News Notes: 2 youths unhurt in drag racing accident
By Canton Citizen
The above photo from a Saturday night crash on John Road was posted on the CPD Facebook page.
A 16-year-old juvenile is facing motor vehicle charges following a drag racing accident on John Road on Saturday, November 9, around 9 p.m.
Police reported that the car hit a tree, although both the driver and his passenger were able to walk away from the crash unharmed. The juvenile was charged with operating a motor vehicle in violation of a license restriction, speeding in violation of a special regulation, and a marked lanes violation.
The accident occurred in an industrial area where youths have been known to gather for drag racing. Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said the area was a hotspot several years ago but that this was the first incident of drag racing reported in a long time.
Berkowitz said the department has a “zero tolerance” approach to drag racing and those who are caught will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
CPD, State Police conduct DUI checkpoint
Canton police and the Massachusetts State Police conducted a joint sobriety checkpoint on Saturday night, November 9, on Route 138 near the Canton-Milton line. Police stopped cars between 11:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. and netted five arrests of operating under the influence and drug offenses as well as two summons. Police Lt. Patty Sherrill said other searches will be done periodically by both organizations.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Nov 14 2013. Filed under News, Police & Fire.
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