Crime & Safety

Teen Arrested for 5 Bags of Heroin, Brass Knuckles: Reports

The Framingham teen was found trespassing on the train tracks, according to reports.

FRAMINGHAM, MA - A Framingham teen who was caught trespassing on the train tracks was found to be in possession of brass knuckles and several bags of heroin, Wicked Local reported.

Police arrested the 17-year-old Framingham resident Friday after discovering him on the tracks during a routine inspection, Wicked Local reported.

Police ordered the suspect to take his hands out of his pockets and frisked him after he didn't comply, Wicked Local reported.

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The officers found brass knuckles with a knife attached and five baggies containing a brown powder, Wicked Local reported. The suspect admitted the substance was heroin but insisted that he did not use the drug, Wicked Local reported.

The teenager was charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute, possession of a dangerous weapon (brass knuckles) and trespassing on railroad property, Wicked Local reported.

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