Selected entries from the Andover Police Department’s public log for March 13-18 are listed below. Some entries may be updated after publication to include additional details from Andover Police Lt. Edward Guy. Those comments will be in bold.
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Thursday, March 13
9:41 am: Two vehicles vandalized, Colonial Drive.
10:47 am: Caller wants handgun and two rifles that belonged to her deceased husband picked up.
2:35 pm: Detectives checking on unoccupied vehicle behind La Quinta Inn on River Road.
6:58 pm: Resident approached officer on Lowell Street while they were on a stop. They needed assistance with a broken grocery bag.
8:51 pm: Uber driver having issue with passenger, Lowell Street.
Friday, March 14
8:23 am: Caller reports her child is being harassed by another child and their mother, Cross Street. Mother “chucked the finger” at her child.
8:41 pm: Woman nodding off in Park Street store. She left without incident after she “overstayed her welcome at the business.”
Saturday, March 15
12:53 pm: Threats, Main Street.
5:51 pm: Woman reportedly in parking lot talking to trees and cars, Railroad Street. Unable to locate.
9:11 pm: 5-6 juveniles partying, drinking, Avery Lane. Peace restored.
Sunday, March 16
11:52 am: Woman lying on side of Lovejoy Road. She pulled over because she was feeling ill.
3:37 pm: Mini library vandalism, Andover Street.
8:32 pm: Two cars pulled into lot and four kids seen with flashlights heading to football field. They were current and past students out for a walk.
9:47 pm: Bicylce stolen, Railroad Street.
Monday, March 17
12:15 am: Caller reports 15 kids in front of house making noise, Memorial Circle. There were six people who were sent on their way.
10:47 am: Report of possible rabid raccoon, Central Street. Unable to locate.
3:03 pm: Animal stuck in fence, Cardinal Lane. Animal was freed.
4:48 pm: Elderly woman refusing to leave River Road business. Transported to Lawrence General Hospital.
5:09 pm: 11-year-old boy running down Lowell Street. Another caller reports her autistic son left the apartment. Officer with boy on Lowell Street at Cutler Road.
Tuesday, March 18
8:04 am: Handbag and house key stolen from car overnight, Swan Lane.
8:46 am: Arrested a 38-year-old Lawrence man on an outstanding warrant, Minuteman Road.
9:12 am: Hit-and-run with property damage, Chestnut Street.
10:23 am: Fox living under shed, Rattlesnake Hill Road.
11:58 am: Vehicle broken into, nothing taken, Ivana Drive.
4:07 pm: Drivers arguing after minor crash, River Road.
6:21 pm: Caller reports 2 suspicious males at back door who may be trying to get into house, River Road. They were on break from class at Voke and cannot vape on school grounds.
10:15 pm: Caller wants to speak with officer about text messages she received, Bulfinch Drive
11:28 pm: Assist State Police with search, Interstate 93.