Crime & Safety

Police Log: Stoneham Man Arrested, Snowblower Stolen & More

The following information was provided by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.]

Stoneham Man Arrested 

At 9:48 p.m. Nov. 21, Stoneham Police responded to Redstone Liquors on Main Street to serve a warrant. James Tobin, 51, of 59 Main St., Stoneham, was arrested on a warrant charging him with receiving stolen property under $250, according to police. Police filed a report.

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Snowblower Stolen

At 5:49 p.m. Nov. 21, police were called to High Street on a report of a past larceny. The caller reported someone stole a snowblower from her yard, according to police. Police filed a report.

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Nov. 16

7:19 a.m.: Police called to Windsor Road for a report of vandalism. The caller reported her cellar window was broken during the night, according to police. Police filed a report.

Nov. 17

2:22 a.m.: Police responded to Pond Street near Stone Zoo for a report of an accident. State Police responded, and Stoneham Police assisted with traffic. No tows or transports logged.

9:55 a.m.: Police responded to CVS Pharmacy on a report of shoplifting. The caller reported watching a woman put makeup in a bag, according to police. After being confronted, the woman gave the makeup back, according to police.

6:44 p.m.: Police called to Main Street for a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. One person was transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, according to police. 

Nov. 18

  • No major incidents logged.

Nov. 19

4:55 a.m.: A person visited the Police Station to report a past sexual assault. Police filed a report.

10:09 a.m.: Police responded to Lifecare Center of Stoneham on Woodland Road for a report of a past breaking and entering. The caller reported the office was ransacked and a safe was stolen, according to police. The detective bureau was notified, according to police. Police filed a report.

5:05 p.m.: Police called to Marshalls for a report of shoplifting. 

Nov. 20 

12:49 p.m.: Police responded to Main Street for a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. 

7:35 p.m.: Police responded to Main Street for a motor vehicle accident. No tows or transports logged. Parties exchanged insurance paperwork, according to police.

Nov. 21

8:29 a.m.: Police called to Stevens Street for a report of several hypodermic needles thrown out of a moving vehicle near a driveway. Police retrieved the syringes and disposed of them properly.

8:42 a.m.: Police responded to the area of Central and William Streets for a report of a vehicle accident. No injuries or tows logged. Police assisted with insurance paperwork exchange.


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