Crime & Safety
Newton Police Log: Teen Charged with OUI After Driving SUV with No Tire
The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest or charge does not indicate a conviction.

Wed., Nov. 26
- A man on Union Street said he was the victim of a scam after someone called him claiming to be from NSTAR and demanding that he pay $250 immediately or have his electricity shut off.
Fri., Nov. 28
- A man stole a purse from a woman at Star Market.
- A man said someone stole his iPhone 6 from the YMCA on Church Street.
Sat., Nov. 29
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- An 18-year-old male from Newton was charged with OUI (liquor) after an officer said he was saw him driving a white sport utility without a tire on Beacon Street. The SUV had no tire on one wheel and extensive body damage. The officer said teen had apparently hit an object and drove away. When the officer pulled the teen over, the teen had bloodshot eyes and reeked of alcohol.
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