Cops Investigating Home Invasion on Howe Street

Police were looking for a black male wearing a maroon shirt and dark pants.

Update, 11:58 p.m. Saturday, July 21: Police concluded the search, with negative results.  Police have responded to the area around 149 Howe St., where a breaking and entering and assault were reported Saturday night. Police tweeted at 10:22 p.m. that officers were responding to the address for a breaking and entering and assault in a dwelling. A black male reportedly fled from the address on foot. He is described as 5 foot 10 inches, wearing a maroon shirt and dark pants. State police K9 units arrived at 11 p.m. The suspect reportedly cut a screen, entered the home, and assaulted the resident with a jewelry box while attempting to leave the house. Patch will update this story as more information becomes available. Additionally, you may …

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Can You Identify This Suspected Credit Card Thief?

Natick Police are asking for your help in identifying this man.

The Natick Police Department posted a photo Friday afternoon of a man suspected of using a credit card that doesn't belong to him to buy $1,200 worth of golf clubs.  If you can identify this man, Natick Police ask you to call them at 508-647-9520. You may also make an anonymous report at www.natickpolice.com. 

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Arrests: Suspended and Unlicensed Drivers

The following information was provided by the Natick Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Tuesday, June 19 5:23 a.m.: Robert F. Derick, 54, of 17 Ridge Ave., Natick, was arrested and charged on a warrant from Framingham District Court for failure to appear on a suspended license case. Thursday, June 21 1:20 p.m.: Police stopped a vehicle near Ben & Jerry's, 1265 Worcester St. Luis A. Mendez, 21, of 6 Greenview St., Apt. 115, Framingham, was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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Jewelry, Fine Silverware, Foreign Currency: Is it Yours?

While investigating Craig Cromartie, Natick Police recovered a tremendous amount of stolen property. Photos are posted on the department's website.

The Natick Police Department has posted on its Facebook page dozens of pictures depicting stolen goods that were recovered through an investigation into accused serial burglar Craig Cromartie. Police are seeking the owners of the stolen property, which includes rings, watches, currency, silverware and other items. Cromartie was arrested Monday after a lengthy investigation into a string of more than 200 burglaries throughout nearly a dozen communities. As a result of a search warrant, Natick Police recovered a significant number of items, all of which are pictured on the department's Facebook page. There are 77 photos. "All of the items recovered that would be of interest to the victims are represented," police wrote on Facebook. "If you …

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Natick Cops Help Nab Man Connected to 200 Break-ins, $1M Stolen Property

Arrested in Needham, the Framingham man may have broken into apartments and condos in more than 10 communities, police said.

A Framingham man was arrested Monday as the result of an investigation into hundreds of break-ins throughout nearly a dozen towns. Craig Cromartie, 44, of Cochituate Road, Framingham, has been charged with three counts of breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony for three incidents that occured in Needham on June 8, according to a press release issued June 19. An investigation continues, however, into the extent of the break-ins to which police say he is connected. Natick Police Lt. Brian Grassey said his department will likely be filing charges related to breaks at a Natick apartment complex. Natick Police helped serve a search warrant, he said. The arrest was made as part of a month-long investigation conducted by …

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Last Week in Police Mug Shots

The following information was provided by the Natick Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

The above mug shots were provided by the Natick Police Department. The department prints an arrest sheet on its Facebook page each week.

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Arrest Log: Racing Leads to Crash, Charges

The following information was provided by the Natick Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Thursday, June 14 8:54 p.m.: Loss prevention at Macy's reported that they had detained one female shoplifter. Daniela Zambon, 27, of 71B W. Spruce St., Milford, was arrested and charged with larceny over $250. Saturday, June 16 12:57 a.m.: A caller reported vehicles racing on Burning Tree Road. A secondary caller reported a possible crash from vehicles racing. Police responded and found one vehicle was involved in a crash. Nathan H. Black, 19, of 6 Ranger Rd., Natick, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, leaving the scene of property damage, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation.

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Cops: Medway Man Waved Machete at Teens

A 20-year-old is in custody after allegedly threatening three teens with a machete and breaking into a car.

Natick Police have arrested a 20-year-old Medway man who reportedly waved a machete at teens while they were fishing Friday night. Maximilian Wiggin, of 10 Brigham St., Medway, was charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (machete), breaking and entering into a motor vehicle and malicious wanton damage to property. Natick Lt. Brian Grassey provided the following account of the circumstances that led to Wiggin's arrest: At approximately 10 p.m. Friday, Sgt. Ingham was approached by three teens in the area of 75 West St. (football field, fuel pumps). The teens, in an obvious excited state, told the sergeant that they had just been assaulted by a subject holding a long knife or sword. Sgt. Ingham immediately requested …

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Arrests: Parking Dispute Leads to A&B; Man Nabbed With $695 in Stolen Jewelry

The following information was provided by the Natick Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Sunday, June 10 7:34 p.m.: Police responded to a reported disturbance on Harvard Street. According to statements, an argument ensued after a woman parked a vehicle in a spot regularly used by another resident. During the argument, a woman reportedly "applied a close fist" to another person prior to police arrival. Once police were taking statements, a second alleged victim arrived and said the vehicle in the driveway belonged to a family member, and the vehicle contained items belonging to the second victim.  Police said Tamara Smith, 35, of 6 Harvard St., Apt. 3, Natick, had been given permission to collect several items from the sidewalk in front of the second victim’s home. It is alleged she entered the garage and took the vehicle and …

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