OMGPD: Wheelchair Smuggler, Rap Battler, and More

By PATRICK LUCE (Patch Staff)

A woman allegedly attempts to smuggle cocaine in her wheelchair, an intruder makes himself at home, and the son of a Boston Police captain is charged as a terrorist. These are just some of the more unusual police stories around Massachusetts this week.

Man Warned Not to Rap in Front of Convenience Store

It’s probably a pretty safe bet that anyone stopping by a convenience store at close to two in the morning isn’t coming to be challenged to a rap battle.

Intruder Eats Cookies, Uses Q-Tips, Sleeps on Couch

A breaking-and-entering suspect in Newton apparently made himself right at home.

Man Groped Woman on Green Line in Brookline, Police Say

Apparently a Boston man just couldn’t help copping a feel on the train.

Police: Woman Smuggled Cocaine in Wheelchair at Logan Airport

A woman was indicted Thursday for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine in her wheelchair at at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

Police Video: Stolen Wallet in Northborough Leads to $3,000 Shopping Spree in Natick

Natick police say that they are not sure if the person depicted in the video is the same person who took the wallet, but “they certainly benefited from the event.”

Tractor Trailer Truck Slams into North Reading Home

The accident occurred at 219 Park St., at the corner of Park Street and Central Street, according to the North Reading Fire Department.

Son of Boston Police Captain Charged in Terrorism Plot

A Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with a terrorism plot on behalf of ISIL, according to United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz.

Malden Man Charged in Ponzi Scheme Falsely Promising ’Gold Mine’

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced fraud charges and an asset freeze this week against the operators, including a Malden, Mass. man, of a pyramid and Ponzi scheme falsely promising a gold mine of investment opportunity.