Crime & Safety

Arrests in Arlington: Aug. 22-28

There were 11 arrests in Arlington from Wednesday, Aug. 22, to Tuesday, Aug. 28.

The following information comes from the Arlington Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The eight individuals arrested Tuesday were captured during a warrant sweep.

From the Arlington Police Department:

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On Tuesday Aug. 28, the Arlington Police Department conducted an arrest warrant sweep in an effort to execute outstanding arrest warrants for fugitives wanted in Arlington. Officers also worked in other cities and towns throughout Massachusetts to locate and arrest fugitives wanted for crimes committed in Arlington, who have fled the area to avoid apprehension.

Working in partnership with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department, officers formed into two teams armed with more than 90 arrest warrants and then focused on about 30 high priority outstanding warrants. In all, eight fugitives were captured during the warrant sweep for charges including, but not limited to, the following: Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery Deadly Weapon, Breaking and Entering Nighttime for Felony, Abuse Prevention Order Violation, Intimidation of a Witness, Threatening to Commit a Crime, Possession Class “A” Narcotics, Larceny by Check, Shoplifting and Possession of Liquor Under 21.

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“The apprehension of person’s intentionally evading capture is among the most dangerous situations law enforcement officers encounter,” said Chief Frederick Ryan. “I’m happy that this operation was executed flawlessly without any injury to our officers or any of the detainees.”

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Tuesday, Aug. 28

Richard Smith, 52, of Arizona Terrace, Arlington, was arrested at about 11:54 a.m. Tuesday on Arizona Terrace on two active court warrants. Smith’s warrants contain the following charges: two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and two counts of threat to commit a crime; and operating a motor vehicle after suspension of license, leaving the scene of property damage and failure to report a motor vehicle accident.

Bhopinder Singh, 30, of Broadway, Arlington, was arrested at about 11:26 a.m. Tuesday on Broadway on an active court warrant. Singh’s warrant was out of Boston for disturbing the peace.

LeAnne Fitzgerald, 47, of Westminster Avenue, Arlington, was arrested at about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday on Westminster Avenue on an active court warrant. Fitzgerald’s warrant was out of Medford for larceny by check under $250.

John J. Leahy, 19, of Russell Place, Arlington, was arrested at about 9:55 a.m. Tuesday on Russell Place on an active court warrant. Leahy’s warrant was from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Police Department for underage possession of liquor.

Robert B. Horne, 54, of Grove Street Place, Arlington, was arrested at 9:31 a.m. Tuesday on Grove Street on an active court warrant. Horne’s warrant was out of Andover for being in possession of a Class A substance.

Eugene T. McSweeney, 54, of Beacon Street, Burlington, was arrested at about 8:03 a.m. Tuesday on Beacon Street in Burlington on three active court warrants. McSweeney’s warrants contain the following charges: intimidating a witness and assault; three counts of violating an abuse prevention order; and shoplifting by concealing merchandise.

Jamel A. Reese, 31, of Garden Street, Arlington, was arrested at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on Garden Street on five active court warrants. Reese’s warrants contain the following charges: malicious destruction of property over $250 and attempt to commit a crime; assault and battery; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction of property over $250 and felony breaking and entering into a building at night; shoplifting by concealing merchandise; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Kathleen M. Darcy, 44, of Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, was arrested at about 7:08 a.m. Tuesday on Massachusetts Avenue on an active court warrant. Darcy’s warrant was out of Arlington for .

Monday, Aug. 27

Michael V. Hogan, 38, of Broadway, Somerville, was arrested at about 4:02 p.m. Monday on Park Avenue and charged with larceny over $250 by single scheme.

Sunday, Aug. 26

No arrests

Saturday, Aug. 25

No arrests

Friday, Aug. 24

and charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Joseph A. Sauri, 31, of Fordham Street, Arlington, was arrested at about 3:14 a.m. Friday on Fordham Street and charged with assault and battery.

Thursday, Aug. 23

No arrests

Wednesday, Aug. 22

No arrests


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