, Colleen A. Slate and her husband Daniel of Lynn, two sons, David A. Rybicki and his wife Jeanine of Lynn and Michael S. Rybicki of Lynn. Six grandchildren, Marnie, Shaun, Mandy McCarthy of New Hampshire, David Rybicki Jr. of Lynn and her two granddaughters who devoted themselves and stayed by her side, Stephanie Ranic and Jessica Munera, she also leaves seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her three devoted cats, Noah, Max and PeeWee. She is the mother of the late Stephen M. Rybicki and Susan Ranic-Gould, and sister of the late Alvin, Alfred, Edward and Edna Doucette and Julia Goguen.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129) Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Lynn, at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

LYNN — Alina (Richard) Saulnier, 93, of Lynn, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born in St. Croix, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Francois and Marguerite (Boudreau) Richard. She was raised in Buctouche, NB, until moving to Salem and then to Lynn, where she lived most of her life. Alina was the wife of 63 years to the late Norman Saulnier. She worked as a seamstress for Landry Brothers in Salem and was a member of the Dames de St. Anne and the Franco American Ladies Auxiliary. She was involved with many activities affiliated with the former St. Jean Baptiste Church in Lynn; as a Eucharistic Minister, a CYO chaperone, and as a volunteer at bingo and bazaars. Alina enjoyed traveling, needlepoint, playing cards with the girls, playing the piano and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children; Lorraine Brennan and her husband Tom of Lynn, Richard Saulnier and his wife Cindy of Peabody, Claudette “Coo” Saulnier-Dyer and her husband Tom of Worcester, four grandchildren who affectionately knew her as “Memere;” Eileen Brennan, Kerri Brennan and her fiancé Ander Steele, Haley and Cameron Saulnier, her siblings-in-law; Ralph “Babe” Saulnier and his wife Marie of Lynn, Alma Barrett of Lynn, David Olsson of Florida, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Norman Saulnier, three sisters; Yvonne Pariseau, Laudia Richard, Eveline Roy, five brothers; Arthur, Albert, Philias, Ovila, and Tilmon Richard, siblings-in-law; Laurie and Doris Saulnier, Claire Richard, Lawrence Barrett, and Rose Marie Olsson.

Service information: Alina’s funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at 9 a.m. from SOLIMINE Funeral Home 426 Broadway (Rt. 129) Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Pius V Church, Lynn. Burial will follow at St. Jean Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

DANVERS — Ellen A. Cecil of Danvers, formerly of Lynn, passed away peacefully in The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Monday morning, Dec. 19, 2016, at the age of 80. Born in Lynn on April 2, 1936, Ellen was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Girls High School. Ellen worked as a bank teller for many years. It was while working at Essex Bank in Swampscott that she met her future husband James C. Cecil. The couple married and settled in Lynn to begin their lives together. They spent many years in marriage, raising and caring for their family, until James’ passing in May of 1995. Ellen worked for Eastern Bank as well and eventually retired from Sears 20 years ago. Her retired years found her volunteering around Lynn. She helped in Lynn City Hall as a greeter at the information desk where she could interact with the many citizens and got to show off her keen sense of humor. She also volunteered time at the senior center as well. Ellen was a supporter of both the Easter Seals and the March of Dimes. Her quiet time found her completing crossword puzzles. Throughout her life’s engaging activities, nothing could compare to her love for her children and grandchildren. She supported her sons in their athletic events, never missing a game, and she would do anything for her grandchildren; even traveling across country to visit them in California. Ellen leaves her children: Dorene Amirault of Danvers and her former husband, Joseph Amirault, David Cecil of Magnolia and his girlfriend, Kim Douglas of Danvers, and Darren Cecil and his wife, Christine Cecil of San Diego, Calif. as well as her grandchildren; Stephen and Brianna Amirault of Danvers, Jenna and Molly Cecil of Beverly, and Tinsley Petero and her husband, Noah, Christian James “CJ” Cecil, and Darren Michael Cecil, all of California.

Service information: A Funeral service will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. Contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to either: the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923 or the Ellen Cecil Scholarship Fund c/o Bishop Fenwick High School, 99 Margin St. Peabody, MA 01960. For online guest book and directions, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — Stanley J. Wojciechowski, 82, of Lynn, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at the Edith Norse Rogers Veterans Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Mass., after a lengthy illness.

Born and was raised in Lynn, he was the son of Waclaw and Rosalia (Skrocki) Wojciechowski. Stan was a graduate of St. Michael’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and for a period of time was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After completing his military service, Stan graduated from Suffolk University, obtaining a degree in accounting. He applied his education and talents to careers at the brokerage firm of Vance Sanders in Boston, and at General Electric Co. in Lynn as head of a team doing contract work for military aircraft — which included the Presidential fleet.

Stan always had a strong desire to work for and with military veterans. He was a member of St. Michael’s Polish National Alliance Lodge 630, The Holy Name Society of St. Michael’s Parish, Polish Legion of American Veterans, USA, Post 56 since 1957 holding the positions of Post finance director, Post commander, state commander, National Department N.E.C. director. In September, 1984, at the P.L.A.V National Convention he was elected to serve a two-year term as National Commander. In 2001 he was appointed by Mayor Albert DiVirgilio to the position director of Veterans Service for the City of Lynn and served for 13 years before retiring. His passion and dedication to assisting all veterans had no boundaries and he steadfastly protected the privacy and confidentiality of every veteran’s personal information in all situations. Stan additionally served a term as president of the Massachusetts Veterans Service Officers Association (2001-2002).

Stan is survived by his wife Barbara (Otten), his daughter Maria and grandchildren Madeleine and Christopher, of Swisher, Iowa, his son Thomas (“T.J.”) and his wife Nicole, of Aloha, Ore., his sister Wanda Blago and her husband Alfred (“Freddie”) of Lynn, his sister Claire Abucewicz, of Somerville, along with many nieces and nephews.

Service information: Relative and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the NADWORNY Funeral Home 798 Western Ave., Lynn, on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by his Mass of Christian burial in Sacred Heart Church, 571 Boston St., Lynn at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-7 p.m. All organizations will meet at 6 p.m. for services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Listening Place c/o Alfonse Ferreira, 36 Michigan Ave. Lynn, MA 01902, Sacred Heart Church, 571 Boston St. Lynn, MA 01905 or to My Brothers Table, 98 Willow St. Lynn, MA 01902. For guest book and directions Nadwornyfuneralhome.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORWICH ATHLETICS
Saugus brothers Dan (left) and Joe Bertrand are key players on the Norwich University mens basketball team. 

By JOSH KUMMINS

Now in his junior season, Joe Bertrand is seeing an expanded role ― and thriving in it ― for the Norwich University men’s basketball team.

However, this season has been special in more ways than one for the 6-foot-4, 215-pound forward. Now, there is another Bertrand on the Norwich roster; his brother, Dan, a freshman at Norwich. Although the two are at different places in their careers, being back together is exciting for the Saugus natives.

Head coach Paul Booth sees similarities in the way the brothers go about their business.

“First off, both kids are really, really wonderful young men,” said Booth, the Cadets’ 24th-year boss. “They’re hard workers, and they give us a great effort on a daily basis.”

While the bond athletes create turns into what is often described as “brotherhood,” playing with an actual brother is a unique opportunity.

The two also played together under Paul Moran at Saugus High School, but Joe views this new opportunity to sit on the same bench through a different lens.

“It’s definitely been special, but I think it’s different than high school,” Joe said of playing with his younger brother, who is one of seven freshmen on the Cadets’ roster. “I think then he seemed more like my brother on the team. Now that we’re in college, he’s just another teammate. It’s been a great experience, made us better friends.”

The elder Bertrand has seen a more prominent role (11.6 minutes per game) for the Cadets this season and leads the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) in three-point shooting at 52.6 percent. He has increased his offensive production by at least a point each year, now averaging 5.8 points per game this season.

“It’s a real strength for him, and he’s really picked us up on a couple game occasions,” Booth said of Joe Bertrand’s confidence from beyond the arc, where he’s a 10-of-19 shooter on the season. “He played very, very well at Plymouth State (on Nov. 17) and got us going, then helped us out down at Mount Ida (on Dec. 10).”

Joe finished his high school career with 1,141 points, and was a team captain and Most Valuable Player in both basketball and baseball as a senior.

After opening the season with 11 points in 16 minutes in an 81-74 win over Colby-Sawyer, Joe shot 3-for-3 from the field against Plymouth. Joe matched his season-high 11 points and recorded three rebounds and an assist in a 97-63 win over Maine-Augusta Dec. 3.

“We’re definitely off to a better start than we have been in the past,” Joe said. “We’ve played well so far, improved from the first game. We’re definitely showing good signs.”

Following last Tuesday’s 88-61 win over MCLA, the Cadets are 4-5 overall and 1-2 in GNAC play.

While Joe’s playing time has increased consistently, Dan saw his first action against Maine-Augusta, scoring two points and grabbing two offensive rebounds in three minutes.

Adjusting to the speed of the game is difficult for any freshman, but Dan ― at 6-foot-4, 160 pounds ― hopes to bring a well-rounded game to the floor in the future.

“I just need to do a little bit of everything, so there’s no noticeably weak part of my game,” said Dan, a Northeastern Conference All-Star as a senior with the Sachems. “With my height, I can try to work on rebounding. In high school, I also played at guard sometimes, so I’m just working on ball-handling skills.”

Booth has noticed development in the younger Bertrand through his first college season, as he adjusts to the speed of the game and learns the Cadets’ systems on both ends of the court.

“Danny’s contributions right now are more in practice, being a first-year player … and the hope is he continues to grow throughout the season,” Booth said. “The major adjustment he’s made is that he’s now able to compete on a daily basis and pick up things.”

Even though Dan has received limited playing time, he’s been a proud brother watching Joe make the most of his expanded role ― and having Joe alongside was a big help in what can be a difficult transition.

“Joe can definitely perform at the college level, and he’s proven it getting minutes here,” Dan said. “It’s just really cool playing with him, and having someone I knew was one less burden coming into something new. He’s always there for me.”

Names and notes

Two local members of the Worcester State men’s track and field team qualified for the New England Championships following strong performances at Northeastern University’s Jay Carisella Invitational on Dec. 10.

Lynn’s Justin Lewis earned Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Rookie of the Week honors after a victorious 1.98-meter high jump, an event in which he ranks 11th nationally among NCAA Division III competitors. He also placed ninth in the triple jump.

Marcus Vieira, a sophomore from Peabody, was named Field Athlete of the Week after hitting 16.38 meters to win the 35-pound weight throw, fifth in the nation.

Lynn’s Jalil Gibson also qualified for All-New Englands with a time of 7.20 in the 60-meter dash, while running the 200-meter in 23.56.

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Saugus native and Malden Catholic grad Mike Vecchione scored the game-winning goal and added an assist as his Union College hockey team earned a 7-3 win Saturday at Vermont. Vecchione had a five-game point streak snapped in a 2-1 decision the following day, but he still leads the nation with 18 goals and 37 points ― nine of which are game-winning points ― in 19 games. Sunday marked just the third game this season in which Vecchione did not record a point.

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Danvers’ Jake Cawlina of the Curry College football team played for Team USA in Friday’s Euro-American Challenge, a postseason all-star game featuring players from all three NCAA divisions and attended by post-collegiate scouts, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Cawlina earned First Team honors in the New England Football Conference (NEFC) this fall after he tied for the league lead with 13 touchdown receptions.

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Marblehead’s Emily Freedland scored nine points for the Bates women’s basketball team in its loss to WPI Monday. Freedland is averaging almost six points per game through eight games for the Bobcats.

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Last Tuesday, Lynn’s Monta Connolly logged a double-double for the Framingham State women’s basketball team with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

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Classical grad Peter Mafo put up 18 points, a season high, in the Westfield State men’s basketball team’s win over UNE last week. Mafo is averaging 10.4 points per game through 10 contests this year.

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

Clarence Byers, 66, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing at 5:29 p.m. Monday.

Wastter Guerra, 26, was arrested and charged with eight counts of armed and masked robbery, unarmed robbery and warrant charges of Class A drug possession with intent to distribute, Class B drug possession with intent to distribute and disorderly conduct at 9:52 a.m. Tuesday.

Jose Machado, 24, was arrested and charged with trespassing and violation of the city knife ordinance at 10:39 p.m. Monday.

Moises Ortiz, 28, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 10:25 p.m. Monday.

Eduardo Saldana, 38, of 78 Central Ave., Apt. 404, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise and on warrant charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license and speeding at 9:15 p.m. Monday.

Euston St Jean, 25, of 2 Avon Court, Wakefield, was arrested and charged with distribution of a Class B drug at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday.

Stephen Suslowicz, 30, of 286 Newbury St., Peabody, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class B drug and possession with a Class E drug at 11:54 a.m. Tuesday,

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:01 p.m. Monday at 322 Walnut St.; at 10:18 p.m. Monday at 267 Lynn Shore Drive; at 7:22 a.m. Tuesday at Summer Street and Western Avenue; at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday at 122 Boston St.; at 7:53 a.m. Tuesday at High Rock and Rockaway streets; at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday at Boston and Washington streets; at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday at 479 Broadway.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday on Central Avenue.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 4:29 p.m. Monday at 27 Chatham St.; at 8:36 p.m. Monday at 43 Merrill Ave.; at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday at 7 Sheridan St.; at 1:44 p.m. Tuesday at 102 Maplewood Road.

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 9:03 a.m. Tuesday at 83 Curwin Circle; at 9:14 a.m. Tuesday at 145 Euclid Ave.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 3:29 p.m. Monday at 11 Barrett St.; at 3:42 p.m. Monday at Silsbee and Union streets; at 4:22 p.m. Monday at 60 Gardiner St.; at 5:04 p.m. Monday at 360 Washington St.; at 6:14 p.m. Monday at 48 State St.; at 9:52 p.m. Monday at 96 Lafayette Park; at 10 p.m. Monday at 81 Empire St.; at 10:26 p.m. Monday at 130 Neptune Blvd.; at 12:48 a.m. Tuesday at 33 Lincoln St.; at 1:13 a.m. Tuesday at 31 Clovelly St.; at 8 a.m. Tuesday at 111 New Park St.; at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday at 1 State St.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 8:25 p.m. Monday at 95 Woodman St.; at 9:32 a.m. Tuesday at Lynn Community Health Center at 269 Union St.; at 11:03 a.m. Tuesday at 54 Chatham St.; at 11:13 a.m. Tuesday at 49 Gardiner St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday at 78 Lexington St.

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MARBLEHEAD

Theft

A package was reported taken from a caller’s home at 8:50 a.m. Monday on Devereux Street.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 12:08 p.m. Monday on Pleasant Street.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2 p.m. Monday at 6 Foster St. One person was taken to Lahey Hospital; at 6:24 p.m. Monday at 85 Andover St. and 6 Esquire Drive; at 6:24 p.m. Monday at 85 Andover St. and 6 Esquire Road. A caller reported a branch fell from a tractor trailer truck, striking and damaging his vehicle; at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Dunkin’ Donuts at 79 Lynnfield St. Connie Glentadakis, 64, of 24 Coolidge Ave., was cited for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with property damage.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 5:01 p.m. Monday at US Post Office at 4 Essex Center Drive. A car into a tree was reported. One person was taken to Beverly Hospital.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 12:21 p.m. Tuesday at 82 Ellsworth Road. Spare change was taken from the vehicle.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 2:47 p.m. Monday at 3 Harvard St. A female healthcare worker reported a white Jeep had been following her since she left her home in Lynn and was sitting outside her employer’s residence all day. An officer reported the person was a private investigator and was told to go to the station to check in.

A report of a road rage incident at 2:50 p.m. Monday at 1 Andover St. and 1 Pulaski St. A caller reported the driver of another car threw something at her car and then displayed what appeared to be a taser at her. Patrice Gianareles, 22, of 5 Ayer St., was summoned for possession of a dangerous weapon/stun gun.

A report of a disturbance at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday at Kelly’s Square Pub at 135 Washington St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 10:27 p.m. Monday on Main Street. The person was taken to Salem Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at South Memorial School at 24 Maple St. A woman reported her wallet was stolen from her pocketbook.

Police log: 12-20-2016

REVERE

Arrests

Brandee Dee Collins, 33, of 2 Malden St., Apt. 5, was arrested on a warrant at 8:40 p.m. Monday.

Jeffrey A. Gaudette, 24, of 64 Pemberton St., was arrested and charged with buying/receiving a stolen motor vehicle, operating recklessly so as to endanger, operating after a revoked license or revoked right to operate, failure to stop for a police officer while operating a motor vehicle, speeding, marked lanes violation, one way violation and passing violation at 7:25 p.m. Monday.

Edin Masic, 48, of 15 Parkside Place, Apt. 301, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor second offense, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, malicious destruction of property and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle at 8:33 p.m. Monday.

Thann Nguon, 34, of 52 Thornton St., Apt. 2, was arrested on a warrant at 8:14 a.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:29 a.m. Monday at Brown Circle and Broadway; at 8:16 a.m. Monday at Revere Housing Authority on Constitution Avenue; at 2:34 p.m. Monday on Beach Street; at 2:46 p.m. Monday at Beach and School streets; at 4:02 p.m. Monday at Dunkin’ Donuts on North Shore Road. Don P. Algeni, 50, of 32 Lowell St., Apt. 2, was summoned for OUI liquor fifth offense and operating recklessly so as to endanger; at 4:14 p.m. Monday on Hichborn Street; at 5:57 p.m. Monday at Northgate Shopping Center on Squire Road; at 6:45 p.m. Monday at Wonderland Train Station on North Shore Road; at 8:33 p.m. Monday on Overlook Ridge Drive.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 12:42 p.m. Monday on Endicott Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:20 a.m. Monday on Endicott Avenue; at 2:23 a.m. Monday on Revere Beach Parkway; at 6:17 p.m. Monday on Beach Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 1:40 a.m. Monday at IHOP on Squire Road; at 8:58 a.m. Monday at Point of Pines Condos on Carey Circle; at 1:20 p.m. Monday on Newman Street; at 3:42 p.m. Monday on North Shore Road.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 11:39 a.m. Monday on Winthrop Avenue.

SAUGUS

Arrests

John Paul Ferrelli III was arrested on a warrant at 1 p.m. Monday.

Michael A. Lamontagne was arrested on warrants at 3:47 p.m. Monday.  

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 8:19 a.m. Friday. One person was taken to Union Hospital; at 1:14 a.m. Saturday at 605 Lincoln Ave. A caller reported a motor vehicle into a house. Police reported the vehicle did not strike the house, but did run through the bushes in front of the residence; at 10:19 p.m. Saturday at 5 Ballard St. and 82 Lincoln Ave. One person was taken to Melrose Wakefield Hospital; at 12:04 a.m. Sunday at Pearle Vision Express at 739 Broadway; at 1:11 p.m. Sunday at 190 Broadway; at 7:57 p.m. Monday at Walgreens at 166 Walnut St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:37 p.m. Friday in the area of Essex Street by Sears; at 5:50 p.m. Friday at 285 Main St. and 172 Lynn Fells Parkway; at 7:19 a.m. Saturday on Howard Street; at 8:10 a.m. Saturday on Salem Turnpike; at 9:38 a.m. Saturday on Winter Street; at 6:28 p.m. Monday at U-Haul Company of Boston at 66 Broadway.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 11:06 a.m. Saturday at Jeanne’s Salon at 481 Central St.; at 7:51 a.m. Tuesday at 509 Central St.; at 8:19 a.m. Tuesday at Broadway and Walnut Street.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 11:40 a.m. Saturday at 56 Winter St. A caller reported a female kept driving by and flipping her off.

A report of a disturbance at 1:42 p.m. Saturday on Yale Avenue. A caller reported a man was giving his plow truck driver a hard time.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 11:32 a.m. Friday at Old Navy at 1277 Broadway. A woman reported her wallet was stolen out of her purse while she was at work; at 12:29 p.m. Saturday at Square One Mall at 1201 Broadway. An iPhone was reported stolen from Old Navy; at 11:06 a.m. Monday at Mattress Firm at 600 Broadway; at 8:24 p.m. Monday at Kowloon Restaurant at 948 Broadway. An employee reported multiple customers have stated their purses have been stolen.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 2:42 a.m. Monday at Belmonte Middle School at 29 Dow St. One the wall of the building facing the baseball field, someone wrote the word “gang” in white letters.

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Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:01 a.m. Monday at 22 Devens Road; at 6:19 p.m. Monday at Eastern Bank at 405 Paradise Road; at 6:43 p.m. Monday at Home Goods at 450 Paradise Road.