NAPLES, Fla. — James L. “Jimmy” Alexander of Naples, Fla., formerly of Lynn and Edinburgh, Scotland, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, with his family and friends by his bedside. He was the loving husband of Helen C. (Neill) Alexander, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of the late George and Isabella (Lees) Alexander, he resided in Edinburgh for most of his life before immigrating to the United States in 1970. He studied at the Edinburgh School of Building & Crafts and earned his Masters in Housepainting and Decorating. He also served as a Scots’ Guard with the British Army from 1958-1960. He was employed with General Electric for 26 years, before retiring in 1999 and moving to Naples, Fla. Jimmy was always the life of the party and brought laughter and good times to all who knew him.

He leaves behind his two daughters, Lynn Furey and her husband William and Lea Matayabas and her husband Michael, all of Lynn; two sisters, Mary D. Alexander and Janette D. Jones, both of Lynn. He also leaves his five grandchildren, Jamie Trombley of Hudson, N.H., Angela Furey, William Furey, Christopher Ford Jr., and Madison Matayabas, all of Lynn; and his two great-grandchildren, Alexis Trombley and Dante Trombley. He also leaves many nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved Scotts Terrier, Angus. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and George Alexander.

His family would like to thank the staff at Barrington Terrace and Avow Hospice for their loving care and support.

SALEM — Anthony James Davis, of Salem, formerly of Lynn and Swampscott, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, unexpectedly at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital.

He is the husband of Elizabeth(Wilson) Davis. He was born in Lynn the son of Karen J. Worth of Ipswich and Jessie Davis of Swampscott. He was raised in Lynn and Swampscott and attended Swampscott Schools.

Tony also known as “Big Tizzle” loved his family and friends unconditionally. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved learning new things and helping others. He loved spending time with his son and hiking with family and friends. He loved music and singing. He was a loving and attentive husband and shared her altruistic philosophy on life.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Anthony John Davis of Ipswich, his stepdaughter Taylor Jackson of Salem, his Mother, Karen J. Worth of Ipswich, his Father and Stepmother, Jessie and Deborah Davis of Swampscott his maternal grandparents, Arlene and John Worth, his paternal grandparents, Barbara Davis and the late Jesse Davis. He leaves his brothers and sisters, Jayna and Nicholas Davis of Ipswich, Ethan Davis of Swampscott, and Sara -Rose Sauerborn of Swampscott. He also leaves his aunts and uncles John Worth of Lynn, Cheryl Mario and her husband Louis of Peabody, John Davis and his wife Bernice of Lynn Joseph Davis and his wife Kathy of Lynn Michael Davis and his wife Susan of Salem, Barbara Paramataris and her husband John of Lynn, Mary Davis of Lynn, Katie Davis and Christina Davis both of Maine and the late James Davis and late Dan Anderson. Anthony also leaves many cousins and countless friends.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Thursday May 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rte 129) Lynn. Visiting hours are on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Project Cope 66 Silsbee Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

LYNN — Mr. Robert F. Taylor, 75, of Lynn died Saturday evening at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Christine C. (O’Connor) Taylor with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn he was the son of the Robert F. and Gladys (Bucknam) Taylor, Sr. He attendee Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. He was employed as a finish carpenter at I. G. S. Store Fixtures in Peabody for many years. Bob was an avid sportsman and played and coached softball well into his fifties. He also enjoyed fishing, playing darts and spending time in his backyard with family and friends.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one son Robert J. and his wife Hind Taylor of Lynn, two brothers Bruce Taylor of Lynn Gene and his wife Anne Taylor of Athol, Mass. one sister Glenna and her husband John Moriarty of Lynn, one grandson Robert A. Taylor of Lynn, and many nieces and nephews.

Service information: Visiting hours will be held at the PARKER Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St. Lynn on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please make memorial donations in Bob’s name to Kaplan Family Hospice House 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923.

Guest book at Parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

LYNN – Mary Jane “Jana” (Farmer) Kennedy, 84, of Arizona, formerly a resident of Lynn for over 50 years, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 29 at the Hospice of the Valley Dobson House, in Chandler, Ariz.

Jana was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Kennedy, with whom she shared over 49 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Michael Kennedy and his wife, Janice, of New Hampshire, Robin Clay and her husband, Brett, of Texas, Kim Lane and her husband, Don, of Florida, Lisa Kennedy and her wife Jennafer, of New Mexico, Michele “Shelly” Kennedy and her wife, Barbara, of Arizona; and Matthew Kennedy and his wife, Ai, of California. She was the cherished grandmother of Jessica Tracy, Sarah Weimar, Brittany, and Brett Clay, Jr., Michael Ramsdell, Jr., Samantha and Allison Lane, Linda Bosse, and Bridget, Christopher, Kathryn and Ryan Hanafin. She was the great grandmother of Natalie, Hailey, Lindsey, and Emily Weimar, Tyler, Spencer, Riley and Colby Bosse, Tristan Hanafin, Lilly Hanafin, Andrew Ritchotte, and Georgie Greene and Lyrik Hanafin. She was the dear sister of the late Sarah Frisone of Lowell and the late William Farmer. She is also survived by several in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mary Jane was born in Lynn on July 11, 1932, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (O’Leary) Farmer. She was raised in Nahant and graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Lynn, with the Class of 1950. She worked at New England Telephone, Sears, Supreme Bakery, and Fosters Donuts for several years.

She enjoyed baking, cake decorating, sewing, reading, dancing, movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Service information: Jana’s funeral will be held on Saturday, May 13. Final goodbyes will take place at the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn starting at 10 a.m., immediately followed by a funeral Mass at St. Pius V Church, Lynn at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St., Peabody. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Reception to follow at 1 p.m. at the Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd., Lynn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary Jane’s memory to the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or via Hov.org. For the online guestbook please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN

Arrests

Steve Almonor, 24, of 500 North Shore Road, Peabody, was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, drug possession with intent to distribute, Class C drug possession, conspiracy to violate the drug law, armed assault to rob, extortion by threat of injury, witness intimidation, malicious wanton property defacement and on a warrant charge of selling liquor to a person under 21 at 6:56 p.m. Saturday.

Heriberto Felix, 19, of 18 Bond St., was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, armed assault to rob, extortion by threat of injury, witness intimidation and malicious wanton property defacement at 7:35 p.m. Saturday.

Michelle Forgione, 32, of 95 Pleasant St., was arrested and charged with motor vehicle breaking and entering with theft at 11:44 p.m. Saturday.

Wilfrin Hiciano, of 31 Broad St., was arrested on warrant charges of false firearm license/ID card, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful improper storage of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammo without a firearm identification card at 8:03 a.m. Saturday.

Terrel Payne, 22, of 95 Woodman St., was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, armed assault to rob, extortion by threat of injury, witness intimidation and malicious wanton property defacement at 7:28 p.m. Saturday.

Shad Ventura, 20, of 196 Euclid Ave., was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of ammo without a firearm identification card, assault with a dangerous weapon, armed assault to rob, extortion by threat of injury, conspiracy to violate the drug law, witness intimidation and malicious wanton property defacement at 7:11 p.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 11:25 a.m. Friday at 79 Bennett St.; at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at 47 Amity St.; at 8:13 p.m. Saturday at 444 Essex St.; at 8:50 p.m. Saturday at 31 Chestnut St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 12:44 p.m. Friday at 484 Western Ave.; at 4:23 p.m. Friday at Cottage and Hood streets; at 8:41 p.m. Friday at Congress Street and Western Avenue; at 2:06 p.m. Saturday at 141 Euclid Ave.; at 10:44 p.m. Saturday at Buchanan Bridge on Western Avenue.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:26 p.m. Friday at Casey’s Shell at 122 Boston St.; at 1:35 p.m. Friday at 269 Union St.; at 2:37 p.m. Friday at High and Oxford streets; at 3:20 p.m. Friday at 280 Union St.; at 4:48 p.m. Friday at Stanwood Street and Western Avenue; at 4:55 p.m. Friday at 500 Lynnfield St.; at 5:24 p.m. Friday at 69 Grant St.; at 5:27 p.m. Friday at 49 Western Ave.; at 6:36 p.m. Friday at Radio Shack on State Street; at 1:49 a.m. Saturday at 288 Chestnut St.; at 1:50 a.m. Saturday at 290 Chestnut St.; at 11:24 a.m. Saturday at 758 Boston St.; at 12:41 p.m. Saturday at 12 South St.; at 12:44 p.m. Saturday on North Common Street; at 1:01 p.m. Saturday at 86 South Common St.; at 3:31 p.m. Saturday at 85 Lynnway; at 4:54 p.m. Saturday at 144 Williams Ave.; at 5:34 p.m. Saturday at Chestnut and Mason streets; at 6:51 p.m. Saturday at Domino’s Pizza at 707 Western Ave.; at 6:52 p.m. Saturday at 5 Norwood Terrace; at 10:16 p.m. Saturday at 85 Lynnway.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon at 3:36 p.m. Friday on O’Callaghan Way.

A report of an assault at 2:47 p.m. Saturday on Whiting Street; at 4:16 p.m. Saturday on Central Avenue.

A report of an assault and battery at 8:22 p.m. Saturday on Cottage Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at 71 Pine Grove Ave.; at 11:27 p.m. Saturday on Shepard Street.

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 11:23 a.m. Saturday at 107 Nahant St.; at 9:31 a.m. Sunday at 63 Washington St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 4:09 p.m. Friday at Dunkin’ Donuts at 80 Boston St.; at 6:03 p.m. Friday at 500 Lynnfield St.; at 6:09 p.m. Friday at 1 Kingsley Terrace; at 6:27 p.m. Friday a 48 Newhall St.; at 10:52 p.m. Friday at 30 Empire St.; at 12:24 a.m. Saturday at 10 Stephen Terrace; at 12:51 a.m. Saturday at 120 Hamilton Ave.; at 12:56 a.m. Saturday at 22 Massachusetts Ave.; at 1:33 a.m. Saturday at 10 Stephen Terrace; at 1:45 a.m. Saturday at 75 Haviland Ave.; at 3:31 a.m. Saturday at 121 Lawton Ave.; at 7:59 a.m. Saturday at 12 Chase St.; at 11:38 a.m. Saturday at 41 Light St.; at 12:27 p.m. Saturday at 50 Central Ave.; at 2:07 p.m. Saturday at 111 New Park St.; at 3:46 p.m. Saturday at Dunkin’ Donuts at 50 Western Ave.; at 4:03 p.m. Saturday at 22 Flint St.; at 6:37 p.m. Saturday at 26 Union St.; at 7 p.m. Saturday on Bassett Street; at 8:14 p.m. Saturday at Hines Liquors at 518 Western Ave.; at 8:28 p.m. Saturday at 16 Southside Ave.; at 10:58 p.m. Saturday at 120 Liberty St.; at 12:38 a.m. Sunday on Barrett Street; at 1:13 a.m. Sunday at 207 Chestnut St.; at 10:31 a.m. Sunday at 279 Maple St.; at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Compare Supermarket at 2 Adams St. Extension.

A report of a gunshot at 1:25 a.m. Sunday at Eutaw and Western avenues; at 1:24 a.m. Sunday at Eutaw Avenue and Goodridge Street.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 12:36 p.m. Friday on Holland Avenue; at 10:22 p.m. Friday on Essex Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 4:05 p.m. Friday at 124 Central Ave.; at 7:11 p.m. Friday at 29 Congress St.; at 1:19 p.m. Saturday at 19 Union St.; at 5:14 p.m. Saturday at 5 Elmwood Ave.

A report of a robbery at 3:17 p.m. Saturday at 126 Franklin St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 7:21 p.m. Saturday on Curwin Circle.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 12:23 p.m. Saturday at 40 Broad St.; at 7:04 a.m. Sunday at 32 Astor St.

A report of vandalism at 11:39 p.m. Saturday at 29 Astor St.

MARBLEHEAD

Arrests

Andre E. Dick-Williams, 23, of 11 Vine St., Apt. 2, was arrested on warrants at 10:14 p.m. Friday.

Stephanie Lynne Miller, 22, of 73 Linden St., Salem, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and failure to stop/yield at 6:02 p.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:02 p.m. Friday at Smith and Pleasant streets. An accident with injuries was reported. Stephanie Lynne Miller, 22, of Salem, was arrested for OUI liquor.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 9:19 p.m. Friday on Green Street.

A caller reported there was a man wearing sunglasses, a backpack and hoodie while walking a yellow labrador at 7:41 a.m. Saturday at Pond and Green streets. She thought it was suspicious because it was so overcast out. She said he was headed toward Green on Pond Street, and was going to double back to check his location. Police reported there was nothing suspicious in the area.

A caller reported while driving by, she noticed a group of kids inside a tan vehicle smoking marijuana at 3:04 p.m. Saturday on Old Salem Road, and wanted an officer to check it out. Police reported there was no evidence of drug activity after speaking with the people involved.

A caller reported erratic operation of a BMW dirt bike at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Street and Ocean Avenue. A caller reported she was cut off by the library and when the road turned into the double lanes in front of the Veterans School, she almost hit the bike. The rider kicked her car. A second caller reported the bike passed him going 50 mph.

A report of suspicious activity at 9:36 p.m. Saturday on Sharon Road. A caller reported he witnessed a driver get out of a parked SUV and get into another SUV. He stated it appeared as though there might have been a drug deal happening. The caller stated he flashed a light at the car and the vehicle took off with the other car still left behind. Citations for issued for marijuana possession to the involved people.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 9:08 p.m. Saturday on Front Street. A woman reportedly had some money taken while she was in the bathroom.

PEABODY

Arrests

Kevin M. Blade, 25, of 35 Collins St., Apt. 41, Danvers, was arrested and charged with two counts of malicious destruction of property, OUI liquor, leaving the scene of property damage, trespassing, disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and reckless operation of a motor vehicle at 10:10 p.m. Saturday.

Ashley L. Blake, 27, of 126 Dartmouth St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and marked lanes violation at 8:32 p.m. Friday.

Carlooman-Vazquez Jrs R., 23, of 5213 Avalon Drive, was arrested on a warrant at 9:35 a.m. Saturday.

Jenny Saenz, 37, of 15 Abruzzi St., Revere, was arrested on warrants at 8:51 a.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:07 p.m. Friday at 97 Winona St. and 43 Lake St.; at 8:32 p.m. Friday at Peabody Fire Department Engine 5 at 27A Lynn St. Ashley L. Blake, 27, of Lynn, was arrested for OUI liquor; at 10:17 p.m. Friday at Higgins Middle School at 85 Perkins St.; at 2:32 a.m. Saturday at Speedway at 545 Lowell St.; at 12:32 p.m. Saturday at 357 Lowell St. and 64 Proctor Circle; at 1:52 p.m. Saturday at 286 Washington St. and 2 Granite St.; at 3:52 p.m. Saturday at 2 Sawyer St. and 36 Railroad Ave.; at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at 312 Lowell St. and Route 128 South; at 6:39 a.m. Sunday at Richland Convenience Store at 272 Lynn St. A two-car accident was reported. A fire hydrant and guardrail were damaged in front of 265 Lynn St. One driver was taken to Salem Hospital. Sara Ann Thompson, 31, was cited for operating with a suspended license; at 12:38 p.m. Sunday at Su Chang’s at 373 Lowell St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:12 p.m. Friday at T.J. Maxx at 300 Andover St.; at 8:06 p.m. Friday at 0 Lynnfield St. and 147 Summit St.; at 7:34 a.m. Saturday at 12 Downing Road; at 10:47 a.m. Sunday at Stop & Shop at 19 Howley St.

A report of operating under the influence of liquor at 10:10 p.m. Saturday at 145 Main St. Multiple callers reported a vehicle struck a tree. The driver fled on foot down Pierpont Street. Kevin M. Blade, 25, of Danvers, was arrested for OUI liquor and other charges.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 4:37 p.m. Friday at Stop & Shop at 19 Howley St. A caller was upset because a random man was trying to teach him how to raise his children; at 6:28 p.m. Friday at Food Court at 210F Andover St.; at 11:36 p.m. Friday at 43 Shore Drive; at 3:06 a.m. Saturday at Homewood Suites at 57 Newbury St. A caller reported her daughter called her yelling that she needed help from the hotel; at 5:10 a.m. Saturday at Whispering Meadows at 278 Newbury St.; at 5:25 p.m. Saturday at Shaw’s Supermarket at 210S Andover St.; at 9:53 p.m. Saturday at 5 Bragg St.; at 11 p.m. Saturday on Wayne Road. A caller reported kids were playing basketball; at 1:58 a.m. Sunday at Plaza Motel at 125 Newbury St. A man was reportedly on a bender for two days and just shot coke for the first time. He was taken to Salem Hospital; at 2:14 a.m. Sunday at Holiday Inn at 1 Newbury St.; at 12:29 p.m. Sunday at 23 Goldberg St.

A report of suspicious activity at 4:50 p.m. Saturday at The Cheesecake Factory at 210C Andover St. A caller reported a young child left alone in a vehicle. Police reported the child had forgotten their coat in the restaurant and the parent had run back in to retrieve it; at 10:07 p.m. Saturday on Cleveland Road. A caller reported three people, about 16 years old, were ringing the doorbell and then trying to open the front door of the residence.

A report of gunshots at 1:12 p.m. Sunday at 25 Hamilton Road. A caller reported hearing two gunshots in the area. Police checked the area and reported the call was unfounded.

Theft

A report of a stolen bicycle at 6:48 p.m. Friday at Tannery Gardens at 111 Foster St. A stolen silver mountain bike was reported.

A report of a larceny at 6:23 p.m. Saturday at 72 Central St. A caller reported her iPhone was missing and her ex-boyfriend may have taken it.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 9:20 p.m. Saturday at 6 Silverleaf Way. A caller reported he thought he heard a gunshot and his window broke. An officer reported the outer part of the double pane window was possibly damaged by a rock, but there was no evidence of a gunshot.

SWAMPSCOTT

Arrests

Jose Iraola, 32, was arrested and charged with license not in possession, no inspection/sticker and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license at 5:20 p.m. Saturday.

Shane Hicks, 23, was arrested and charged with failure to stop/yield, speeding, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and OUI liquor at 10:32 p.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 9:35 a.m. Friday at 5 Paradise Road.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 10:11 a.m. Friday on Railroad Avenue.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 5:41 p.m. Saturday at 64 Pine St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 3:59 a.m. Sunday at 79 Roy St.

ITEM PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK
Walter Day looks through past articles of The Item that were written about him.

By BRIDGET TURCOTTE

LYNN — When Walter Day played his first video game, Pong, in the early 1970s, he felt the concept was too alien and didn’t like it. So how did he end up with the title of founder of competitive gaming and as the inspiration of a Disney character?

It started with a move from his hometown of Lynn to Fairfield, Iowa, in search of a stronger connection to transcendental meditation. The deep sense of renewal and happiness is what Day said led him to his success.

Eight years after his overwhelming experience, a friend asked him to play Space Invaders at the Malibu Grand Prix arcade.

“That night I fell in love with video games,” Day said.

After Space Invaders came Pacman and the appreciation never died, he said. He opened an arcade of his own in Ottumwa, Iowa, called Twin Galaxies. Three months later, he read about a child in Chicago who played Defender for 15 straight hours on a single quarter. A man came up to Day and told him he could beat the record. That week, he kept his game going for 25 straight hours, said Day.

The game caught the attention of local media, who followed the game blow by blow. Day said it was the first time he noticed a regional interest in video game competitions on a scale comparable to sporting events.

Curious about the world record, Day reached out to seven game manufacturers and two gaming magazines. All reported that they didn’t keep track of video game records. He took it upon himself to hang a whiteboard and record top scores. While traveling across the country selling antique newspapers, he would stop in at the nearest arcades for a quick game of Pacman and take note of the arcade’s records.

Soon the 1967 graduate of Lynn English High School was getting calls from arcades near and far who wanted to record their high scores. Magazines caught wind and included charts with Day’s highest scorers. He called the operation the Twin Galaxies National Scoreboard. The operation was featured in the 1982 Year in Review edition of Life Magazine, he said.

Guinness World Records considers it to be the official supplier of verified world records for video game competitions.

“It was this new concept of man versus machine and everyone was interested,” he said. “When I traveled the nation, I noted that these people were local celebrities. This was the birth of what they call eSports now. We organized the arcades into a global eSports arena so that anyone could compete against anybody anywhere, while comparing their scores.”

In the early 2000s, Day appeared in about half a dozen documentaries about the birth of video games, including “Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade” and “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.”

But nothing tops being the inspiration for a Disney character, he said.

Day said the Mr. Stan Litwak character from the 2012 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures computer-animated film “Wreck-it Ralph” is undoubtedly based on him. In the movie, Mr. Litwak is the owner of Litwak’s arcade, where the plot takes place. Litwak wears the same iconic, long-sleeved black and white striped shirt that Day wore in the ’90s full time and in each and every documentary where he’s appeared.

Day said Litwak even wears the same, uncommon brand and sports the same mustache and profile that he did in the ’90s.

“Three times now I’ve been told by people with artistic insight in Disney that it was intended to be me,” he said. “I’m a tribute character. Not many people can say they’re a Disney character.”

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

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LYNN

Arrests

Terrielynn Allard, 36, of 46 Cemetery Road, Baltic, Conn., was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a revoked license at 3:06 p.m. Sunday.

Edwin Bravo, 28, of 140 Adams St., was arrested and charged with four counts of leaving the scene of property damage and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle at 10:09 a.m. Monday.

Michelle Knox, 30, of 30 Harwood St., was arrested and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise, trespassing and on warrants at 7:06 p.m. Sunday.

Joel Sanchez, 29, of 2 Stephen St., was arrested and charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle/trailer and unregistered motor vehicle at 7:11 p.m. Sunday.

Gary Taveres-Reyes, 24, of 192 Washington St., was arrested and charged with drinking in public and trespassing at 6:49 p.m. Sunday.

Francisco Taverez, 35, of 176 Beacon Hill Ave., was arrested and charged with violation of the open container law at 6:44 p.m. Sunday.  

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 12:39 p.m. Sunday at 55 Fayette St.; at 1:32 p.m. Sunday at 181 North Common St.; at 8:16 a.m. Monday at 441 Chatham St.; at 8:19 a.m. Monday at 53 Western Ave.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:29 p.m. Sunday at Oakwood Avenue and Ware Street; at 3:34 p.m. Sunday at 101 Light St.; at 4:18 p.m. Sunday at Bennett and Commercial streets; at 4:43 p.m. Sunday at 281 Western Ave.; at 4:44 p.m. Sunday at Cleveland Street and Western Avenue; at 5:04 p.m. Sunday at Rockingham Street and Western Avenue; at 7:25 p.m. Sunday at Bowler and Ford streets; at 1:07 a.m. Monday at Nahant Rotary at 1 Lynnway.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 8:37 p.m. Sunday on Lewis Street.

A report of an assault and battery at 10:36 a.m. Monday on Union Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 2:27 p.m. Sunday at 118 New Park St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:55 p.m. Sunday at 37 Park St.; at 1:25 p.m. Sunday at 190 South Common St.; at 2:33 p.m. Sunday at Family Dollar at 140 Boston St.; at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at 66 Market Square; at 5:35 p.m. Sunday at Heald Package at 6 Commercial St.; at 9:57 p.m. Sunday at 129 Oxford St.; at 12:31 a.m. Monday at 53 Smith St.; at 8:49 a.m. Monday at 79 Lake View Ave.; at 9:01 a.m. Monday at 22 Range Heights Circle; at 9:12 a.m. Monday at 118 Chatham St.; at 9:57 a.m. Monday at 75 Rockaway St.

A report of a gunshot at 4:07 a.m. Monday at 21 Laurel St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 4:10 p.m. Sunday on Ames Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 5:35 p.m. Sunday at 45 Sadler St.; at 5:43 p.m. Sunday at PriceRite at 395 Lynnway; at 5:39 a.m. Monday at 70 Market Square; at 6:47 a.m. Monday at 44 Estes St.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 6:55 p.m. Sunday at 55 Cedar St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 6:02 a.m. Monday at 15 Holyoke St.

Police log: 5-8-2017

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:25 a.m. Sunday at Pleasant and Devereux streets.

Complaints

A caller reported that his wife was locked in the bathroom at 11:56 a.m. Sunday on Ocean Avenue. Police reported entry was gained.

A report of a disturbance at 5:46 p.m. Sunday on Pond Street.

A caller reported a woman was locked in her room because the doorknob fell off at 7:56 p.m. Sunday on Washington Street. Police reported entry was gained.

A report of an unknown vehicle in the condo at 8:55 p.m. Sunday on Green Street. A caller reported an upholstery truck parked in the lot for condo owners and didn’t recognize it. Earlier in the day, she had gone outside and saw a man working on the van, and he declined her assistance when she asked. He also stated that he lived in the condo. Her concern was that she had never seen the man before and felt it was a close-knit condo complex. She wanted to report him as suspicious since she had never seen the truck there before.

PEABODY

Arrests

Nicholas A. Kalivas, 19, of 70 Gardner St., was arrested and charged with trespassing at 1 a.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 3:07 p.m. Sunday at Northeast Arc at 209 Lowell St. One person was taken to Salem Hospital and a juvenile was taking to North Shore Children’s Hospital; at 6:18 p.m. Sunday at 295 Forest St. and 133 Newbury St.; at 6:54 a.m. Monday on King Street; at 12:45 p.m. Monday at Petco at 10 Sylvan St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 5:26 p.m. Sunday at 23 Clement Ave.

Assaults

A report of an assault and battery at 6:09 p.m. Sunday on Oak Street. A caller reported the bartender was assaulted by a customer. April B. Paolini, 46, of 35 Tremont St., Apt. 3, was summoned for assault and battery.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at 33 Roosevelt Ave. and 42 Russell St.; at 12:19 a.m. Monday at 317 Lynnfield St.; at 12:25 a.m. Monday at 43 Shore Drive; at 3:25 a.m. Monday at Extended Stay America at 200 Jubilee Drive. A caller reported a woman yelling for help and a naked man running around the parking lot. The manager reported the naked man came to the front desk and reported being locked out of his room, stating that he was “set up.” The room was registered to a woman. Police reported the man was not aware the woman involved was a prostitute and her pimp came and took her from the scene.

Fire

A report of a fire at 8:45 a.m. Monday in the basement at 1 Washington Place. Police reported everything was in order and the furnace was the cause.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 4:20 p.m. Sunday on Main Street. The person was taken to Salem Hospital.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 6:51 p.m. Sunday at 8 Basford Court. A caller reported her former boyfriend stole one of her cellphones. Police reported the man agreed to return the phone.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 8:58 a.m. Monday at 33 Felton St. A caller reported damage to his motor vehicle. Police reported a BB broke the window to the car and there were no suspects.

REVERE

Arrests

Thomas G. Bulger, 29, of 23 Broad St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle at 2:13 a.m. Saturday.

Brian J. Carmichael, 34, of 3 Perkins Ave., Reading, was arrested on warrants at 8:21 p.m. Sunday.

Franklin Escobar Gonzales, 31, of 34 Pacific St., Apt. 1, Lynn, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license at 12:42 p.m. Friday.

Nicholas Murcia, 34, of 39 Boylston St., Boston, was arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation at 7:52 p.m. Saturday.

Ivonne M. Rodriguez, 21, of 19 Dix St., Apt. 2, Dorchester, was arrested and charged with disorderly person and assault and battery on a police officer at 2:07 a.m. Saturday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:50 a.m. Friday at Route 1 Shell on Bennett Highway; at 3:22 p.m. Friday on Brown Circle; at 3:48 p.m. Friday at Dunkin’ Donuts on Bennington Street; at 5:01 p.m. Friday at Robert Road and School Street; at 10:26 p.m. Friday at Blanchard’s Liquors on American Legion Highway; at 2:13 a.m. Saturday at Squire Lounge on Squire Road; at 2:55 a.m. Saturday at Broadway and Beach Street. Fernando Tomaz, 20, of 25 Fenno St., Apt. 1, was summoned for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; at 1:38 p.m. Saturday on Proctor Avenue; at 1:42 p.m. Saturday at Market Basket on Squire Road; at 2:12 p.m. Saturday on Malden Street; at 8:53 p.m. Saturday at Speedway on Lee Burbank Highway; at 4:44 p.m. Sunday at Target on Furlong Drive; at 6:42 p.m. Sunday at Broadway and Rumney Road; at 9:11 p.m. Sunday at Patriot Parkway and Davis Street; at 10:08 p.m. Sunday at Speaker Box Stereo Unlimited on North Shore Road.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:10 p.m. Friday on Brown Circle; at 12:03 a.m. Sunday on Proctor Avenue.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 2:57 a.m. Saturday on Crest Avenue.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 7:08 p.m. Saturday on Beachland Avenue; at 9:49 p.m. Sunday on Kimball Avenue.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 7:55 p.m. Saturday at Ocean Gate Tower on Ocean Avenue; at 11:53 p.m. Sunday on Vane Street.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:34 a.m. Friday at Wonderland Entertainment on North Shore Road; at 1:57 p.m. Friday at Revere Housing Authority on Cooledge Street; at 3:33 p.m. Friday on Revere Street; at 6:37 p.m. Friday at Shirley Avenue Apartments on Shirley Avenue; at 6:51 p.m. Friday on Revere Street; at 12:50 a.m. Saturday on Centennial Avenue; at 1:10 a.m. Saturday on Fenno Street; at 1:36 a.m. Saturday at Margarita’s Restaurant on American Legion Highway; at 1:49 a.m. Saturday at Cinco de Mayo on Centennial Avenue; at 2:07 a.m. Saturday at Squire Lounge on Squire Road; at 5:43 p.m. Saturday at Revere Beach Train Station on Shirley Avenue; at 7:40 p.m. Saturday at Vinal Street and Revere Beach Parkway; at 11:06 p.m. Saturday at Antonia’s at the Beach on Revere Beach Boulevard; at 12:47 a.m. Sunday on Hichborn Street; at 1:52 a.m. Sunday on Thornton Street; at 2:06 a.m. Sunday on Reservoir Avenue; at 6:37 a.m. Sunday on Yeamans Street; at 9:57 p.m. Sunday on Revere Beach Boulevard.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 1:01 a.m. Saturday on Washington Street; at 8:16 p.m. Saturday on Beach Street; at 5:35 p.m. Sunday on Squire Road; at 10:58 p.m. Sunday on Emmet Terrace.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 5:56 a.m. Friday on Walnut Avenue; at 10:39 a.m. Saturday on Atwood Street; at 8:51 p.m. Saturday at Broadway Citgo on Broadway; at 9:09 p.m. Sunday at Action Towing on Broadway.

A report of a larceny from a motor vehicle at 9:13 a.m. Saturday at Municipal Parking Lot on Central Avenue.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 10:39 a.m. Sunday at Dashwood Park on Dashwood Street.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 4:53 p.m. Friday at 15 Linwood St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 10:02 p.m. Friday at Ballard Street and Eastern Avenue. A caller reported a coyote crossed in front of his vehicle and he lost control.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 10:21 a.m. Sunday at Santander Bank at 323 Broadway. A two-car accident was reported. Two people were taken to Melrose Wakefield Hospital; at 4:42 p.m. Sunday at 577 Lincoln Ave. A head-on collision was reported. Two people were taken to Melrose Wakefield Hospital; at 9:18 p.m. Sunday at Stop & Shop at 164 Main St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 1:07 p.m. Friday at 3 Butterfield Road. A caller reported his father-in-law’s home may have been broken into because the door was pried open. Police reported a confirmed break; at 2:59 p.m. Friday at 2404 Founders Way. A caller reported damage to her garage door and thought it was done deliberately.

Complaints

A report of a suspicious person at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Guild Road and Richard Street. A caller reported two men looking into a car window and acting out of the ordinary, walking up and down Richard Street.

A report of a disturbance at 11:10 p.m. Friday at McDonald’s at 738 Broadway; at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at 120 Essex St.; at 10:27 p.m. Saturday at LA Fitness at 1450 Broadway. A caller reported a bald man jumping in front of cars; at 4 a.m. Sunday at Avalon Motel at 1529 Broadway; at 12:05 p.m. Sunday at Alto Decor at 799 Broadway.

A report of suspicious activity at 9:26 p.m. Sunday at Bank of America at 1093 Broadway. A caller reported a man attempting to pry open an ATM in front of the business. Police reported the man works for the company and was servicing the machine.

Vandalism

A smashed TV was reported in one of the rooms at 12:20 p.m. Sunday at Avalon Motel at 1529 Broadway.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Four men and a 17-year-old male juvenile were arrested after a woman told police she was assaulted with a handgun on Saturday.

Police responded to 124 Central Ave. at 5:45 p.m. for an unwanted guest. The woman had the suspects at her house, and they got into an argument over money. She was accused of owing them money, Lynn Police Lt. Michael Kmiec said.

The 17-year-old male juvenile and Heriberto Felix, 19, of Lynn, each allegedly brandished a handgun, and demanded money, Kmiec said. No money was taken.

Responding officers performed an area check and the five — Felix; Steve Almonor, 24, of Peabody; Terrel Payne, 22, of Lynn; Shad Ventura, 20, of Lynn; and the 17-year-old juvenile — were later arrested in the area of Buffum Street and Blake Street, Kmiec said.

Their charges include assault with a dangerous weapon, armed assault to rob, extortion by threat of injury, witness intimidation and malicious property defacement.

Almonor also faces several drug charges. Ventura was also charged with unlawful possession of ammo without a firearm identification card.

Masked men rob Lynnfield store

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

ITEM PHOTO BY THOR JOURGENSEN
The driver of a Chevrolet Malibu with a missing tire was arrested.

By THOR JOURGENSEN

LYNN — A Lynn man is headed to court after police said he sideswiped three cars on Western Avenue Monday morning and hit a fence before officers arrested him on Tracy Avenue.

The incident began at 8:19 a.m. as Salem resident Erin Silva drove down Western Avenue from her Salem home on her way to work. She said the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu sideswiped her car and sped up as he passed her.

“He started speeding. I tried to follow him. It was like a movie,” Silva said.

She alerted an officer working a police detail on Chatham Street and police stopped Edwin Bravo on Tracy Avenue with the right front tire missing from the Malibu. Police charged Bravo, 28, of Adams Street, with unlicensed operation and four counts of leaving the scene of property damage. He is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Lynn District Court.

5 arrested for alleged assault, extortion

General Electric is bringing good things to life by breaking ground on its new headquarters in the former warehouse district near Boston’s South Station. Gov. Baker, quoted by the State House News Service on Monday, called the groundbreaking “one more step forward in the continuing evolution of Massachusetts as a global player.” What does GE’s big plans for Boston mean to the North Shore, specifically, Lynn?

A GE executive on Monday said the firm is looking forward to forging collaborations with area community colleges. Thinking about that comment in the context of North Shore Community College and Salem State University spurs excitement and inspiration.

General Electric’s aviation manufacturing presence in Lynn helped write the city’s history and the River Works plant is still a major city employer. Imagine if GE’s 21st century commitment to evolving technologies takes on life in Boston and expands outward, swamping the North Shore and Lynn with brilliant minds and the economic ramifications of their inventions?

GE Vice President Ann Klee employed high-tech jargon Monday when she was quoted by the News Service praising Boston’s “great innovation ecosystem.” She used that phrase to explain why it made sense for GE to move its headquarters.

That explanation can be interpreted in different ways. The most obvious interpretation is that GE finds Boston to be an attractive location because of the large number of universities and associated research facilities in the city.

GE + NSCC = A bright future

By extension, Cambridge and Route 128 for decades have attracted research and development manufacturers tapping into Boston’s academic brainpower to fuel their production. Lynn’s River Works, at first glance, conjures up images of skilled factory workers making jet engines. But a deeper look at the West Lynn plant reveals engineers designing next-generation engines and facilities potentially becoming future sites for the “innovation ecosystem” highlighted by Klee.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton has talked about the River Work’s value as a possible location for technology-oriented businesses incubated in Boston and searching for affordable space where they can grow and prosper.Congress

Moulton is an imaginative thinker but his ideas are rooted in a business background; before winning a seat in Congress, the Marine veteran focused his boundless energy on the high-speed rail industry. Rail transportation is an industry GE has helped to expand and it is an important component of the type of transportation-driven economy Moulton and state Sen. Thomas M. McGee frequently highlight.

The News Service on Monday reported how state Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash, worked with other top officials under the codename “Project Plum” in 2015 to woo GE to Boston.

Ash is well aware of Lynn’s economic potential and it is not a stretch to imagine him pointing GE in Lynn’s direction once company executives decide how communities around Boston can benefit from the headquarters relocation.

With North Shore Community College stepping onto the technological cutting edge by expanding its Lynn campus and Lynn schools working for years with River Works volunteers, Lynn is poised to benefit from GE’s decision to make Boston the center of its corporate universe.

ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE
Jaileen Malave, front, James E. Austin, left, Sokhan Prak, and Esther Summersett enjoy the open mic event.

By DAVID WILSON

LYNN — It’s only about 10 minutes into the Finals Week Breather + Open Mic at Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Company, and Emily Urbina is hopeful for a good crowd.

The event, hosted by the The Haven Project, was open from 5:30-8 p.m. Monday for students and young adults. “Take a break; vibe out with us; enjoy great talent,” said a small flyer for the event.

Urbina, program director for The Haven Project, said the talent could include poetry, hip-hop performances, and more. Her hope for the event was that it engages the community in a greater way, she said.

Inside the coffee shop is a mural, titled “Our story.” It says, “In 2012, The Haven Project opened a center for high-risk young adults without a safe, stable place to live.

“By purchasing coffee and food at this social enterprise, Land of a Thousand Hills, you are supporting our program which offers vital services such as access to education and job training.

“Most importantly, you are building a path to success for a vulnerable population in our community.”

Can’t keep a good (fire)man down

Inside the shop, on a counter, was a two-sheet, double-sided survey: The 2017 Youth Count Housing and Homelessness Survey.

Over the past two years, the results of similar surveys have helped the state legislature to invest $3 million in housing and services for young people who have experienced housing instability, it said.

The survey asked questions such as, “Where did you sleep last night?” and “Do you have a safe place where you can stay on a regular basis for at least the next 14 days?”

The answers to the survey remain confidential, it said, and are “a key contribution in helping Massachusetts better understand housing instability among youth and young adults.”

In addition, respondents to the survey were handed a ticket for a complimentary drink: A cold brew iced coffee, a peach Italian soda, or an iced green tea lemonade.

Visit  https://www.mahomeless.org/images/Youth_Count_2017_Survey_4-6-17.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss  to find a copy of the survey.

Contact massachusettsyouthcount@gmail.com for more information about the work to expand housing and resources for youth and young adults experiencing housing instability.

David Wilson can be reached at dwilson@itemlive.com.

IMAGE COURTESY OF GENSLER ARCHITECTURE
A rendering of the new GE building and location in Boston.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — If General Electric Co. is looking to partner with the region’s schools to further innovation, they need not look farther than North Shore Community College (NSCC).

As GE broke ground on Monday for it new corporate headquarters in Boston’s Seaport District, the $130 billion company is strengthening its Massachusetts ties.

“When GE creates products, we are here as a community college to be of service by creating a skilled workforce and to upskill their existing workforce,” said Dianne Palter Gill, the school’s dean of corporate and professional education. “We and our sister community colleges can provide them with skilled workers and they can help us with curriculum and scholarships.”

Over the next decade, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled. The skills gap is expected to result in 2 million of those jobs going unfilled, according to The Manufacturing Institute. There are two major contributing factors to the widening gap: baby boomer retirements and economic expansion.

GE’s new global headquarters in Boston is scheduled to open next year and will be the home for 800 employees.

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As part of the project, the company will restore two historic brick buildings and build a 12-story building on a 2.4-acre campus.

Gill said GE has said they want to partner with local schools including universities, technical schools and community colleges.

Among the many programs NSCC offers include the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate Program which provides an introduction to the manufacturing industry and prepares students for entry-level employment. In addition, electives allow students to focus on technical courses that align with individual educational and career goals in manufacturing, according to the school’s program description.

“We offer a machining program and it would be great to have more connections around that and a partnership with GE would be great,” said Gill.

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

LYNN — Elizabeth N. Thomas, 82, formerly of Lynn, passed away Thursday April 27, 2017. Elizabeth was born in Lynn on Sept. 5, 1934, to the late Arthur and Nell Thomas. Sister to Esther Fowler, June Brown and Marguerite Clemmons (deceased). She is survived by her Sisters Shirley Franklin and Mary Fairhurst of Lynn. She was the mother of the late Brenda Thomas, and is survived by Brad and Jean Thomas of Lynn, Mark Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla., Gary and Crystal Thomas of Worcester, Steven and Deirdre Thomas of Clayton, N.C. And beloved grandmother of 19 grandchildren and blessed geat-grandmother to 20.
Elizabeth enjoyed watching church services, reading the bible, praying with family and friends, laughing, and always wearing a smile on her face. “To know her was to love her” She will be dearly missed.
Service information: Funeral service in the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St. Lynn, on Friday, 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p.m. For those desiring, memorials may be made in care of Goodrich.

LYNN — Mrs. Christine L. (Riihimaki) Mitchell, 49, of Lynn, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, in the North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife and childhood sweetheart of Mr. Ivan K. Mitchell with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. She was born in San Diego, Calif. a the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Cook) Riihimaki of Somersworth, N.H. She was raised in Virginia Beach, Va. and Lynn. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Chrissy also attended Salem State College and received many certificates from courses taken in business and finance. She was employed in the financial field as a risk manager.

Chrissy loved the water, boating the ocean, swimming and fishing. She enjoyed taking cruises, camping and country western music. She loved all animals and especially rescue animals. She had a love of scary movies, a love not shared by her husband. Chrissy had a flair for interior decorating as well as all the wonderful things she did around her home. Chrissy, above all loved her family and friends. She was a genuine person who did not have a bad word to say about anyone.

In addition to her husband and her parents she leaves her son, Adam C. Mitchell of Lynn, a daughter, Brittany L. Mitchell of Lynn, her sisters Linda Riihimaki and Patricia A. Craven both of Peabody. She also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is the sister of the late Rachel Tanguay and sister in law of the late Darryl Craven.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean Street (Rte 1A) Lynn. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 or ALS Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 315 Norwood Park South, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.

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

Derek Beaulieu, of 22 Range Heights Circle, was arrested on warrant charges of nighttime breaking and entering for a felony, disturbing the peace and Class C drug possession at 4:21 p.m. Monday.

Michael Bradley, 41, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and on warrants at 10:50 am. Tuesday.

Timothy Brown, 23, of 44 O’Callaghan Way, was arrested on a warrant at 12:47 a.m. Tuesday.

Alvin Carter, 37, of 84 Winthrop Ave., Revere, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a revoked license at 7:16 p.m. Monday.

Rolando Nolasco, 25, of 5 Moulton St., was arrested on a courtesy booking at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday.

Michael Peluso, 41, of 46 Michigan Ave., was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and malicious wanton property defacement at 7:54 p.m. Monday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 12:16 p.m. Monday at 435 Lynnway; at 3:38 p.m. Monday at 1 City Hall Square; at 4:45 p.m. Monday at Brimblecom Street and Western Avenue; at 6:29 p.m. Monday at 540 Chestnut St.; at 8:01 p.m. Monday at Cowdrey Avenue and Lynnfield Street; at 8:34 a.m. Tuesday on Tremont Street.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 6:17 p.m. Monday at 61 Lawton Ave.; at 10:43 p.m. Monday at Broad and Dexter streets.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 11:17 a.m. Monday at 108 Chatham St.; at 4:53 a.m. Tuesday at 40 Judge Road.

A report of a breaking and entering at 3:58 p.m. Monday at 524 Lynnfield St.; at 12:36 a.m. Tuesday at 40 Dexter St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:51 p.m. Monday at 46 Bennett St.; at 12:55 p.m. Monday at 50 Newhall St.; at 4:33 p.m. Monday at 72 Mall St.; at 4:50 p.m. Monday at 27 Sagamore St.; at 10:22 p.m. Monday at Speedway Gas Station at 120 Liberty St.; at 12:04 a.m. Tuesday at 138 North Common St.; at 1:10 a.m. Tuesday at 20 East Highland St.; at 2:14 a.m. Tuesday at 63 Lynnway; at 7:47 a.m. Tuesday at 157 Parkland Ave.; at 11:51 a.m. Tuesday at 358 Broadway.

A report of a gunshot at 10:40 p.m. Monday at 34 Nahant St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3:05 p.m. Monday on Eastern Avenue; at 10:25 p.m. Monday on Newhall Street; at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday on Broad Street; at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday on Farrar Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 1:19 p.m. Monday at 21 Whiting St.; at 2:13 p.m. Monday at 21 Howard St.; at 4:44 p.m. Monday at 14 Holland Ave.; at 11:53 am. Tuesday at 39 Newhall St.; at 12:21 p.m. Tuesday at 41 Lake Ave.

A report of motor vehicle theft at 3:52 p.m. Monday at 21 Howard St.

A report of a robbery at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday at 15 Salem St.

Vandalism

A report of vandalism at 1:51 p.m. Monday at 11 Circle Ave.

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 6:46 a.m. Tuesday at 9A Lyman St.

Police log: 5-9-2017

LYNNFIELD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:17 p.m. Friday at 71 Main St. and 1 Bay State Road; at 5:11 p.m. Friday on Condon Circle; at 6:07 p.m. Friday at Herb Chambers Cadillac at 395 North Broadway; at 3:09 p.m. Saturday on Condon Circle; at 1:11 p.m. Sunday at 347 Essex St. and 1 Pillings Pond Road; at 3:33 p.m. Monday on North Broadway; at 8:59 a.m. Tuesday at 511 Walnut St. and 199 Salem St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 3:54 p.m. Sunday at 100 Walnut St. and 425 Market St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a breaking and entering at 12:30 p.m. Friday at 120 Salem St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 8 a.m. Monday at Caruso at 2 Northway. A caller reported the cause of the noise was that his garage door broke, which caused the loud bang he heard earlier; at 10:36 a.m. Monday on North Broadway.

Theft

A report of a robbery at 6:27 p.m. Sunday at Pump’n Pantry at 793 Main St.

A report of a larceny at 8:54 a.m. Tuesday at 805 Main St.

MARBLEHEAD

Arrest

John F. Perry III, 73, of 5 Bessom St., was arrested on a warrant at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:23 p.m. Monday at Maple and Tedesco streets.

Complaints

A report of a person yelling for help at 6:19 p.m. Monday at Marblehead Harbor. Multiple callers reported a person yelling for help and they thought the person was in the water. The boat (Whaler) picked up the person in the water.

NAHANT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:55 p.m. Thursday on Valley Road; at 1:08 a.m. Monday at Nahant Rotary on Causeway.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 7:32 p.m. Saturday at Bass Point Apartments on Sea Breeze Lane.

PEABODY

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:51 a.m. Tuesday at 2 Buttonwood Lane and 48 Andover St. A caller reported hearing a skidding car and a crash. Police reported there was no sign of an accident; at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at 10 Centennial Drive. A motorcycle vs. a car was reported.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday at Higgins Middle School at 85 Perkins St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 8:53 p.m. Monday at Maddy’s Car Wash at 300 Andover St.; at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday at Walgreens at 229 Andover St.

A report of suspicious activity at 11:59 a.m. Tuesday at 16 Silverleaf Way. A caller reported a suspicious woman in the parking lot. She noticed the woman several times over the last several days, and stated she was taking pictures of her and her child. Police reported the woman is a private investigator and is doing a follow-up on an accident from several years ago.

Theft

A report of a stolen motor vehicle at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday at 12 Winthrop St., A caller reported his motorcycle was stolen.

A report of a larceny at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday at 24 Hourihan St. A caller reported $1,200 was missing from her locked safe.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:41 p.m. Monday at Whole Foods Market at 331 Paradise Road.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 3:27 p.m. Monday at 24 Phillips St.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Police are investigating after a 24-year-old woman reported she was robbed early Tuesday morning.

Police responded to the robbery at 15 Salem St. shortly after 1 a.m.

The woman told police she was going to that address to meet someone, and when she walked into the driveway, she was confronted by a black man in his early 20s, Lynn Police Lt. Michael Kmiec said.

The man punched the woman in the face and took her purse, before he took off running, Kmiec said.

The suspect is additionally described as 5 feet 6-7 inches tall with a thin build.

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

ITEM PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK
“Too many Revere residents have limited opportunities to buy fresh, healthy and affordable foods,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo.

By THOR JOURGENSEN

REVERE — Mayor Brian Arrigo is worried about a new study that ranks the city fifth on a list of 10 Massachusetts communities suffering a “grocery gap.”

Newly released data by the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) reported that 2.8 million Massachusetts residents face transportation difficulties in getting to and from grocery stores in their communities or lack sufficient stores to provide competitive food pricing.

Chelsea ranks first on the grocery gap list and Lynn is ranked eighth.

Arrigo wants to work with the Massachusetts Food Trust Program, established by state law in 2014, to provide a flexible financing tool to help establish, renovate, or expand grocery stores and other fresh food retailers.

“Too many Revere residents have limited opportunities to buy fresh, healthy and affordable foods,” Arrigo said in a statement released by his office.

MHPA and other hunger prevention organizations worked with state legislators in 2015 and 2016 to secure $6 million in capital funds for use by the Trust as a financing source for efforts to increase available markets and grocers in communities.

Research cited by the mayor’s office shows that access to grocery stores is linked to lower rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases.  New food enterprises can address those challenges, while also creating good paying jobs for people with varying levels of skills, education and language proficiency.

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Arrigo pointed to the Revere Farmers’ Market as a success story “serving as a vital access point to fresh, healthy produce not only for low-income families, seniors, and veterans, but also for students who can get a free lunch through the Summer Meals Program.”

Funded by the MGH Revere and Chelsea Health Centers over the past two years, the market bolsters business development in the city and provides a valuable space for small business incubation.

“Through the support of the Massachusetts Food Trust Program, the Revere Farmers’ Market could become a year-round provider of fresh, local food for Revere residents, while creating job opportunities and spurring economic growth. The Massachusetts Food Trust would also encourage investment in other food businesses,” Arrigo said.

The market is preparing to launch a new Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program to match Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients’ purchases of local fruits and vegetables.

To support the city’s request for Food Trust assistance, Arrigo has commissioned a “Community Food Assessment.”

Revere on the Move, a local community organization, is working with the city’s Healthy Community Initiatives, with the MGH Revere CARES Coalition, Tufts University students and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, to conduct the assessment.

Their research includes data collection through a city-wide business survey and public workshop.

For more information on the MHPA study, visit https://mapublichealth.org/priorities/access-to-healthy-affordable-food/ma-food-trust-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

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Yensi Munoz performs during an open-mic night at Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Company.

LYNN — Enjoy a morning filled with children’s music, art and fun at the first KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary Art & Music Show.

The show will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Company, 61 Munroe St. Kindergarten students will perform from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and first-grade students will perform from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The show will display artwork and showcase live music from students. There will be free juice, coffee and tea. Brownies and cookies will also be on sale for $1-2.

Land of A Thousand Hills hosts fun night

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — A plan for crosswalk improvements and the installation of bike lanes in three sections of the city ran into opposition on Tuesday night.

About two dozen residents attended a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) hearing at City Hall to question the $100,000 state project.

At the city’s request, MassDOT has proposed to upgrade crosswalks with pavement markings, signs, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and curb extensions on Essex Street adjacent to Ingalls Elementary School; install a pedestrian crosswalk, curb extension, and two ADA-compliant ramps at the intersection of Central Avenue and Sutton Street; and install bicycle lanes and signs along O’Callaghan Way.

Daniel King, the owner of 102 Central Ave. and the Sign Store, said he objects to the city taking his loading area for the project.

“I’ve been at this location since 1979 and we use that area daily for shipping and receiving,” King said. “The easement comes right to the front of my main entrance and I oppose it. I don’t see how it makes it safer for pedestrians.”

Several residents questioned whether the improvements made sense.

Pamela Laramie and Patricia Pfeiffer, who live on O’Callaghan Way, agreed the biggest problem along the busy road is speeding. They contend enforcement of speed limits is essential before the state creates a bike lane.

“It’s like a war zone out there,” said Pfeiffer.  

Revere wants to close grocery gap

Laramie questioned how installing a bike lane on O’Callaghan Way would decrease speeding.

“We’ve had a couple of deadly accidents on that street in years past and we were looking to get raised crosswalks to slow cars in either direction,” she said. “Cars don’t even stop at stop signs and that needs to be addressed before you make a bike lane.”

State officials said enforcement is the job of the city.

Andrew Hall, Department of Public Works commissioner, said the improvements are designed to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. But if there’s opposition, the project will not go forward.  

At least one person favored the trio of proposals.

Alex Freedman, who works with the city’s health department, said he supports all three plans.

“Having the improvements at the Ingalls Elementary School is crucial, it’s a very precarious street,” he said. “Having a safer crossing with a bump out and full striping of the crosswalk is a crucial improvement. At O’Callaghan Way, it’s a place where cars zip around really fast. There have been accidents. These changes are important and there has to be a creative solution to the Central Avenue improvements.”

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

BOSTON — The co-owner of Nick’s Famous Roast Beef in Beverly was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for skimming nearly $6 million in cash receipts from the business over a six-year period and not reporting that cash as income on business and personal tax returns.

Nicholas Markos, 70, of Lynn, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to one year of probation to be served in home confinement and ordered to pay $2,063,394 in restitution.  

In January 2017, Markos pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States by obstructing the IRS in assessing and collecting taxes and 10 counts of aiding and assisting in the filing of false corporate and personal tax returns.

In April 2017, co-owner Nicholas Koudanis, wife Eleni Koudanis, and their son, Steven Koudanis, were sentenced for their role in the scheme.

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From 2008 to 2013, Markos and Nicholas Koudanis, skimmed more than $1 million in cash receipts each year from their business, which they failed to report on their corporate tax returns or personal tax returns. Therefore, each avoided the payment of nearly $1 million in personal income taxes during the same period.  

Each week, Markos and Koudanis personally divided the cash receipts, determining how much to deposit into the business’ bank account and report on their tax returns, how much to use to pay suppliers and employees, and how much to keep for themselves.  

Eleni Koudanis was primarily responsible for the bookkeeping, and she provided some of the false income information to the tax preparer and recruited employees, including her son Steven Koudanis, to create false cash register receipts to be used, among other things, in connection with an IRS tax audit of the business.  

The actual cash register receipts were not provided to the tax preparer who prepared the business and personal tax returns.