The following are selected excerpts from the Beverly Police log for the dates May 23 – 25. The police log is a matter of public record. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
On Monday, May 23 at 5:05 p.m., there was a report of suspicious activity on South Hardy St. A male was drinking and smoking marijuana while watching youths play basketball.
On Monday, May 23 at 5:17 p.m., there was a report of suspicious activity at Elliot St. and Beckford St. A man was reportedly chasing another man with a knife. There was no suspect found.
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On Monday, May 23 at 8:01 p.m., there was a report of suspicious activity on Old Farm Rd. and Priscilla Rs. A golf cart was being operated on a public way.
On Tuesday, May 24 at 9:45 a.m., there was a report of simple assault on Soheir Rd. A staff member assaulted a student.
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On Tuesday, May 24 at 12:06 p.m., there was a report of a hit-and-run resulting in property damage on Rantoul St. A two-person vehicle struck a front fender.
On Tuesday, May 24 at 5:26 p.m., there was a report of a large group fighting on Manor Rd.
On Tuesday, May 24 at 6:08 p.m., there was report of an assault on hospital staff on Herrick St.
On Wed., May 25 at 10:09 a.m., there was a report of a motor vehicle accident resulting in property damage on Elliot St. and Rantoul St. The suspect took out a light pole.
On Wed., May 25 at 11:07 a.m., there was a report of a female out of control on Wentzell Ave. There was no physical altercation.
On Wed., May 25 at 12:40 p.m., there was a report of possible underage drinking on Ober St. The parties were asked to remove open containers away from the beach.
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