Three Woburn Residents Accused of Stealing 'Plastic Toys' in Stoneham

A trio of Woburn residents allegedly stole two packages delivered to an Elm Street home on Monday in Stoneham, according to police.

Trio of Woburn Residents Allegedly Stole Packages From a Stoneham Home

Three Woburn residents allegedly stole two packages delivered to an Elm Street home on Monday in Stoneham, according to police.

A trio of Woburn residents are accused of stealing packages delivered to an Elm Street home Monday, according to a Stoneham Police press statement. Around 1 p.m., police responded to Elm Street following a report of a theft of two packages that were delivered to a house on that street, according to the statement. The caller reported seeing a delivery made to the home, as two packages were left at the front door, according to police. "After the delivery truck drove away, the witness then observed a blue Toyota Corolla, stop at the home," reads the statement. "The occupants of the Toyota exited the car, approached the home, picked-up the packages, returned to their vehicle and drove away. The witness began to follow the Toyota, contacting …

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OMG PD: Booze-Buying Flasher in Wakefield, Generous Dunks Employee Fired in Arlington

A look at some of the interesting police stories from the Stoneham region this week.

Here is a sampling of some of the interesting and odd police stories from around the Stoneham region this week: In Wakefield Police log, a liquor store clerk on Main Street reported that a man had just purchased a pint of liquor and then flashed his genitals at her. In an Arlington Police log, a Dunkin' Donuts employee was fired after allegedly doling out $160 in extra change to the same customer on three separate occasions. In Wilmington, a 79-year-old man was arrested for driving through a picket line. In a Woburn Police log, a former couple was repeatedly told to 'act like adults' during a domestic call.

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POLICE LOG: Officers Search for Trio Accused of Breaking Into Vehicles

The following information was supplied 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.] At 4:18 a.m. Aug. 22, Stoneham police called to Benton Street for a report of a breaking and entering into motor vehicles in progress. The caller reported three kids in all black clothing checking motor vehicles parked in the street. Officers apprehended one of the suspects who confirmed he and the two others were breaking into vehicles, according to police. Police broadcasted over area wide stations for a K9 unit, and State Police K9 unit responded. Winchester police dispatched an officer to Marble Street at Park Street, while Woburn police responded to Montvale Avenue at …

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Salem Man Accused of Drunk Driving, Stealing a Car

Jonathan Torres, 31, of Salem, faces several charges after allegedly leading area police officers on an early Wednesday morning search.

Salem Man Accused of Drunk Driving, Stealing a Car in Lowell

Jonathan Torres, 31, of Salem, faces several charges after allegedly leading area police officers on an early Wednesday morning search.

After leading area police departments on a search through the woods in Stoneham, a Salem man was arrested early Wednesday morning in the area of Route 93 southbound near the Route 128 northbound ramp, according to a State Police spokesperson. Jonathan Torres, 31, of Salem, faces several charges, including operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license, subsequent offense, receving stolen vehicle, refusing to stop for police and possession of burglary instruments, according to the spokesperson. Torres was expected to be arraigned in Woburn District Court on Wednesday, according to the spokesperson. After spotting a gray Honda Accord in the breakdown lane with its lights…

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REPORTS: Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case Apprehended by State Police

After leading area police departments on a chase through the woods in Stoneham, the suspect in a stolen vehicle case was taken into custody by State Police early Wednesday morning.

After leading area police departments on a chase through the woods in Stoneham, the suspect in a stolen vehicle case was taken into custody by State Police early Wednesday morning, according to scanner transmissions. At about 2:11 a.m., Stoneham, Woburn and State Police officers began searching the Route 128 north area in Stoneham for a suspect that allegedly fled from a stolen vehicle. The suspect was spotted by a passerby abandoning the vehicle and running into the woods in the area, the reports add. Several minutes later, a K9 unit began searching the woodline and marsh area located between BJ's Wholesale Club and the highway. Minutes later, State Police had the suspect in custody in the area of Route 93 southbound to the Route 128 …

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Stoneham Man Arrested at Woburn Hotel

Ross Minotti, 42, of 45 Pomeworth St., Stoneham, was arrested on a warrant July 20 at the Woburn hotel, according to a Woburn Patch police log.

Stoneham Man Arrested at Red Roof Inn in Woburn

Ross Minotti, 42, of 45 Pomeworth St., Stoneham, was arrested on a warrant July 20 at the Woburn hotel, according to a Woburn Patch police log.

A Stoneham man was arrested on a warrant Friday night at a Woburn hotel, according to a Woburn Patch arrest log. At 7:13 p.m. July 20, Woburn police arrested Ross L. Minotti, 42, of 45 Pomeworth St., Stoneham, at the Red Roof Inn on a warrant, according to the police log. Stoneham police had distributed Minotti's photograph. When Woburn police showed the picture, a hotel employee identified Minotti as a guest.

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Stoneham Woman Facing Drug Possession, Shoplifting Charges in Woburn

A Stoneham woman is facing multiple drug charges after she was arrested in Woburn Wednesday night, according to a Woburn Patch police log.