Police in Weston arrested four teenagers from Ashland on the night of Thursday, July 11th for an alleged scam, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Police allege that a resident called the police around 5:30 p.m. after two teenagers came to his house and attempted to sell…
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Massachusetts student facing drug charges following school sweep
Police conducted an unannounced drug sweep on Friday, June 14th at Algonquin Regional High School, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. The sweep was conducted by police from both Northborough and Southborough Police Departments, as well as Massachusetts State Police K-9 handlers with their drug detection dogs.…
Haverhill Woman Accused of Violating Court Order
According to the MetroWest Daily News, a 23 year old Haverhill woman was reportedly seen drinking at a Framingham bar on Friday April 12th, which violates the terms of her personal recognizance release. The defendant is accused of crashing her car on December 3, 2011 and killing a fellow Framingham…
Northborough Man Charged with Fourth OUI Offense
A 55 year old Northborough man was arrested on Wednesday night, April 17th after allegedly getting into a car accident on Route 9, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. The defendant has reportedly been charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, making this…
Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight
A 35 year old man from Asland, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17th for allegedly stealing a lighter and some change from a car that was parked in a Shaw’s parking lot, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Officers reportedly arrived at the Shaw’s parking lot in…
Supreme Judicial Court Rules Social Sharing of Marijauana not a Crime
In 2008, Massachusetts decriminalized the possession of marijuana in amount of one ounce or less. Since the decision, many question have remained about how this ruling affects other aspects of Massachusetts laws concerning marijuana. A recent article details a few cases that have recently come before the Supreme Court of…
Southborough Man Faces Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Other Charges
A 32-year-old Southborough man, was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, operating under the influence (second offense), and malicious destruction of property over $250 in Framingham District Court on March 11, the MetroWest Daily News reported. The man was arrested by Natick police officers over the weekend…
New Dog Sniff Cases to Impact Search and Seizure Law in Massachusetts Drug Cases
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether police violate the Fourth Amendment by bringing a drug dog to the front door of a suspected marijuana grow house to execute a dog sniff, and the implications will be important for persons accused of drug crimes in Massachusetts and elsewhere. The Court…
Natick Man Charged with Breaking and Entering in Framingham District Court
A 24-year-old Natick man was charged Monday with multiple counts of breaking and entering in the daytime and larceny from a building in Framingham District Court, MetroWest Daily News reported. Police arrested the man after a Natick officer, off-duty at the time, allegedly saw him depositing a large amount of change…
Sudbury Man Facing Charges Following Car Crash in Pond
A Sudbury man, who police have not yet identified, allegedly drove his car into Willis Pond on Thursday, January 24th, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Police have alleged that the 27-year-old man was drunk when he drove out onto the ice. The front end of his…