BLACKSTONE — Chief Gregory Gilmore reports that the Blackstone Police Department responded to multiple incidents this weekend, resulting in multiple suspects being identified and charged.
On Friday, June 28 at approximately 7:52 a.m., Blackstone Police responded to a residence for a report of suspected fraudulent activity against an elderly resident.
Upon arrival, officers spoke to the resident who explained they had second thoughts after being told to take out money from someone over the phone and believed they were being scammed, prompting them to call police.
The resident stated that they received a prompted message on their tablet device indicating that they needed to call customer support. While on the phone with what was believed to be customer support, the resident was instructed that their account was compromised and that they needed to take out as much money as possible to reclaim their account. The alleged operator then instructed the resident to meet with a “special agent” who would pick up the money.
The resident removed approximately $21,000 from their account, prior to contacting police.
Officers set up surveillance in the area where the resident and suspect were scheduled to meet.
Blackstone Police arrested a 37-YEAR-OLD male without incident. The 37-YEAR-OLD male is being charged with the following:
- Conspiracy to Commit a Crime to wit Larceny by False Pretense
- Attempt to Commit a Crime to wit Larceny by False Pretense
- Attempt to Commit Crime to wit Larceny from a Person
- Attempt to Commit a Crime to wit Elder Abuse by Financial Exploitation
Due to the quick response of police, the resident did not lose any of their money.
This is an ongoing investigation and no names are being released at this time.
The 37-YEAR-OLD male is expected to be arraigned in Uxbridge District Court on Monday.
These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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On Saturday, June 29 at approximately 5:36 a.m., Blackstone Police received multiple reports of car break-ins on Michelle Lane and Ascension Street, and break-ins at multiple businesses including, First Choice Dispensary and Casa Burrito.
Officers responded to the area. Through a preliminary investigation, which included reviewing surveillance footage and through the cooperation of the public, officers were able to identify two JUVENILES, a 15-year-old male and 17-year-old male both from Blackstone.
Both JUVENILES are being charged with the following:
- Breaking and Entering into a Vehicle in the Nighttime
- Breaking and Entering into a Building in the Nighttime (Two Counts)
- Larceny from a Building
- Larceny under $1,200
- Larceny of a Credit Card
- Malicious Destruction Under $1,200
- Trespassing
- Larceny Under $1,200 by False Pretense
Both JUVENILES are expected to be charged in Milford District Court next week.
The Blackstone Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in this incident.
These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
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