Crime & Safety

Woman's Purse Stolen While at Church

Several accidents were also reported around town.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Salem Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Monday, Nov. 25

  • 8:28 a.m.: An accident was reported on North Broadway.
  • 11:36 a.m.: An accident was reported on Red Roof Lane.
  • 12:52 p.m.: An accident was reported on Lowell Road.
  • 1:25 p.m.: A woman reported that her purse was stolen while attending a meeting at the Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church on Zion Hill Road.
  • 2:19 p.m.: A burglary was reported on South Shore Road.
  • 2:40 p.m.: Loretta Christine Helinski, 53, of 12 Sleepy Hollow Road, Salem was charged with resisting arrest/detention, simple assault and disorderly conduct. She was released to her husband.
  • 2:42 p.m.: Nathanael Elias Pena, 20, of 542 Merrimack St., Methuen, MA was charged with criminal threat against person and harassment.
  • 2:56 p.m.: An accident was reported on Main Street.
  • 6:44 p.m.: A hit-and-run accident was reported on Main Street.


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