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Boston Globe
14-03-2025
- Boston Globe
From loose horses to sneaky squirrels: Oddities in local police logs
This horse got an escort home from Littleton Police on Feb. 23. Littleton Police Department UNLIKELY FIREFIGHTER A squirrel made a surprise visit to the Dedham public safety building last month and decided to try out the fire pole. Photos of the furry intruder were posted on the Dedham Animal Control Advertisement CINNAMON CAPER In the wee hours of the morning of March 5, Beverly police received a report of suspicious activity on Wallis Street. The caller told police that someone opened her window, and a 'jar of cinnamon' had been tossed into the room. Police checked the area and made sure the window was secured. HIDDEN HOOCH On Feb. 21, a man walking his dog in Sandwich noticed a small white SUV parked on the side of a dirt road, and watched as a man got out of the vehicle and threw '5-6 quart sized containers filled with socks into the woods,' before speeding off. What were these mystery items, you may wonder? Police soon found out. 'Investigating officers located the stockings and found they were filled with liquor bottles,' police Advertisement FOR THE BIRDS At 12:38 p.m. Feb. 17, Cohasset police heard from a resident who was complaining that her neighbor was 'feeding wildlife by spreading food all over the ground' and the buffet she was providing was 'attracting too much wildlife.' The caller was worried the animals would become aggressive when the food ran out. Police spoke to the neighbor, who admitted to scattering food to feed ground-feeding birds. Police informed her that she was also unintentionally feeding other wildlife whenever she did this, and she would need to stop. She 'was not happy with being told the feeding needed to stop,' the COMMUTER BLUES Talk about a rough start to the morning commute. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Jan. 9, Bridgewater police DOORED At 7 p.m. Feb. 21, a driver of a 2019 Toyota opened the car door at the worst moment, just as an MBTA bus was passing by. The accident happened on the 1500 block of Blue Hill Avenue in Boston , and resulted in 'substantial damage' to the car door, according to Transit Police. 'Thankfully, no injuries were reported,' police Advertisement 2/21 7PM 1500 block of Blue Hill Avenue the operator of a 2019 Toyota opened their door into a passing — MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A Tesla Supercharging station was engulfed in flames. Police suspect arson.
Massachusettes police are investigating seven Tesla charging stations that were set on fire. Police told BI that the charging stations were the only ones in the small town outside Boston. Investigators suspect the fires were intentional. A group of Tesla Superchargers in a small town outside Boston caught fire this week — and investigators suspect it was arson. Massachusettes police are working with local officials to investigate seven Tesla charging stations that were engulfed in flames early Monday morning. Littleton Police said in a Monday press release that local officials have "determined that the fire appears to have been intentionally set." Littleton Police Deputy Chief Jeff Patterson told Business Insider that the seven charging stations that were damaged are the only ones in the town, and none of them are useable. However, he said they are actively being repaired. Tesla's charging account on X responded to a post about the incident on Monday and said the charging posts and wiring would be replaced in under 48 hours. Police chief Matthew Pinard said that officers were dispatched to The Point Shopping Center at 1:10 a.m., following reports of fires at the Tesla charging station. The officers said that "several Tesla charging stations were engulfed in flames and heavy, dark smoke" and another caught fire while they waited for the Electric Light & Water Department to arrive to shut down the power. Seven charging stations suffered heavy fire-related damage. There were no reported injuries, and all of the fires were extinguished. The Littleton police and fire departments, along with the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, are investigating the incident. The Arson Watch Reward Program is offering rewards of up to $5,000 for information about the incident. Patterson told BI that he wasn't aware of any Tesla protests or vandalism incidents in the town. There have been dozens of demonstrations against Elon Musk and Tesla around the country in recent weeks in response to the Tesla CEO's efforts with the Trump administration and DOGE. Demonstrators have gathered in cities around the country to participate in "Tesla Takedown" protests, many of which have occurred outside Tesla showrooms. Some Tesla owners have also reported being subject to insults when driving or vandalism on their vehicles. Some of the anti-Tesla and Musk efforts have resulted in arrests. Colorado police arrested a woman last week on suspicion of her involvement in a series of vandalism incidents at a Tesla dealership, including painting "Nazi cars" in graffiti on the dealership building and throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles. The suspect was charged with criminal intent to commit a felony, criminal mischief, and using explosives or incendiary devices during a felony, according to police records. Nine people were also arrested at a Tesla showroom protest in Manhattan on Saturday, Reuters reported. Police said hundreds of people showed up to the protest, some of whom entered the building, prompting employees to close the store. Videos from the protest also captured some of the store's glass shattered. Are you a Tesla driver or employee with a story to share? Contact the reporter at aaltchek@ Read the original article on Business Insider
Boston Globe
03-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Fire at Tesla charging station in Littleton was deliberately set, officials say
'Based on evidence at the scene, Littleton Fire, Littleton Police, and State Police fire investigators collectively determined that the fire had been intentionally set,' the fire marshal's office said. The fire remains under investigation. Authorities asked anyone with information to call the Arson Reward Program hotline at 1-800-682-9229. The reward program is coordinated by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association and provides rewards of up to $5,000 for information that helps solve, detect, or prevent arson crimes, the statement said. Advertisement Nick Stoico can be reached at
