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Veterans' Advisory Board
On January 21, 1946, the Board of Selectmen appointed a group of fifteen citizens, representing various professions and skills, to serve as members of a Veterans' Advisory `Board, in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Commissioner of Veterans' Services for the Commonwealth. The duties of this unpaid Board, are to render such assist- ance as may be requested of them by the Director of the Department of Veterans' Services relative to the provisions of Chapter 723 of the Acts of 1945, an act authorizing the establishment and maintenance of municipal departments for furnishing information, advice and assistance to veter- ans of World War II or other veterans, the provisions of which were accepted by the Town at the Adjourned Special Town Meeting held on January 2, 1946.
With the appointment of this Veterans' Advisory Board, the activities of the Local Advisory Committee, which was created in December 1943 by the Board of Selectmen at the request of the Governor of the Commonwealth, were terminated.
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To this latter group and also the members of the Veter- ans' Advisory Board goes the appreciation of the Towns- people for their patriotic services in the interest of our returned and returning war veterans.
Veterans' Housing
The members of the Board have been fully cognizant of the fact that the housing situation in Arlington presents an urgent problem. Conferences have been held with the hope that a solution may be found to alleviate the inade- quacy of existing facilities.
A Committee on Veterans' Housing, of which Mr. Walter T. Chamberlain was selected to serve as Chairman, was appointed by the Board to survey the extent and character of the housing need among veterans and to consider the advisability of the acceptance by the Town of the provisions of law relating to emergency housing.
Upon the recommendation of this Committee, applica- tion was made of the Federal Public Housing Authority for Federal assistance in the provision of temporary hous- ing facilities for veterans and their families. The Board was advised that all funds made available for this purpose, had previously been allocated to other municipalities and educational institutions but that the Town's application would be given every consideration by the Housing Author- ity in the event some municipality or college should not be able to proceed with its approved program. Senators Walsh and Saltonstall and Representative Rogers were then ap- prised of the critical housing shortage and it was recom- mended to them that immediate consideration be given the enactment of legislation by Congress providing for a further transfer by the Federal Public Housing Authority of tem- porary dwelling units to municipalities for the use of veter- ans who were experiencing unusual difficulty in finding accommodations.
Consideration was also given to the advisability of ac- cepting Section 2 of Chapter 592 of the Acts of 1946, an
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act to facilitate and encourage the providing of homes dur- ing the present emergency, and in this connection, the Selectmen contacted the Boards of Appeal (Building and Zoning), Planning Board, the Committee on Veterans' Hous- ing and the Inspector of Buildings. The opinion was ex- pressed that if this section were accepted, it would give the State Emergency Housing Commission certain control over the Building Code and Zoning By-law of the Town now vested in the local Boards of Appeal and might not be for the best interest of the Town, inasmuch as the decision of the Housing Commission is final and not subject to appeal.
A Special Town Meeting was called on December 2, 1946, for the purpose of having the Town take appropriate action toward relieving this emergency. Certain provisions of Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1946, an act to provide housing for veterans of World War II, were accepted at this Town Meeting and committees were appointed by the Moderator, succeeding the committee on Veterans' Housing appointed by the Selectmen.
Boards of Appeal
In accordance with the requirements of the Town's Amended Zoning By-law, as voted at the last Annual Town Meeting, the Board appointed Clifford E. Lansil, John R. Salmon and Robert W. Blaisdell to constitute the Zoning Board of Appeal for terms of one, two and three years, respectively. Harvey C. Abbott and Harold E. Magnuson were appointed Associate Members for terms of two years each.
A complete turnover in the personnel of the Board of Appeal under the Building Code occurred during the course of the year by reason of the resignations of Harold C. Knight, Member, due to additional business responsibilities, and Martin R. Durkin, Associate Member, who anticipates being absent from Arlington for an extended period. Her- bert J. Cronin and Earle C. Hopkins, the remaining mem- bers of this Board of Appeal, also submitted their resigna- tions to the Board of Selectmen and recommended the con-
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solidation of the Building and Zoning Boards of Appeal in order to simplify the handling of appeals in which both the Building By-law and Zoning By-law were involved.
Therefore, the Board of Selectmen, in order to eliminate the necessity of an appellant appearing before two indi- vidual boards in order to effect an appeal involving both construction and zoning problems, appointed to the Board of Appeal under the Building Code, Mr. Blaisdell for the balance of the term ending March 31, 1947; Mr. Salmon, who was designated to be Chairman, to serve until March 31, 1948, and Mr. Lansil for the balance of the term ending March 31, 1949. Mr. Magnusón was appointed an Associate Member and will serve for the balance of the term ending March 31, 1947.
A recommendation has been made to the Committee Ap- pointed to Investigate, Consider and Recommend Altera- tions, Additions or Other Changes to the Building Code, relative to the establishment of a Board of Appeal so as to correspond with the procedure established under the Zoning By-law for appointment of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Rationing Board
In accordance with the directive of the Office of Price Administration, operations of the Local Rationing and Price Control Boards were terminated, effective on September 30, 1946. The only function of this program that is presently continued is the furnishing of information and applications for sugar, lost ration books, veterans, etc., the details of which are being carried out in the office of the Building Department for the convenience of the citizens of the Town.
On behalf of a grateful community, deep appreciation is herein expressed for the highly efficient and courteous manner in which the members of the local Rationing Board and Price Control Panel have administered the difficult and burdensome duties of enforcing Governmental directives establishing ceilings on the prices of commodities and ra- tioning the available surplus among the civilian population.
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They have the satisfaction of knowing that they have dis- charged, most creditably, important patriotic responsibili- ties.
Addition to and Alterations of Town Hall
As authorized under Article 54 of the Warrant for the last Annual Town Meeting, the Board has entered into an agreement, in the name and on behalf of the Town, with Sturgis Associates, Inc., the firm of architects employed by the Robbins family in connection with the original con- struction of the Robbins Memorial Town Hall Building, to prepare the plans for the addition to and alterations of this building.
The necessary plans and drawings are now being pre- pared after consultation with the Selectmen and other Town officials as to the present and prospective requirements of the Town.
General
Proceedings have been initiated and the required Order has been adopted and filed by the Board for the taking by eminent domain of the Peirce & Winn Property, so called, bounded by Mystic and Winslow Streets, Russell Terrace and the Boston & Maine Railroad, as authorized by the last Annual Town Meeting. This taking was made in conjunction with the proposal of the Planning Board to continue Pleasant Street diagonally across Massachusetts Avenue through to Mystic Street for the improvement of traffic conditions in Arlington Center.
Arlington Post No. 1775, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, has been provided the space, formerly occupied by the local Company of the Massachusetts State Guard, consisting of the auditorium and office situated on the westerly side of the second floor of the Old Town Hall, for use as permanent quarters of the organization and its auxiliary.
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The Board desires to express the appreciation of a grate- ful community for the splendid service and sacrifice made by the officers and enlisted men of the 15th Company, 23rd Infantry, Massachusetts State Guard, now disbanded, whose only reward for their unselfish and patriotic efforts is a personal consciousness of having made a noteworthy con- tribution during the past several years of the war emer- gency, now happily ended.
Conclusion
The Board wishes to record its sincere appreciation for the splendid co-operation and efficient service rendered by the heads and personnel of all departments, Boards and Committees under its jurisdiction during the past year.
It is with considerable pleasure that the Board incorpo- rates in this report a word of sincere gratitude for the most capable services of our Executive Secretary, James J. Golden, Jr. and his staff. We wish particularly to commend Mr. Golden for his courteous, tactful and dignified treat- ment of all who have had occasion to contact the office of the Board of Selectmen.
JOSEPH PETERSON WILLIAM C. ADAMS HAROLD A. CAHALIN
Selectmen of the Town of Arlington
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To: Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my seventeenth Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1946:
Town of Arlington, Massachusetts
Population-45,000 (Approx.)
Area-51/2 Square Miles
Public Streets-66.69 Miles
Private Streets open to travel-46.34 Miles
The net cost of operation of the Police Department for 1946, including maintenance of Police Headquarters and equipment was $172,684.89.
.
Salaries
$156,379.75
Maintenance of Building and
other Expense 18,359.79
Gross Cost $174,739.54
Less Receipts as follows :
Court Fines turned over to Treasurer
1,737.95
Bicycle licenses
148.25
Revolver permits
104.00
Taxi operator licenses
54.00
Miscellaneous
10.45
Total Receipts
2,054.65
Net Cost of Department for 1946 $172,684.89
Per Capita cost based on population of 45,000, $3.83.
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ORGANIZATION Chief of Police Archie F. Bullock Lieutenants
Albert E. Ryan
Daniel P. Barry
Thomas F. Sullivan James J. Flynn
T. Francis Meagher
Sergeants
Harold F. Pick
William L. Olson
Charles O. Toomey William A. Riley
Ferdinand A. Lucarelli William M. Germain
Patrolmen
George G. Alexie
*Henry E. Bradley Thomas E. Burns
* James J. Lyons Raymond L. MacLean William P. Mahoney
William F. Burns Paul F. Campbell
*John F. McNally
*Harold J. O'Leary
*James M. Casali, Jr. *John A. Casazza Arthur E. Clare William J. Colbert
*Walter H. O'Leary Lester H. Peabody
Thomas R. Pigott John J. Roche James F. Ryan John A. Ryan
*Francis A. Cook M. James Coughlin Thomas M. Curran Frank J. Davidson James J. Donovan Thomas M. Donovan Gerald J. Duggan
William A. Scanlan
Charles W. Scannell Maurice J. Scannell
*Raymond W. Forrest Peter Greeley
*Walter J. Smith, Jr. Albert E. Spina Edward A. Sullivan Philip Sweeney
*Arthur G. Guarente John J. Hourihan Timothy T. Hourihan
*Wilson P. Schaber Charles L. Sewall Denis F. Shea
George H. Fitzgibbon
*William E. Taylor
* Temporary Employment pending Civil Service Exam- ination.
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Walter F. Knowles
Charles J. Tynan
William J. Lannigan William F. White
Adalbert T. Zwink
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Principal Clerk-Stenographer
Vittoria DeCain
Junior Stenographer-Clerk Bernice H. Holmes
Matron Mary Tremblay
Radio and Motor Equipment Repairman ...... Joseph L. Keefe
Custodian Benjamin D. Knowles
Traffic Signal Maintenance Man James J. Carmody
Asst. Traffic Signal Maintenance Man .. James X. O'Leary
LOST TIME FOR YEAR
Days off, Vacations and Sickness amounted to 5463 Days.
PROMOTIONS
Sergeant T. Francis Meagher was appointed Lieutenant on March 1, 1946.
Patrolman William M. Germain was appointed Sergeant on March 1, 1946.
MILITARY SERVICE
Patrolman Adalbert T. Zwink is still in the Service.
SEPARATIONS FROM FORCE
Patrolman James R. Burns retired under the provisions of Section 56, of Chapter 32, of the General Laws, on Feb- ruary 13, 1946.
Lieutenant Charles E. Carroll died January 27, 1946.
Patrolman Walter J. Fermoyle died December 22, 1946.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS
The following Temporary Officers were appointed, pend- ing Civil Service Examination :
James J. Lyons appointed June 2, 1946 John F. McNally appointed July 7, 1946 Harold J. O'Leary appointed July 7, 1946
James M. Casali, Jr. appointed July 7, 1946
Henry E. Bradley appointed July 7, 1946 William E. Taylor appointed July 7, 1946
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STATISTICS ON ARRESTS
Number of Persons Arrested-Male 2189
Number of Persons Arrested-Female . . 259
Total Arrests
2448
Residents
928
Non-Residents
1402
Juveniles or Persons Under 17 Years of Age:
Residents
68
Non-Residents
50
118
Total
2448
OFFENSES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
CRIMES vs. PERSON
1945
1946
Accosting Persons of the Opposite Sex ..
0
1
Assault and Battery
13
18
Assault-Indecent
2
0
Assault with Dangerous Weapon with intent to Commit Murder
0
1
Assault with intent to Rape
0
2
Manslaughter
0
1
Robbery-Armed
0
2
Robbery-Unarmed
0
1
Total Offenses Against the Person
15
26
CRIMES vs. PROPERTY
1945
1946
Breaking and Entering (Attempt to) ....
0
3
Breaking and Entering and Larceny
21
11
Breaking Glass
.7
0
Forgery, Uttering and Larceny
3
0
Larceny of More than $100.00
4
3
Larceny of Less than $100.00
9
14
Larceny of Automobile
17
5
Larceny of Ration Coupons
1
0
301
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Trespassing
6
0
Using Automobile Without Authority ....
5
1
Total Crimes Against Property ......
73
37
CRIMES vs. PUBLIC, ORDER
Abduction
0
1
Adultery
10
2
Abandonment
0
1
Conspiracy
0
1
Default of Bail
1
0
Delinquent Children
28
118
Distributing Obscene Literature
1
0
Distributing Obscene Papers
1
0
Disturbing the Peace
4
11
Drunkenness
74
103
Escaped Inmate
6
7
False Alarm of Fire
1
0
Fire-Arms Law, Violation of
1
3
Fish and Game Law, Violation of
1
4
Fornication
2
0
Illegitimacy
3
2
Indecent Exposure
1
0
Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
6
2
Lewdness
5
2
Liquor Laws, Violation of
1
3
Non-Support
31
17
Parole, Violation of
1
0
Pedler, Unlicensed
1
1
Practicing as Registered Nurse, Not
Being Lawfully Registered as Such
1
0
Probation, Violation of
24
24
Pure Food Law, Violation of
0
1
Runaway Child
3
0
Safekeeping
17
12
Selling Leased Property
1
0
Selling Mortgaged Property
1
0
Stubborn Child
2
0
.
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Suspicious Persons
20
17
Town By-Laws, Violation of
4
3
Unregistered-Uninsured Auto
2
0
Vagrancy
1
1
Violation of Auto Law
497
1130
Violation of Auto Law (Operating Under Influence)
19
32
Violation of Auto Law (Operating to Endanger)
35
25
Violation of Auto Law (Executive Orders)
20
0
Violation of Traffic Rules
402
860
Wilful and Malicious Damage to Prop- erty
7
2
1
1
JUVENILE OFFICER'S REPORT-For Year 1946 SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFENSE
Out of
Town
Hardy
Crosby
Russell
Parmenter
Cutter
Brackett
Locke
Pierce
High
J. H.
J. H.
J. H.
J. H.
School
Total
Male
Female
Court
Lyman
School
School Shirley
Proba-
tion
File
Del.
West-
Bridge-
Dis-
missed
Total
Assault
Assault-Indecent
1
1
A. and B.
1
1
1
1
B. and E.
7
4
2
2
1
-
17
17
10
-
8
1
1
11
Destroying Property
1
2
4
3
w
5
3
16
4
7
-
49
49
12
12
Disch. Firearms
-
1
Dist. of Peace
.
4
2
2
2
2
2
False Alarm
2
Indecent Exposure
Larceny
12
1
-
-
a
2
1
-
25
25
3
1
3
2
6
Lewd
8
1
1
N
-
13
13
3
1
4
2
7
Mal. Mischief
2
10
12
10
N
Miscellaneous
5
4
00
-
4
3
4
1
30
29
-
1
-
w
4
Missile Throwing
-
1
2
-
2
7
7
Obscene Language
-
-
2
2
Obscene Literature
1
1
N
2
w
26
22
4
1
1
10
11
Runaway Child
17
6
1
7
7
Setting Fires
00
7
-
1
1
1
1
Stubborn Child
1
2
5
Trespass
2
2
Total
54
2
10
3
3
8
-
6
28
28
28
25
12
7
215
205
10
35
1
1
21
1
21
-
7
56
Male
52
2
10
3
3
8
1
6
25
28
26
23
11
7
205
-
-
21
2
21ª
-
7
54
Female
2
W
2
2
1
10
2
N
-
1
-
-
1
1
1
School
West
Center
East
Ind. Arts
St. Agnes
-
12
12
2
2
3
Dispositions
Outside
boro
water
12
-
2
-
JUVENILE OFFICER'S REPORT- Age Group for 1946 SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFENSE
Out of
Town
7 Years
8 Years
9 Years
10 Years
11 Years
12 Years
13 Years
14 Years
15 Years
16 Years
J. H.
J. H.
East
J. H. Ind. Arts
Total
Male
Female
Court
Lyman
School
Shirley
School
Proba-
tion
File
West-
Bridge-
water
Dis-
missed
Total
Assault
1
1
1
Assault - Indecent
A. and B.
-
1
-
B. and E.
2
-
1
2
3
2
A
N
17
17
Destroying Property
1
1
1
a
4
15
11
6
4
49
49
Disch. Firearms
1
1
Dist. of Peace
False Alarm
1
-
1
1
4
2
2
Indecent Exposure
Larceny
1
3
3
5
6
1
a
25
25
Lewd
2
6
5
13
13
Mal. Mischief
2
2
3
1
4
12
10
N
Miscellaneous
1
1
A
-
5
12
a
30
29
1
Missile Throwing
-
1
3
1
1
7
7
Obscene Language
1
1
N
N
5
3
2
7
00
26
22
4
Setting Fires
1
1
4
1
7
7
Stubborn Child
1
1
N
N
2
00
7
1
Trespass
-
N
N
-
N
2
N
12
12
Total
2
1
6
7
17
19
36
46
47
34
215
205
10
Male
2°
1
6
7
17
19
36
45
43
29
Female
1
4
5
Obscene Literature
Runaway Child
-
1
Center
Dispositions '
boro
1
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
305
RECAPITULATION
1945
1946
*Crimes vs. Person
15
26
*Crimes vs. Property
73
37
*Crimes vs. Public Order
1235
2385
Total Crimes for Which Arrests were Made
1323
2448
* Juvenile Arrests are Included in These Totals.
DISPOSITION OF CASES
1945
1946
Delivered Outside
554
630
Guilty
634
1675
Not Guilty and Discharged
41
32
Pending
51
44
Released or Discharged
43
67
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES
1945
1946
Accidents other than auto, personal in-
jury involved
74
91
Ambulance calls
154
135
Bank alarms (test)
172
145
Bank alarms (false)
38
35
Buildings found open and made secure
425
498
Buildings reported vacant and protected
425
526
Cases' investigated
2,124
2,013
Dead bodies cared for (Human)
19
16
Dead bodies cared for (Animal)
99
161
Complaints of children
887
728
Defective electric lights
803
613
Defective electric wires
38
31
Defective streets and walks reported
222
284
Dogs killed
10
35
Dogs turned over to dog officer
84
71
Dog bites investigated
84
78
Dog complaints investigated.
146
95
False alarms
45
34
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Fire alarms given
120
172
Injured persons assisted home
17
16
Injured persons assisted to hospital
139
138
Insane Persons
26
10
Investigations for other Departments
..
68
88
Lanterns placed at dangerous places
25
32
Lost children cared for
138
135
Messages Delivered
283
199
Missing Persons
110
58
Officers at fires
336
454
Sick persons assisted home
31
16
Sick persons assisted to hospital
76
73
Street obstructions removed
1
3
Wagon calls
30
21
Water running to waste
36
38
AUTOMOBILES
Reported stolen in Arlington
9
10
Reported stolen in Arlington
and recovered
8
10
Reported stolen from other cities
8889
8886
Recovered in Arlington for other cities .. 1
18
18
OWNERSHIP TRANSFERRED
Permits to sell by private owners
676
1039
Used cars taken in trade by Arlington
dealers
712
1749
LICENSES-REGISTRATIONS- SUSPENDED-REVOKED
Licenses to operate suspended
44
46
Licenses to operate revoked
42
43
Registrations suspended
8
10
Registrations revoked
13
21
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Fatalities
1
6
Involving personal injury
169
178
Involving property damage only
160
232
Total Accidents
330
416
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As a result of the above accidents there was a total of two-hundred sixty-seven (267) persons injured.
The six Fatal Accidents were as follows :
On January 12, 1946 at 6:49 P. M., Clarence W. Dick, twenty-four (24) years of age, of 156 Trapelo Road, Bel- mont, while operating his car toward Arlington Centre, on Pleasant Street, between Chapman Street and Spring Valley, came in contact with a tree receiving injuries which resulted in his death on January 13, 1946, at 3:38 P. M.
On January 29, 1946 at 4:10 P. M., Donald Kenney, four (4) years of age, of 268 Renfrew Street, Arlington, while coasting on Renfrew Street to Cedar Avenue, was in colli- sion with an automobile on Cedar Avenue, receiving injuries which resulted in his death practically instantaneously.
On March 26, 1946, at 10:16 A. M., Thomas J. Bilancette, fifty-five (55) years of age, of 5 Magnolia Street, Arlington, while riding on the running board of a truck on Mass. Avenue, between Park Avenue and the Lexington Line, fell from same, the rear dual wheels of the truck passing over him, causing injuries which resulted in his death on the same date at 1:40 P. M.
On April 27, 1946 between 2:15 A. M. and 2:45 A. M., George A. Riese, fifty-three (53) years of age, of 37 Tanager Street, Arlington, was struck by an unknown automobile, the operator of which did not stop, on the Concord Turn- pike between Oakland Avenue and Appleton Street, receiv- ing injuries which resulted in his death practically instan- taneously.
On May 4, 1946, at 12:10 A. M., William A. Templeton, fifty-six (56) years of age, of 6 Albermarle Avenue, Lexing- ton, while operating his car on the Concord Turnpike be- tween Lake Street and Pleasant Street, was in Collision with a tank truck, receiving injuries from which he died on May 12, 1946 at 7:45 A. M.
On November 14, 1946 at 5:45 P. M., Ernest H. Barry, seventy-four (74) years of age, of 13 Academy Street,
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Arlington, while crossing Massachusetts Avenue between Academy Street and Pleasant Street, was struck by an auto- mobile, receiving injuries which resulted in his death on the same date at 9:38 P. M.
There were Three Hundred fifty-three accidents investi- gated and a total of Eight hundred forty-four persons inter- viewed, this last total being arrived at as follows:
Total Number of Operators Interviewed 520
Total Number of Witnesses Interviewed -
184
Total Number of Injured Persons Interviewed ..
140
Total Number of Persons Interviewed 844
OTHER FATALITIES
1945
1946
Death-Natural Causes
20
18
Death-Accidental
7
7.
Death-Suicides
6
2
DIVISION OF INVESTIGATION
The following crimes have been investigated and are classified as follows:
1946
*Breaking and Entering and Larceny
130
Unfounded
23
Cleared by arrest
43
Not cleared by arrest
64
*Larcenies Reported
107
Unfounded
12
Cleared by arrest
19
Not cleared by arrest
76
Larceny of Automobiles
19
Unfounded . 9
* Includes attempts to commit.
309
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Cleared by arrest
1
Not cleared by arrest
9
Robbery
4
Unfounded
0
Cleared by arrest
1
Not cleared by arrest
3
Assault with intent to Rape
2
Unfounded
0
Cleared by arrest
2
Not cleared by arrest
0
Aggravated Assault
1
Unfounded
0
Cleared by arrest
1
Not cleared by arrest
0
OTHER INVESTIGATIONS
Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
10
Missing Persons
36
Assault and Battery
30
Indecent Exposure
8
Building Inspector
3
Suspicious Persons
25
Outside Police Departments
96
Accidental Deaths
7
Domestic Relations
14
Non-Support
50
Miscellaneous Investigations
305
Home Conditions
24
Suspicious Fires
1
Suspicious Automobiles
20
Mental Cases
7
Forgery and Larceny
5
Property Damage
10
Sudden Deaths
18
Suicides
2
Indecent Assaults
2
Investigations for District Attorney's Office
2
F. B. I.
3
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Gaming 6
Prowlers 33
Lewdness 2
Banks
4
U. S. Marine Corps 21
Former Residents 10
U. S. Army Intelligence
12
U. S. Army
9
Army Air Transport Command
2
U. S. Navy
7
U. S. Department of Labor
1
Selectmen's Office
Jury Service 65
Licenses 564
Secretary of State 19
Claims against Town and sidewalk accidents .. 31
1,727 cases were investigated by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for the year of 1946.
RADIO AND PATROL CARS
Messages broadcast in 1946 13,130
Calls direct to specified cars
Arlington patrol cars : 3,981
Arrests made by patrol car operators
Without warrant
339
With warrant 149
By Car #7 172
By Car #8
151
By Car #9
165
Total arrests by Arlington Patrol Cars 488
POLICE SIGNAL SYSTEM
1945
1946
Duty Calls
109,388
143,947
Telephone Calls
26
42
311
REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME REPORT TO FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TOTAL OF MONTHLY CRIMES RETURNS-YEAR 1946 OFFENSES KNOWN TO THE POLICE- TOWN OF ARLINGTON
Reported or
Un-
Actual
Offenses cleared by
CRIMES
known founded offenses arrest
Criminal Homicide
0
0
0
0
(Murder or Non-Negligent Manslaughter)
Manslaughter by Negligence
2
0
2
1
(Auto Fatality)
Rape
2
0
2
2
Robbery
4
0
1
4
1
Aggravated Assault
1
0
1
1
Burglary-Breaking and Entering
130
23
107
43
Larceny (Over $50.00)
15
1
14
3
Larceny (Under $50.00)
92
11
81
16
Auto Theft
19
9
10
1
Total
265
44
221
68
NOTE: Attempts to commit above crimes are included in all totals.
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY, STOLEN AND RECOVERED As per the above report
Offense
Number
4
Value Property Stolen $ 708.65
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