Weymouth Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing From Church

Edward MacKenzie Jr., was arrested at his Weymouth home after being indicted on charges including racketeering and extortion from the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem Church.

A 54-year-old Boston church official from Weymouth was arrested Wednesday on charges of stealing money from the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem Church. Edward MacKenzie Jr. was arrested at his Weymouth home after being indicted on charges of racketeering and extortion from the Boston church known to many as Church of the Hill, according to the US Department of Justice. MacKenzie was the director of operations at the church since 2003 and federal authorities are accusing him of looting the church of its financial assets through fraud, deceit, extortion, theft and bribery. MacKenzie also allegedly intimidated and threatened individuals who were employed by and did work at the Church, DOJ spokeswoman Christina DiOrio-Sterling said in a …

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Police Log: Armed Robbery, Larceny

The following excerpts are from the Weymouth police log from last Monday and Tuesday, May 13 and 14.

Monday, May 13: At 7:31 p.m. a caller reported an armed robbery on Pond Street. Tuesday, May 14: At 6:51 a.m. a caller reported a larceny on Washington Street.

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Weymouth Woman Suffers Injuries After Driving Through Apartment Building

Maple Garden Apartments was damaged Monday afternoon by a vehicle.

A 35-year-old Weymouth woman was transported to the South Shore Hospital after she drove her vehicle into the Maple Garden Apartments. At 1:04 p.m. Monday, the woman allegedly drove her 1997 Honda Civic into the building, where she lives, according to Weymouth Police Captain Richard Fuller. Police said the woman’s injuries were not life threatening. “Based on the preliminary investigation it appears that the female was turning into a parking space when she struck another vehicle and continued on into the building,” Fuller said in a written statement. The apartment complex evacuated several units as a precaution. There was significant damage to the wall of the building as a result of the crash. Police said the operator has not yet been …

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Man Pulled from Oak Bluffs Harbor, Sportive Thief in Braintree, Senior Shoplifter on the Cape

Our weekly round-up of police and court news from the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Vineyard.

Editor's note: The following information is from police departments, courts and state agencies serving Patch towns. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Man pulled from Oak Bluffs Harbor was drunk, reports say. Stabbing victim reports incident on Blue Hill Avenue. Police say Milton man and girlfriend targeted Hingham neighborhood to steal valuables. Kingston Man arrested on charge of mistreating a police animal. Fishing gear and bicycles taken in Braintree home break-in. Debris smashes windshield, creates backup in Centerville. Hull man arrested for indecent assault at Weymouth motel. 60-year-old Cape Cod woman arrested for shoplifting.

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WANTED: Counterfeiter

This week's "Wanted" involves a counterfeit $100 bill.

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 130112 February 18, 2013 Mansfield: Shaw's Grocery Store Case Details: At 1:18pm the suspect purchased a small bag of Doritos, Dentyne chewing gum and two 16oz Cokes for a total of $6.52 and passed a counterfeit $100 bill. The suspect was a white or Hispanic male, thin, with chin strap facial hair. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a baseball hat with a gray visor with a large sticker on it. If you have any information about the identity of this person, please contact: Mansfield Police Department: (508…

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Police Log: Young Quincy Woman Assaults Officer During Drug Arrest

The following excerpts are from the Weymouth police log from last Friday, May 10. The arrest information does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, May 10: At 3:38 a.m. police arrested Pauline McNeil, 21 of Quincy for drug possession, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.  The arrest was made at the Connell Ice Rink on Broad Street. At 1:46 p.m. a water problem was reported at the Shaw’s Plaza on Middle Street.  At 3:10 p.m. a shoplifting was reported at the CVS on Washington Street. At 6:33 p.m. police arrested Kristen Lee Cooper, 33, of Weymouth for larceny over $250.  The arrest was made at the Weymouth Police Station.

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Weymouth Police K9, Dead at 13

Wolfee,  a 13-year-old retired Weymouth Police K-9 , died last Saturday. The Weymouth Police Department announced the death on their Facebook Page last

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