Stoughton Police Asks Pokemon Go Players to Stop Trespassing

Image Credit: Stoughton Police Department

STOUGHTON, MA — Pokemon Go has taken the country by storm and Stoughton is no exception.

While local residents are trying to be the best player they can be, the Stoughton Police Department is asking users of the game to be considerate when near private property.

"While we do not want to trample your Pokemon spirit, we do ask that you respect people's property. While out on the hunt for the ever elusive whackazoid or sneezachu please remember this can not be done while you're behind the wheel of a vehicle. If you decide to head out on a Pokemon prowl please do so on foot and keep off of private property," police wrote on Facebook.

In the tongue-in-cheek portion of the message, police say that all Pokemon have been asked to stay off of private property. A pidgey has been arrested and was ordered held on 25 gold coins during his arraignment, police said.

With the rise of the game, many police departments are asking players to be aware of their surroundings while they are playing and to use caution.