Crime & Safety

Police Log: Stun Gun Possession and Water Bottle Assault

The following is from the Dedham Police Log. Please note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account.

Originally published May 10, 2012

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Tuesday, May 8

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  • At 8:30 a.m., Laura Matthews, 45 of Dedham, was arrested on outstanding warrants for operating under the influence and illegal possession of a stun gun.

Monday, May 7

  • At 2:26 p.m., police responded to a four-car accident on Providence Highway. There were no reported injuries.
  • At 5:55 a.m., a car struck a fence on Washington Street in a one-car crash. No injuries were reported.

Sunday, May 6

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  • At 6:26 p.m., a Saugus woman was arrested for disorderly conduct and assault while shopping at a Legacy Place store. Shaunitia Davis, 32, allegedly threw a water bottle at the employee, and then refused to discuss the matter with police.
  • At 5:52 p.m., police responded to Bonham Road for a report of a dog hit by a car. Police couldn't immediately locate the driver or the dog's owner.

Saturday, May 5

  • At 1:40 p.m., police fielded three calls from Riverdale homes for reports of someone shooting paint balls at cars and houses. No other information was available.
  • At 1:33 p.m., police arrested a Newton resident for allegedly shoplifting from a Legacy Place store and trespass. The charges were later dismissed.


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