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Man Charged With Assaulting Officer During Warrant Arrest, Needham Resident Faces First OUI Charge: Waltham Crime Log
The following are excerpts from the Waltham police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

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Friday, March 10
• Benjamin Pomerantz, 56, was arrested at 7:38 p.m. and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise.
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• John O'Leary, 49, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. for a warrant charge of trespassing. O'Leary was also charged with assault and battery on a police officer.
Saturday, March 11
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• Christopher Ricciardelli, 21, of Needham, was arrested at 4:43 a.m. and charged with operating under the influence of liquor - first offense.
Monday, March 13
• Prudencio Lucero, 45, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. and charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Tuesday, March 14
• Jimmy Gaston, 26, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. and charged with trespassing.
• Scott Odess, 39, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. for a warrant charge of larceny from a building.
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