Weymouth Man and Father Charged in Marshfield Break-in

MARSHFIELD, MA — A Weymouth man and his father were unsuccessful in an attempt to steal from an ATM located in a Marshfield business, police said.

Kenneth R. Dexter III, 31, of Weymouth, and his father Kenneth R. Dexter II, 55, of Dorchester, were arrested and face multiple charges including attempted burglary at night to commit a felony, breaking into an ATM, and malicious destruction of property. Dexter III was arrested at the scene Saturday morning and Dexter II was taken into custody in Dorchester Monday afternoon, according to the Patriot Ledger.

Police say they were called to a business on Ocean Street at 6 a.m. Saturday morning after a caller reported a person attempting to break into the building. Police say they found pry marks on the door and damage to an ATM.

A 90 minute search resulted in police finding the younger Dexter. He was allegedly arrested with multiple tools, a two-way-radio, black mask, and a large amount of cash. Police believe the senior Dexter was the lookout and left his son behind when police arrived.

Dexter III was ordered held on $10,000 bail during his arraignment Monday in Hingham District Court. Dexter II is due to be arraigned on Wednesday.

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