Marine Memorial Taken; Fentanyl Bust; Kittens Abandoned: MA Crime

Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.

MASHPEE, MA — Cape Cod police this week asked the public's help after someone stole a memorial for a Mashpee Marine from his mother's residence. Dan McGuire was 19 years old when he was killed fighting in Iraq in 2008. For Memorial Day this year, his mother erected a display on her lawn "in honor of those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom." Someone stole a soldier silhouette that was part of the memorial, according to police.

"It holds special significance in our house," McGuire's brother, Sam, wrote in a Facebook post. "Please help us find it." Read more.

In Brockton, a newly created Massachusetts State Police police drug unit arrested an accused fentanyl dealer found with nearly 400 grams of the drug and $51,000. Read more.

And in Wrentham, police said they charged a man with abandoning five kittens on Interstate 495 in May. The 4-week-old kittens survived the ordeal and were placed in a foster home. Alex Rodriguez, 32, of Easton, was charged with five counts of animal cruelty. Read more.

Find more of Massachusetts' top crimes news from the week below. Individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent.

Brookline Restaurant's Alleged Peeping Tom Held On $7,500 Bail

BROOKLINE, MA — A judge ordered a Weston man accused of secretly video taping women in the bathroom at a Brookline restaurant during the past three years held on $7,500 bail. Tze Ping Chung, 63, pleaded... Read more

Same-Sex Couple Beaten At Malden Dockside: Report

MALDEN, MA — A same-sex couple told WHDH they were brutally beaten while eating... Read more

Seekonk Target Flasher Arrested: Police

SEEKONK, MA — Seekonk police this week arrested a man accused of exposing himself to a group of girls at the town's Target store in March. Eduardo Villagran, 39, of Central Falls, Rhode Island, was... Read more

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'Major' Cape Cod Drug Raid Nets Heroin, Cocaine: Police

YARMOUTH, MA — Police said a "major" drug raid Friday morning in Yarmouth netted heroin, cocaine and two dealers. Rodney Ferguson, 43, and Barbara Collins, 32, were arrested on drug trafficking charges.... Read more

MA Child Rapist Arrested On New Charges Days Before Release

SHIRLEY, MA – A 70-year-old convicted child rapist will be arraigned Wednesday on new charges, days before his expected release from prison. Wayne Chapman has been held at MCI-Shirley since 1977,... Read more

Foxborough Man Charged With Drugged Driving Twice In A Day

EVERETT, MA — A Foxborough man was arrested in Everett on drugged driving charges two times Monday, police announced. Kenneth Davis, 50, was arraigned in Malden District Court on the charges... Read more

Falmouth Man Crashed Car With Child Inside: Police

BARNSTABLE, MA — A Falmouth man was charged with a host of crimes Thursday morning after police said he crashed a vehicle with three others inside — including a child. Christopher Cobb, 33, was... Read more

Cape Cod Man Broke Into Father's House: Police

YARMOUTH, MA — A Cape Cod man was arrested Wednesday after police said he broke into his father's house. Samuel Duprey, 20, of Yarmouth, was charged with a host of felonies. Yarmouth police... Read more

Gun Arrests After Chase, Gun Found On Blarney Stone Roof

WORCESTER, MA—Two men are facing weapons charges after a vehicle stop ends with a chase, and a ladder to look for a gun. Around 2:07 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, a Worcester officer was parked... Read more

Photo: Left: A memorial for a fallen soldier stolen in Mashpee. (Credit: Sam McGuire) Top right credit: Jenna Fisher/Patch. Bottom right: A group of five kittens found abandoned in Wrentham on Interstate 495.. (Credit: Wrentham Police Department)