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NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. – Thousands of dollars in stolen electronics and property was recovered and four suspects were arrested after an investigation by Northbridge police.
Police said they received a call Tuesday morning reporting overnight break-ins at Chicks Barber Shop on Church Street and Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church on Cross Street.
Two suspects were arrested on Wednesday, police said.
Keith Flye, 19, of 21 Overlook St., Whitinsville, was charged with two counts each of breaking and entering in the nighttime, a felony, and larceny from a building in connection with the breaks at the barber shop and church.
A 15-year-old male juvenile from Northbridge was charged with breaking and entering in the night time, a felony, and larceny from a building in connection with the church break.
Flye was held on $1,500 cash bail and arraigned in Uxbridge District Court on Thursday. The juvenile was released to a parent and will be arraigned in Milford Juvenile court at a later date, police said.
Two additional suspects were arrested on Thursday, police said.
Allan Lehouillier, 18, of 186 Church St., Whitinsville, and a 15-year-old male juvenile from Whitinsville were charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime, a felony, and larceny from a building in connection with the church break.
Police said Lehouillier was arraigned in Uxbridge District Court. The juvenile was released to a parent and will appear in Milford Juvenile Court at a later date.
The property was recovered by Detectives John Ouillette and Jarrod Woeller, Lt. Timothy Labrie and Sgt. Shawn Heney.
Comments (5)
I can't say enough about how the police reacted and got these guys so quickly , we are fortunate to have such a great team of officers looking out for us , grateful to live in a town where they really care and make our community a safe place .
This is a wonderful program and there are many children in need. I hope that the church continues. There are some glitches with children hanging out and inappropriate and illegal activities that I have seen taking place in the parking lot when I have had the occassion to drive through.
Its up to the parents of Northbridge to understand that the church is not babysitting they are providing a safe place for the children INSIDE where they can spend time after school. They are not ensuring that your child is not exposed to drug use in the parking lot. They are not responsible for who your child is hanging out with. They are not babysitting the many "couples" that hang out so they can do as they please without a parents watchful eye. ETC...
The church is lovingly and willingly sharing their space and time. It's time as parents that "we" teach our kids how to respect and appreciate that.
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For years, Pleasant Street Church has poured itself out for the youth of the community--providing a safe place and caring mentors for students several days a week.
What disturbs me most about this story is that the fabric of trust and safety has been broken. I hate to think that these actions might in any way compromise the ability of the church to continue its mission to love their neighbors and seek the peace of the community.
To Mr. Flye, Mr. Lehouillier and their unnamed accomplices: I forgive you. I pray that the gravity of this situation would cause you to turn and begin walking in a new direction. I hope that, as the dust settles, you go out of your way to make amends with those you've victimized, and find some way to contribute to the well being of your neighborhood.
You are young men, and God-willing, you have many years ahead of you. These crimes do not define you, nor do they determine your future. I hope that you will genuinely seek forgiveness, and seek to right the wrongs that you have committed. If you do, God will forgive you, and His love and grace are all that you need to begin life anew.
Pleasant Street--I pray that you will continue to love and serve your neighbors, especially students, undeterred. You are changing lives every day--and the postive impact of your ministry overwhelms the shock and sadness of these headlines.
Carry on, Northbridge.
Love,
Bill Hodgeman
Former Associate Pastor of Youth
Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church (2005-2011)
Wow