Jarrod Harlow allegedly performed the dangerous prank from Tennessee.
Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.
Plus, an Acton motorcyclist was killed in a crash and local schools were ranked tops on the nation.
It happened in Lowell Tuesday night.
In case you missed it: Acton police said someone pretended to be a man in town and threatened to kill officers.
Acton police said someone pretended to be a man in town and threatened to kill officers.
The statistic is a reminder as temperatures soar over 90 degrees across New England.
In case you missed it.
Four Marines were killed in Thursday's attack. One of them was Thomas Sullivan, 40, of Springfield, Mass.
Police didn't divulge the exact location of the sobriety checkpoint.
It will be held somewhere in Middlesex County. Per usual policy, State Police didn't release the exact location.
These were the top Acton stories of the week.
Sunday's highs could hit the mid-90s.
Plus, a worker is hurt badly during an airport construction project, and Boston threatens to shut down a city bar after multiple violations.
Kenneth Howell, 49, was charged with disturbing crimes.
Plus, a young child is found among heroin and crack during a drug raid in Falmouth.
Several people were reportedly hurt.
Plus, the Massachusetts House passes a budget that could mean big changes at the MBTA.
Major Richard McKeon will assume command of 2,300 Massachusetts State Police troopers.
Plus, an armed home invasion, and the convicted marathon bomber seeks a new trial
All the homes were hit over the weekend. Anyone with information is asked to call Acton police at 978-964-9640.
Plus, authorities release an image of a young girl found dead on the beach in attempts to discover her identity, and more top stories.
Plus, a Massachusetts man is rushed to the hospital after a shark attack in North Carolina.
Romerito Abreu, 24, of Hudson, allegedly exposed himself to a woman in the woods.
Plus, a former police chief is convicted of driving drunk with a child in the car.
Plus, three teenagers are indicted after a brutal beating, and drivers get some good news heading into the holiday weekend.
Rafael Beamud, 34, of Lowell, Mass., hit over a dozen banks in the region.
Four people were arrested at a home on Lothrop Road.
Police are searching for two men who allegedly robbed the Brazil Popular on Mon., June 15.
A town official said Teamworks didn't have a license to operate a summer camp—a camper on Wednesday nearly drowned in a pool there.
A patron performed the Heimlich maneuver on him and rescue personnel attempted CPR.
It happened at an Acton summer camp Wednesday.
Police said the duo robbed the Brazil Popular convenience store at gunpoint Monday.
The limits cover garden hoses, irrigation systems, car washing, pool filling, and power washing.
“F!@#$ off! I’m a grown man!” allegedly said John Difrancesco, shortly before his disorderly conduct arrest.