Crime & Safety
Are Trash Barrels Being Targeted?
The following information was provided by the Easton Police Department. Those arrested have not been convicted of any crime.

Friday, June 7
Sitting & Talking (2:16 a.m.) - A Westwood Rd. caller reported that a car had been parked outside with its brake lights on for approximately 20 minutes. The caller stated that he's concerned about what the car is doing there. An officer responded and found that two people were just sitting there talking in the car. The officer advised them to move along.
Stolen Trash (6:59 a.m.) - A Massapoag Ave. caller reported that someone took his trash barrel overnight and knocked over his mailbox. Police advised the caller that he should contact Waste Management. They also searched the area and found two barrels at the wrong addresses.
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Barrel Taken (4:28 p.m.) - A resident of Poquanticut Ave. reported his Waste Management trash barrel stolen. The caller was advised that he should contact Waste Management.
Vandalism (11:04 p.m.) - A caller reported vandalism to an ATM machine on Main St. Easton Police left a message for the bank.
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