Our weekly roundup of some of the more unusual police reports from around the Boston area. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
The use of such electronic devices can be hazardous while operating a vehicle, State Police said this week.
Also this week, shoplifters caught at Home Depot and Marshall's, and packages stolen from homes.
The pot sat in the middle of an intersection, and the 31-year-old town resident allegedly struck it while driving under the influence of alcohol.
The man traded oregano for a television, but the victim of the ruse called police.
Watertown Police tracked the two alleged bank robbers to a hotel in Brockton.
Police seek a couple who reportedly robbed the Citizens Bank location inside the West End supermarket.
Our weekly compilation of some of the more unusual police reports from around the Boston area. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Also this week, man arrested after domestic incident involving a TV remote and package of medical equipment stolen.
Watertown Police warn that packages are being taken from doorsteps and buildings, and the Christmas season is one of the worst times.
Police detained the two men after an argument got out of hand, and they will be summonsed to court.
Appointments made as 33-year veteran and Special Sheriff Patrick Murphy Retires.
The store manager chased the suspect out of the store, and as he pursued the suspect he was threatened with the scissors.
Also this week, a number of car break ins around Watertown and a plow is stolen off a truck.
The man allegedly spotted taking clothing and putting them in an empty backpack before attempting to leave without paying.
Adriana Ferreira is also charged with bribery, among other offenses.
The RMV worker will appear in court on Nov. 16.
A short circuit in the condensor on a furnace ignited debris in the basement of the home on Orchard Street, causing a two-alarm fire.
Also this week, cars broken into and paint eaten off of roof of a car.
An alert motorist reported the driver who was weaving around the roads.
The woman allegedly destroyed a crosswalk warning barrel before being pulled over miles away while driving on a burst tire.
Residents escaped the fire with no injury, but a pet cat died from smoke inhalation.
Also this week, a $12,000 diamond ring stolen and a shoplifter chased down by police.
The car was taken from Super Fitness, and the alleged thief used the credit cards at the local malls.
The man had advertised that he would give prescription drugs to "party" with a woman.
The suspect was driving a gray 2004 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with Massachusetts license.
Also this week, woman caught shoplifting and man arrested for OUI after falling asleep in car.
The man faces trespassing charges after refusing to order or leave the restaurant in the Watertown Mall.
Someone went into the church and took the cups from behind the altar.
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Also this week, tools stolen from Mount Auburn Cemetery and a window broken at a spa.
The man allegedly broke a window at Pizza Roma before getting upset at a police officer.
The man and woman each took two laptop computers, and store security recognized the man from an incident the previous week.
A Hillside Road resident noticed her home had been struck by lightning, but it did not cause a fire.
The incident occurred at around 4:10 p.m. Saturday.
Our weekly compilation of some of the more, ahem, unusual police reports from around the Boston area. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.