Crime & Safety
OMG PD: Unusual and Odd Police Reports from West Roxbury, the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Vineyard
The following information is from police departments in Patch towns. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
If you think nothing interesting ever happens in Coastal Massachusetts, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from West Roxbury, the South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard in our new feature, OMG PD.
Not Your Average New Year's Toast
On New Year’s, a man charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct in West Roxbury threw a slice of bread over the head of the arresting police officer in attempt to hit the victim. http://patch.com/A-pRtM
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If the Coat Fits
Where do you find an honest man? At Dunkin’ Donuts in West Roxbury. http://patch.com/A-pRqY
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Every Party Has a Pooper...
Not allowed to attend Milton house party, South Boston teen allegedly stabbed five party guests. http://patch.com/A-pQhH
Ringing in the New Year
A Braintree teen and two Weymouth teens allegedly broke into Ross Elementary School. http://patch.com/A-pQnB
An Alleged Hit and Run on New Year's Day
Braintree police followed the trail left by an alleged drunk driver to a nearby home, where the driver was arrested. http://patch.com/A-pQpn
Sometimes Blue Lights are Halogen Lamps
Milton driver confused by high beams. http://patch.com/A-pV8q
At the Car Wash...
Dispute at Canton car wash. http://patch.com/A-pVDr
Case of Mistaken Boundaries or Trying to Get a Better View?
Neighbor tried to cut down trees on abutting property in Hingham. http://patch.com/A-pSXD
Winter in Falmouth
A rash of car break-ins top the Falmouth log. http://patch.com/A-pWvZ
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