Public safety report: Car strikes two fences and utility pole on River Street

A car struck two fences and a utility pole on River Street this week, sending the driver of the vehicle to the hospital.

On April 17 at 1:20 a.m., police responded to the area of 173 River St. According to the police report, the vehicle was speeding and struck a curb. The vehicle continued over the sidewalk, hitting two fences and a utility pole. The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old man from North Andover, was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

The driver was issued a citation for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and a marked lanes violation.

Additional police activity

On April 12 at 9:04 a.m., police responded to reports of a car crash on Clematis Avenue. A vehicle crashed into a loading dock around 100 feet off the roadway. The vehicle was heavily damaged, but the driver wasn’t injured. The crash is under investigation by the police traffic division.

On April 12 at 10:39 a.m., police responded to reports of a larceny on Bright Street. A resident’s moped was stolen from outside the property overnight. Detectives are investigating the incident.

On April 13 at 3:02 p.m., police responded to reports of a larceny on Lexington Street. The caller said his debit card had been used to buy $2,400 worth of car parts off eBay that were sent to an address in Nevada. Police are investigating the incident.

On April 14 at 12:12 p.m., police responded to Marshall’s at 126 Market Place Drive. A man had grabbed merchandise and walked out of the store. Employees followed him to Main Street before calling the police. Officers reviewed videotape from the store of the man stealing $146 of merchandise and were able to identify him. The suspect received a summons for shoplifting by asportation third offense.

On April 16 at 3:43 p.m., police responded to Bacon Street, where the caller informed them of suspected identity fraud. Numerous accounts and credit cards were opened in the caller’s name. Police gave the victim resources to help address the situation.

All information was obtained from spokespeople with the Waltham Police and Fire departments,the publicly available police blotter and police reports available at Waltham District Court.