Man, Teen Arrested for Breaking and Entering in Burlington: Police

BURLINGTON, MA — A Holbrook man and a Braintree teen were arrested on charges of breaking and entering as well as destruction of property after an alleged home break-in on Westwood Street.

Ronel Lamar Harvey, 23, of Holbrook and a 16-year-old juvenile were arrested after a home break-in on Westwood Street Saturday. According to police, the homeowners woke up to loud banging noises coming from the front door, and noticed two men running away on foot.

The homeowners also noticed that their door had been kicked in. A separate resident later reported they had been attacked on Westwood Street and the suspects were operating a white jeep close by on Michael Drive.

Officers later arrived at the scene and apprehended Harvey and the teen; as well as a woman who they were traveling with.

Further investigation revealed that the woman was in Burlington to meet a resident who she met online. The woman and resident allegedly had an altercation. The resident called police while the woman called Harvey and the teen.

Police later determined that Harvey and the teen had allegedly mistakenly broken into the residence on Westwood street while looking for the female who they thought was inside the house.

Ronel Lamar Harvey, 23, of Holbrook is charged with Breaking and Entering and Destruction of Property.The teen is charged with breaking and entering at night placing person in fear and destruction of property.

Harvey was being held on $2, 540 cash bail while the teen was released into the custody of his sister.

Editor's Note: This post was derived from information provided by the Burlington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.