Published July 2, 2019
WAKEFIELD — A Rhode Island man was taken to Lahey Medical Center in Burlington for treatment of injuries after the 40-foot tractor-trailer unit that he was driving overturned on Salem Street early this morning as it was taking a left from the Exit 42 off-ramp from Route 128 onto Salem Street.
Just after 1 a.m., police received multiple 911 calls reporting that the truck had rolled over at the base of the off-ramp. The driver was reportedly trapped inside the truck’s cab. The Wakefield Fire Department responded and had to remove the truck’s windshield in order to get the driver out. The driver was taken to Lahey by Action Ambulance for treatment of arm and leg injuries.
A heavy-duty tow truck was called in to right the tractor trailer and tow it from the scene. Firefighters swept up debris and spread absorbent to soak up vehicle fluids.
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At about 3:45 p.m. yesterday, a caller reported that his car had been hit while he was inside MG Fitness on Broadway. Police assisted the vehicle owners with the exchange of information.
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A Winship Drive resident called police at about 4:15 p.m. yesterday to report that she left the sunroof open on her 2014 BMW while she was on vacation for a week. When she returned, a number of items were missing, including cameras, bags, bracelets, sneakers and sunglasses.
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Just after 5 p.m. yesterday, a Heritage Lane resident reported that two rings with a combined value of $3,000 had been stolen from a jewelry box in her home. Nothing else was reported missing. Police are investigating.
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A 50-year-old Wakefield woman was arrested after police ran a Registry check on her 2000 Lincoln Town Car as it was pulling out of the Walgreen’s parking lot just after 6 p.m. yesterday. The Registry query showed that the car was uninsured and its registration was suspended. The driver also had an outstanding warrant. As a result, Christine Marie Winer of 178 Oak St. was taken into custody.
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At about 7 p.m. yesterday, a caller from Chestnut Street reported that a man wearing a sweatshirt and carrying a white guitar was walking through backyards. The man told responding officers that he was attempting to take a short cut home. Police advised the troubadour of the proper route.
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Police went to a Lilah Circle home at about 9:30 last night after a caller reported that a woman who was not wanted on the property was banging on windows and doors and had knocked an air conditioner out of a window. The woman left prior to officers’ arrival. The homeowner was satisfied with the woman having left the property.
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Both cars were towed and both drivers were issued citations following a crash between a 2016 Ford truck and a 2013 Chevy Camaro at the intersection of New Salem Street and Butler Avenue just before 10 o’clock last night. The Fire Department and Action Ambulance were also dispatched to the scene, but there were no reported injuries. Further details were not available this morning.
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The Fire Department responded to 14 calls in the last 24 hours, including nine for medical aid.
At about 8:45 this morning, the Fire Department responded to a water problem at the Sheraton Four Points on Audubon Road. Preliminary reports were that a water main had been accidentally dug up, cutting the water supply to the hotel. No further details were available.
