Published in the August 25, 2015 edition
WAKEFIELD — A 19-year-old Stoneham man was arrested on multiple charges last night following a foot chase after a traffic stop at Water and Del Carmine streets.
Sgt. Geoffrey Eriksen was on patrol on Water Street at about 9:30 p.m. when he observed a blue Ford Mustang take a left turn out of Vernon Street at a high rate of speed. Eriksen also observed smoke coming from the vehicle’s hood. He eventually stopped the vehicle on Water Street near Del Carmine Street, where he observed what appeared to be fresh damage to the car’s left side.
Eriksen began talking to the driver identified as Michael Foley of 53 Forest St. in Stoneham. During the conversation, Foley took off on foot toward Fernald Field. After a foot chase, Eriksen and Officer Michael Ryan were able to catch up to Foley and take him into custody.
Foley was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license, operating at a speed greater than reasonable, negligent operation and resisting arrest. He was also charged with equipment violations.
Police were unable to determine what Foley may have struck to cause the damage to his vehicle.
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In other business yesterday, police were called to VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital at about 10:20 a.m. on a report that an employee lost a finger due to an iguana bite. Fire and Action Ambulance also responded. The worker was transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington.
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At 11:25 a.m. yesterday, police responded to a Chestnut Street group home on a report that a client had taken an unknown amount of medication. EMS and and the Fire department also responded.
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At 4 p.m. a caller reported striking a woman walking near the intersection of Main and Franklin streets. The driver was taking the victim to the hospital at her request but police advised the driver to stop and wait for EMS. The Fire Department and Action Ambulance were also notified. The victim was treated at the scene but ultimately refused transport to the hospital. The driver was issued a citation.
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Police were called to Morrison Road at about 4:10 p.m. yesterday to check on a suspicious man soliciting door to door. The man was described as a tall, black male wearing a white shirt and tie and sporting multiple tattoos. Police located the individual who was selling magazines. He agreed to stop for the day and pursue a permit through the Police Department. Police were later called to Dell Avenue and Whittemore Terrace on another report of door to door sales. The individuals were identified and sent on their way.
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At about 5:15 p.m yesterday, police and firefighters responded to a two-car accident near exit 40 on the northbound side of Route 128. One individual was transported to the hospital.
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Police responded to a minor car accident at Main and Nahant streets yesterday at about 5:20 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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Another minor two-car crash with no injuries was reported at 5:40 p.m. yesterday at the 129 Rotary. Police assisted with the exchange of papers.
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At about 7:30 p.m., police responded to Greenwood Street after a woman reported that a neighbor was harassing her and swearing at her. Both parties were spoken to by police and advised of their rights.
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At about 8:30 p.m. an Edmunds Place resident reported the theft of a bicycle.
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At 12:30 a.m. this morning, police responded to a report of a disturbance involving a man and a woman outside a Salem Street address. It was determined to be a family argument. The parties were separated and sent on their way.
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Police assisted State Police with stops of two motor vehicles near Salem and Walton streets at about 2:30 a.m. this morning. Both operators were unlicensed. The vehicles were towed and the operators were issued citations by State Police.
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At 6 a.m. this morning a Main Street caller reported that his girlfriend was sleeping in the back of his black Mercury Mountaineer SUV. The woman was sent on her way.
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The Fire Department responded to 10 calls for service yesterday, six of which were for medical aid. The remaining calls were for motor vehicle accidents as noted in the above police report.
