Man Charged with Home Invasion, Resident Charged with A&B

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department’s log:

Friday, April 19

Man Charged with Home Invasion, Resident Charged with A&B

At 1:01 a.m. police were called to Salem Street on a report of a possible fight. Upon arrival they realized it was a home invasion but the resident had allegeldy assaulted the perpetrator with a knife and was also arrested.

Police arrested Benjamin Magee, 24, no current address, and charged him with malicious destruction of property, home invasion, assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

In a separate but related incident, police also arrested Deisere Lee Watson, 30, of 31 Salem St., and charged her with assault and battery by a dangerous weapon. Here is an update on the incident.

Other arrests:

Kristi Newberry-Botchie, 46, 6 Fisher Ave., Swampscott, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and a marked lanes violation.

Jose Edwin Alcantara, 19, of 25 Hazel St., was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and leaving the scene after property damage.

Grace Jennifer Armano, 28, of 54 Derby St., was arrested and charged with assault and battery.

George Steven Jach, 52, 111 Foster St., Peabody, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, second offense.

Patrick Shawn Linehan, 59, of 1 Cross Ave., was arrested and charged with assault and battery.