Daytime Robberies Targeting Jewelry and Cash

Police say recent daytime robberies have focused on easily transported items such as jewelry and cash.

Burglars have been focusing on small, easy to carry items during recent daytime robberies, said Police Chief Mark Leonard. “We don’t see them taking televisions and anything large. It seems to be smaller items," said the chief. These items can be easily transported and readily turned into cash in the case of jewelry, he said. This has been the case for three recent home robberies during the day in Marlborough. Another fits the pattern, but the time it occured has not been determined, he said. These fit with a series of break-ins that have been occuring in all the surrounding towns, said Chief Leonard. There have been quite a few in Northborough, where residents are on high alert. Jewelry has been a target in those break-ins. Receive …

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Three Arrested for Break-ins

Three men have had a slew of charges leveled against them following two alleged break-ins.

Three men have been arrested on charges stemming from two break-ins following a police investigation. “Through investigation, it was determined that (the three men) broke into a residence on Nashoba Drive," said Detective Scott DeCiero from the Community Services Bureau of Marlborough Police Department. The three men, identified as Keith Warren, 18, of 69 Union Street Apt. 1, Justin Noonan, 22, of 80 Elm Street Apt. 2 and Riley Copeland, 19, of 10 Royal Crest Drive Apt. 4 allegedly broke into that home on Nov. 7. “They gained entry into the home and they stole ammunition from the residence and they also stole several coffee cans full of coins," said Det. DeCiero who explained the coins were not rare but added up to more than $500 in value…

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Drugs Near a School, Burglary and a Shooting

From a man caught with drugs near a school, a domestic disturbance call at the high school and the Monday night shooting; Marlborough police were busy this week.

fatal shooting of Bryce Coutinho by a Marlborough police officer. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave while, following standard procedure, both the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Marlborough Police investigate the shooting. Police also had to deal with a number of other incidents this week. Corey Cheney, 22, of 18 Hastings Street, was within 1,000 feet of the Hildreth School when he was caught with prescription drugs, according to police. When police searched his vehicle they also allegedly found brass knuckles. Three Marlborough men were nabbed in relation to a Shrewsbury robbery this week. The men were charged with breaking into a home and threatening the owner. A domestic disturbance was reported at …

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West Boylston Man Arrested in Bigelow Street Break-in

After a neighbor reported suspicious activity, Marlborough police were able to stop a burglary in progress.

After responding to a 911 call from a vigilant neighbor Tuesday morning, police discovered a burglary in progress on Bigelow Street.  At approximately 9:20 a.m., officers confronted James A. Fancy, 26, of 80 Laurel St., West Boylston, inside 462 Bigelow St. wearing black gloves and holding a hammer in a threatening fashion, said Det. Scott DeCiero of the Marlborough Police Department.  A neighbor had previously noticed Fancy approaching the rear of the home after loitering in his vehicle for some time. Once arrived, police searched the perimeter of the home and noticed forced entry.  "He had broken the frame of one of the rear windows to gain entry to the home," said DeCiero.  Officers called for backup and placed Fancy under arrest. He …

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Police Log

Aug. 10: Police Investigate Past Burglary, Report of Threats

The arrest information included was supplied by the Marlborough Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

1:01 a.m.: There is a report of harassment at the Frye Building (formerly Lincoln Inn), 342 Lincoln St. 8:42 a.m.: A past instance of burglary/breaking and entering is reported at 406 Lincoln St. 8:59 a.m.: Services are rendered when officers assist a disabled motor vehicle in the vicinity of Granger Blvd. and Newton St. 1:35 p.m.: A report is filed concerning annoying phone calls at 220 Lincoln St. 6:35 p.m.: Suspicious activity is investigated at 169 Broadmeadow Rd. Apt. B6.  11:17 p.m.: There is a report of threats made at 17 Fontaine St. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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Police Log

May 13—15: 14-Year-Old Charged with Assault, Other Arrests

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department responded to Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15, 2011. All arrests are reported.

Friday: 2:53 a.m.: An act of larceny is investigated at Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St.  7:02 a.m.: A citation/warning is issued during a motor vehicle stop in the area of 402 Elm St. 7:33 a.m.: After responding to a domestic disturbance at the Elm Ridge Condominiums, 479 Northboro Rd. W., police arrest a 14-year-old juvenile for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.  10:39 a.m.: An act of vandalism is reported at 261 West Main St.  11:07 a.m.: Officers take a sex offender registration at headquarters, 355 Bolton St. 7:30 p.m.: Harassment is reported at Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St. 10:56 p.m.: Pamela J. Delalla, 56, of 61 Drummer Rd., Acton, is arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Concord Rd. and Sudbury St. …

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Police Log

April 5: Police Capture Home Invasion, Assault Suspect

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department responded to Tuesday, April 5, 2011. All arrests are reported.

2:39 a.m.: Police investigate some suspicious activity in the area of 130 Pleasant St. 7:16 a.m.: The hold-up alarm sounds at the Target, 605 Boston Post Rd. E., and officers check and secure the building.  10:20 a.m.: Samuel Valazquez, 31, of 8 Perry St. Apt. 5, North Grafton, is arrested at Jiffy Lube, 402 Maple St. as a courtesy booking for another agency.  10:29 a.m.: Police make an arrest on a past case of burglary/breaking and entering. Michael Fantasia, 20, of 12 Loren Rd. Apt. 12, of Salem, NH,  is taken into custody at the Marlborough Housing Authority, 29 Pleasant St. Apt. A16, on charges of intimidation, drugs, larceny and trespass.  12:20 p.m.: Officers arrest John Albert Foggs, 52, of 227 Cross St. Apt. #1R, Malden, for …

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