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May 16, 2012

Gloucester Police/Fire: Longboard returned to rightful owner

A Corliss Avenue resident called police to report that he saw a child using his longboard that he said had disappeared two weeks ago.

Police spoke with the child's father Monday at 6:34 p.m. who said he bought the board from a friend for $50, but wouldn't tell officers from whom he had bought it. He gave the board to police, who returned it to its owner.

A burglar alarm at a Seaview Road residence drew police response Monday at 8:24 p.m. Police arrived and found the building secure, but they could not reach a keyholder.

Police responded to a report of a domestic assault in a car on Main Street on Monday at 11:14 p.m.

They found a couple arguing in the vehicle and told them to be on their way.

The couple caused a second disturbance on Bond Street at 11:54 p.m.; this time, police told them to go inside and off the street.

A Hiltz Disposal truck pulled down phone lines on Burnham Street on Tuesday at 10:26 a.m. Verizon responded and repaired the lines, according to police.

An East Main Street man called police to report Tuesday at 6:42 p.m. that kids waiting for the bus near his property were damaging his building.

Fire Department paramedics transported a Reef Knot way resident to Addison Gilbert Hospital on Monday at 12:12 p.m.

Steven Fletcher may be contacted at 978-283-7000 x3455, or sfletcher@gloucestertimes.com. Follow him on Twitter at @stevengdt.

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