Crime & Safety

OMGPD: Detective Caught with Pants Down, Sore Loser Steelers Coach, and More

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

By PATRICK LUCE (Patch Staff)

Boston Police Detective Accused of Masturbating in Public

A detective for the Boston Police Department has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with open and gross lewdness

Steelers Coach Accused of Assaulting Patriots Fan During Season Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends coach James Daniel is now under investigation by NFL security for allegedly assaulting a Patriots fan during Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Man Charged with Drunken Driving, Breaking into Home to Sleep

A Mashpee man faces multiple charges after he crashed his car in front of a Beach Street home before letting himself in for some shut-eye, police say.

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Dedham Police Seek Nail Polish Thief

Police in Dedham are seeking a female suspect responsible for the theft of hundreds of dollars worth of nail polish. The suspect, featured on Mass Most Wanted, allegedly stole $756 worth of nail polish from a CVS in Dedham.

Medford Massage Parlor to Reopen Following Sex Scandal

Asian Body Works, a Medford massage parlor in which a female employee was accused of offering sex for money, has apparently reopened its doors for business.

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Fenway Evacuation Prompted by Fish Oil Supplements

The flammable liquid found in a basement “lab” near Fenway Park Tuesday — which prompted the neighborhood to be evacuated — turned out to be a little less threatening than originally thought.

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