Crime & Safety
Police Log: Resisting Arrest, Shoplifting, and More
The following is from the Stoughton Police Log. Where arrests and charges are mentioned, they do not imply conviction.

Aug. 4, 2015, Editor’s Note - Charges against Jason Varela have been dropped.
April 27
12:40 a.m. - During a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Raymond Road, a 30-year-old female from Stoughton received a summons for operating with a suspended license, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.
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10:35 a.m. - A 29-year-old male from Stoughton received a summons on Columbus Avenue for larceny over $250.
12:21 p.m. - Stephen Palermo, 27, of Stoughton, was arrested on a warrant and charged with resisting arrest, possession of a Class A drug, carrying a dangerous weapon, not having an inspection sticker, and failure to stop for police.
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2:09 p.m. - Samantha Modist, 40, of Stoughton, was arrested at Kohl’s and charged with her second shoplifting by asportation offense and trespassing.
April 28
6:28 p.m. - Leslie Baez, 19, of Randolph, was arrested at Kohl’s and charged with larceny over $250.
8:07 p.m. - A 25-year-old male from Walpole at Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill was taken into protective custody.
April 29
12:01 p.m. - Thomas Gleason, 49, of Stoughton, was arrested on a warrant on Meadowood Drive.
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