Crime & Safety

Police Say Damage to Youth Fields Caused by Man Searching for Dogs

Police say a local man drove across the fields in search of his dog.

WEYMOUTH, MA — New damage to the town's youth soccer field was done by a man searching for his dog, police said.

At about 7 p.m., police received a report of a truck driving across the field. The man, identified as 57-year-old Weymouth resident David McDougall, said he was searching for his dog. An officer told McDougall that he should have parked his car and walked across the field, according to the Patriot Ledger.

McDougall was arrested on two active warrants and charged with operating with a revoked license. He could face more charges related to the damage.

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