Crime & Safety
Braintree Police Log: Drug Possession, Third Shoplifting Offense, and More
The following is from the Braintree Police Log. Arrests and charges mentioned don't imply conviction.

December 31
12:27 p.m. - Taurin Swindle, 35, was arrested on Granite Street and charged with larceny over $250.
4:04 p.m. - Laurie Putignano, 56, was arrested on Granite Street and cahrged with larceny over $250, malicious destruction of property over $250, and receiving stolen property under $250. Putignano also had four active warrants.
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January 1
5:07 p.m. - Thuyan Nguyen, 49, was arrested on Granite Street and charged with larceny over $250.
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January 3
10:33 p.m. - Tracy Parks, 52, was arrested on Grossman Drive and charged with shoplifting by asportation (third offense).
January 4
3:35 p.m. - Police made two arrests on Granite Street. One person was arrested for violating an abuse prevention order and Adrian Lundie, 39, was charged with larceny over $250 and possession of a Class C substance.
January 6
12:30 p.m. - Richard Schutte, 46, was arrested on Granite Street and charged with two counts of possession of a Class B drug with intent to distribute.
9:02 p.m. - Christopher Yalmokas, 23, was arrested on Pearl Street on six warrants.
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