Crime & Safety

Five Police Incidents That Had Woburn Talking

A look back at the week in police news in Woburn.

 

These five stories and Police Log entries had people talking on our Facebook page and readers clicking links this week.

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Nov. 19—A Woburn man and woman were arrested on drug possession and distribution charges last Tuesday.

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The two 22-year-olds were arrested and charged with: Possession of a Class B Drug (Oxycodone/Percocet), Possess to Distribute Class B Drug (Oxycodone/Percocet), and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law (Distribute Oxycodone/Percocet).

 

POLICE LOG: Rash of BB Gun Vandalism Reports

Nov. 16—At 9:40 a.m., police responded to Washington Street for a report of a shattered glass door. According to police, a BB pellet likely damaged the door sometime overnight. Police reported that several vandalism incidents involving BB pellets were reported Friday.

At 1:41 p.m., a Winn Street woman reported her business’s front door was broken overnight. Police believe the door was hit by a BB pellet.

 

POLICE LOG: Items Stolen While Woman In Jail

Nov. 17—At 9:26 a.m., a New Jersey woman reported several items were stolen from her room at a Woburn hotel. According to police, the woman was arrested on Nov. 16 and was held overnight. While she was gone, the woman told police a pair of brown boots, a Steve Madden clutch, an orange bathing suit and a leopard print hat were stolen.

 

New Jersey Woman Arrested For Prostitution

Nov. 21—A New Jersey woman was arrested on sex charges Friday during an undercover investigation by Woburn Police and the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force.

The 31-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Sexual Conduct for a Fee on Friday, Nov. 16.


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