Crime & Safety

Sweaty B&E Suspect Had Cocaine, Heroin: Police

A "profusely sweating" man using a crowbar to break-in to a Medford Street home was arrested June 3, according to police.

A “profusely sweating” man using a crowbar to break-in to a Medford Street home was arrested June 3, according to police.

John Sennott was arrested and charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime for a felony, possession of a class A drug and possession of a class B drug.

Police received a call that a break-in was in progress. Officers saw Sennott using a hammer and crowbar to try and gain entry, police said. When police talked to the owner he said Sennott did not have permission to be there, police said.

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When he was being arrested, a search revealed heroin and cocaine on Sennott, police said. 

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