Crime & Safety

Shrewsbury Man Arrested after Recycling Bin Assault

Traffic was stopped on Westwood Road during the dispute on Westwood Road.

Ara Eresian Jr., 58, 25 Westwood Rd., Shrewsbury, was arrested on Feb. 20 by and charged with A&B with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.

Police responded to a different address on Westwood Road and found Eresian yelling and swearing in the middle of the road.

The victim said he and Eresian had ongoing legal problems, and that when he exited his home to walk his dog on Monday, Eresian chased and assaulted him, according to a police report.

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An off-duty officer saw Eresian yelling at the victim, chase him and pick up a recycling bin from the front lawn, hitting the victim in the back with it, according to the report.

The victim was also struck with several bottles and cans, and recyclables were strewn about the street upon arrival. At least one neighbor came outside, and traffic was affected due to the debris in the street.

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Eresian pleaded not guilty in on Wednesday and Judge Vito Virzi scheduled a pre-trial hearing for March 29.

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